Rising Star May Grand Prix

4-round Swiss tournament Time Control: G/45;+10 Sections: Open (2000+) Class A (1800–1999) Class B (1600–1799) Class C (1400–1599) Class D (1200–1399) U1200 Players within 100 points of a higher section may play up for an additional $5. Schedule: Rd 1: 9:00 AM Rd 2: 11:10 AM Rd 3: 1:35 PM Rd 4: 3:45 PM Entry Fees: $30 by Apr 24 $35 by Apr 29 $40 by May 1 $45 on-site Free entry for titled players (GM/WGM/IM/WIM/FM/WFM) Important: All sections USCF dual-rated USCF membership required May 2026 ratings used for eligibility Max 2 half-point byes (see rules) Boards, sets, clocks, and pens provided Prize Fund: $1000 (based on 80 entries) Open: 1st $120, 2nd $90, 3rd $60, U2200 $30 Class A: 1st $90, 2nd $60, 3rd $40 Class B/C/D: 1st $60, 2nd $45, 3rd $30 U1200: 1st $40, 2nd $30, 3rd $20, U800 $15 Re-entry allowed after rounds 1 or 2 with half-point byes Fee: $5 after round 1, $10 after round 2 Refunds allowed until 1 hour before round 1 (5% fee) Contact: Richard Smouse (480) 390-9528 rick\_smouse@yahoo.com

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