Golden Rams Fall Open

$600 GUARANTEED PRIZES

NEW: 3 sections and 5 rounds!! $10 entry fee for U1200 section!! Chick-fil-A in the building!! Water and coffee provided!!

Open Section: $100-$80-$60 (1st,2nd, 3rd), Top 1700-1900: $30 (top scoring player between rated between 1700 and 1900)

U1700 Section: $90-$65-$40 (1st,2nd,3rd), Top U1200-1400: $30 -- NO UNRATED PLAYERS IN THIS SECTION

U1200 Section: $50-$35-$20 (1st,2nd,3rd) -- Unrated players not eligible for 1st place prize

Top College Team: Plaque (top 3 scorers in any section)

Check out last spring's Golden Ram Open (Feb. 21, 2026): https://ratings.uschess.org/event/202602210863?section=1

Why play in this tournament?

• Clocks and sets are provided! No need to scramble to grab your chess set
• Rounds start ON TIME! (Please register in advance to help us keep our streak going!)
  • 90 minutes between rounds! This means there is an extra 15-minute buffer, allowing you to breathe between rounds if you are the last one playing.
• Prizes are always guaranteed!!

Sponsored by the West Chester University Chess Club and PA College Chess

Format: 5SS, G/30;d5 (Want a 1/2-point bye? Please email [email protected] to request them. Maximum of two byes)

Entry fee:

Register here: https://chessnut.club/e/golden-rams-fall-open

Open & U1700 Entry Fee

• Early bird: $20 -- Register by Oct. 14th
• Regular: $25 -- Register by Oct. 16th
• Same-day: $30 (Advanced registration is preferred)

U1200 Section Entry Fee

• Early bird: $10 -- Register by Oct. 14th
• Regular: $15 Register by Oct. 16th
• Same-day: $20 (Advanced registration is preferred)

(Email [email protected] for 1/2-point bye requests)

SCHEDULE

Round 1 - 10:30 am (starts promptly)

Round 2 - 12:00pm

Round 3 - 1:30pm

Lunch break - 2:45pm (Food court in building with Chick-fil-A!)

Round 4 - 3:15pm

Round 5 - 4:45pm

Location Info:

Playing Hall: Sykes Ballroom, in Sykes Student Union

Address: 110 W Rosedale Ave, West Chester, PA 19382

FREE PARKING: In "K Lot" the parking lot behind the building. Park in commuter parking spots NOT staff parking spots.

USCF Membership:

• ALL players are required to have a USCF membership to play in the event. Find the rates here: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess
  • Questions? Email the tournament director at [email protected]. If you want, we can process your membership for you if you email us about it and you will receive a $3 discount.
  • DON'T WANT TO PAY FOR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP? Adults may opt to pay $20 for a 2-month membership instead. Email [email protected] to learn more.