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Thursday, April 09, 2009

U.S. Open in Indianapolis this August

FYI (I don't run this tournament :-)

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August 2, US Open Scholastic:
4SS, G/30, open to K-12 (2008-9 school year). Entry fee: $20. There are 3 sections with trophies to top 5 each section. Registration is from 9 to 11:30 am, rounds are at 12-1:30-3-4:30.

Venue: Indianapolis Marriott East, 7202 East 21st St., Indianapolis, IN 46219.

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August 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, US Open Quads Each is 3RR, G/30. EF $20, 1st prize $50 each quad. Reg. 9-11:30 am, rds. 12-1:30-2:30.

August 5, US Open G/15 Championship: 5SS, G/15, quick rated, higher of regular or quick rating used. EF $40. 80% of EF returned in cash prizes: 1st 30%, 2nd 15%, U2100 12%, U1800 10%, U1500/Unr 8%, U1200 5%. Reg. 9-11:30 am, rds. 12-1-2-3-4.

August 8, US Open Blitz Championship: WCL GPP: 15. 7SS, double round (14 games), 1 section. Quick rated, higher of regular or quick rating used. $2000 guaranteed prizes! $$ 400-200-150, Expert $200-100, U2000 $200-100, U1800 $180-90, U1600/Unr $140-70, U1400 $100, U1200 $70. EF $40, free to unrated if paying USCF dues. Reg. 9-11:30 am, 1st round noon.

Click here and scroll down to "August" "A Heritage Event" for more information.

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