Minnesota International Chess Festival

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)

(if you are interested in the FIDE Norm Open Section please visit here)

Playing Site: Embassy Suites Bloomington (2800 American Blvd West, Bloomington, MN 55431; 952-967-8710). $109 chess rate. Reserve early here.

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: Round 1: 7pm on 8/19, Round 2: 10am on 8/20

2-day round times: Round 1: 10am on 8/20, Round 2: 12pm on 8/20

3-day and 2-day schedules merge: Round 3: 3pm on 8/20, 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.

Blitz Championship: Saturday, August 20th: Information and Registration.

Questions: mnchessfestival@gmail.com  

Minnesota International Festival Website