17th annual Eastern Open Blitz Championship

DEC. 28, 2026   VIRGINIA

US Chess Grand Prix points 10 (enhanced)

17th 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 tournament ad and chessevents.us for parking fees, free shuttle to airport and airport metro. $500 Guaranteed prizes in 1 section: $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 by 9:10 pm on day of event. 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). No equipment supplied.