Format: 5 Round Swiss System

Time Controls: Game/120

Site: Idaho State University, Student Union Buildling, Salmon River Suite, 1065 S. 8th St., Pocatello, Idaho.

Entry Fee: $30 ($25 if Under 18 or 60+ years old, ISU Chess Club members entry $10) if registered by September 13, 2008, $40.00 for everyone if received after September 13, 2008. E-mail entries received by September 13, 2008 will lock in advance entry fee rate.

Current USCF Membership is required, available at site or online at www.uschess.org

Two (2) Sections: OPEN and RESERVE (U1400)

Registration and Check In: by 8:30am Friday, September 19, 2008

You must check in and have fees paid before 8:30am Friday to play in the 1st round.

Round Times:
Round 1: 9:00 a.m., Friday, September 19, 2008
Round 2: 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 19, 2008
Round 3: 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 19, 2008
Round 4: 9:00 a.m., Saturday, September 20, 2008
Round 5: 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 20, 2008

1/2 point bye (Maximum 2), Rounds 1-4 only. Must commit by end of Round 2

Prizes: (Based on 30 non ISU) Open: $200, $100, $75; Reserve: $100, $75, $50

Make all checks payable to Idaho Chess Association.

To enter, reserve a room, or for more information contact: Jay Simonson, 208-206-7667 or E-mail: rooknjay@yahoo.com, www.idahochessassociation.org

No Computers, No Smoking, Wheelchair access