EMERALD CITY OPEN

[Update 5/19: We’ve reduced the increment to 15 seconds and moved up the start times so that people could get home earlier.]

5-round Swiss in 1 section @ 10am, 2 & 6pm Saturday, 11am & 3pm Sunday.

Time control: Game/90 + 15 second increment.

Entry fee: by 6/16 SCC members $50, others $75. After 6/16 add $10. Unrated – free with purchase of 1-year US Chess & 1-year SCC memberships. Must pay entry fee by 6/19 to hold your seat.

Prize fund: $800 based on 24 paid entries, 3 per prize group.

Prizes: 1st – $280; 2nd – $180; U1800 – $90; U1600 – $80; U1400 – $70; U1200/unr – $60. Biggest upset win rds. 1-4 – $10.

Byes: 2 half-point byes available. Commit at registration for Sunday rounds.

Location: Seattle Chess Club, 7212 Woodlawn Ave. NE 98115. 26 players max.

Sign up: email contact@seattlechess.club. US Chess membership required.