Minnesota International Chess Festival: https://www.mnchessfestival.com/

U2200 and U1600 Sections are 5-round events with

3-day and 2-day schedules

August 19-21 or 20-21 

$2,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund

(provided by the University of Minnesota Chess Club)

Playing Site: Embassy Suites Bloomington (2800 American Blvd West, Bloomington, MN 55431; 952-967-8710). $109 chess rate includes free breakfast, wifi, and overnight parking.

Equipment: boards and sets are provided, please bring your clock if you own one.

Schedule: U2200 and U1600 sections are USCF rated 5-round Swisses.

3-day round times:                      2-day round times:

Round 1: 7pm on 8/19               Round 1: 10am on 8/20

Round 2: 10am on 8/20             Round 2: 12pm on 8/20

                       Round 3: 3pm on 8/20 (3-day and 2-day schedules merge)

                       Round 4: 10am on 8/21

                       Round 5: 4pm on 8/21

Time Control: G/90 + 30 second increment (Rounds 1 & 2 for 2-day are G/30 + 30 second increment).

Prizes:  U2200 Section: $500-$200, top U2000 USCF $150, top U1800 USCF $150. U1600 Section: $500-$200, top U1400 USCF $150, top U1200 USCF $150. Unrated players can enter either section, but are only eligible for place prizes.

Entry Fee:  U2200 and U1600 Sections: $89 by 7/19; $99 after 7/19; $119 after 8/14. $15 service charge for refunds.

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REGISTER: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/2022MNinternationalU2200