37th ANNUAL WORLD OPEN BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP

A Heritage Event!

JULY 5, 2026   DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED)

37th ANNUAL WORLD OPEN BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP

5-SS, G/3, d2 (double- round, 10 games), 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. $3000 guaranteed prizes! In 2 sections.  Open: $500-300-180, top 2200-2399 $240-120, U2200/Unr $240-120. Under 2000/Unr Section: $360-180-120, top U1800 $200-100, U1600 $160-80, U1400 $100, unrated limit $150. EF Online: $40 online at chessaction.com by 7/4, $50 by 7 pm 7/5, $60 by 9:45 pm 7/5. EF at site: $60 by 7 pm 7/5, $80 by 9:45 pm 7/5, GMs $40 from prize. Reg. ends 9:45 pm, play begins 10:45 pm, then ASAP, should end by about 1:15 am. One pair of half point byes available in any round (1 point out of 2); must commit before round 2. Blitz rated (will not affect regular ratings); higher of July Regular or Blitz rating used for pairings & prizes. Special USCF dues: see World Open. Refunds: $15 service charge. HR: see World Open ads. Unclaimed prizes at site usually paid by PayPal (may take about 3 weeks). Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied.