61st American Open - Action Tournament

The American Open Action Tournament runs concurrently with the 61st American Open Chess Championship - Main Event and Scholastic Tournaments.

A. Schedule & Location

• Sunday afternoon, November 29, 2026
• Location: Hyatt Regency Orange County 11999 Harbor Blvd. Garden Grove, California 92840 (click here to map)
• Book Room nights: $169/night + taxes/fees

B. Tournament Format

• Round times: 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm – 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm
• 5 rounds Swiss-Sys Format
• Time Control: Game 30 minutes / 5 seconds delay
• Games will be US Chess rated.
• Sections TBD depending on the number and ratings of the players (Previous year's participant list)
• Maximum one half-point bye allowed

C. Registration

• Entry Fee: $50 advance registration by November 15; $60 by November 24 ($70 onsite; discount $20 available for registered players of the Main or the Scholastic Event)
• $5 admin fee for cancellations & refunds.

• Click the link for more info and to register:  https://americanopen.org/side-events/action/

D. Other Info:

• Awards: $1,000 Prize Fund! (based on 30 players)
• Players must have an active US Chess Federation membership.
• Players are encouraged to bring their tournament regulation-size chess set, scorebook, and clock. Items will also be available for purchase at the pop-up chess store.

E. Info on Additional events during the week:

1. American Open Chess Camp - Mon, Tue, Wed
2. Novice Tournament (K-12th grade tournament that is not rated) on Friday, November 27
3. Junior Varsity - Saturday (rated tournament for K-5th graders) on Saturday, November 28
4. Junior Varsity - Sunday (rated tournament for K-12th graders) on Sunday, November 29
5. Blitz Tournament (for kids and adults) on Saturday night, November 28 at 9:30 PM
6. Main Tournament (for kids and adults) - https://americanopen.org/main-tournament/
7. Varsity - Sunday (rated tournament for K-12th graders) on Sunday, November 29
8. Side Events - Schedule to be announced at a later time

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