2022 Phillip O’Neal Taylor Georgia State Championship
May 13-15 2022
Thanks to Mr. Taylor for his $3000 contribution which makes this tournament possible.
(Pre-registered Players)
5-SS; G/90, inc.30); Rd. 1, 2 day schedule (not FIDE rated) G/90, d/10;
DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Northlake, 4156 LaVista Rd., Tucker, GA 30084
$8,000 b/120; 4 Sections:
Championship: (FIDE rated) Open to FIDE or US Chess 1900 or higher; $800-$500-$320; U2300: $375-$275; U2100: $300-220;
Amateur: Open to 1500-1999; $640-$360-$260-$200; U1750: $200-$150;
Reserve: Open to 1100-1599; $640-$360-$260-$200; U1450: $200-$1150;
Booster: Open to Under 1200 or unrated: $560-$360-$260-$200; U950: $200-$150.
If any post-event rating posted 1/1/20-12/9/21 was more than 50 points above the prize threshold, the prize limit is $200. Balance of any limited prize goes to the next player(s) in line. EF: $93 if received by May 9, $110 later or at site. GM, IM, WGM or WIM free, $50 deducted from any prize. Reentry $50. A ½ point bye for any round, limit two, must request before starting play, no changes once the tournament begins.
3 day schedule:
Registration. 6:30-7:00pm Fri.;
Rounds: Fri: 7:30pm; Sat. 2:30pm, 7:30pm; Sun. 10:00am, 3:30pm.
2 day schedule:
Reg. 9:30-10:00am Sat.;
Round 1 at 10:30am, 2:30pm, 7:30pm; Sun. 10:00am, 3:30pm.
GCA Membership Meeting at 2:30pm on Sunday, May 15. Results of the election (via Mail in ballots, no in person voting) will be announced. Should you need a ballot, please email secretary@georgiachess.org to request one.
Sets and board supplied. Please bring clocks.
COVID Policy
GCA will abide by the CDC mask policy. Please note, entering or attending this event constitutes acceptance of these policies. Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes will be placed throughout the venue, allowing players to clean chess boards and pieces before each round should they so choose.
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