Event Overview
JAN 18, 2026 PENNSYLVANIA
US Chess Grand Prix points 10 (enhanced)
13th annual Liberty Bell Open Blitz Championship (Sunday Night)
4-SS, G/3 d2, double round (8 games), Sonesta Hotel, 1800 Market St, Philadelphia 19103. Chess parking rate at Sonesta about $28/day (half normal rate). Gateway Garage, 1540 Spring St, 12 minute walk, about $12/day weekends. $500 Guaranteed prizes: $150-100, top Under 2300 $72, Under 2000 $70, Under 1700/Unr. $60, Under 1400 $48. Entry fee: $20, no checks. GMs $20 from prize. Enter at site Sun. night only before 10:10 pm. Round 1 begins 10:30 pm, then ASAP, should end by about 12:30 am. One pair of half-point byes allowed in any round, must commit before round 2. January ratings used. Blitz rated (will not affect regular ratings); higher of Regular or Blitz used for pairings and prizes. $10 service charge for refunds before Round 1 pairings (no refunds after Round 1 is paired). No equipment supplied.
1800 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
United States