2018 Phillip Taylor Georgia State Championship
DoubleTree, 4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta, GA 30341. 1-(770)-457-6363
If you have already registered for the event, please check this list for your entries: Pre-Registration List
Online Registration closed. Come onsite to register.
Update: May 17th, 2018
The chess room rate of $89 is valid only until May 21st, 2018. After this day, the room rate will increase significantly. Please reserve your room ASAP.
Chess Tournament Reservation Link. Use Group code: GCA.
Scholastic Players can purchase USCF membership on our website-
http://georgiachess.org/event-2768768
US Chess Grand Prix Points: 40
5-SS. DoubleTree, 4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta, GA 30341. 1-(770)-457-6363.
Hotel rate: $89. Open to all USCF members, GA residents require GCA memberships. Prizes: $9,500 GUARANTEED! All players must compete in their rating section per May supplement unless June is higher. Then that will be used. In 4 sections: Championship: (FIDE rated. Open to 2000 and above. $1000-700-400-225; under 2300: $300-200, u2100: $300-200. Under 2000: $800-500-275-200, u1850- $300-200. Under 1700: $800-500-275-200, u1550- $300-200. Under 1400: $500-325-250-150, u1250- $225-175. Trophies and Titles to top Georgia resident in above sections. Free entry to FIDE IGM/IM/WGM/WIM. ($50 deducted from prize). Entry Fee: $93 by May 24th, $99 at site. $30 less to Under 1400. Online registration deadline May 24th at 6 p.m. On-site registration: May 25 5:30-7:00 p.m. for 3-day. 9:00-10:00 a.m. for 2-day. Rounds: 3-day schedule: 7:30 p.m., 2:30 - 7:30 p.m., 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 2-day schedule: 1st at 10:30 a.m., then merges with 3-day. Time controls: 2-day 1st round G/90 d5 all, otherwise Championship: 40/90, SD/30, d10. Other sections: G/120 d5. G.C.A. business meeting at 2:30 p.m. on May 27th. Byes: 2 half-point byes available in 1-4, must declare when entering, no changes. Info: www.georgiachess.org, gastatechamp@georgiachess.org.