Finalists who complete their schedule without forfeit losses will be awarded the gold-colored, enameled Golden Knights pin. Players who do not qualify for the semi-finals will be offered a free Class tournament entry. All players who complete first round receive a 50th Anniversary Pin. Each game won in the semi-final round will count as 2.2. Each game won in the final round will be scored at 4.5.
Draws count as half the weighted-value of a win.
Forfeit wins also count. A perfect score for all three rounds is 46.2. If two or more contestants tie for places, they will share equally the sum total of all prizes involved. Upon entering, each contestant agrees that the decision of the USCF staff shall be final in all matters regarding the conduct of the tournament, including the acceptance and classification of entries, the adjudication of games, the distribution of prizes, and all interpretations of the rules and regulations. As stated in Rule 1, if you reside outside the United States, your entries must be postmarked prior to July 1, 1997.