SPICE Cup Open 2014

Wednesday, 19 February 2014 18:43

The 2014 SPICE Cup Open, sponsored by Webster University and the Susan Polgar Foundation, is scheduled to take place on 21-26th October at the at the Crowne Plaza Clayton Hotel in Saint Louis, USA. GM/IM norm opportunity - Minimum rating (FIDE) 2100 Limited to first 50 entries (Free entry to all players FIDE > 2300) 4 IM/GM norms earned in 2012 1 IM performance/2 GM norms earned in 2013 Time Control: G/90 + 30 second increment from move 1 PRIZES: $13,000 guaranteed (up from $11,000 last year) $5,000-$2,500-$1,500-$1,000-$500 U/2400 FIDE $500-$250-$125 U/2300 FIDE $500-$250-$125 Top Female $500-$250 October 2014 rating will be used Limited FREE hotel accommodation (double occupancy) at the Crown Plaza available to foreign GMs. ENTRY FEES: Free to all GMs, IMs, WGMs and all FIDE rated players over 2300 (must complete all 9 rounds), if registered by September 30, 2014. $50 later or on site. $150 to FIDE 2200-2299, $200 to FIDE U-2200 if received by September 30, 2014. Additional $50 later or on site. VENUE: Crown Plaza Clayton Hotel 7750 Carondelet Ave, St Louis, MO 63105 (FREE shuttle from the Lambert–St. Louis International Airport) $109/night, FREE Breakfast/Internet For reservations guests can call directly to 314-726-5400 or 1-800-439-5719 Group Name is SPICE Cup or on line at Crown Plaza Hotel. Group Code is SPZ Send entries to: Webster University - SPICE 470 E. Lockwood Ave St. Louis, MO 63119 Questions or registration for titled players: Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 314-246-8075 Schedule: Tuesday, October 21 5:00 pm - Round 1 Wednesday, October 22 10:00 am - Round 2 5:00 pm - Round 3 Thursday, October 23 10:00 am - Round 4 5:00 pm - Round 5 Friday, October 24 5:00 pm - Round 6 Saturday, October 25 10:00 am - Round 7 5:00 pm - Round 8 Sunday, October 26 10:00 am - Round 9 All Rounds played at the Crowne Plaza Clayton Hotel