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$1,000 in Prizes

All Prizes Guaranteed

The 3rd Annual LNB South Texas Open broke even and had 37 participants. The organizers would like to thank Laredo National Bank for sponsoring and hosting the event and all the participants for coming out.

IM Axel Bachman won clear first with 5.5/6 points and $200. Joel Sauceda and Nelly Estrada finished with 5.0, splitting the second and third place prize, or $112.50 each. Paul Haney came in fourth with 4.5 and taking the Expert prize of $75. Freddy Gonzalez finished tied for 4th, 5th on tie-breaks, to claim the top "A" prize of $75.

Below is a list of all the prize winners. Click on Results for a list of final standings and Gallery to view event pictures.

No. Name Place Prize
1. IM Axel Bachmann First $200.00
2-3 Joel Sauceda 2-3 $112.50
  Nelly Estrada 2-3 $112.50
4 Paul Haney Top Expert $75.00
5 Freddy Gonzalez Top A $75.00
7 Vicente A. Flores Top B $37.50
9 Simon Vasquez Top C $75.00
11 Manuel Gonzalez Top B $37.50
11 Manuel Gonzalez Top B $37.50
14 Gregorio Garcia Top Unrated $50.00
28 Tony Meza Top E $25.00
29 Kevin Wu Top E $25.00
30 Miguel Vasquez Top U1000 $25.00
31 Selene Lopez Top E $25.00
32 Jon Flores Top U1000 $25.00
33 Christian Cardenas Top U1000 $25.00

34

Victor Bailey

Top D

$75.00

What:

3rd Annual South Texas Open

When:

July 28 - 29, 2007

Location:

Laredo National Bank

1060 Ruben M. Torres Blvd.

Brownsville, Texas 78526

Sections: One Section; all play in one section. No computers, no smoking, limited spaces (first 70 entries accepted only).
Contact:

Send and make checks payable to:

Edward Guetzow

1301 North Shore Drive

San Benito, Tx 78586

E-Mail edguetzow@sbcglobal.net

Entry Fee:
  • $30 if received by July 27, $50 on site. First five masters to commit to participation (via email) will receive a free entry. You must contact Edward Guetzow via email indicating your commitment.  Entry fee deducted from winnings.

  • Do not mail after July 20th as it may not be received.

  • Incomplete entries will be charged at site entry fee of $50

On-site Registration: Friday, July 27 at Laredo National Bank from 5:00 - 7:00 PM

U.S. Chess Federation (USCF) membership required (available on site).

Player needing new/renewal memberships have the following options: Adult ($41, 25 and over), Young Adulte ($25, 24 and under), Youth ($19, 15 and under).

Rounds:
Six Rounds (6) Game/90
Day 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
Saturday, July 28 9:00AM 12:30PM 4:00PM  
Sunday, July 29   9:00AM 12:30PM 4:00PM
Prizes:

All Prizes Guaranteed

1st 2nd 3rd Top Expert Top "A" Top "B"
$200 $125 $100 $75 $75 $75

 

Top "C" Top "D" Top "E" Top U1000 Top Unrated  
$75 $75 $75 $75 $50

  

Unrated Players eligible for unrated prize only.

Hotel:

TBA

Byes:

One ½ pt bye available, any round, if requested before round 2. Byes are irrevocable.

Other Info:

For more information contact Edward Guetzow at edguetzow@sbcglobal.net.

Chief TD: Senior TD Victor J. Flores

Pairings Director: Mr. Remy Ferrari

SwissSys Pairing Tournament Software version 7.41

No Smoking, No Computers, Wheelchair accessible

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