1st Metropolitan International

Over August 17th to 21st of 2011, Metropolitan Chess will be hosting a 9 round Swiss in downtown Los Angeles at the luxurious Sheraton Downtown Los Angeles (711 South Hope Street, Los Angeles CA 90017) that will offer the opportunity at GM and IM norms. Super-GM Mickey Adams and GM Ilya Smirin will be playing in the tournament. Other grandmasters are expected to commit soon. The tournament will be officially open to players over the rating of 2200 FIDE, but exceptional juniors and local players U2200 FIDE may be allowed to play, pursuant to the approval of the tournament organizers.

This will be one of the first times that GM Mickey Adams will be visiting the West Coast of the United States to play in a tournament.

The prize fund will be 14,100 USD unconditionally guaranteed in one section.

Full information at www.metrochessla.com

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