15th annual World Open Women’s Championship

US Chess Junior Grand Prix

US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED)

JUNE 29-30, 2026   DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

15th annual World Open Women’s Championship

5-SS, G/90, 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. Open to all females. 1 section.  FIDE.  Online Entry: $88 at chessaction.com by 6/26, $100 later or at site. $2000 guaranteed prizes: $700-400-200, top U2000 $280, U1700/Unr $240, U1400 $180. Special USCF dues with online entry: see chessevents.us. Reg. ends 9 am 6/29, rounds Mon 10, 2 & 6; Tue10 & 2. 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. Limit of 2 half point byes, must commit before round 2. HR: $169-169-169-169, hotel reservation link at chessevents.us (or call 202-234-0700, mention Chess); reserve early, Chess block may sell out by early June or before. No mail entries. $15 service charge for refunds. Prizes not claimed at site usually paid by PayPal (may take over 2 weeks). Entries posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after entering). Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied.