Senior (50+) Tournament - 61st American Open

Schedule & Structure

• Format: 4-Round Swiss (US Chess Regular Rated)
• Time Control: G/90; inc/30
• Pairings: Accelerated pairings may be used, depending on entries, to help make early rounds more competitive.
• Byes: Max 1 half-point bye (Round 4 byes must be requested before Round 2 begins)

Prizes

Based on 25 paid entries

• Cash Prizes: 1st: $500 | 2nd: $250 | 3rd: $125
• Class Awards: Best U1800 | Best U1600 | Best U1400 | Best U1200 | Best Unrated 
• Special Awards: Top Woman (50+) | Top Senior (65+) | Best Upset
• Chess Partner Prizes: Award winners can choose a prize from our chess partners, featuring free tournament entries and memberships (see Community Partners below).
• Note: One prize/award per player. Classes may be combined.

Entry Fees

• Early Bird: $100 (Until Nov 15)
• Regular: $120 (Nov 16–22; registration closes Nov 22)
• GMs & IMs: Free entry ($100 deducted from prize winnings)
• Included: Complimentary hotel self-parking for all registered participants of the Senior Tournament, whether staying overnight on Monday or commuting Monday–Tuesday, plus coffee and tea available during rounds.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

INFORMATION ABOUT THE OTHER EVENTS & TOURNAMENTS

1. 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
2. Novice Tournament (Scholastic beginners tournament) on Friday, November 27
3. Varsity Tournament (Scholastic 2-day tournament) on Saturday AND Sunday, November 28-29
4. Blitz Tournament (Game 5 min/0sec delay; for kids and adults) on Saturday night, November 28 at 9:30 pm
5. Action Tournament (Game 30 min/5 sec delay; for kids and adults) on Sunday afternoon, November 29 at 12 pm