Clara Roberts Memorial Chess Tournament '26

Max's Taphouse

Event Overview

March 8th, 2026

 
Max's Taphouse (737 S Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231)
USCF Rated
5 Round- Swiss G15+5
2 Sections: Open, U1600
 
Schedule: 10-minute break after each round, 40-minute break between rounds 3 and 4.
Check-in: 11:30am
Round 1: 12:15pm
Award Ceremony: 5:30 pm
 
PLEASE BRING A SET AND CLOCK!
 
Entry Fee: $45 with pre-registration complete by 11:30 PM (03/07), $50 registration at the door.
65 Player cap between both sections!
 
All Prizes Guaranteed
(Highest OTB USCF rating used for pairing and class prizes)
 
Open Prizes:
1st- $350
2nd- $200
3rd- $100
Top U2000- $100
Top U1800- $100
Upset Prize- $45
 
U1600 Prizes:
1st- $250
2nd- $125
3rd- $75
Top U1400- $70
Top U1200- $70
Top U1000- $70
 
Additional Prizes:
Mixed-doubles Prize- $100
Top Senior Prize: $45
 
 
To show appreciation for Max's Taphouse's generous hospitality, we encourage participants to support their business with food and beverage orders :)
 
For any questions, please reach out to [email protected]
 
 
Address:

737 S Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21231
United States

Sections: 2
Grand Prix Points:
Prize Fund: $1,700
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: No
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No

Organizer Overview

Andrew James
Phone: 4438951129