The 43rd Annual Marchand Open, dedicated to the memory of Dr. Erich Marchand, will take place on March 25-26, 2023, at the Bill Gray's Regional Iceplex on the MCC Campus, 2700 Brighton-Henrietta Town Line Road, Rochester, New York 14623.
Dr. Erich Marchand "requested that his friends play chess in his memory".
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Portrait of Dr. Erich Watkinson Marchand displayed at the Rochester Chess Center |
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Bill Gray's Regional Iceplex |
TLA (Tournament Life Announcement) for the 43rd Annual Marchand Open Chess Tournament
43rd Annual Marchand Open
Heritage Event, Enhanced Grand Prix
Bill Gray's Regional Iceplex (on the MCC Campus)
Saturday, March 25, 2023 - Sunday, March 26, 2023
EVENT OVERVIEW
Heritage Event, Enhanced Grand Prix
Bill Gray's Regional Iceplex (on the MCC Campus)
Saturday, March 25, 2023 - Sunday, March 26, 2023
43rd Annual Marchand Open
Mar. 25-26, Rochester New York
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED)
Dr. Erich Marchand requested that his "friends play chess in his memory". 5SS, G/120 d5. Location: Bill Gray's Regional Iceplex (on the MCC Campus), 2700 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Rd., Rochester, NY 14623. $18,080 Gtd. Open Section: $3000-2000-1300-800-500-300. Under2200 & U2000 each $900-500-300. EF: $105. U1800 Section: $1200-800-450. Under 1600 $800-450. EF: $85. U1400 Section: $650-400-250. Under 1200 $400-250. EF $75. U1000 Section: $400-250-150. Under 750 $200-130. EF: $60. Unrated players limited to $120 in U1000, $200 in U1400, $350 in U1800. No limit in Open. Balance to next prize winners. Free EF (deducted from prize) and $100 appearance award to all GM and IM if entered by 3/5/2023. All EF add $20 if paid on day of event. All sections USCF rated. Ratings as in March Supplement. Bring sets, boards, and clocks – none provided. Food court and chess books & equipment sales available on-site. No smoking allowed in any part of the Iceplex building. Reg.: 8:30-9:15am. Rds.: Sat. 10-2:15-6:30, Sun. 10-2:15. One 1/2 point bye available in round 1, 2, 3, or 4 if requested at entry. Optional first round Friday, 3/24 at 7pm played at Rochester Chess Center (register by 6:30pm). Info: 585-442-2430. Mail entry to: Rochester Chess Center, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. Email entry to: chesscenter@rochester.rr.com. Web: nychess.org. Store Website: chessset.com.
Address: 2700 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Rd. Rochester, NY 14623 United States
Sections: 4
Grand Prix Points: 150
Prize Fund: $18,080
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No
ORGANIZER OVERVIEW
Email: chesscenter@rochester.rr.com
Phone: 585-442-2430
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