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2025 MUSIC CITY OPEN 3-DAY OR 2-DAY EVENT
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Date and Time

Friday, February 21, 2025, 7:00 PM until Sunday, February 23, 2025, 5:00 PM

Location

Millenium Maxwell Hotel
https://www.millenniumhotels.com
2025 Rosa L Parks Blvd
Nashville, TN  37228
USA
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Category

Open Tournaments

Registration Info

Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Registration cancellations will be accepted until Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 12:01 AM

About this event

2025 Music City Open

February 21-23, 2025
Millennium Maxwell Hotel
2025 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37228

PRIZES: $13,000 PROJECTED ($10,000 Guaranteed)

Championship - Open

  • 1st: 2,000
  • 2nd: 1,300
  • 3rd: 800
  • U/2200: 500, 300

Challengers - U/1800

  • 1st: 1,200
  • 2nd: 850
  • 3rd: 600
  • U/1600: 500, 300

Reserve - U/1400

  • 1st: 1,000
  • 2nd: 650
  • 3rd: 450
  • U/1200: 250, 200

Novice - U/1000

  • 1st: 800
  • 2nd: 450
  • 3rd: 300
  • U/800: 300
  • Top Unrated: 250

Entry Fees

  • 110 if registered by Jan 31
  • 140 after Jan 31
  • 150 at the door
  • GM/IM Free Entry (110 deducted from any prize)

Sections: Open, U1800, U1400, U1000
Rounds: 5 Rounds, G90 + 30

Schedule

3-Day Schedule:

  • Friday: Round 1 - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: Round 2 - 11:00 AM, Round 3 - 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: Round 4 - 10:00 AM, Round 5 - 3:30 PM

2-Day Schedule:

  • Saturday: Round 1 - 11:00 AM (G45 +10), Round 2 - 2:00 PM (G45 +10), merge with 3-Day at 5:00 PM for Round 3

Registration

  • 3-Day: Register by Fri. 6:15 PM
  • 2-Day: Register by Sat. 10:15 AM
  • Online Registration: Visit nashvillechess.org, go to the calendar tab (February 2025) or scan the QR code.

Other Details

  • Prizes based on 140 entries
  • Hotel Rate: 99 per night (Free Parking) – Call in Code: CHESS202502, Phone: 615-259-4343
  • Re-entry: 60 (Any section)
  • Play "Up" Fee: 40 extra (Min 1700 for Open)
  • Byes: Max 2 (½ pt), must commit before Round 2
  • USCF Membership Required
  • Unrated players are eligible to win 1st-3rd in Open or Top Unrated

Blitz Tournament (Saturday Night)

  • When: 9:30 PM (Register by 9:00 PM)
  • Format: 4 Double Rounds, G3 +2
  • Prizes:
    • 1st: 100
    • 2nd: 50
    • 1st U/2100: 60
    • 1st U/1800: 50
    • 1st U/1500 (or Unrated): 40
  • Entry Fee: 20
  • Prizes are based on 20 entries, adjusted proportionally.










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