Event Overview
*** Must be 50+ by March 19, 2027 (3-day) or March 20 (2-day) ***
*** Open to any US Chess members, but only Maryland residents are eligible for the Irwin Travel Stipend ***
The Maryland Senior Open is presented in partnership between the Maryland Chess Association and the Owings Mills Chess Club with generous support from Stevenson University and chess.com.
Venue Capacity: 48
5-round Swiss
3-day section: G/90;+30
2-day section: Rds 1-2, G/45;d30, Rds 3-5 Merge with 3-day
3-day schedule: Rd 1: Friday 7pm, Rd 2: Saturday 11am, Rd 3 Saturday 4pm, Rd 4: Sunday 9:30 am, Rd 5: Sunday 2:30 pm
2-day schedule: Rd 1: Saturday 10am, Rd 2, Saturday 1pm, Rds 3-5 merge with 3 day.
Early Bird Entry Fee: $70 (March 5, 2027), Regular EF: $90 (March 6 – March 17), Late EF: $110 (March 18 – 9:00 AM March 19)
Byes: Two 0.5pt byes prior to Round 1
Guaranteed Prize fund: $2,500
First: $800, Plaque, 3-month chess.com Diamond membership
Second: $500, Plaque, 2-month chess.com Diamond membership
Third: 1-month chess.com Diamond membership
Top 60+: $225, Plaque, 1-month chess.com Diamond membership
Top 70+: $225, Plaque, 1-month chess.com Diamond membership
Irwin Travel Stipend: $750 (must be Maryland resident)
Sections: One combined section
Registration: https://www.chessroster.com/tournaments/ehEPVdPGB4mt
Boards, sets, clocks provided
Top 2 boards will be live-broadcast
Stevenson University
10945 Boulevard Circle
Owings Mills, MD 21117
United States