2026 Sunflower Open

DoubleTree Hotel - Lawrence

Event Overview

2026 Sunflower Open

Saturday,  April 11, 2026

Location:   

     DoubleTree by Hilton Lawrence 

     200 McDonald Drive Lawrence, Kansas  66044

     Phone:  913-785-7077

Prizes ($750 based on 30 entries):

     Open: 1st place $200,     2nd Place:  $150       3rd Place: $100         1st place Scholastic Medal

     U1600: 1st place $150,     2nd Place:  $100       3rd Place: $50         1st place Scholastic Medal

     TD reserves the right to combine sections

Registration:

     $40 advance entry by April 4, 2026, via https://www.kingregistration.com/register/SFO2026

     $20 scholastic rate, advance entry by Apr 4, 2026, not eligible for prizes and does not count toward prize fund.

     $50 late/on-site entry, $25 scholastic late/on site entry

     On-site Reg: 8:30 am - 9:30 am

Format:

     4 Round Swiss, G60; 5d

Schedule:

     Saturday: Rd 1: 10 am,     Rd 2: 12:30 pm,      Rd 3: 3:30 pm          Rd 4: 6 pm 

Membership:

     US Chess Membership must be current for all players.  Players will not be paired if US Chess membership isn't current

     Purchase online or onsite

Byes: 1 Half-point bye is offered for any round, if requested prior to round 2 pairings. 

Equipment: Please bring boards, sets and clocks.

COVID Protocols: Tournament will follow any business, county, state or federal health mandates in effect during the tournament period. All players and staff will be required to follow these mandates, if any. Up-to-date information will be posted on the tournament website, including any health mandates or cancellation of the tournament.

Questions?  Contact CJ Armenta at Click here to show mail address

Address:

200 McDonald Dr
Lawrence, KS 66044
United States

Sections: 2
Grand Prix Points:
Prize Fund: 750
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: No
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No

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