Miami International Chess Open

$10,000 b/175 paid, 70% Guaranteed

ONLINE REGISTRATION
 

Enjoy the amenities of the luxurious Sofitel Hotel with pool, tennis and health club. There is also a piano bar for all visitors to enjoy, all of this been close to many restaurants in the area. Hotel Sofitel is located about 15 minutes from World Famous South Beach.

Confirmed Titled Players: GM Julio Becerra, GM Alonso Zapata, IM Emilio Pupo,

IM Evelio Otero, IM Juan Santa, IM Rafael Araque, IM Carlos Perdomo.

USCF Grand Prix Points: 40 / Open Section FIDE Rated

5 round Swiss System, 30/90, SD/1 (2-day: Rd.1 G/60)

Hotel Sofitel
Sofitel Accor Hotel & Resorts, 5800 Blue Lagoon Drive Miami, FL 33126.

6 SECTIONS:

1. Open$1200+trophy-800-500, U2400 $600+trophy-300, U2200 $600+trophy-300-200.
2. Under  2000 $600+trophy-300-200.
3. Under 1800  $600+trophy-300-200.
4. Under 1600  $600+trophy-300-200.
5. Under 1400  $600+trophy-300-200.
6. Under 1200  $600+trophy-300-200.

Special Prizes – Courtesy of Miami International Chess Academy.:Top Upsets Rds 1-4: Book Prize
Brilliancy Prizes: 1st-3rd: $25 + Book Prize (Judge: TBD)

Rated players may play up one class only. Unrated may play in Master or U1200. Unrated limited to $100 prize unless place prize in Master. ½-point Bye available any round if requested in advance and before round 2 (limit 2).  No Smoking. No computers. Wheelchair accessible.

Entry Fee: $75 via mail by 6/20 or on-line at this web site www.miamichess.com  by7/5, late entry $89 (credit cards ok) at hotel; Special EF: $20 less if unrated or under age 18; GMs and IMs free; Re-entries $30 by round 3 (½ point Byes for earlier rounds), except for Open (no re-entry in Open due to FIDE requirements). Indicate 2-day or 3-day when mailing entry. Entries not indicating which schedule is desired will be placed in the 2-day schedule.

Registration ends 1 hr before 1st round.

Rounds: Rd. 1 8pm Fri (2-day:10am Sat at G/60), Rds 2-5: Sat. 1:00 and 7:00, Sun 9:00 and 3:00.

Hotel Rate: $105 Superior Rooms. Reservations: call 305-264-4888.  Restaurant,lounge, pool.  Plus many other restaurants nearby. VERY IMPORTANT: Reserve early (by 6/21 to ensure room availability at the group rate).  The group rate is *unlikely* to be available after the cut off date.  RESERVE EARLY.   Reservations: call 1-800-258-4888/305-264-4888 Group Name: Miami International Chess , Airport Shuttle: For Miami airport, hotel offers free shuttle service.  Contact hotel for information.

Miami Open Blitz. 4-SS (2 games/Rd), G/5. Prizes: Cash prizes based on entries. EF $10. Rds Sat. 12:30 & 6:30, Sun. 8:30 & 2:30. (i.e., Blitz rounds are prior to rounds 2-5 of main tournament).

Free GM and IM lectures & Simul : Friday: 6:30pm: Simul GM Julio Becerra- Saturday: 10am: Lecture GM Alonso Zapata

Books and Equipment by Miami International Chess Academy.

Send Entries to: Miami International Chess Academy, c/o IM Blas Lugo, 5880 SW 8st, Miami, FL 33144.Credit Card entry available.  ADVANCE ON-LINE REGISTRATION ENDS Jun 6/20.