The Marshall Chess Club New York International: June 21-25, 2008

The Marshall Chess Club
NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL
June 21–25, 2008
200 Grand Prix Points (enhanced)!!
9-round Swiss-System, 40/120, SD/60
open to all players rated 2200 and above (USCF or FIDE) and special invitees
May be limited to first 50 registrants
$10,000 GUARANTEED
$5000—2500—1500—1000
Plus special Brilliancy Prize
Awards ceremony to follow round 9. Every player will receive a special prize.
ENTRY FEE:
GMs, foreign IMs, and foreign WGMs ……………………………….. $100, returned on completion
…………………………………………………………. of tournament; no money deducted from prize fund
USA IMs, USA WGMs, and Foreign FIDE-rated players …………….$150 in advance / $200 at site
USA players with FIDE ratings over 2200 ………………………………….$200 in advance / $250 at site
Players with USCF ratings over 2200 and FIDE rating U2200………$250 in advance / $300 at site
Players with USCF ratings over 2200 with no FIDE rating …………..$300 in advance / $350 at site
All except first category:………………………………………..$25 less for Marshall Chess Club members
Enter:
In advance: … By mail (checks only, made payable to The Marshall Chess Club) postmarked by 6/14
………………… By phone (credit cards only) thru 6/18
………………… In person (cash, credit card, or check) thru 6/18
………………… On our website (credit cards only) thru 6/18
At site……….. No later 30 minutes before your first game (cash, credit card, or check)
Playing Schedule:
Round one: Saturday, June 21, 12:00 Noon
Round two: Saturday, June 21, 7:00 PM
Round three: Sunday, June 22, 12:00 Noon
Round four: Sunday, June 22, 7:00 PM
Round five: Monday, June 23, 12:00 Noon
Round six: Monday, June 23, 7:00 PM
Round seven: Tuesday, June 24, 12:00 Noon
Round eight: Tuesday, June 24, 7:00 PM
Round nine: Wednesday, June 25, 12:00 Noon
Byes: Must commit by rd. 3; limit 2; limit 1 bye rounds 8–9
Players taking byes cannot make norms
USCF and FIDE-Rated. IM/GM Norms may be possible.
Tournament director: Steve Immitt
Dr. Frank Brady, International Arbiter, officiating
This tournament is generously sponsored by Chess Teacher Fedor Khrapatin
Marshall Chess Club
23 West 10th Street
New York, NY 10011
Phone 212-477-3716 Fax 212-995-9281
www.marshallchessclub.org
For information on lodgings,
contact the Marshall Chess Club

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For game scores and photos go to ChessBase.com.

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Anand moved closer to claiming the title that has eluded him for so many years. Attacking against Morozevich’s Sicilian Defense Anand secured the win and increased his lead over the other participants. For games and photos go to ChessBase.com.