Open File Chess Tournament-October 25, 2026

Open File Chess – Sunday, October 25, 2026

St. Paul’s Reformed Church
158 Phelps Lane, North Babylon, NY 11703

3-Round Swiss
Time Control: G/45
US Chess rated
Registration/Check-In: 1:00 PM
Round 1: 2:00 PM
Entry Fee: $25
US Chess membership required

Guaranteed Prize Fund: $200
1st Place: $100
2nd Place: $60
Top Under 1500: $40

Prize fund may increase based on turnout.

Prize Ties: Cash prizes will not be split. Players tied for a cash prize will play an unrated Armageddon playoff to determine the prize winner. White receives 10 minutes. Black receives 8 minutes and draw odds. No increment or delay. White must win; a draw awards the playoff to Black.

Online pre-registration available. Registration is not complete until the $25 entry fee is paid. Payments may be made online or at the event.

Register online: https://forms.gle/nS6ieGXVD8ckgvqt6