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2023 Bill Wright Saint Louis Open

July 28-30, 2023

$12,000 Unconditionally Guaranteed!!

Chase Park Plaza Hotel

Maryland Ballroom

5 Rounds

Rounds: Friday 5:00 pm Saturday: 12 pm & 5:00 pm Sunday: 11 am & 4:00 pm

G/90 + 30 second increment

3 Sections: Open, U2000, U1400

$12,000 Unconditionally Guaranteed!!

Open Section (FIDE rated): $1,200-$1,000-$800

Top U2350: $750-$600 Top U2250: $550-$450

U2000 Section: $1,000-$750-$500

Top U1800: $450-$400 Top U1600: $350-$200

U1400 Section: $1,000-$500-$400

Top U1201: $350-$300-$250-$200

EF: $100, $80 if registered by 7/8

Must be registered by Thursday, 7/27 @ 12:00 pm U.S.A. Central time

No on-site registration, online registration only.

Space is limited. Register early!!

Free for GM's and IM's (Email mkummer@saintlouischessclub.org by Saturday, 7/22 to register)

Two ½ point byes available if declared before Round 3

USCF ratings will be used for prize purposes in all sections

TD has discretion to appoint ratings

Chase Park Plaza: 212 Kingshighway Blvd Saint Louis, Missouri 63108

When

July 28th, 2023 5:00 PM through July 30th, 2023 12:00 AM

Location

Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta Hotel
212 Kingshighway Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
United States

Event Fee(s)

Entry Fee

$100.00

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