Scholastic Tournament - 61st American Open (Sunday)

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OVERVIEW

The American Open Scholastic Tournaments runs concurrently with the Main Event of the 61st American Open. It has three divisions, Novice, Junior Varsity, and Varsity, which occurs on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of the Thanksgiving weekend. The Scholastic tournaments are open to all players in kindergarten to 12th Grade. 

Additionally, during the Thanksgiving week of the event, there will be a chess camp on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 10 am to 3 pm. (Details below.)

The Junior Varsity (JV) Tournament on Saturday is five rounds, one-day tournament for players in K-5th grade. 

The Junior Varsity (JV) Tournament on Sunday is also five rounds, one-day tournament for players in K-12th grade. 

Register for the Junior Varsity Tournament

VENUE

Hyatt Regency Orange County

Hotel info and Group booking link for the discount rate is at https://americanopen.org/venue/

DETAILS

1. Saturday, November 28 for K-5th Graders
2. Sunday, November 29 for K-12 Graders
3. Round 1 starts at 9:30 AM for both days
4. TIME CONTROL: Game 30 min with 5 second delay
5. US Chess rated tournament - Active US Chess membership is required from each player
6. Five Rounds, Swiss Sys format
7. Trophies to Top 10 individuals and Top 3 teams in each of the sections

8. Sections are

   Saturday, November 28	Sunday, November 29
   Junior Varsity Saturday	Junior Varsity Sunday
   K – 2nd Under 200 K – 2nd Under 400 K – 2nd Open (400+) K – 3rd Under 300 K – 3rd Under 500 K – 3rd Open (500+) K – 5th Under 500 K – 5th Under 800 K – 5th Open (800+) From <https://americanopen.org/scholastic/>	K – 12th Open (1200+) K – 12th Under 1200 K – 9th Open K – 9th Under 1000 K – 6th Open (900+) K – 6th Under 900 K – 6th Under 600 From <https://americanopen.org/scholastic/>

INFORMATION ABOUT THE OTHER EVENTS & TOURNAMENTS

1. Senior Tournament - Monday and Tuesday, November 23-24
2. Chess Camp - Monday - Wednesday, November 23-25
3. Novice Tournament (Scholastic beginners tournament) on Friday, November 27
4. Varsity Tournament (Scholastic 2-day tournament) on Saturday AND Sunday, November 28-29
5. Blitz Tournament (Game 5 min/0sec delay; for kids and adults) on Saturday night, November 28 at 9:30 pm
6. Action Tournament (Game 30 min/5 sec delay; for kids and adults) on Sunday afternoon, November 29 at 12 pm
7. Main Tournament (for kids and adults) - https://americanopen.org/main-tournament/ 
   1. 4-day Schedule - Thu-Sun, November 26-29
   2. 3-day Schedule - Fri-Sun, November 27-29

Click Here to Register for the Junior Varsity Tournaments