2024 National Open

Open Section June 5-9: 9-SS, G/90, +30. GM & IM norms possible.

Under Sections June 6-9, 7-9, or 8-9: 7-SS, G/90 +30 (3-day rounds 1-2 G/60, +10, 2-day rounds 1-4 G/25, +5)

Beginners Sections June 7, 8, and 9: 5-SS G/25, +5

Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino 3555 Las Vegas Blvd S Las Vegas NV 89109

$125,000 Guaranteed Fund! In 8 sections, top 3 FIDE rated

Open: $10,000-5,000-2,500-1,000-500-400-350-350-350 top under 2500 $2,500, top under 2400 $2,400

The winner of the Open section also receives a replica of the Edmondson Cup.

Under 2300: $7,000-3,500-1,750-900-450-350-350-350-350

Under 2100: $7,000-3,500-1,750-900-450-350-350-350-350

Under 1900: $6,000-3,000-1500-700-400-350-350-350-350

Under 1700: $5,000-2,500-1,250-600-350-350-350-350-350

Under 1500: $3,400-1,700-800-400-350-350-350-350-350

Under 1250: $2,400-1,200-600-350-350-350 top under 900 $850, top under 700 $700 (no provisional)

Provisionally rated players may not win an amount greater than 40% of the top prize in any under section; balance goes to next player(s) in line.

Beginners (unrated, rated under 800, or provisionally rated under 1250): 3 schedules with 5 rounds per day. $300-200-100 each day plus $400-300-200 overall (best 2 results count)

Unrated players may play only in Beginners, Open, or U2300 Section.

Plus-Score Bonus: ($25,000 guaranteed) in addition to any other prizes, every player with a plus score wins a $50 gift certificate. Plus score certificates will be awarded on site only.

Mixed Doubles: best male/female combined 2-player team score: $1,500-750-350. Average rating below 2200; teammates may play in different sections. Only rounds 1-7 count for Open Section or best day for Beginners. Register on site only (no extra fee) before both players have started round 2.

The Freddie: Players age 14 and under are eligible for best game prizes including the Freddie Award and $400 in cash prizes

Ratings

June FIDE ratings used in Open section, June US Chess ratings in all other sections. Online ratings, CCA minimum ratings or other ratings may be used if higher. Players rated more than 100 points higher than the section limit during the last year may be moved to a higher section. The decision of the chief tournament director regarding eligibility or rating adjustments is final.

Entry Fees

Open: $249 by 4/30, $269 by 5/31, $289 later. $200 more for players not rated at least 2200 or FIDE 2100. GM, WGM & foreign IM free by 5/31. $60 discount for IM or WIM by 5/31.

Under sections: $249 by 4/30, $269 by 5/31, $289 later. $100 play-up fee if rated more than 300 points below section limit or unrated (except U1250).

Beginners: $129 1 day, $189 2 days, $229 3 days, $31 more after 5/31

All: Early Bird Loyalty discount $50 by 1/31 for players who have played in any previous National Open event. Senior (over 65) discount $40 by 5/31. All entry fees $31 more on site.

Schedules

5-day: Register Wednesday 4-5 p.m. Rounds 6:30, 1-6:30, 1-6:30, 10-3:30, 10-3:30. 

4-day: Register Thursday 2-5 p.m. Rounds 6:30, 1-6:30, 10-3:30, 10-3:30

3-day: Register Friday 9-10:30 a.m. Rounds 12-3; merge with 4-day in round 3 at 6:30

2-day: Register Saturday 8-8:30 a.m. Rounds 9-10:30-12-1:30; merge with 4-day in round 5 at 3:30

Beginners: Friday 1-2:30-4-6:30-8, Saturday/Sunday 10-11:30-1-3:30-5.

Half point byes available in any round if requested at least 2 hours in advance. Sunday and last round byes must be requested before the start of round 4 and may not be cancelled.

Chess sets and boards provided for tournament play only, not for skittles. Please bring digital chess clocks!

Make your hotel reservations early: $79 single or double, $109 Friday and Saturday nights. The resort fee is discounted to $15 (normally $45.30). Cutoff for special hotel rate is May 18; after that, rates will increase significantly and there may not be any rooms available. VegasChessFestival.com/hotel or (888) 373-9855. Be sure to ask for the INTERNATIONAL CHESS (Group SFICF4) rates

ENTER: online at VegasChessFestival.com or mail to Vegas Chess Festivals, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925. Phone: (702) 930-9550 (info only – no phone entries)

The National Open is part of the LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL

Grandmaster Simuls and Chess Camp for all ages on Thursday. U.S. Women’s Open Wednesday and Thursday. Walter Browne Memorial Blitz Saturday 9 p.m. Action Quads Thursday afternoon. Blitz Sectionals Friday & Sunday nights. Youth Events Friday – Sunday. Free parking. Free raffles with great prizes. Free Lectures. Free GM analysis of your games.