September 27-29, 2024

3-Day Schedule

September 28-29, 2024

2-Day Schedule/Scholastic

Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Lake Buena Vista
13351 State Road 535
Orlando, Florida 32821
(407) 239-4500

6 Sections - Top 2 Sections are FIDE Rated

$8,500 b/160 60 % Guaranteed* GPP: 20
5 Rounds at G/90; d30 w/ 6 Sections

3-day schedule:
All rounds G/90; d30
2-day schedule:
Rounds 1 & 2 - G/60; d5
Scholastic schedule:
All rounds G/60; d5

*Scholastic=1/2 EF - Free entry for GM/WGM/IM/WIM (Early entry fee deducted from any prize)

Do you want a FIDE ID number?

Apply here if you are a US Chess member. Any player who meets the eligibility requirements for a USA-flagged FIDE can complete our simple FIDE ID request form at: https://forms.gle/fCCTis7WgtJEb2rv6. All players eligible for a USA-flagged FIDE ID who do not have a US Chess ID must submit their request using this method. Note: There is no charge for establishing your FIDE ID number.

New Prize Payout Guidelines: To simplify and expedite prize payouts on Sunday, CFCC will be issuing prizes with Zelle (via your banking institution). Prize winners who are not able to use Zelle can request a check (or cash if available) from the TD before leaving the tournament.

Tournament Schedule

2-DAY SCHEDULE (G/90; d30)
(Rounds 1 & 2: G/60;d5)
Saturday: 11am - 2pm - 5pm
Sunday: 10am - 2:30pm

3-DAY SCHEDULE (G/90; d30)
Friday: 7pm
Saturday: 11am - 5pm
Sunday: 10am - 2:30pm

SCHOLASTIC SCHEDULE (G/60; d5)
Saturday: 11am - 2pm - 5pm
Sunday: 10am - 1pm

SATURDAY NIGHT BLITZ (G/5; d0)
$20 Entry - Cash Prizes: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place

Don’t miss our 4SS double-round Open G/5;d0 USCF rated blitz tournament starting after the 3rd round (9-9:15pm). The blitz online registration link above closes at 7pm on Saturday, September 28, 2024; players can also register on-site with the TD.

TOURNAMENT SIDE EVENTS

Free Chess Lecture:
Sunday morning at 9:00am

On-Site Chess Store:
Open during tournament hours

Tournament Director Notes:

Free entry for GM/WGM/IM/WIM ($110 entry fee deducted from any prize); Rated players may play up one section only; Unrated players are limited to $100 prize (unless in Master-Expert section); Players are expected to bring their own chess sets, clocks, and pencils/pens
CFCC MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT: $10 adult members or $5 for scholastic & senior members - CFCC club membership must be current to redeem discount - please see TD’s anytime during the event.
CFCC MEMBERSHIP STATUS? Players can easily view our 2024 Membership Table to find out their status, or learn more about the benefits of CFCC club membership.
ENTRY FEE by US MAIL: CFCC (Attn: 2024 Autumn Open), 7565 Laureate Blvd., Unit 3406, Orlando, FL., 32827 (Must be postmarked by September 13, 2024)
REQUESTED BYES: 1/2 pt, must commit before round 2 is paired (max 2 requests)
ON-SITE REGISTRATION: Ends 30 minutes before 1st round begins (on either schedule).
TD CONTACT INFO: Steven Vigil (321) 297-7087 or chessteacher1977@yahoo.com

CFCC 2024 Autumn Open
Group Rate Room Reservations

Holiday Inn Resort Lake Buena Vista
13351 State Road 535
Orlando, Florida 32821
Main: (407) 239-4500

GROUP RATE BENEFITS

• $122/night with 50% off the $30/night resort fee with group rate code: CC4

• Room stays include free self-parking, complementary wi-fi, fitness center access, and business center amenities.

• Phone reservations can be made by calling (866) 808-8833 and providing the group rate code: CC4

• Group rate cutoff is August 28, 2024 and is subject to room availability, players should make their reservations as early as possible.

Hotel Note: When booking your room, the $30/night resort fee added to your room reservation will be reduced by 50% when checking in.