Winter Thaw (2025)

Dates: February 1-2, 2025

Location:  C’mon Inn Bozeman 406-587-3555

6139 E Valley Center Road, Bozeman, MT 59718

Hotel Rooms: $160 if reserved by January 18, mention “Chess Tournament Block”

Registration:  8:00-8:30am Saturday February 1st

Format: 5rd SS  Time Control: G/105;d5

Rounds: 9:00am, 1:30pm, 6:30pm, and Sun at 8:30am and 1:00pm (or ASAP)

Prizes: $300 based on 30 paid adult entries.  1st--$200, 2nd --$100

If entries permit, additional prizes / increases TBD (Prize Pools over Last 3 Years: $750-$900).

Entry Fee: $40 if registered by January 31st.

$50 Walk Ins on February 1st.

Entry Fees to be paid in cash Saturday Morning.

Entries must be paid by 8:30am Saturday to be paired.

Tournament Director:  Kevin Kuehnel

Inquiries email:  kevin.kuehnel1@gmail.com

Misc: MCA membership required or OSA, one ½ point bye available, byes for rounds 4-5 must be arranged before round 3 Saturday night.

Please register in advance & renew your USCF membership prior to registration Saturday morning.