June 27-29, 2008
2008 South Carolina Open
Hyatt Regency Greenville
220 N. Main St., Greenville, SC 29601
Seventy-four players participated in last year’s event with 20 in the top
section. Seven of these 20 players were rated over 2000 including GM Lubomir
Ftacnik who will return to participate in this year’s events. New location this
year with a great tournament room, wonderful rooms, and a better location for
refreshments and shopping!
ChessCafe.com Grand Prix Points: 20
5SS, 35/90, SD 1 (2-day schedule R1 G/90)
$2,600 b/60
In 3 Sections: Open/Unr: $600-300-100 guaranteed!!! u2200: $100 u2000: $100
Under 1800: 300-200-100 u1600: $100 Under 1400: $300-200-100 u1200: $100
EF: $70 if rec’d by 6/11; $85 at site. GMs
and IMs free, $70 deducted from prize. Reentry $35. SC Residents: SCCA memb.
req’d, OSA. Bye: avail all rds. Rds 4 & 5 must commit before 2nd rd.
(irrevocable bye).
3-day Schedule: Reg ends 6/27 at 7pm. Rds. 7:30, 2:30, 7:30, 10:00, 3:00.
2-day Schedule: Reg ends at 9:30am on 6/28, Rd 1 at 10:00am, then merges with
3-day.
HR: $119/night double before 6/6 mention chess tnt (800-233-1234) at Hyatt
Regency Greenville, 220 N. Main St., Greenville, SC 29601
Info/Reg: Greenville Chess Club, c/o
Mick Lauria, 210 Riverbirch Run,
Clemson 29631.
South
Carolina Chess Association
