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.
- Players who have general questions about the Magic: The Gathering® trading card game, Wizards of the Coast LLC, the Magic: The Gathering Pro Tour, DCI players’ organization, Qualifier tournaments, the Magic® World Championships, National Championships, or Regionals should call Wizards of the Coast at (800) 324-6496, or send email to custserv@wizards.com.
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State
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City
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Event date
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3rd
round
byes
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Location
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Address
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Contact phone
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URL
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| Illinois |
Niles |
2/28/2009 |
1 |
Pastimes |
8351 W. Golf Rd. |
847-470-9636 |
Website
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| Illinois |
Nile |
2/21/2009 |
1 |
Pastimes |
8351 W. Golf Rd |
847-470-9636 |
Website
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| Indiana |
Fort Wayne |
2/21/2009 |
1 |
IPFW, Walb Union |
2101 E. Coliseum Blvd |
260-471-4336 |
Website
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| Indiana |
Indianapolis |
2/28/2009 |
1 |
Indiana Convention Center |
100 S. Captil Ave |
847-470-9636 |
Website
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| Iowa |
Des Moines |
2/21/2009 |
1 |
Polk County Convention Complex |
501 Grand Ave. |
847-998-9816 |
Website
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| Kansas |
Lenexa |
2/14/2009 |
1 |
Collector’s Cache |
13354 College Boulevard, Lenexa |
913-208-6695 |
Website
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| Kansas |
Topeka |
2/28/2009 |
1 |
Gatekeeper |
4123 SW Gage Center Dr., #100 |
913-208-6695 |
Website
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| Kentucky |
Lexington |
2/21/2009 |
1 |
Heroes Realm |
1624 Old Paris Rd. |
859-268-0097 |
Website
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| Kentucky |
Louisville |
2/28/2009 |
1 |
Something2Do |
7900 Shelbyville Rd., Oxmoor Center |
502-425-5257 |
Website
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| Michigan |
Garden City |
2/14/2009 |
1 |
Pandemonium |
1858 Middlebelt, Garden City |
877-913-8881 |
Website
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| Minnesota |
Burnsville |
2/14/2009 |
1 |
Misty Mountain North |
2113 W. Burnsville Parkway |
952-895-1989 |
Website
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| Missouri |
Springfield |
2/21/2009 |
1 |
Meta Games Unlimited |
3309 East Sunshine |
913-208-6695 |
Website
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| Missouri |
St. Charles |
2/15/2009 |
1 |
The Fantasy Shop |
2426 W. Clay St. |
847-998-9816 |
Website
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| Nebraska |
Lincoln |
2/28/2009 |
1 |
Hobby Town USA |
3120 Pinelake Rd., Ste N |
402-434-5040 |
Website
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| Nebraska |
Omaha |
3/1/2009 |
1 |
Krypton Comics |
2819 S. 125th Ave., Ste 261 |
402-434-5040 |
Website
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| New York |
Rochester |
3/1/2009 |
1 |
Millenium Games |
3047 W. Henrietta Rd. |
585-427-2190 |
Website
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| Ohio |
Columbus |
2/28/2009 |
1 |
Hyatt Regency Columbus |
350 North High St. |
877-913-8881 |
Website
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| Ontario |
Oshawa |
2/28/2009 |
1 |
Skyfox Games |
86 William St., East |
905-720-3377 |
Website
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| Pennsylvania |
Pittsburgh |
2/21/2009 |
1 |
Superior Sports Cards |
211 E. 5th Ave., Tarentum |
877-913-8881 |
Website
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| Tennessee |
Cordova |
2/21/2009 |
1 |
Mid-South Game Center |
7990 Trinity Rd., Ste 125 |
901-759-1153 |
Website
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| Tennessee |
Nashville |
2/14/2009 |
1 |
Next Level Games |
1000 Rovergate Parkway., Ste 1300 |
615-859-8654 |
Website
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| Virginia |
Roanoke |
2/28/2009 |
1 |
Star City Games Center |
5728 Williamson Road |
540-767-4263 |
Website
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| Wisconsin |
Madison |
2/15/2009 |
1 |
Misty Mountain |
1922 S. Stoughton Rd. |
608-441-0312 |
Website
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| Wisconsin |
Madison |
2/28/2009 |
1 |
Misty Mountain |
1922 S. Stoughton Rd. |
608-441-0312 |
Website
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