2nd Annual Western Pacific Open
April 2-4, 2004
Tournament Detailsat the
Burbank Airport Hilton
2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank CA (adjacent to Burbank Airport)
5 round Swiss System
In 3 sections:
Championship, open to all. FIDE rated.
Entry Fee: $79 if received by 3-31, $81 by credit card, $95 at door.
Premier, open to players rated under 2000.
Entry Fee: $79 if received by 3-31, $81 by credit card, $95 at door.
Amateur, open to players rated under 1600.
Entry Fee: $64 if received by 3-31, $66 by credit card, $75 at door.
No checks or credit cards at door!
All:
Registration: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Friday 4/2, 8:30-10 a.m. Saturday 4/3.
3-day schedule: Time control 40/2, then SD/1. Rounds 7 p.m. Friday 4/2, 11-5:30 Saturday 4/3, 10-4:30 Sunday 4/4.
2-day schedule: Rounds 1 and 2, time control G/75. Rounds 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. Saturday 4/3, then merges with 3-day.
One half-point bye allowed in rounds 1-3 if requested with entry.
USCF membership required of all players. SCCF membership required of rated Southern California residents ($12 regular, $7.50 junior).
Hotel rates: $89. (818) 843-6000 or (800) 840-6450. Be sure to mention Western Chess! Parking $7. Adjacent to Burbank Airport and Metrolink train station.
Additional questions? John Hillery.