North Florida Open Chess Tournament

A USCF rated tournament that is open to everyone with non-expired USCF ID#.

Ramada Inn I-95 & 9150 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville 32256

3 Sections:  Open & U1550  U900 sections. Players can play up one level only

Prizes:  $1000 (60% guaranteed) b/o 35 (paid entries). Cash prizes for best players U2000, U1800 & U1200.

OPEN : 1^st $175 + Trophy – 2^nd $125 – Best U2000 $100   Best U1800 $75                         U1550: 1^st $150 + Trophy - 2^nd $100 – Best Under 1200 $75                                                    U900: 1^st $100 + Trophy – 2^nd $75 – Best Under 550 $50 Note: placed unrated players limited to $50 in section U900

5SS (5 rounds of games) 1st Round G/45;d5 all other rounds are G/55min + d5sec

EF: $45 Walk-up Registration   $35 Online price.  Players in grades K-12 $25. JAXCC member discount available both online and walk-up registrations. GM/IM/FM free entry with $40 withheld from cash payout.

Registration: 9:00 to 9:40 am.  ONSITE Cash or check only accepted the morning of the event  or  Online Registration is currently open until Friday 11 pm, July 15th.  Expired USCF registration can be renewed on site by check or cash. NO CREDIT CARDS accepted onsite.

USCF membership required (we will assist you with a new membership or you need to renew on-site).

Time: Registration 9:00 am - 9:45 am Late arrivals will be paired in the 2nd round. No exceptions. 
Rounds: 10:00 am, 11:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm. (min breaks between Rds.)
Lunch: 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Ends: 8:00 pm

Bring own sets and clocks or purchase onsite (cash or check). Wheelchair accessible.

BYE: 1/2 point bye available (limit 2) for registered players, must commit before Rd 2. Non-registered late arrivals will be given 0 point byes for missed rounds. No admissions after round 2.

Ramada Hotel Information: Discounted rate for Chess Tournament guests. (904)737-1700 for reservations. Free WIFI, outdoor pool, fitness center, restaurant. Rooms include refrigerator and microwave included. Nightly rate: $72+tax.

Questions/Comments email jaxchessclub@gmail.com