North Dakota OPEN State Championship 2025

• North Dakota OPEN State Championship 2025

• Contact Name: Eric Ashton
• Contact Email: [email protected]
• Contact Telephone: 701-306-4130
• Location: Ramada, 3333 13th Ave S, Fargo, ND, 58103 (contact the Ramada regarding room reservations and to ask for a room from the chess conference block at 701-235-3333)
• Dates: Oct 11 - 12, 2025
• Registration Time: 8:00 AM -9:00 AM
• USCF Rated: Yes
• USCF Membership Required: Yes

• Entry Fee:
  Advanced registration: $40 for adults; $30 for college students; $20 for grades K-12

  Register onsite: $45 for adults; $35 for college students; $25 for grades K-12

• Notes: This state championship is open to players outside of North Dakota.
• Prizes: Sections and prizes money are based on entries and at the discretion of the TD
• Rounds: There will be 6 rounds. 4 rounds Saturday will be g/75, d/5, 2 rounds Saturday will be g/75, d/5
• Byes: Players may request a maximum of two 1/2 point byes, and they must be requested before the start of round 3. 
• Round 1: 9:15 AM Saturday
• Round 2: 12:30 PM Saturday
• Round 3: 3:30 PM Saturday
• Round 4: 7:30 PM Saturday
• Round 5: 9:15 AM Sunday
• Round 6: 1:00 PM Sunday

Entry fees will be collected on site if online registration is not performed.