Blackstone Chess Festival Open
- Date
- Friday, August 26, 2011 - Sunday, August 28, 2011
- Site
Blackstone Chess 45 Taft Avenue Providence RI 02906 $89 Comfort Inn, 2 George St., Pawtucket, RI (401.723.6700) Providence RI Blackstone Chess
- Time Control
- 5SS, 40/90, SD/45 - 5 sec. delay
- Entry Fee
- $50 if postmarked by 8/19 or online by 8/25, $60 on-site.
- Prizes
- $1200 b/24, $500-300-200, Under 2100 $125-75, $900 Gtd.
- Registration
- Online: http://blackstonechess.com/auto-td.htm; Onsite: Friday, 8/26, 6-6:55pm
- Round Times
- 7pm Fri., 11am-5pm Sat., 10am-3pm Sun.
Hotel serves complimentary continental breakfast to guests. Late night pub fare until midnight. Hotel is 1 block from the Chess Center. Comfortable waiting area and skittles space. Sets provided. Bring digital clocks if possible. Snacks and Beverages available on site. Free Parking, plenty of places to eat on the block. Lectures and workshops will be offered between rounds, and during the festival week.
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