US Championship - Playoffs

Playoffs

Over the course of eleven rounds, twelve competitors will battle for $194,000 in prize money ($100,000 in the women’s tournament), qualification into the World Championship cycle, and the coveted title of 2021 US Champion.

Playoffs regulations: If there are three or four Players tied for first, the Players shall contest a rapid round robin (G/10 +2 delay). If no clear winner is produced, the remaining tied players shall contest a blitz (G/3 +2 delay) a) round robin (if three or four players remain tied) or b) 2-game match (if two players remain tied). If the contest is still undecided, the match will be decided by a series of Armageddon Games.

Schedule

• October 6-9: Rounds 1-4
• October 10: Rest day
• October 11-14: Rounds 5-8
• October 15: Rest day
• October 16-18: Rounds 9-11
• October 19: Playoff (if necessary) and closing ceremony

Previous reports: Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 | Round 5 | Round 6 | Round 7 | Round 8 | Round 10 | Round 11

Live games and commentary

Open tournament - Playoffs

Women’s tournament

Mating Patterns

On this DVD, Grandmaster and worldrenowned commentator Maurice Ashley reviews some of the most interesting patterns with examples meant to educate and entertain.

Commentary by GMs Yasser Seirawan, Maurice Ashley and Cristian Chirila

Final standings

Open tournament

Women’s tournament

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