Green Bay Chess Association

32nd Annual Green Bay Open
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A USCF Heritage & Grand Prix Event & USCF Junior Grand Prix Event
Wisconsin Chess Tour Event
Tournament is Sponsored in part by the Green Bay Chess Association

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Dates	July 26-27, 2008	$ $ $ PRIZES $ $ $
Site - New Playing Site!	Note: New Playing Site ! ! ! Radisson Hotel & Conference Center 2040 Airport Drive, Green Bay, WI 54313 Phone: (920) 494-7300 or Reservations: (888) 201-1718 Toll Free E-mail: gstfeedback@rhccgb.com The Radisson is located across from Austin Straubel Airport on Green Bay’s far west side. The hotel has an indoor pool, sauna, fitness center, casino, restaurants and many other amenities. Hotel room rates: $89/$89/$94/$99 includes breakfast buffet.When registering, please mention the chess tournament. Please call early as the room block will be held only until July 7! Map to Radisson Hotel in Green Bay	Largest Prize Fund in GBO History $1680 Cash + 6 trophies (ALL GUARANTEED!) 1st - $375 2nd - $210 1900 - $110 1800 - $110 1700 - $105 1600 - $105 1500 - $100 1400 - $100 1300 - $90 1200 - $90 Below 1200/Unrated - $85 Upset - $20 System Chess Supplies Gift Certificate. $200 in Best Game prizes donated by an anonymous donor! Trophy to 1st. Trophies to top Juniors ages 17-18, 15-16, 13-14, 11-12 and 10 & under. Please bring clocks. (Sets and boards will be provided) Download Statistics from Past GBOs
Schedule	5 Round Swiss Saturday: 10:00 AM; 2:30 PM; 7:30 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM; 3:30 PM
Time Controls	1st 40/100; 2nd 30/1; 3rd SD/1
Eligibility	USCF Membership Required USCF Membership may be purchased at site. Various USCF membership types are available for new and continuing members. See Tournament Director for more details.
Entry Fees	*$40 ($35 USCF Juniors under 19) if received* by July 23rd. All entries (including phone and online entries) Note: Payment must be received prior to the tournament to qualify for the reduced fees! All entries are $10 more if received after July 23, including by phone and email.** USCF Membership may be purchased at site. See Eligibility.
Advance Registration, Information, Acknowledgement	Luke Ludwig, 2191 Allouez Avenue Green Bay, WI 54311 Phone: (920) 465-9859 Advanced Registration Preferred Send Registration Info online Don't forget to mail your check, too. or Email: lukealudwig@aol.com At site registration from 8:45-9:25am on 7/26 The TD reserves the right to reject or accept any entries after that time.
Other Details	No Smoking, No Computers. 1/2 point bye available in rounds 1, 2, or 3 if requested w/entry. Wisconsin Chess Tour Event. USCF Heritage Grand Prix Event Boards & Sets Provided; Please Bring Clocks.
Sponsoring USCF Affiliate	Green Bay Area Chess Association ID# A6009794 Authorizing Officer: Luke Ludwig, Treasurer
	System Chess Supplies Northeast Wisconsin's new retailer of Chess Books and Equipment will be on-site both days.