A tourney for over 2200 players in Phoenix

The Copper State International will be a 10 round Swiss offering GM and IM norms. Entry is limited to players rated FIDE 2200 and higher, although exceptions down to FIDE 2000 made be made by the organizer.

The tournament will take place in Mesa (Phoenix), Arizona from May 29-June 3, 2009, conveniently between two of the countries largest events, the Chicago Open and the National Open.

The time control for all games will be G/90 minutes plus 1 minute increment per move. Most rounds (except the last) will be at 10:00 am and 4:00 pm per day.

ENTRY FEE:
Grand Masters = FREE (1st 5 GMs to register will receive $600.00 toward expenses)
International Masters rated over 2450 FIDE = FREE
Rated Under 2450 FIDE = $150.00
Rated Under 2350 FIDE = $225.00
Rated Under 2250 FIDE = $300.00

1st 5 Foreigners will receive $300 toward expenses. (Foreign GMs who commit within the first 5 will receive the full $900.00).

All additional players of foreign federation will receive $50 off the entry price listed for their rating class.

PRIZE FUND (All prizes are unconditionally guaranteed!!):
1st place: $2,000.00
2nd place: $1,500.00
3rd place: $1,000.00
Top U2500 FIDE: $500.00
Top U2400 FIDE: $500.00
Top U2300 FIDE: $500.00
Best Game Prize: $200.00
Brilliancy Prize: $200.00

For more information on this event, organized by Daniel Rensch of American Chess Events, please visit the tournament website at http://www.americanchess.net/tournaments/csi_052909.asp.

Please contact Daniel at Danny@AmericanChess.net if you require more details.