Event Overview
Silver State Chess Association Presents
2026 Southern Nevada Chess Championships | October 23-25
University of Nevada - Las Vegas * 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy * Las Vegas, NV 89154
2 Schedules Available:
- 3 day schedule (G/90+30 all rounds): Rd 1 10/23 @6:00pm; Rd 2 10/24 @10:00am; Rd 3 10/24 @4:00pm;
10/25 @10:00am; Rd 5 10/25 @4:00pm
- 2 day schedule (Rounds 1 and 2 G/65;d5, then G/90+30): Rd 1 10/24 @10:00am; Rd 2 10/24 @1:00pm. Merge with 3 day after round 2
Prizes
NEW: $1250 Prize Fund Guaranteed + $750 Prize Fund for Finalists on Nov. 6-8th
Championship Section
1st Prize: $500 +Trophy
2nd Prize: $250
Top U2000: $200
Reserve Section
1st Prize: $200
Top U1600: $100
Registration: $65 until Oct. 10th, $85 after Oct. 10th and onwards
- Register through https://www.kingregistration.com/event/SNV26
- US Chess Membership is required. Please visit https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess to renew or register
Byes: Maximum 2 half point bye, must be requested before the start of round 2 if playing in the 3-day schedule, or round 1 for the 2-day schedule
Tiebreaks: To be announced on the Silver State Chess website (silverstatechess.org)
*Boards and Clocks will be provided, though players are encouraged to bring their own
Finals Information
The three top scorers will play the top three scorers from Northern Nevada in an online tournament on November 6-8, 2026 for a Round Robin Tournament for the title of State Champion. Details TBA. The three top scorers U1600 will also play the top three scorers in the U1600 category from Northern Nevada in an online tournament on November 6-8, 2026 for a Round Robin Tournament for the title of NV Reserve Champion
NEW: Residents outside of Nevada are eligible to participate in this tournament for the first time.
**Qualifications for the finals in the Southern Nevada State Championship are still only available for residents living in the following counties: Clark, Lincoln, Nye, and Esmeralda.
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Phone: (408) 313-8643
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89154
United States