The Bradley Summer Open is held in the summer of each year, usually in August. The goal is to provide a high quality tournament with strong competition to allow club players from the central Illinois area to mix and play games with Masters and other strong players. A large prize fund is provided to draw top players. Players are divided into 2 Sections. Anyone can play in the Open Section giving everyone a opportunity to play against a Master. The reserve is restricted to players rated 1400 or below to provide competitive games for everyone
2022 Bradley Summer Open
August 27th, 2022
Description:
4 Round Swiss System in 2 Sections:
Open - All players of all strengths are welcome.
Reserve - Only available for players with Ratings 1400 or below.
Time Control:
Game 80 with 5 second delay
Schedule:
Saturday August 17th:
- 8:00-8:45am Registration
- 9:00am Round 1
- 12 Noon Round 2
- 2:45pm Round 3
- 5:30pm Round 4
Prizes:
Open Section
Guaranteed Place Prizes . . . 1st $240, 2nd $120, 3rd $60
Class Prizes Guaranteed on 3 per class . . .
- Expert (2000-2199) $60 & $30
- Class A (1800-1999) $60 & $30
- Class B (1600-1799) $60 & $30
- Class C (Below 1600) $60 & $30
Upset . . . $25 (200 Point difference to qualify)
Classes may be combined if less than 3 in a class
Reserve Section
Place Prizes Guaranteed . . . 1st $90, 2nd $60
Class Prizes Guaranteed on 3 per class. . .
- Class E (1000-1199) $60 & $30
- Class F (Below 1000) $60 & $30
Upset . . . $25 (200 Point difference to qualify)
Note: A class may be combined with a higher class if there are less than 3 players in that class. The top 3 rated players in the section are considered prize players, not class players. If there are not 3 players in the top class, all players in that class are considered to be prize players.
Tournament Entry Fees:
$40 if received on or before August 20th, 2022
$50 if received on or after August 21st or at the door.
$10 play up fee for players 1400 & under playing in the Open section.
Masters play free in Peoria, we appreciate their participation.
Registration:
Click to Register Online Now
or mail registration information and Payments to (payable):
Bradley Summer Open
Murrel Rhodes
1116 N Parkside Dr
Peoria, IL 61606
If Pre-registering by mail: in addition to payment, we must receive by mail the player's Full Name, USCF ID#, Expiration Date, e-mail or street address.
More Information:
Byes.- A half-point bye for any round is available during pre-registration only. Once pairings are posted for the first round, no additional half-point byes will be granted. Only one half-point bye is available per player. If you need to miss more than one round, please let us know but the remaining bye will not affect your score.
- Remember, no prize money will be given to players who do not play the final round and fail to notify the TD of their withdrawal.
Direct any Questions to info@bradleysummeropen.com or call 309-981-7210, please mention the Bradley Summer Open Chess Tournament in your message.
Sets, Boards & Clocks will be provided. Private equipment may be used in a game if both parties agree, however, organizer provided equipment must be used in cases of equipment dispute.
Directions to Bradley University:
The tournament is at the Bob Michel Student Center, 915 Elmwood in Peoria
From I-74 take University Street Exit (91) South. Turn Right into the Bradley campus (4th traffic light) immediately after passing Main Street (3rd traffic light). Go straight through the 1st intersection. Turn Left into the Bradley Visitors parking area halfway down the block. The Student Center will be a half block beyond the parking lot. Walk and turn to your right at the intersection. The Chess Tournament will be in the second building on your left at 915 Elmwood.From Downtown (or entering the city from the highways along the river), turn away from the river on Main Street. Travel up the hill and Turn Left on University Street. Turn Right immediately into the Bradley campus. Go straight through the 1st intersection. Turn Left into the Bradley Visitors parking area halfway down the block. The Student Center will be a half block beyond the parking lot. Walk and turn to your right at the intersection. The Chess Tournament will be in the second building on your left at 915 Elmwood.
Historical Note: The first Bradley Summer Open was played in this building over 50 years ago in 1964. Winner that year was David Taylor, currently an over the board and correspondence master. Over the years since, many masters as well as most of Peoria's and Central Illinois' own top players have played in the BSO. Competition is keen, but it is a good way to improve your play by playing against stronger players. The average rating of the tournament winners is about 2200, however, there will also be prizes distributed by rating classes, so you will be competing against your own rating group for prizes while playing strong competition.