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5TH ANNUAL MUSIC CITY OPEN
February 19-21, 2027 | Nashville, TN
$25,000 PROJECTED PRIZE FUND ($20,000 GUARANTEED)
LOCATION: Millennium Maxwell House Hotel, 2025 Rosa L. Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37228.
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR: Aaron Caveny | director@nashvillechess.org
FORMAT: 5-Round Swiss. US Chess rated. Sections: Open, U2100, U1800, U1500, U1200, U900, Senior 50+.
TIME CONTROL: 3-Day: G/90 +30. 2-Day schedule: G/45 +10 for Rounds 1 and 2, merging with 3-Day schedule for Round 3.
SCHEDULE:
3-Day Schedule:
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Fri 2/19: Round 1, 7:00 PM
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Sat 2/20: Round 2, 11:00 AM; Round 3, 5:00 PM
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Sun 2/21: Round 4, 10:00 AM; Round 5, 3:30 PM
2-Day Schedule:
ENTRY FEES: (Open-U1200)
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$138 if registered by January 31.
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$160 after January 31.
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$180 at the door.
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Re-entry: $60 (any section).
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Play-up fee: $40 (minimum rating 2000 for Open).
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GM/IM free entry ($138 deducted from prize).
ENTRY FEES: (U900)
PRIZES: $25,000 PROJECTED ($20,000 GUARANTEED)
OPEN: $2,500-$1,500-$1,200-$1,000-$800
U2100: $1,800-$1,000-$700-$550-$450
U1800: $1,400-$800-$550-$400-$350
U1500: $1,200-$700-$450-$350-$300
U1200: $1,000-$650-$450-$325-$275
U900: $600-$400-$325-$250-$225
SENIOR 50+: $1,000-$650-$400-$250-$200
Prizes based on 200 entries. Prize amounts adjusted proportionally based on actual entries. Higher of US Chess or FIDE rating used for prize eligibility.
BYES: Maximum two 1/2-point byes. Must commit before Round 2. US Chess membership required.
REGISTRATION: Register online at www.nashvillechess.org. Select the Calendar tab and February 2027. 3-Day registration closes Friday at 6:15 PM. 2-Day registration closes Saturday at 10:15 AM.
BLITZ TOURNAMENT: Saturday, February 20, 9:30 PM (register by 9:00 PM). Four double rounds, G/3 +2. Entry fee: $20. Prizes: 1st $100, 2nd $50; top U2100 $60, top U1800 $50, top U1500 or Unrated $40. Prizes based on 20 entries and adjusted proportionally.
HOTEL: Special rate of $99/night. Call 615-259-4343. Free hotel parking.