2013 Bradley Summer Open

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50th Annual Bradley Summer Open

August 17th 2013

• 4 Round Swiss System, Game 80 + 5 Second Delay.
• A Tournament in Two Sections, Open & Reserve
• Bradley University, Robert Michel Student Center, 915 N Elmwood, Peoria, IL 61606.

Prize Fund ($1000 Guaranteed Prizes):

Open

• 1st $200, 2nd $100, 3rd $50,
• Expert (2000-2199) $50 & $25,
• Class A (1800-1999) $50 & $25,
• Class B (1600-1799) $50 & $25,
• Class C (Below 1600) $50 & $25,
• Upset $50 (Unrated Players Not Eligible).

Reserve (under 1400)

• 1st $75, 2nd $50
• Class D (1000-1199) $50 & $25,
• Class E (Below 1000) $50 & $25,
• Upset $25 (Unrated Players Not Eligible).

Time Control: Game 80 with 5 seconds delay. Schedule:

• Check in from 8 to 8:45am. If you are late we can give first round ½ point bye and you play in rest of tournament.
• Rounds will start at 9am, Noon, 2:45pm, 5:30pm.

Entry Fee:

• $20 per player by August 15th. $25 at the door.
• Payable at site, check or cash OK.
• USCF membership can also be purchased or renewed at the site.
• Discounts: FREE for Masters (2200+), $2 Discount for ICA & GPCF members.

How to Enter: by postal mail or e-mail. email entries will be confirmed by email. Entries are also accepted at the door.

Directions to Bradley University:

• From I-74 take University Street Exit (91) South. Turn Right into the Bradley campus just after passing Main Street. Go straight through the 1st intersection. Turn Left into the Bradley Visitors parking area halfway down the block. The Student Center will be a half block beyond the parking lot and on Elmwood to your right. The Chess Tournament will be in the second building on your left.

• From Downtown (or entering the city from the highways along the river), turn away from the river on Main Street. Travel up the hill and Turn Left on University Street. Turn Right immediately into the Bradley campus. Go straight through the 1st intersection. Turn Left into the Bradley Visitors parking area halfway down the block. The Student Center will be a half block beyond the parking lot and on Elmwood to your right. The Chess Tournament will be in the second building on your left.

• Historical Note: The first Bradley Summer Open was played in this same Ballroom 50 years ago in 1964. Winner that year was David Taylor, currently an over the board and correspondence master. Over the years since, many masters as well as most of Peoria's and Central Illinois' own top players have played in the BSO. Competition is keen, but it is a good way to improve your play by playing against stronger players. The average rating of the tournament winners is about 2200, however, there will also be prizes distributed by rating classes, so you will be competing against your own rating group for prizes while playing strong competition.

• Contact: Murrel Rhodes, 1116 N Parkside Dr, Peoria, IL 61606, Phone: 309-682-0675, Email: murrel@gmail.com