2nd Annual CHESS FOR CURE Open

Grand Prix, Enhanced Grand Prix, Junior Grand Prix
Holiday Inn Express Akron NW – Fairlawn
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Event Overview

Discovery Chess Learning Academy

invites players to the 

2nd Annual CHESS FOR CURE Open

(recognizing TOP woman player in each section)

$10,000 based on 190 paid entries

June 21st and 22nd 2025

Holiday Inn Express Akron NW – Fairlawn

3150 West Market Street Akron, Ohio 44333 United States

Open & U2000 FIDE Rated

 

A night of Art of Strategy Gala - Fri June 20th 2025

Chess for Cure to raise awareness for Women's Gynecology research & Promote women in Chess

Benefits Cleveland Clinic and US Womens Chess

 

Reservations: 1 888 HOLIDAY (1 888 465 4329) Front desk: 1-330-869-9000 Email: Click here to show mail address Group Rate: $139 per night! Hotel Room Reservations Link

Prizes (based on 190 entries)

Open (FIDE) $5000 ($1600(plaque) - $1000 - $800 - $400; U2200 $400 - $200; Top Woman $600 and plaque)

U2000 (FIDE) $3000 ($1000 - $600 - $400 - $300; U1600 $300; Top Woman $400)

U1400 $1600 ($600 - $400 - $200; Top U1200 $200; Top Woman $200)

U1000 $400 ($200 - $100 - $50; Top Girl $50; Trophy to Top 5; Top U800; Top U600; Top Unr (Sat 1-day 4-rounds G/30; d5)

Format:

Open/U2000/U1400: 5-Rounds (Rd 1 G/60: d5; Rds. 2-5 G/90; +30); Rd 1 not FIDE Rated in Open and U2000.

U1000 Sat 1-day 4-rounds G/30; d5

Rounds Times and Schedule:

Open/U2000/U1400: Sat 10am - 1pm - 6pm; Sun 9am - 2pm

U1000: Sat only 5-SS; G/30; d5; 10am - rounds ASAP

Entry Fee:

Open/U2000/U1400): $110 by May 25th, $125 after May 25th until Jun 19th, $150 onsite; re-entry $80 in U2000 & U1400 only.

U1000: $55 by May 25th, $65 after May 25th until Jun 19th, $80 onsite.

Byes: 2-half point byes allowed in all sections

Registration & Advance Entries: - https://www.kingregistration.com/event/chessforcure25

 

MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE FUND RAISER AND THE TOURNAMENT

https://discoverychess.org

 

Address:

3150 West Market Street
Akron, OH 44333
United States

Sections: 4
Grand Prix Points: 30
Prize Fund: 10000 b/190
FIDE Rated: Yes
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No

Organizer Overview

KALANITHI BAGLEY
Email: kalanithi@discoverychess.org
Phone: 330 475 2964