Event Overview
US Chess Membership is Required. This event is only open to women and girls.
Players younger than high school age (~14) must be accompanied by an adult.
Format:
One Section - USCF Rated
4 Rounds SS; G/50+10 (Clocks will be set with 50 minutes per player, and a 10 second increment that adds back after each move). Accelerated pairings may be used at tournament director discretion.
Entry Fees:
Register Online at King Registration. 2025 Kentucky Women & Girls Open
KY residents or those enrolled in a Kentucky School (K12 or postsecondary): Free entry if you register online before 4/1/2025, $10 after and onsite.
Out-of-state women: $10 before 4/1/2025, $20 after and onsite
Prizes:
$500 b/50
1st - $200
2nd - $100
Top U1201 - $53
Top U1000 - $51
Top U700 - $49
Top U400 - $47
This tournament will serve to determine the Kentucky Representative to the 13th Annual WIM Ruth Haring National Tournament of Girls State Champions. This will be the top K-12 player whose state designation is Kentucky.
This is also a qualifying event for the 2025 Kentucky Women’s Closed Championship. The top Kentucky player who has not already qualified will receive an invitation to this event. More information can be found here: 2025 Closed Path.
Unrated players: In lieu of a published regular rating, the tournament director reserves the right to use live regular or quick USCF ratings for pairing and prize eligibility purposes. For this event, unrated players are eligible for 1st, 2nd, and Top U1201 prizes.
Schedule:
Onsite Registration and Check-In: 9:00am-9:45am
Round 1: 10:00am
Round 2: 1:15pm
Round 3: ASAP
Round 4: ASAP
Awards: ASAP after Round 4
Players must check in before 9:45am or otherwise contact the Chief Tournament Director to ensure they are paired for Round 1.
Players arriving after registration will receive one half-point bye and will be paired in subsequent rounds. Half-point byes may be requested for any round during registration only (1 max).
Boards and Pieces will be provided. Please bring clocks.
Contact: Dianna Gabbard, KY Women and Girl Coordinator, women@kychess.org; Include "KY Women & Girls Open" in subject line.
101 Lakeview Ct.
Frankfort, KY 40601
United States