March 10-11, 2012

ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points:  6

5-SS, G/2 (Round 1: G/90).  Site: Holiday Inn Metairie New Orleans Airport, 2261 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA 70001.  EF: $50 if mailed by 3/5, $60 at site. LCA Memb. req’d ($10 adult, $5 Schol.), OSA.  Prizes: $1800 b/60, 50% Gtd.  Two Sections: Pro (Open): $400-200; U2000 $200-100.  Amateur (U1800):  $250-100; U1600 $200-100; U1400 $150; U1200/UNR $100. Reg: 3/10, 8-9am.  Rds: Sat: 9:15-1-5:30, Sun: 9:30-2.  HR: Call for Rates, (504) 373-5946; rates will be high and availability low because the SEC Basketball Tournament is in New Orleans at the time, cheaper lodging may be available at the following hotels within walking distance: Days Hotel (504) 833-8201; LaQuinta Inn (504) 835-8511.  Ent/Info: Adam Caveney, 1301 Gen. Taylor St., New Orleans, LA  70115, cb20234@yahoo.com, (504) 895-4133 (evenings), (504) 615-6730 (on day of tourney). NS, NC.

Directions to Tournament:

Take I-10 to Exit 228 South (Causeway Blvd).  Turn left on Galleria Blvd., hotel is immediately on left.

ENTRY FORM:

Name:  ________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________  City, State & Zip: __________________

E-mail:  ___________________________________________________

USCF #:  ______________________________ Exp.: _____________

Rating: ______________   Section: _______________________

(Please mail with EF and LCA dues, if necessary, to Adam Caveney, 1301 General Taylor St., New Orleans, LA  70115.  Make checks payable to Adam Caveney.)