October 20-21, 2007

1st Annual ChessNuts Challenge Open, Concordia College, Moorhead, MN.
Located in the Oak Room of the Grant Center. Hotel Accomodations provided by AmericInn Fargo.

One section, open to all players:

Entry Fee: $40.00 if paid by October 19th, $50.00 on site.
Registration: on-site 8:00am-8:30am the day of the tournament.
Pre-registration: Players may pre-register online at www.ndchessnut.com until 10/18/2007, at ChessNuts Club on any Friday evening until 10/19/2007, or complete the registration information at the bottom of this page and mail to Brian Thompson, 773 15th Avenue E, West Fargo, ND 58078.
USCF Rated: Bring USCF membership card, or buy one at the tournament.
Rounds: 5, paired Swiss System
Byes: 1/2 point byes are available in rounds 1-3 if requested before the start of round 1. Limit of one 1/2 point bye per player.
Equipment: Bring chess clocks. Boards and sets are provided.

Tournament Schedule / Time Controls:

Saturday, Oct. 20: [R1: 9am, Game/90;td5], [Lunch: 12noon], [R2: 1pm, Game/120;td5], [Dinner: 5pm], [R3: 6pm, 30/90;Game/60;td5]
Sunday, Oct. 21: [R4: 8am, 30/90;Game/60;td5], [Lunch: 1pm], [R5: 2pm, 30/90;Game/60;td5], [Awards: 7:30pm]

Prizes: Total prize fund of $2200, all based on 60 entries! Minimum guaranteed payout is 50% of listed prizes if under 60 players participate.

1st Place: $1000 2nd Place: $400 3rd Place: $200
U2000: $100 / 50
U1800: $100 / 50
U1600: $100
U1400: $100
U1200/unr: $100