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3nd Annual Independence Day Open

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* GM and IM Norms Possible in Premier Section *

Washington Dulles Airport Marriott
45020 Aviation Dr, Dulles, VA 20166
July 2 - 6, 2025
$10,500 in cash prizes based on 120 paid entries
Sections: Premier (9 Round Swiss), U2300 and U1900 (7 Round Swiss), U1500 (5 Round Swiss)
Up to two irrevocable half-point byes allowed. Byes must be committed 1 hr before Round 2.


Schedule:
Premier: 7/2 at 7 PM; 7/3 at 1 PM and 7 PM; 7/4 at 10 AM and 4 PM; 7/5 at 10 AM and 4 PM; 7/6 at 9 AM and 3 PM
The Premier section only has a 5 Day schedule.
U2300/U1900 4 Day: 7/3 at 7 PM; 7/4 at 10 AM and 4 PM; 7/5 at 10 AM and 4 PM; 7/6 at 9 AM and 3 PM
U2300/U1900 3 Day: 7/4 at 10 AM and 1 PM; schedules merge starting round 3.
U1500: 7/4 at 10 AM, 1 PM, 4 PM; 7/5 at 10 AM and 1 PM


Hotel Reservations: Chess Rate of $129/night + taxes/fees.
Must mention 'Atlantic Chess Association' over the phone at 1-800-228-9290 or 703-471-9500.


Conditions: Must commit by 5/5/25 and play all nine rounds to qualify for conditions.
Reach out to organizers at director@atlanticchessassociation.com for conditions information.


Blitz: Tuesday, July 1, approximately 7:30 PM. 7 round Swiss, G/5+0. More details.
Scholastic: Saturday, July 5, first round starts 9:00AM. 4 round Swiss, G/30;d5. More details.

Prize Structure

Section1st2nd3rd4th5th6thClass Prizes
Premier$2400$1200$600$400$200$100U2200 (FIDE): $400/$200/$100
U2300$1200$600$400$200$100U2000 (FIDE): $200/$100; Unr limit $500
U1900$600$300$150$100U1700: $150/$100; Unr limit $300
U1500$400$200$100Unr limit $200
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