2026 World Open Tune-Up

2026 World Open Tune-Up

Saturday, June 20, 2026

$700 in Prizes (based on 30 entries)         

Location: Western Market, 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20006

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE USCF!

Sections:

• Open – anyone, any age
• Scholastic - K-1, K-3, K-5, K-8, K-12
  You may play in sections with grades higher than yours, but not lower.

Format: 4-SS (4 rounds / games; Swiss System - everyone plays 4 games).
G/45;d5 (45 minutes per side, 5 second delay per move).

Schedule: June 20, check in 9:15 am - 9:45 am. 1st round starts at 10 am.

Open Entry Fee: $35

Scholastic Entry Fee: Standard - $25, Supporter - $40 (Being a supporter enables you to contribute to the mission of ensuring chess access and opportunities for all.)

ALL ENTRY FEES PAID AT THE DOOR!

Open Section Prizes:   

• 1st: $300
• 2nd: $200
• 3rd: $125
• 4th: $75

Scholastic Section Awards:

Individual 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophy for each section. Top team and top female trophy for each section.

To register, please use the online form at:

https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/9222

For more information email: Click here to show mail address

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