14th annual World Open Game/7 Blitz Championship

Grand Prix, Enhanced Grand Prix
Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, 201 N 17th Street, PA

Event Overview

JULY 2, 2025  PENNSYLVANIA

US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED)

14th annual World Open Game/7 Blitz Championship

5-SS, double round (10 games), G/7 d2, Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, 201 N 17th Street, Philadelphia PA 19103 (see World Open for hotel and parking rates). Prizes $1500 guaranteed, in 1 section: $400-220-130, U2200 $200-100, U1900 $160-80, U1600/Unr $140-70.  EF: $40 online at site or chessaction.com by 7/1, $60 later. GMs $40 from prize. Reg. ends 10 am, rounds 11, 12, 1, 2, 3. One pair of ½ pt byes available, must commit before rd 2. Blitz rated (will not affect regular ratings), higher of regular or Blitz used for pairings & prizes. Special USCF dues: see  chessevents.us. Refunds: $15 service charge. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied.

Address:

201 N 17th Street
(see World Open for hotel and parking rates)
Philadelphia, PA 19103
United States

Sections: 1
Grand Prix Points: 20
Prize Fund: $1,500
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No

Organizer Overview

Continental Chess
Email: director@chess.us
Phone: director@chess.us