5th annual World Open Amateur Championship

US Chess Junior Grand Prix

JUNE 29-30, 2026   DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

5th annual World Open Amateur Championship

6-SS, G/90, d10,  Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert St., NW, Washington, DC 20008. Hotel valet parking is $45/day Chess rate; see chessevents.us for possible offsite public parking options. $3,000 guaranteed prizes, open to Under 2200 or Unr.  In 2 sections. Under 2200/Unr: $600-300-200, top U2000 $300-150. FIDE. Under 1800/Unr: $500-250-150, top U1600 $220-120, U1400 $140-70. Online Entry Fee: $83 at chessaction.com by 6/26, $100 later or at site. No checks, credit cards OK.  Special 1-year USCF dues with magazine: see chessevents.us. Reg. ends 9 am Mon 6/29, rounds 10:00, 2:00, 6:00 each day. June official ratings used, unofficial uschess.org or USCF Online Regular ratings usually used if otherwise unrated.  Cannot play below USCF Online Regular Rating - 100 points. Limit of 2 half-point byes, must commit before round 3. HR: $169-169-169-169, hotel reservation link at chessevents.us (or call 202-234-0700, mention Chess); reserve early, Chess block may sell out by early June or before. No mail entries. $15 service charge for refunds. Prizes not claimed at site usually paid by PayPal (may take over 2 weeks). Entries posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after entering). Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied.