Event Overview
DEC. 28, 2025 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
US Chess Grand Prix points 10 (enhanced)
16th annual Eastern Open Blitz Championship
4-SS, G/3 d2, double round (8 games), Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Richmond Highway, near Reagan National Airport, Arlington VA 22202. See Eastern Open TLA for parking options, free shuttle to airport and airport metro. $500 Guaranteed prizes: $150-100, top Under 2300 $72, Under 2000 $70, Under 1700/Unr. $60, Under 1400 $48. Entry fee (Sat. night at site only): $20, no checks. GMs $20 from prize. Enter at site by 9:10 pm. Round 1 begins 9:30 pm, then ASAP, should end by 11:30 pm. One pair of half-point byes allowed in any round, must commit before round 2. December Official 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). Bring set, board, clock. No equipment supplied.
2799 Richmond Highway
(near Reagan National Airport)
Arlington, VI 22202
United States