2009 Bermuda Open

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  • 2009 Bermuda Open

    I received the following from Carol Jarecki. I heartily recommend this event to everyone on Chess Talk.

    2009
    Bermuda
    INTERNATIONAL OPEN

    25th ANNIVERSARY OF THIS FABLED EVENT—has won FIDE’s “world’s Best tournament” award.

    JAN 30th through FEB 1st at the luxurious FAIRMONT SOUTHAMPTON RESORT on the South Shore with private tennis courts, golf course, beach, walking trails, ferry into Hamilton for duty-free shopping

    Thurs. Jan. 29th: 6 pm Cocktail Party/Welcome reception followed by the Traditional Bermuda Blitz at 8 pm
    The Sponsor actually ADDS $$ to the Prize Fund—returns double the total entry fees

    5 rd. Swiss: Friday, Jan. 29th: Rd. 1 at 8 pm; Sat. & Sun. 9 & 3,
    Sun. evening, Rd. 5 is followed by the unbelievable FREE buffet dinner and open bar at the Somerset Squire Restaurant & Pub

    One bye any round except 5. FIDE ratings available since most Bermuda players are rated.
    Limited sponsored double rooms available to titled players (no FMs)

    Entry fee $100; Prize fund $5,000 + return ticket from East coast and room for 2010 for 1st Overall and 1st Untitled

    Register & pay on site. For info contact Nigel Freeman at cadilly@ibl.bm
    or Carol Jarecki at carolj10280@yahoo.com
    Fairmont Southampton Resort 1-800-441-1414, quote “chess rate” of $199. Make reservations early since a big Bridge Tournament will be taking place same time.
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