The 2nd Annual Independence Day Open

$5800 in cash prizes based on 80 paid entries

• 5 Round Swiss; Up to two irrevocable half-point byes allowed. Byes must be committed 1 hr before Round 2.
• Schedule: 
  • 3 Day: 7/5 at 7 PM, 7/6 at 10 AM and 4 PM, 7/7 at 9 AM and 3 PM
  • 2 Day: 7/6 at 10 AM and 1 PM, schedules merge starting round 3
  • Premier section has only a 3 Day schedule.
• Registration Link: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/4177
• On-site registration closes 30 minutes before the start of round one (after that players may register with a half-point bye)
• Three sections: Premier (FIDE-rated), U1900, and U1500
• Top section is FIDE rated and follows FIDE pairing rules.
• $5800, total prize fund:
  • Premier (min rating 1800 - see notes): $1200/$700/$400/$200
  • U1900: $1000/$500/$250/$150
  • U1500: $600/$300/$150/$100
  • Mixed Doubles: $250 - prize to the best male/female 2-player team combined score among all sections, must have a combined average rating less than 2200. May play in different sections, registration due before the start of Round 3.
  • Premier section - for the minimum rating requirement, you may play up if your rating has reached 1800 after any tournament within the past calendar year.
  • Free entry to GM/IM/WGM/WIM if committed by 5/1 ($97 deducted from prizes)
• Time control:
  • 3 Day Schedule: All games G/90+30
  • 2 Day Schedule: Rounds 1 and 2 are G/60;d5
  • Default/Forfeit Time: 1 hour
• Entry fee for all sections: $97 by 4/1, $117 by 5/1, $137 by 6/15, $157 on/after 6/16
• Re-entries are permitted in all sections except Premier -- the price to re-enter is $75.
• Hotel reservations with chess rate available. $129/night + taxes. Must mention ‘Independence Day Chess Tournament' over the phone at 1-800-228-9290 or 703-471-9500. Last day to get the chess rate is 6/14/2024.
• Side Events: Scholastic and Blitz Tournaments on Saturday 7/6
  •  Click here to view details about the blitz event: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/4178
  •  Click here to view details about the scholastic event: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/4179
• Please bring a clock. Boards and pieces are provided. No electronic boards or notation devices permitted.
• Withdrawals are subject to a $10 processing fee.
• All sections are USCF-rated. The top section is also FIDE-rated.
• For any questions, please reach out to director@atlanticchessassociation.com

SATURDAY NIGHT BLITZ (Approximately 9:30 PM) - TWO SECTIONS - OPEN & AMATEUR/U1600

4 Round Double Swiss, G/5+0; Entry Fee: $30 by 7/3. $35 from 7/4 or later.

PRIZES: OPEN - $125, Amateur/U1600 - $75

Info/Mailed Entries: Please reach out to director@atlanticchessassociation.com for more information.