6th Annual Washington International, Aug 12 -16, 2017

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  • 6th Annual Washington International, Aug 12 -16, 2017

    The Washington International will be returning this August to Rockville,MD (just outside of DC). The tournament is a 9-round Swiss with FIDE norms possible in the Masters section. All Canadian GMs and IMs get free entry and possible housing support. All Canadian players in the Masters section receive reduced entrance fees and minimum prizes.
    Come to what some people have called the "best open tournament in the US".

    Some of the features of the tournament are below.
    • $26,000 Guaranteed prize Fund
    • Three Sections: Masters (greater than 2100 FIDE), Experts (under 2100 FIDE and under 2100 USCF and above 1700 USCF), and Contenders (under 1800 USCF).
    • Limited number of minimum prizes for ALL non-US players in the Masters section.
    • $100 lower entrance fee to ALL non-US players in the Masters section.
    • Discounts for players over 50, staying at the host hotel, and new players.
    • Clocks, sets and boards are provided for everyone.
    • Free Continental breakfast before morning rounds on Saturday and Wednesday.
    • Minimum 2100 FIDE or 2200 USCF rating to play in Masters section.


    You can find more details at http://washintl.mdchess.com . If you have any questions, email Mike Regan at washintl@mdchess.com .
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