December 6, 2008

Map of 1423 35th St S
Fargo, ND 58103-3419

2008 ChessNuts Club Championship Finals, AmericInn Lodge & Suites, 1423 35th St. SW, Fargo, ND, 58103-3419. Reservations: (800) 396-5007

The ChessNuts Championship Finals are open to players who earned an invitation in one of the qualifying events held throughout the year at the club. There is a $2 entry fee for the Finals.

The Finals will be USCF rated, so players must be USCF members in good standing for the event. NDCA membership is also required. Please bring proof of memberships or be prepared to purchase them during registration.

Players already qualified:

Maneesh Apte (Q3)
Jason Bjorgaard (Q1)
Alex Braun (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5)
Jonathan Daehlin (Q2, Q4)
Luke Diekman (Q1)
David Eckman (Q3)
John Fitzer (Q5)
Joseph French (Q1)
Charles Iken (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5)
Leslie Johnson (Q1, Q4)
Lon Larson (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5)
John Leitel (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5)
Dan McClintic (Q1)
Joe McNamara (Q1, Q2, Q4)
George Merchant (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5)
Mike Synstelien (Q1, Q3, Q4)
Brian Thompson (Q2)
Micah Winegar (Q3)

Complete 2008 Q1 Results
Complete 2008 Q2 Results
Complete 2008 Q3 Results
Complete 2008 Q4 Results
Complete 2008 Q5 Results

On Site Check-In: Players must check-in on site between 9:00am and 9:15am.

EF: $2 - only players who have pre-qualified in one of the preliminary rounds may play.

Format: 4 Round Swiss. All players will report game results by submitting a complete, signed scoresheet to the TD.

Time Control: [R1 G/60], [R2 G/60], [R3 G/90], [R4 G/90], all with 5 second delay.

Schedule: [R1: 9:30am], [15 min break], [R2], [LUNCH!: 1 hour], [R3], [15 min break], [R4], [15 min break], [Awards]

Prizes: Prizes are based on the entries received at the qualifying rounds. The current guaranteed prize fund is $190.00

1st - $90
2nd - $50
3rd - $30
Upset - $20

For information, contact Brian Thompson ndchessnut@yahoo.com.