34th ANNUAL WORLD OPEN G/10 CHAMPIONSHIP

A Heritage Event!

JULY 4, 2026   DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED)

34th ANNUAL WORLD OPEN G/10 CHAMPIONSHIP

5-SS, G/10, d2, Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert St., NW, Washington, DC 20008, about one block from Woodley Park/Adams Morgan Metro Station (Red Line). Hotel valet parking is $45/day Chess rate; see chessevents.us for possible offsite public parking options. $2200 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections. Open: $400-200-100, top 2100-2299 $160-80, U2100/Unr each $160-80. Under 1900/Unr: $300-150-80, top U1700/Unr $140-70, U1500 $120-60, U1300 $100, unrated limit $150. EF Online: at chessaction.com: $40 by 7/3, $50 by 7 pm 7/4, $60 after 7 pm 7/4. EF at site: $10 more than online EF, GMs free, $40 from prize. Reg. ends 9:45 pm, play begins 10:30 pm, then ASAP, should end by about 1:30 am. Half point bye available any round, limit 1 bye, must commit before round 2. Quick rated (will not affect regular ratings); higher of July Regular or Quick used for pairings & prizes.  Special USCF dues: see World Open.  Refunds: $15 service charge. See World Open for hotel rates. Unclaimed prizes at site usually paid by PayPal (may take about 3 weeks). Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied.