August 31 – September 2, 2024
Cherry Hill Double Tree by Hilton, 2349 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ
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Location: Cherry Hill Double Tree by Hilton, 2349 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002
Sections: Three sections – Open, Under 2000, and Under 1400
Come compete with GM John Fedorowicz, IM Kevin George Girgis, IM Thomas Bartel, IM Dean Ippolito, FM Dov Gorman, and many other strong players!
Main Event
Dates: Saturday, August 31 – Monday, September 2, 2024
Schedules:
3-Day Schedule
| Round | Day | Time | Time Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saturday | 12 PM | 40/120, SD/30;d5 |
| 2 | Saturday | 6:30 PM | 40/120, SD/30;d5 |
| 3 | Sunday | 11 AM | 40/120, SD/30;d5 |
| 4 | Sunday | 6 PM | 40/120, SD/30;d5 |
| 5 | Monday | 9 AM | 40/120, SD/30;d5 |
| 6 | Monday | 3:30 PM | 40/120, SD/30;d5 |
2-Day Schedule
| Round | Day | Time | Time Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunday | 10:30 AM | G/60;d5 |
| 2 | Sunday | 12:45 PM | G/60;d5 |
| 3 | Sunday | 3 PM | G/60;d5 |
| 4 | Sunday | 6 PM | 40/120, SD/30 |
| 5 | Monday | 9 AM | 40/120, SD/30 |
| 6 | Monday | 3:30 PM | 40/120, SD/30 |
Prizes:
| All Sections | ||
|---|---|---|
| Trophies for Top Three | ||
| Juniors Under 16 | ||
| Juniors Under 10 | ||
| Top Senior Over 55 | ||
| Championship | Under 2000 | Under 1400 |
| 2200 – 2399 | 1600 – 1799 | 1200 – 1399 |
| 2000 – 2199 | 1400 – 1599 | 1000 – 1199 |
| Under 1000 | ||
Tournament Information
76th Annual New Jersey Open Championship (Aug 31 – Sept. 2) – $8,650 in Prizes – 120 Grand Prix Points – Guaranteed 6-SS, 40/2, SD/30 d5. Three sections: Open Section, Under 2000, Under 1400. 3-Day and 2-Day schedules. Just 20 min outside Philadelphia. Cherry Hill Doubletree by Hilton at 2349 Marlton Pike West Cherry Hill, NJ 08002. Chess rate $129 per night. Book online or by phone at 856-665-6666, mention NJ Chess. GMs & IMs free entry. GMs up to 2 room-nights free if committed by 8/2.
Advance registration: $75 if postmarked or online at njscf.org by July 31; $85 by August 24; $95 by 9 pm August 29. On-site registration: $100 (cash only, see times below). Re-entry: $40 (cash only).
Open prizes: $800, $700, $600, $500, $400, Class prizes: 2200 – 2399: $200, $150; 2000 – 2199: $200, $150; Under 2000 prizes: $600, $500, $400, $300, $200, Class prizes: 1600 – 1799: $200, $150, 1400 – 1599: $200, $150; Under 1400 prizes: $500, $400, $300, $200, $100, Class prizes: 1200 – 1399: $150, $100, 1000 – 1199: $150, $100, Under 1000: $150, $100 All sections: trophies to top 3, top senior over 55, top under 16 (and at least 10), and top under age 10. Unrated may win first place in Open section only.
3-Day Schedule (8/31-9/2): Onsite registration 10-11 am, Rounds: Saturday 12 noon & 6:30 pm, Sunday 11 am & 6 pm, Monday 9 am & 3:30 pm. 2-Day Schedule (9/1-9/2): Onsite registration Sunday 9-10 am, Rounds: 1, 2, 3 (G/60 d5) Sunday 10:30 am, 12:45 pm, 3:00, 6:00, Monday 9 am & 3:30 pm. 3-day and 2-day schedules merge in round 4. Byes: Three half-point byes allowed in rounds 1-5 if requested at least 30 minutes before round start. Boards provided. PLAYERS MUST BRING CLOCKS AND SETS. For mail entry, send a check made payable to NJSCF to Alessandro De Marchi-Blumstein, 150 Overlook Ave, Apt 4G, Hackensack, NJ, 07601. Entries should include name, USCF ID, section, schedule (2 or 3-day), email address, and phone. For questions email tournaments@njscf.org.
Scholastic
Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024
Sections: Under 1200, Under 900, Under 600
Time Control: G/30;d5
Schedule: 9:00 AM, 10:45 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:45 PM, 4:30 PM, and awards ceremony ASAP
Byes: One half-point bye allowed if requested with entry
Entry: $45 online by 7/31/2024, $50 by 8/24/2024, $55 by 8/29/2024 or or mail entry, send a check made payable to NJSCF to Alessandro De Marchi-Blumstein, 150 Overlook Ave, Apt 4G, Hackensack, NJ, 07601. $70 onsite from 8:00-8:30 AM
Prizes: Trophies to top ten in each section. All players win at least a medal.
EQUIPMENT WILL NOT BE PROVIDED! Please bring your own clocks and sets.