Grand Prix–Chicago 2009 Trials

Entry Fee
Entry fee varies from location to location. Check with the local organizer for specific information.

Format

• Legacy-constructed format
• Deck lists are required

Tournament Length

• Swiss rounds will each be 50 minutes in length
• Top 8 matches will have no time limit
• Number of Swiss rounds based on attendance according to the following chart:
  

  Attendance		Swiss rounds
  17 - 32		5
  33 - 64		6
  65 - 128		7
  129 - 226		8
  227 - 410		9
  411 or higher		10

Advancement

• All players may participate in all Swiss rounds.
• The top 8 players after the final Swiss round will advance to the top 8 single-elimination finals.

Top 8

• Top 8 matches will be best 2 of 3
• Where necessary, the standings after the Swiss rounds will be used to determine final order in the standings

Notes

• 24K, REL Competitive
• All Universal Tournament Rules and Magic: the Gathering Floor Rules are in effect for this event unless specifically overruled by information in this Format Document
• Players must bring pen, paper, card sleeves and appropriate counters.

Prizes

• At least 1 third-round bye at Grand Prix–Chicago is offered at each Trial.
• Product prizes to be determined by the organizer

Registration Information

• Players who want more specific local tournament or registration information should call their local contact phone number.
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