Format: 6 Round Swiss System

Time Controls: 30/120 SD/60

Site: Shilo Inn, 1856 Blue Lakes Blvd. North, Twin Falls, Idaho

Entry Fee: $30 if by February 10, 2009 ($40 if after February 10, 2009). Plus Idaho Chess Association (ICA) Membership is required of $10 in addition to the entry fee. E-mail entries received by February 10, 2009 will lock in advance entry fee.

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

Restriction: Open to Idaho residents only.

One Section: Open

Registration: 7-8am Saturday, February 14, 2009.

Schedule:
Round 1: 9:00 a.m., Saturday, February 14, 2009
Round 2: 4:00 p.m., Saturday, February 14, 2009
Elections/Annual Business Meeting 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m., Sunday, February 15, 2009
Round 3: 9:00 a.m., Sunday, February 15, 2009
Round 4: 4:00 p.m., Sunday, February 15, 2009
Round 5: 8:00 a.m., Monday, February 16, 2009
Round 6: 3:00 p.m., Monday, February 16, 2009

1/2 point bye (Available for Rounds 1-5 only. Limit of 1 per player. Must commit before second round pairing.)

The following ICA Rule will apply: A player who withdraws from the tournament is ineligible to win any prize.

Prizes: Trophies/plaques to 1st, 2nd, 3rd overall, 1st-2nd X-F, plus 1st-2nd Unrated, Top Junior, Top Senior.

Contact: Jay Simonson rooknjay@yahoo.com, www.idahochessassociation.org

Hotel Information: $79 / 2 - 4 people, $15 each additional person. FREE breakfast for each occupant 866-539-0036, Ask for Darlene or mention chess.