2018 MCC Greg Hjorth Open Weekender Enter EntriesLimit of 96 players - we are extending this to 108 as we have worked out a table configuration which can fit more players. If you want a round 1 bye you must have have fully paid your entry to be paired. Refunds are available if notified 24 hours before the event. Dates: Friday November 2nd – Tuesday November 6thRegister: https://mcc.enter.services/2018-tournaments/greg-hjorth-open-weekender Entries: https://mcc.enter.services/2018-tournaments/greg-hjorth-open-weekender-entries Location: Melbourne Chess Club - 66 Leicester St, Fitzroy Organiser: Simon Dale (0407 834 027, scd@thecrag.com) Arbiter: Alexej Khamatgaleev (0426731726, melbchessclub@gmail.com) Format: 9 Round Swiss, ACF & FIDE rated Time control: 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move (Half hour forfeit time from published start time) Entry fees: $95 Full Member, $85 Concession / Junior Member (add $15 for Non-Members) Free entry for Club Member GMs/WGMs, IMs/WIMs and FMs/WFMs and non Victorian GMs/WGMs and IMs/WIMs. $10 early bird discount if paid before Sunday 28th Oct. Timetable: Round 1: Fri 2nd Nov, 7pm Round 2: Sat 3rd Nov, 10.30am Round 3: Sat 3rd Nov, 3.30pm Round 4: Sun 4th Nov, 10.30am Round 5: Sun 4th Nov, 3.30pm Round 6: Mon 5th Nov, 10.30am Round 7: Mon 5th Nov, 3.30pm Round 8: Tue 6th Nov, 10.30am Round 9: Tue 6th Nov, 3.30pm Byes: Up to two half point byes for rounds 1-7. Results/Pairings: On Chess Chat tournament discussion. Prizes: $6000+ prize pool guaranteed 1st: $2000 2nd: $1200 3rd: $700 4th: $400 5th: $200 6th: $100
Rating A 1st: $200
Rating A 2nd: $100 Rating B 1st: $200 Rating B 2nd: $100 Rating C 1st: $200 Rating C 2nd: $100 Rating D 1st: $200 Rating D 2nd: $100 Rating E 1st: $200 Rating E 2nd: $100 Unrated: Free entry into another MCC tournament
Hjorth Junior: $150 (biggest upset before last round)
Brilliancy Prize: $40 book voucher prize for library plus chance to win in overall Hjorth Brilliancy for the year. Rating groups will be announced during the tournament.
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