Acknowledging and celebrating the improved relations between the USA and Cuba. A five day 9 round FIDE rated norm possible chess tournament. Leading players from Cuba will join Grandmasters and other strong players from the USA, and many other countries. The tournament is organized by Michigan Chess Festival LLC, and the Arbiter is International Arbiter Hal Bond from Canada.

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Acknowledging and celebrating the improved relations between the USA and Cuba; several leading Cuban players are expected to compete.

9 Round Swiss, FIDE rated, norms possible.
Organized by Michigan Chess Festival LLC.

Oct 28 – Nov 1, 2015

Royal Dearborn Hotel & Convention Center

600 Town Center Drive, Dearborn, MI 48126

Rates: $109 (Group Code: 3887)

Call: 313-592-3622 (make sure to use the group code.)

Notes and other information

Tournament Website: www.michiganchessfestival.com

NOTE:

The tournament is being organized with an eye towards being a “super swiss” under the FIDE rules.
Some “Conditions” are available; details, and other questions:

Please contact Alan Kaufman at [email protected]

Pre-Registered Players List

Registration and Prizes

Time control: G90, increment 30

Round Times: Wednesday 7 p.m.
Thursday through Sunday, 1:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.

Prizes: 1st: $4,000, 2d: 2,000, 3rd: 1,100, 4th: 900, 5th: 750, 6th: 500, 7th: 250, 8th: 100.
U2400 (FIDE): 1st: 600, 2d: 300; U2200 (FIDE): 1st: 500, 2d: 250.
All prizes guaranteed.