The selection of these players will be based on the highest rated at that time. Those semifinalists who do not qualify for the finals will receive a certificate suitable for framing. Those who complete all three rounds will receive a Golden Knights pin. Each game won in the semi-final round will count as 2.2. Each game won in the final round will be scored as 4.5.
Draws count as half the weighted-value of a win.
Forfeit wins are recognized as a regular win. If two or more contestants tie for money 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 conduct of the tournament, including acceptance and classification of entries, the adjudication of games, the distribution of prizes, and all interpretations of the rules and regulations. Eight to ten entries by June 30, 2001. Except as provided in the foregoing rules, this tournament will be conducted under the most recent version of the USCF Correspondence Chess rules, including any amendments or additions thereto.