potts@aurora.sw.mcc.com (Colin Potts) (07/29/89)
Austin, Texas proudly presents 55th Southwest Open September 2-4, 1989 $5000 Prize Fund. $1500 Guaranteed to top three. 30 Grand Prix points available 6 Round Swiss System; 3 sections: Open, Reserve, Scholastic Location: Wyndham Hotel, South IH35 & Ben White Blvd. $49 up to 4 per room (512) 448-2222. Mention chess. Reserve by 8/14 Prizes: (based on 200 players) OPEN ( Foreign players must play in OPEN Section) 1st $800, 2nd $450, 3rd $250. Under 2000: $400, $200, $100, $100. Reserve Section - (Open to under 2000) - $500, 200, 100; `B': $350, 100; `C' $350, 100; `D' $350, 100 `E' / below: $250, 100; Unr: $200 & Unr limit 200. Scholastic Section - Open to grade 12 / below. Trophies to top three. Plaque to top two players: K-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12. Entry fees: Open/Reserve - $35 postmarked by 8/28, $50 after 8/28 Scholastic - $20 postmarked by 8/28, $25 after 8/28 TCA Membership required. Registration: 8-10am Sat.; TCA business meeting 10:00am Rounds: Sat 1-7, Sun. 10-4, Mon. 9-3 1/2 pt. bye any rd., add .25 to adv. entry or $1 at site. Time controls: 40/2, 20/1. Send advance entries to: A.C.E., 7210 Teaberry Dr., Austin, TX., 78745 More information: (512) (w) 465-3052 (h) 443-1160 1989 Texas Open Chess Classic October 21-22. Howard Johnson's Plaza Hotel North, Austin, TX 4 round Swiss system. 40/2, then 25/1 3 Sections: OPEN - open to all; INTERMEDIATE - Under 2000; NOVICE - Under 1600 PRIZES: OPEN $400-200-100, Exp. $125-75-75, U2000 $75 INTERMEDIATE $150-100-75, U1800 $100-75; NOVICE $150-100, U1400 $75-50, UNR $75(limit $100) More information: (512) (w) 465-3052 (h) 443-1160