Event Overview
CFCC 2027 Winter Open Saturday Night Double-Round
Open Blitz Tournament - 4SS G/3; d2
Saturday, January 23, 2027
USCF rated event begins right after the last 3rd round game concludes, between 9-9:20pm (participants are advised to remain in the tournament area awaiting the start time)
Holiday Inn Resort Orlando-Lake Buena Vista
13351 State Road 535, Orlando, FL 32821 (407) 239-4500
CASH PRIZES
$500 Guaranteed Prize Fund + Enhanced Grand Prix: 10
1st - $150 - 2nd $100 - 3rd $72
Top U1800 $70 - U1500 $60 - U1200 $48
ENTRY FEE
$20 Online/Cash/Card (no checks); one section open to all players; USCF membership must be active; players must supply their own chess sets and clocks; free entry for GM/WGM/IM/WIM ($20 entry fee deducted from any prize)
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Closes at 7pm (EST), Saturday, January 23, 2027 - https://www.centralflchess.org/cfcc-2027-winter-open-and-scholastic-weekend-tournament#2027-winter-open-registration-links
ON-SITE REGISTRATION: Please see tournament directors either in the tournament room or the TD’s office.
BYES: One pair of half-point byes allowed in any round; must commit with TD before round 2 is paired.
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR NOTES: Playing in this-event only develops your USCF blitz rating and does not affect your regular USCF rating; prizes and pairings are based on a player’s January 2027 published blitz or regular USCF rating (whichever is higher).
13351 State Road 535
Orlando, FL 32821
United States