Players earn Grand Prix (GP) points for playing in Rising Star Grand Prix events. The more events they play, the more points they earn. GP points are calculated per the Triangle Number Formula: P = n(n+1)/2, in which n is the number of Rising Star Grand Prix events they played in:

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1 event = 1 point

2 events = 3 points

3 events = 6 points

4 events = 10 points

5 events = 15 points

6 events = 21 points

7 events = 28 points

8 events = 36 points

9 events = 45 points

10 events = 55 points

11 events = 66 points

12 events = 78 points

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Players get bonus points for winning a prize in their section for each event they

play:

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All Sections:

1st place = 12 points

2nd place = 9 points

3rd place = 6 points

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Open Section 1st U2200 = 3 points

U1200 Section 1st U800 = 3 points

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The top ten points earners at the end of the year win cash prizes as follows:

 

1st Place: $1000

2nd Place: $750

3rd Place: $500

4th Place: $250

5th Place: $100

6th Place: $100

7th Place: $100

8th Place: $100

9th Place: $50

10th Place: $50

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If there is a tie, the prizes amounts for the tied positions will be combined and split equally among the tied players.

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PLEASE NOTE: The Rising Star Grand Prix series is separate from, independent of,

and is in no way associated with the US Chess Grand Prix program.