World Champion Anatoly Karpov International School of Chess
2004 U.S. Junior Open
July 23-25, 2004
Lindsborg, Kansas
Tournament Format:
6 Rounds, Swiss System. G/120
Three Sections:
Under 21, Under 15, Under 11 (Ages as of 1/1/04)
Schedule:
Pre-tournament Welcome night July 22 at 7:00 pm.
Openning Ceremony July 23 at 6:00 pm.
Rounds: 07/23 7:00 pm; 07/24 9:00 am, 2:00 pm, 7:00 pm; 07/25 9:00 am, 2:00 pm.
Closing ceremony July 25 at 6:30 pm.
Tour opportunity:
July 22 and 26 the Organizers organizing tours to the second largest space museum Cosmosphere (Hutchinson), Eisenhower Presidential Center (Abeline), Zoo (Salina), Wichita Expocenter (Wichita). For tours information please contact Lindsborg Chamber of Commerce at
785-227-2706.
Accommodations:
See www.lindsborg.org for local hotels, motels, and B&Bs. Bethany College dorm rooms available for $20/night per person. Meals packages are available through the College cafeteria ($20/day per person) or at downtown restaurants.
Entrιe Fees:
$50 by June 5th, $70 after or on site. USCF membership required for all participants. Players may take up to two ½ point byes if requested before round 2.
Please make checks payable to: Karpov School of Chess, 106 S. Main, Lindsborg, KS 67456
Awards:
Under 21 The winner is seeded into the 2005 U.S.Junior Invitational Championship.
Trophies awarded to the top 10 for each of the category Age 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, under 15.
Under 15 Trophies awarded to the top 10 for each of the category Age 13, 12, 11, under 11.
Under 11 - Trophies awarded to the top 10 for each of the category Age 9, 8, 7, under 7.
For more details about the US Junior Open contact the Event Organizer: Mikhail Korenman
(785) 906-0402 or intecsus@yahoo.com