2027 National Open

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

Open Section June 16-20: 9-SS, G/90, +30. GM & IM Norms possible.

Under Sections June 17-20, 18-20, or 19-20: 7-SS, G/90 +30 (3-day rounds 1-2 G/60, +10, 2-day rounds 1-4 G/25, +5)

Beginners Sections June 18, 19, and 20: 5-SS G/25, +5

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 is a National Champion and 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 and 15 or older): 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 (according to their US Chess Profile) 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, in honor of Fred Gruenberg: Players aged 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 they are 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. $500 more for players not rated at least 2200 or FIDE 2100. GM & WGM free by 5/31, $200 later. $100 discount for IM or WIM by 5/31 (must play all rounds).

Under sections: $249 by 4/30, $269 by 5/31, $289 later. $125 play-up fee if rated more than 300 points below section limit or unrated (except U1250).

Beginners: $149 1 day, $199 2 days, $249 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 are $31 more on site.

Schedules

5-day (open section only): Register Wednesday 4-5 p.m. Rounds 6:30, 1-6:30, 1-6:30, 10-3:30, 10-3:30.

4-day (under sections only): Register Thursday 2-5 p.m. Rounds 6:30, 1-6:30, 10-3:30, 10-3:30

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

2-day (under sections only): 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: Rounds Friday 1-2:30-4-6:30-8, Saturday/Sunday 10-11:30-1-3:30-5.

Half point byes are available in any round if requested at least 2 hours in advance. Sunday and last round half point byes must be requested before the start of round 5 and may not be cancelled. Round 4 or 5 half point byes in the beginners section must be requested before the start of round 3.

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

Make your hotel reservations early:  $79 Sun-Thu, $99 Fri-Sat. The resort fee is discounted to $34 (normally $49.99). Cutoff for special hotel rates is May 28; after that, rates will increase significantly and there may not be any rooms available. vegaschess.com/hotel or (800) 732-7117. Be sure to ask for the VEGAS CHESS (Group SVCF7R) rates

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

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. Poker Tournament Monday Morning. Free raffles with great prizes. Free Lectures. Free GM analysis of your games.