Jan. 11-12 49th Northeastern Open

SECTIONS: Three: OPEN, RESERVE (U/1500) and NOVICE (U/1000). All are USCF-rated. FORMAT: OPEN and RESERVE: 5SS, T/C: 35/90, SD/60 d5. Rds. at: 10-2:30-7:30 and 10-3. One 1/2- point Bye any Rd. Full-pt Bye to 2100+ in Rd. 1 if requested. NOVICE: 6SS, G/60 d5. Rds. at: 10:10-1:00-3:30-6:30 and 10:10, 1:10. Two half-point Byes allowed! PLAYING SITE: Holiday Inn—Neenah, 123 E. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah, WI 54956. PH: 920-725-8441. ROOM RATES: $79 for 1-bed King or 2-bed double. Must mention chess. REGISTRATION: 8:45 — 9:30 on 1/11/14. ENTRY FEES: OPEN = $40, RESERVE = $25, NOVICE = $15 if mailed by 1/6/14. All EFs are $7 more if e-mailed, phoned-in, or paid at site. Comp entry to 2200+ (WCA System) if pre-registered!. Checks payable to: Mike Selig – TD. PRIZE FUND: OPEN: (b/60) $300, $200 $150, best 1900 $180, 1800 $170, 1700 $160, 1600 $150, U/1600 $120. RESERVE: (b/30) $120, $100, $80, 1100/Under - $80. NOVICE: Trophies to … 1st Place, 2nd, 700/Under, 500/Under. Five $20 Upset Awards for Juniors only: 2 in Open, 2 in Reserve, 1 in Novice. ADVANCE ENTRIES: 49th Northeastern Open, Mike Selig – Director, 2895 W. Fourth St., Condo ’B’, Appleton, WI 54914-4330. TD e-mail: mselig@tds.net. PH: 920-739-7550. A Heritage Event! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 6