Championship, U2100, U1900, U1700, U1500: 5SS, Rnd 1 Game/90+inc/30, Rnds 2-5 40/90, SD/30 inc/30 from move 1, (Two day schedule: Rnds 1-2 Game/45 inc/30)
U1250 and U1000: 5SS, Rnds 1-2 Game/60 d/5, Rnds 2-5 Game/120 d/5 (Three-day U1250 schedule: Rnd 1 Game/90 d/5)
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Playing Site
Sheraton BWI
1100 Old Elkridge Landing Road; Linthicum, Maryland 21090; United States
443-577-2100
We aim to create a pleasant environment for playing chess. Check out some of the unique characteristics of this tournament. You can read an opinion of our tournaments on IM Akshat Chandra's blog.
Tournament Features
This tournament will pay prizes based solely on your final score. All the prizes are guaranteed. If the total pay out in the Open section is less than $1500, extra money will be added to the pay out of the top score group to bring the total to $1500.
Score |
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Section |
5 |
4.5 |
4 |
3.5 |
3.0 |
Clear 1st-Place,
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Championship (FIDE rated, minimum 1900 rating) |
$1600 |
$800 |
$450 |
$175 |
$50 |
+$300 |
Under 2100
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$1500 |
$700 |
$350 |
$150 |
$40 |
+$200 |
Under 1900 |
$1200 |
$650 |
$325 |
$125 |
+$150 |
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Under 1700 |
$1200 |
$600 |
$300 |
$100 |
+$100 |
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Under 1500 |
$1000 |
$500 |
$250 |
$100 |
+$100 |
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Under 1250 |
$500 |
$250 |
$125 |
$50 |
+$50 |
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Under 1000 |
$250 |
$125 |
$50 |
$20 |
+$50Trophies to top 10 & top U800 |
Unrated may enter any section, but may not win over $100 in U1000, $200 U1250, $400 U1500. Balance goes to player(s) with same score or is divided among players in next lower score group.
Results from the 2016 Baltimore Open
Results from the 2015 Baltimore Open
Early (online or mail by 1/26) $99
Regular (online or mail by 2/6) $109
Late (online by 2/8) $114
At-the-door (cash or credit card) $120. We'll be using Square to process credit cards.
Cancelations will receive a 100% refund if we are notified at least 2 hours before start of the 1st round.
Under 1000 Section: all entrance fees $55 less
Under 1250 section: all entrance fees $35 less.
Free early entrance to GMs. $50 will be subtracted from any prizes.
$45 discount EF for IMs. $20 will be subtracted from any prizes.
$5 discount if staying at hotel.
Mail Registrations to:
Maryland Chess Association
1827 Thornton Ridge Road
Towson, MD 21204
Mailed registrations should include name, section, schedule(2-day or 3-day). The chief TD for the tournament will be Mike Regan. If you have any questions about the tournament email him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
3-day schedule (except U1250 and U1000): Reg ends Fri 7 pm, rds Fri 8 pm, Saturday 11am and 6, Sunday 9:30am and 3:30.
2-day schedule (except U1250 and U1000): Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Saturday 11am, 2:15 and 6, Sunday 9:30am and 3:30.
U1000 and U1250 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Saturday 11, 1:15 and 4:00, Sunday 9:30am and 1:30pm.
U1250 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 7pm, rds Fri 8pm Saturday 11 and 4:00, Sunday 9:30am and 1:30pm.
Half point byes: No limit but all sections must commit 1 hour before the start of round 3
all, $80 except U1000 and U1250 $40. You can reenter any schedule taking 1/2 point byes for unplayed games. If you reenter with a single 1/2 point bye, the cost is $70/$35. If you reenter with two 1/2 point byes, the cost is $60/$30.
So make your reservations early. Phone (443) 577-2100.
Parking is free
Do not bring electronic devices (cell phones and smart watches) into the playing venue (playing room, halls outside playing room, smoking area, bathrooms, etc) according to FIDE rule 11.3. Players are subject to scanning to test for possession of cell phones. We plan to monitor using both thermal and magnetic scanners. Traffic in various areas will also be video monitored.