Until New Year's Day 2005, entrants for the HB Global Chess Challenge will be given at a $50 discount when registering with a friend. This competitive price provides each player with an opportunity to win one of the 46 guaranteed prizes from the $500,000 prize fund.  There is also a 5 + 1 deal for chess clubs and scholastic teams. Sign up five players and get the 6th entry free. Thus far, more than 20 Grandmasters have registered including President of the Association of Chess Professionals, GM Joel Lautier of France (see list).

Posted by The Chess Drum: 27 December 2004