29th Annual HARVARD OPEN
(The Tradition Continues!)

A heritage event begun in 1972

January 26-27, 2002
Lowell Lecture Hall
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

Featuring a prize fund of $1900 (based on 75 entries)!
The Open section offers an unconditionally guaranteed $1000 prize fund!
Increased Prize Fund!

OPEN SECTION: Open to all. 15 Grand Prix points available!
Entry Fee: $38 if received by 1/19, $48 at site. Free to Grandmasters! ($38 subtracted for prizewinners)
Prizes (guaranteed): $450-200-100-50; Under 2200, $150-50.

UNDER 2000: Open to anyone rated below 2000 or unrated.
EF: $30 if received by 1/19, $40 at site.
Prizes (based on 25 entries): $250-150; Under 1800, $100-$50.

UNDER 1600: Open to anyone rated below 1600 or unrated.
EF: $25 if received by 1/19, $35 at site.
Prizes (based on 25 entries): $175-100; Under 1400, $75.

ALL PLAYERS: Time control 40/2, SD/1. Late registration: 8-9:15 AM Saturday. Rounds at 10 AM and 4:30 PM both days. U.S. Chess Federation (USCF) membership required. SAME SITE AS LAST YEAR: Lowell Hall is located at the corner of Kirkland and Oxford Streets, near the Harvard University Science Center and within walking distance of Harvard Square. NO SMOKING. For more information, contact Lu Yin, Chief Organizer, at (617) 493-2166, or send e-mail to hcc@hcs.harvard.edu

EARLY ENTRY: Please include the following information:

Add Harvard Open entry fee and USCF membership fee (if necessary) together. Make check or money order payable to Harvard Chess Club. Send information and entry fee to the following address:

Harvard Open Entries
Lu Yin
131 Dunster Mail Center
Cambridge, MA 02138


Map of Lowell Lecture Hall
Map of Harvard University

ALL SECTIONS: All players with a Harvard ID will be refunded all but $5 of their entry fee after the tournament! (provided that all rounds are played, or that a withdrawal is made before the following round has begun)

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