The Dragon Knight Chess Artur Yusupov (1960) Grand Prix 2027 takes place in Morrisville, North Carolina, United States, on February 14, 2027. The advertised cash-prize schedule totals $1,228, including $300 guaranteed and $928 dependent on entries. Dragon Knight Chess organizes the tournament.

This one-day US Chess Regular-rated event has three Swiss-system rounds and five independently paired sections: Open, Under 1900, Under 1700, Under 1500, and Under 1300. Games use 60 minutes per player with a five-second delay per move. The event is not FIDE-rated.

Players register through the official entry form. Fees range from $30 to $50 by entry date, and an active US Chess membership is required. The opening round starts at 10 AM local time.

📌 Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

All five sections play a three-round Swiss tournament. Every participant starts with 60 minutes and receives a five-second delay before the main clock begins counting down on each move. The delay differs from an increment: unused seconds do not accumulate.

The organizer uses the latest published US Chess Regular rating supplement to determine section eligibility, pairings, and prize categories. Competitors should register in the section for which they qualify. The event announcement recommends a rating within 100 points of the next section’s ceiling when a player wishes to play up.

One optional half-point bye may be requested for any round, provided the request is declared before the start of Round 2. The tournament is not FIDE-rated. Players must have an active US Chess membership.

🏆 Prize Fund

Published awards total $1,228 under the stated entry assumptions. Only the $300 Open prize fund is guaranteed. Each of the four rating-restricted sections has $232 in advertised awards based on eight entries in that section.

Open — $300 guaranteed

Under 1900 — $232 based on eight entries

Under 1700 — $232 based on eight entries

Under 1500 — $232 based on eight entries

Under 1300 — $232 based on eight entries

Class-section amounts are entry-dependent, not guaranteed. The announced total is therefore a potential payout, not a promise of $1,228 regardless of turnout.

♟️ Sections / Groups

Players compete in five independently paired sections, each with its own rating ceiling and prizes. US Chess Regular ratings determine eligibility; the suggested minimums for playing up are guidelines.

📅 Schedule

All rounds take place on Sunday, February 14, 2027 at Dragon Knight Chess Center. Times are local Eastern Standard Time. Arrive early if you need to complete on-site registration.

📝 Registration

Use the official entry form to submit a tournament registration and the official payment link to pay the applicable fee. An active US Chess membership is required. Registration prices depend on the date of entry.

On-site registration is available 9–9:30 AM on February 14. The official announcement warns that late on-site entrants may need a first-round half-point bye. For requests to withdraw or change an entry, use the organizer contact listed below.

🏛️ Organizer

Dragon Knight Chess operates a chess center in Morrisville and provides chess lessons, scholastic programs, and US Chess-rated tournaments in the Research Triangle area. Its Grand Prix events offer structured competition across several rating sections. The official contact details below can be used for event questions.

📍 Venue

The tournament takes place at Dragon Knight Chess Center, 2000 Bearcat Way, Suite 104, Morrisville, NC 27560, United States. The chess center regularly hosts lessons and rated events for the local community. The official US Chess event listing confirms that the venue offers accessible facilities.

🏨 Accommodation

For out-of-town players, these five established hotels provide options around Morrisville and the Raleigh–Durham airport district. The hotel links use February 13–15, 2027 as suggested arrival and departure dates. Prices, cancellation conditions, and availability can be reviewed when booking; guests may change their stay dates.

All hotels require travel to the chess center; do not assume they are within walking distance. Book accommodation according to your transport plans and confirm your preferred arrival time with the property.

🍽️ Nearby Restaurants & Cafés

Players and accompanying family members can find food and coffee along Chapel Hill Road and in nearby Morrisville shopping areas. The tournament has scheduled gaps between rounds; however, visitors should check current Sunday opening hours and allow time to return to the venue.

🚆 How to Get There

The playing site is in Morrisville, North Carolina, in the Raleigh–Durham Research Triangle area. Plan to arrive before the 10 AM opening round, especially if registering on site.

✈️ By Air

Raleigh–Durham International Airport serves the area. From the airport, take a rental car, taxi, or rideshare to the venue’s street address. If your hotel offers an airport shuttle, confirm its service separately; do not assume it also stops at the chess center.

🚗 By Car

Drivers can approach Morrisville using the local road network connected to Interstate 40. Enter 2000 Bearcat Way, Suite 104, Morrisville, NC 27560 into a navigation app. Confirm specific parking arrangements with the organizer if needed.

🚕 By Taxi or Rideshare

Use Dragon Knight Chess Center, 2000 Bearcat Way, Suite 104 as the drop-off destination. Allow additional time for the final local trip and for locating Suite 104.

ℹ️ Other Information

The event belongs to the US Chess Grand Prix program and carries 10 Grand Prix points. There is no residency restriction, and the competition takes place in person. The tournament name honors Artur Yusupov; it does not indicate that he is scheduled to attend.

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