PAUL MORPHY BIRTHPLACE OPEN

January 24-25, 2015

At the historic LeCarpentier-Beauregard-Keyes House

1113 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70116

Built in 1826 by architect Francois Correjolles for Paul Morphy’s grandfather, Joseph Le Carpentier, the LeCarpentier-Beauregard-Keyes House was the family residence of LeCarpentier's daughter, Louise Therese Felicite Thelcide LeCarpentier, and her husband, Michel Alonzo Morphy, from 1829-1841. It was there that their son, world chess champion Charles Paul Morphy, was born on June 22, 1837. Chess NOLA is excited to present the first Paul Morphy Birthplace Open on January 24-25, 2015.

Tournament Details

5SS, G/90 d/5. Two sections: Open & U1800.

Entry: $50 if mailed by January 17, 2015, to Chess NOLA, 459 Audubon Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70125; $60 if received by January 23, 2015; $70 thereafter & on site. For credit card registration, call 504-432-1201.

Prize fund: $1500 b/50 full paid entries; 50% guaranteed. Open: $350-250-150; Top U2000: $150. U1800: $200; 100; 50 Top U1500: $150; Top U1300: $100.

Schedule: 1/24 - On-site registration, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Rds. 10, 2, 6; 1/25 Rds. 10, 2.

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ENTRY FORM

Name: _____________________________________; USCF i.d. __________________

            Rating:___________________             Section:  ____ Open  - or -  _____ U1800

Address:       ________________________________________________________

                        ________________________________________________________

                        City_________________State_______________Zip______________

Email:________________________________ Phone:_______________________

Mail with entry fee to Chess NOLA, 459 Audubon Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70125.

Questions?  Email ChessNOLA@yahoo.com or call Leila D’Aquin at 504-432-1201.

Note: This is an adult event held in an historic home & museum. Serious chess players under 15 years old will be admitted at the organizer’s discretion upon approval. Call Leila D’Aquin at 504-432-1201 by January 22^nd to apply for admission of youth players.