1st Annual Metropolitan Open Scholastic Championship (In Person)

The 1st Annual Metropolitan Open Scholastic Championship

Crowne Plaza Dulles Airport Hotel Herndon

2200 Centreville Road, Herndon, VA 20170

May 6, 2023 at 11 am

• Saturday, May 6th at 11:00 am

• Four rounds: first round at 11 am, subsequent rounds occur as soon as possible

• Four sections: K-12, K-8, K-5, and K-3

  • Click here to view details about the 3-day long-time-control Metropolitan Open: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/2567

    • Note: The Metropolitan Open (3 days long) is for both adults and children, whereas The Metropolitan Open Scholastic Championship (1-day event) is only open to scholastic players

      • It is possible to play both events with a round-two bye in the 3-day main event

• Trophies will be awarded to the top three finishers in each section

• Time control: Game in 30 minutes with a 5-second delay

• Entry fee: $35 by 3/31, $40 by 4/21, $45 by 5/5, $50 on 5/6 (on-site registration closes 30 minutes before round 1)

• Masks are optional

• Boards and pieces will be provided for all players, but we don’t have enough clocks for everyone (those who have clocks are welcome to bring them)

• This tournament is USCF-rated

• Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at Click here to show mail address with any questions

Hotel chess rate ($109+tax): If staying at the hotel, call the reservation line at 1-877-390-5944 to book the hotel under the chess rate. Mention "The 1st Annual Metropolitan Open" or the tournament director's name (Joshua Hiban) to get the cheaper rate of $109+tax.

Register for the Tournament Here:

To register, please visit the following link: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/2569