Hoy comenzamos con gran entusiasmo este blog para que todos los compañeros ajedrecistas de Puerto Rico puedan conocer de las noticias de interes que circulan sobre el ajedrez en Puerto Rico, información relevante sobre eventos y que puedan compartir información de una forma seria, profecional y con enfasis a lograr mejorar la calidad del ajedrez en la Isla.
El objetivo de esta blog es brindar un ámbito virtual que permita profundizar el intercambio de información sobre cómo mejorar el ajedrez en Puerto Rico. Todos los aspectos académicos y tradicionales del juego ciencia pueden ser discutidos y ampliados, así como:
* Anuncios (Todo lo que quiera comprar, canjear o vender, relativo al ajedrez);
* Dudas reglamentarias;
* Ideas para mejorar el ajedrez de nuestro país;
* Software relativo al ajedrez.
Las críticas o sugerencias sobre este sitio serán bien recibidas. Muchas gracias.
Atentamente,
CPA George Pérez-Borrero
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Continental Chess Newsletter
December 4, 2008
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Dear Perez,
Only a little over three weeks to go before the 18th annual North American Open
at fabulous BALLYS LAS VEGAS, a 7 round Swiss with $150,000 projected prizes
and $100,000 minimum guaranteed. Among open tournaments in the United States,
only the World Open has a larger prize fund!
Rooms at the $96 chess rate may still be available, but this rate could be raised
very soon, so if you haven't made your hotel reservation, do so now (800-833-3308, 702-739-4111). Airline prices may also go up as you reach 21 days, and then 14
days, before departure.
18th annual
NORTH AMERICAN OPEN
Ballys Las Vegas
$150,000 projected prizes, $100,000 minimum guaranteed!
An American Classic
December 26-29 or 27-29, Nevada
World Chess Live Grand Prix Points: 200 (enhanced)
18th annual North American Open. 7 round Swiss, 40/2, SD/1 (3-day option, rds 1-4 G/75),
Bally's Casino Resort, 3645 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas NV 89103.
Prizes $150,000 based on 750 paid entries (seniors count as 3/4 entries, re-entries & GMs as
half entries, U1000/Unr Section rated players as 1/5 entries, unrateds in U1000 not counted),
else in proportion; $100,000 minimum (2/3 each prize) guaranteed. Unrated must enter U1000/Unr
or Open Section.
In 7 sections.
Open Section: Open to all, but EF is $200 more if Under 1900 or unrated. Projected prizes
$12000-6000-3500-2500-1400-1000-800-700-600-500, clear winner or 1st on tiebreak bonus
$200, 2300-2499 $3000-1500, U2300/Unr $3000-1500. FIDE rated.
Under 2100 Section: $10000-5000-3000-2000-1000-800-700-600-500-400.
Under 1900 Section: $10000-5000-3000-2000-1000-800-700-600-500-400.
Under 1700 Section: $10000-5000-3000-2000-1000-800-700-600-500-400.
Under 1500 Section: $8000-4000-2000-1500-1000-800-700-600-500-400.
Under 1300 Section: $8000-4000-2000-1500-1000-800-700-600-500-400.
Under 1000/Unr Section: $400-200-120-80, trophies to top 10, no unrated may win over $100.
Prize limits:
1) Players with under 26 games played as of 12/08 list may not win over $1500
U1200, $2500 U1500 through U2100. Games rated too late for 12/08 list not counted.
2) If rating was more than 30 points over section maximum on any list 12/07-
11/08, prize limit $1500.
3) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line.
Mailed entry fee: 4-day $244, 3-day $243 mailed by 10/15, 4-day $274, 3-day $273 mailed by
12/12.
ONLINE entry fee:$275 at chesstour.com by 12/19, $300 from 12/20 until two hours before round 1.
Phoned entry fee: $280 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 12/19 (no questions). No phone entry after
12/19.
Entry fee at site: $300.
Open Section entry fee surcharge: Open Section EF $200 more if under 1900 or unrated; 90% of
surcharges added to prize fund.
Special entry fee: Seniors over 65 in Under 1300 or above, $70 less. Re-entry $120; not available in
Open Section. GMs $150 from prize.
Under 1000/Unr Section entry fee: 4-day $44, 3-day $43 if mailed by 12/12, $45 ONLINE at
chesstour.com by 12/19, $50 phoned by 12/19 (406-896-2038, entry only, no questions), $60 at site.
FREE ENTRY TO UNRATED in U1000/Unr Section if paying USCF dues!
All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry-
online at chesstour.com, unrated $20, rated $30. If mailed, phoned or paid at site, unrated $30, rated
$40. Cost of reduced dues borne by Continental Chess.
4-day schedule reg. ends 12/26 5 pm, rds 12/26 6 pm, 12/27 10 & 5, 12/28 10 & 5, 12/29 10 & 4:30.
3-day schedule reg. ends 12/27 4 pm, rds 12/27 5-8:30, 12/28 10-1:30-5, 12/29 10-4:30.
Half point byes (note change): OK all rounds, limit 2, must commit before round 3, having under 2
points. (Anyone may request a half point bye before round 2. Players who do not have 2-0 scores may
request a half point bye before round 3.)
Hotel rates: $96-96, 800-833-3308, 702-739-4111, may still be available but rate could increase soon.
Free parking (garage at adjacent Paris Las Vegas Hotel is most convenient).
Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com.
Ratings: December official USCF rating list used. Unofficial uschess.org ratingsbased on 4 or more
games are usually used if otherwise unrated. Unofficial ratings are not used if you have an official rating.
Foreign player rating info.
Unofficial uschess.org ratings based on 4 or more games are usually used if otherwise unrated.
Unofficial ratings are not used if you have an official rating.
Special rules: In round 3 or after, players with scores of 80% or more and their opponents may not use
headphones, earphones, or cellphones or go to a different floor of the hotel without Director permission,
and must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by Director.
Entry: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. Questions: www.chesstour.com,
chesstour@aol.com.
Advance entries are posted at chesstour.com about once a week.
World Chess Live Junior Grand Prix points available.
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Dec 29. Las Vegas USCF Booster Quads. 3RR, G/30, Ballys (see North American Open). Entry
fee: $20. 1st prize each section: choice of 2 year USCF Adult membership with Chess Life, 4 year USCF
Young Adult Membership with Chess Life, or $40. Reg: 10 am-12 noon, Rds: 12:30-1:30-2:30. Entry: at
site only, no checks.
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Dec. 29 Nevada
World Chess Live Grand Prix Points: 30 (enhanced)
North American Blitz.
$2,500 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND!
5-SS, Game/5 (double round,10 games), Bally's Las Vegas (see North American Open). $$G 2500.
In 2 sections:
Open: $400-200-150, top U2400/Unr $240-120, U2200 $220-110.
Under 1800: $300-150-100, top U1600 $180-100, U1400 $150, U1200 $80, No unrated may win over $150.
Entry fee: $40, no checks, enter at site only. Quick-rated, but higher of regular or quick USCF rating used
for pairings, prizes. Reg. ends 10:15 pm, rds. 10:45-11:30-12-12:30-1. Half point bye available round 1
(actually 1 bye point out of 2 as event is double round).
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For further details on Continental Chess tournaments, see:
Continental Chess website, www.chesstour.com
Continental Chess general info, www.ccaguide.com
North American Open website, www.northamericanopen.com
(Includes results, games, photos from 2007)
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