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
3150 West Market Street
Akron, OH 44333
United States