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Big Sky Country Open
Big Sky Country Open
An MCA Grand Prix Event
The Montana Chess Association and the Flathead Valley Chess Club proudly present the 2023-2024 season opener in Kalispell, Montana.
Dates: September 16 – 17, 2023
Location: Red Lion Hotel, 20 North Main Street, Kalispell, MT
We have reserved a beautiful 1650 sq ft playing hall!
Rooms: Discounted room rate of $99 is available if reserved by September 8,2023 -Call 406-751-5050 to book this rate.
Format: Five rounds, Swiss pairings
Time Control: G/105; d5 ( Game in 1 hr 45 minutes; delay 5 seconds )
Entry Fee: $35 if registered before noon, Friday, September 15.
$40 for registration after noon, Friday, September 15.
Entry Fee to be paid by Cash during registration Saturday morning.
Registration: www.montanachess.org
Your registration will be confirmed by email.
USCF membership required.
MCA membership for MT residents required. MCA annual membership is $15.
Unrated MT residents: First Annual MCA membership is waived.
On-site Registration & Entry Fees: 8:00-8:30 am Saturday
Entry Fee must be paid by the end of registration to be paired.
Rounds: Saturday: 9:00am, 1:30pm, 6:30pm Sunday: 8:30am, 12:30pm or asap
Byes: One 1/2-point bye available.
Byes for rounds 4 & 5 must be requested before round 3 begins – 6:30 pm.
Prize Fund: $ 300 – Based on 20 paid entries.
$$ increased if possible and with additional entries.