June 30-July 1 7th Annual Twin Ports Open

(Overlooks Lake Superior) $5,800 in prizes projected + IM John Bartholomew, GM Bryan Smith, & GM Andrew Tang are playing! Barkers Island Resort & Conference Center, 300 Marina Dr., Superior, WI 54880. Open: EF $85 by 15 April, $95 by 20 May, $110 after May 20. Prizes (based on 45): $1,400, $700, $350; U2400 $250; U2200 $250; U2000 $250. U1800: EF $75 by 15 April, $85 by 20 May, $100 after May 20. Prizes (based on 45): $1,000, $500, $250; U1600 $200; U1400 $200. U1200: EF is $50 by 15 April, $55 by 20 May, $65 after May 20. Prizes (based on 20) 1st $250, 2nd $120, 3rd $80 + Trophies for the top 1st-3rd Elementary students, 1st-3rd Junior high school students, and the top 1st-3rd High school students. All Sections: 5SS, Rd. 1 G/60 + 30 sec increment; Rds. 2-5 G/90 + 30 sec increment. Reg.: Sat 9-10am. Rds.: Sat 10:30-2-7; Sun 10-3. USCF memb. required. Advanced Reg: Online at www.onlineregistration.cc or mail checks payable to Twin Ports Open: Dane Mattson, 2629 E. 4th St., Superior, WI 54880. Hotel: 715-392-7152, chess rate $135. Rooms held until May 29. After May 29, first come first serve. For more info: Dane Mattson, mattsondane@gmail.com, 218-591- 3339. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! US Chess Grand Prix Points: 20