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
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
