34th annual Kings Island Open

A Heritage Event!

US Chess Junior Grand Prix

NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, 2025  OHIO

US Chess Grand Prix Points: 150 (enhanced)

34th annual Kings Island Open. 5-SS, 40/80, SD/30; d30 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60 d10), Embassy Suites Cincinnati NE, 4554 Lake Forest Dr, Blue Ash OH 45242 (I-71 to Exit 15 or I-275N to Exit 47). Free parking. $25,000 Guaranteed prizes. 7 sections: Major (1900/up): $2500-1300-700-500-300, clear/tiebreak 1st $100 bonus, top USCF U2300 $1200-600. FIDE. See peakrating.us. Under 2100: $1600-800-400-300-200. FIDE.  Under 1900: $1600-800-400-300-200. Under 1700: $1400-700-400-300-200. Under 1500: $1200-600-400-300-200. Under 1250: $1000-500-400-300-200. Under 1000: $800-400-250-150-100. Mixed Doubles Bonus prizes: best male+female 2-player team combined score among all sections: $800-400-200. Team rating must average under 2200; may play in different sections and schedules; register (no extra fee) at site by 2 pm Sat. Unrated prize limits: U1000 $100, U1250 $200, U1500 $300, U1700 $400, U1900 $500 (prize limits do not apply to Mixed Doubles prizes), balance of a limited prize goes to next eligible player(s) in line. Top 6 sections EF: $138 online at chessaction.com by 11/11, $160 later online or at site until an hour before rd 1. Under 1000 Section EF: all $40 less than top 6 sections EF, GMs $120 from prize. All: No checks, credit cards OK.  Re-entry $60; no Major to Major. November Official ratings used, Unofficial or Online Regular uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Cannot play below Online Regular rating minus 100 points. Special 1-year USCF dues with magazine if paid online with entry: Adult $54, Senior (65+) $48, Young Adult $33, Youth $24. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rounds Fri 7 pm; Sat 11 & 5; Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rounds Sat 11, 2 & 5; Sun 10 & 3:30. Byes: OK all; limit 2, must commit by round 2. HR: Suite with king bed & queen couch/bed $112, suite with 2 beds & queen couch/bed $122, includes hot breakfast for hotel guests. Use hotel reservations link posted at chessevents.us (or call 513-733-8900, mention Chess Tournament); reserve by 11/7 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or reserve through chesstour.com. Car rental is easiest & cheapest transportation from Cincinnati Airport. Enter online: Chessaction.com. No mail entries. Questions: Chesstour.com, Director@Chess.US. Refunds, $15 service charge. Entries  posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after entry). Prizes not claimed at site usually paid by PayPal, may take over a week.  Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, reg. at site Sat by 9:10 pm.