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 – Under 2200, Under 2000, and Under 1400
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 | 5 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 | 5 PM | 40/100, SD/30 |
| 5 | Monday | 9 AM | 40/100, SD/30 |
| 6 | Monday | 3:30 PM | 40/100, 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.