13th annual World Open Action!

June 30, 2026   DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

13th annual World Open Action! 6-SS, G/30 d10, Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert St., NW, Washington, DC 20008. Hotel valet parking is $45/day Chess rate; see chessevents.us for possible offsite public parking options. Prizes based on points:  6 points wins $700, 5.5 $400, 5 $250, 4.5 $160. Class prizes for Under 2000/Unr: 4 points wins $120, 3.5 $60. EF: $65 online at chessaction.com by 6/29, $80 after or at site. GMs $65 from prize. June official ratings used, unofficial uschess.org or USCF Online Regular ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Cannot play below USCF Online Regular Rating - 100 points. Reg. ends 9 am 6/30, rounds 10:00, 12:00, 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00. Half-point bye OK any, limit 3, must commit before rd 3. Special USCF dues: see World Open. $15 service charge for refunds. Entries posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after entering). Unclaimed prizes at site usually paid by PayPal (may take over 2 weeks). Bring set, board & clock if possible- none supplied.