4th Annual Pioneer Open

Sacred Heart University in partnership with RedBandit Chess 

$1,000 Prize Fund Guaranteed:

Open Section: 1st $300, top U2000 $100

U1800 Section: 1st $200, top U1600 $100

U1400 Section: 1st $200, top U1200 $100

2023 Results, Games & Pictures

Format/Schedule:

Time Control:  G/45, d5 (45 minutes per player with a 5 second delay per move)

4 Rounds at 10:00am, 11:45am, Lunch Break, 2:00pm and 4:00pm

Prizes distributed via PayPal.

Entry:

Early Entry Fee: $40.  $50 effective 10/27
GMs, IMs and SHU students receive free in advance ($10 effective 10/27).  

Online Registration

Venue: 

The tournament will take place in the Martire Business and Communications Center "Martire Center" located at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT.  Parking is located directly behind the building along Park Ave or just across the street (use the main campus entrance).  Directions

Notes:

• Official November published USCF ratings used.   
• One 1/2 point bye available for any round.  Must request by 9am on 11/3.  
• All sets and clocks provided!
• Live broadcast of the top board in each section.
• Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 
• In the event of ties prizes will be divided evenly among the winners. 
• Entry Fee: GMs, IMs and SHU students use code "GM/IM/SHU" at checkout.  Entry fee deducted from prizes.  
• Advanced registration only.  Registrations closes 11/2 at 5:00pm.  
• A variety of lunch options are available on campus.  More details will be provided.  

Current US Chess Federation memberships are required for participation.  Join/renew at uschess.org.  
 

Cancellation Policy:

Notifications received by 8:00pm on the day prior to the event will receive a refund ($5 processing fee).  No refunds for cancellations after 8:00pm.