CFCC 2027 Winter Open & Scholastic

CFCC 2027 Winter Open & Scholastic

January 22-24, 2027 (3-Day Schedule)
January 23-24, 2027 (2-Day Schedule & Scholastic)
$9,000 (b/160) 60% Guaranteed* Enhanced Grand Prix: 40
6 Sections - Top 2 FIDE Rated - 5 Swiss Rounds - G/90; d30
Saturday Night Double-Round Open Blitz - 4SS G/3; d2
2-Day Schedule Rounds 1 & 2 - G/60; d5
All Scholastic Rounds - G/60; d5
*Scholastic Entry = 1/2

Holiday Inn Resort Orlando-Lake Buena Vista

13351 State Road 535, Orlando, FL  32821 (407) 239-4500

Master/Expert (FIDE): (2000+) $1220-695-525-315 /U2200 ($340)
Class A (FIDE): (1800-1999) $680-340-170-85 /U1900 ($130)
Class B: (1600-1799) $680-320-170-85 /U1700 ($130)
Class C: (1400-1599) $680-300-170-85 /U1500 ($130)
Class D: (Under 1400) $550-275-130-65 /U1300 ($105) U1200 ($64) U1100 ($45)
Scholastic: (U1200) $215-105-65-25 /U1000 ($64) U800 ($43)

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR NOTES

• Free entry for GM/WGM/IM/WIM ($120 EF deducted from any prize)
• Rated players may play-up in any section that is within 100 rating points above their January 2027 USCF published rating or can request to play-up two (2) sections above their rating for an additional $100 entry fee by contacting us prior to the event to arrange payment at: Click here to show mail address or on-site with the TD before your scheduled 1st round is paired.
• Unrated players are limited to $100 prize (unless in master/expert section) and are required to have current USCF membership.
• Players on the 3-day schedule are eligible to re-enter on Saturday morning with the TD ($60 re-entry fee).
• Requested byes = 1⁄2-pt (max 2 requests) and must be confirmed with the TD before round 2 is paired.
• Place prizes are issued with Zelle® (via your banking institution), prize winners not able to use Zelle can request a bank check at the tournament.
• Players are expected to bring their own chess sets and clocks. Chess sets, books, clocks, and other chess tournament merchandise are available at the on-site chess store during tournament hours on Sat & Sun.

TOURNAMENT SIDE EVENTS

• Saturday night USCF-rated 4SS G/3; d2 double-round open blitz tournament with a $500 guaranteed prize fund; enhanced grand prix = 10; entry fee $20, open to all players, must have active USCF membership; free entry for GM/WGM/IM/WIM ($20 entry fee deducted from any prize)
• Free chess lecture Sunday morning at 9am.

ONLINE ENTRY FEE

• Early: $120 by midnight, January 8, 2027 / Late: $140 until 6pm, Friday, January 22, 2027 (when online registration closes); $60 off each amount for the scholastic section
• Online Registration: Must be completed by 6pm (EST) Friday, January 22, 2027 -  https://www.centralflchess.org/cfcc-2027-winter-open-and-scholastic-weekend-tournament#2027-winter-open-registration-links

ON-SITE ENTRY FEE
$150 ($60 off for the scholastic section) For on-site registration, the tournament directors can be found in the tournament room or the TD's office.

ON-SITE REGISTRATION HOURS

• 3-Day Schedule: 5-6pm, Friday, January 22, 2027
• 2-Day Schedule & Scholastic: 9-10am, Saturday, January 23, 2027

ENTRY FEE by US MAIL
CFCC, Attn: 2027 Winter Open, 7565 Laureate Blvd., Unit 3406, Orlando, FL. 32827 (must be postmarked by January 8, 2027)

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

• 3-Day Schedule: (G/90; d30) Friday 7pm, Saturday 11am & 5pm, Sunday 10am & 2:30pm
• 2-Day Schedule: Saturday: 11am & 2pm (G/60; d5); 5pm (G/90; d30) - Sunday: 10am & 2:30pm (G/90; d30)
• Scholastic Schedule: (G/60; d5) Saturday: 11am, 2pm & 5pm - Sunday: 10am & 1:00pm
• Saturday Night Blitz: (4SS G/3; d2) USCF-rated double-round open blitz tournament with a $500 guaranteed prize fund that begins right after the 3rd round concludes (around 9-9:20pm).

CFCC HOTEL GROUP RATE

• $119/night (plus state & local taxes); group rate available 3-days before and after the tournament (January 19-27, 2027); includes wifi & free parking.
• Group Rate Ends: January 8, 2027 (rooms are subject to availability, players should make their reservations as early as possible)
• Group Rate Booking Link: Please see our tournament page https://www.centralflchess.org/cfcc-2027-winter-open-and-scholastic-weekend-tournament#holiday-inn-room-reservations

ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY
Player phones and smart watches must be turned off in the tournament room and placed in your bag or next to your board (facing up). First violation is 30 minutes or half of your remaining time; second violation will result in the forfeit of your game.

WITHDRAWAL REQUEST
Requests to withdraw from the tournament and receive a refund must be sent via email to: [email protected] no later than 6pm (EST) Friday, January 22, 2027 (when online registration closes); refunds are issued in full minus your original online registration transaction fee amount.

FOOD & BEVERAGE
No eating at board, beverages ok

CFCC CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT
$10 ($5 for Jr/Sr membership); CFCC club membership must be active, please see TD to redeem.

ORGANIZER/EVENT INFO
https://www.centralflchess.org/cfcc-2027-winter-open-and-scholastic-weekend-tournament or email Click here to show mail address

TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS
Steven Vigil (321) 297-7087 / Click here to show mail address or Charles Hatherill (702) 743-0305 / Click here to show mail address