Chess Day at the Mall (UPDATED DETAILS 1/15/26)

Ontario Center Mall

Event Overview

♟️ USCF-Rated Open Tournament

  • USCF Quick Rated
  • Time Control: G/30 with 5-second delay
  • Format: 5-Round Swiss
  • Round Times:
    12:00 PM, 1:15 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:45 PM, 5:00 PM
  • Entry Fee: $25 advance / $30 day-of
  • Prize Fund: $499 (based on 30 entries, if less than proportional payouts. )

🏆 Prize Breakdown

  • 1st Place — $199
  • 2nd Place — $100
  • 3rd Place — $50
  • Top U2000 — $50
  • Top U1600 — $50
  • Top Female — $50
  • Trophies awarded to Top 3 Juniors

♟️ Unrated Arena Tournament

  • Time: Noon – 3:00 PM
  • Entry Fee: $15
  • Fast-paced, fun format with prizes
  • Great for casual players, kids, and first-time competitors

📍 Location

Ontario Center
2209 Richland Mall
Ontario, OH 44906

🌐 Register:
https://chessbus.org/chess-tournament-registration/

🌐 Learn more about our programs:
www.ChessBus.org

🧩 Please bring chess sets and clocks if available

Address:

2209 Richland Mall
Ontario, OH, OH 44906
United States

Sections:
Grand Prix Points:
Prize Fund:
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No

Organizer Overview

Chess Bus
Phone: 3125233577