Shenandoah Open 2026

Register here: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/8500. Registration closes exactly 1 hour before the start of round 1:

Where: The Comfort Inn Monticello, 2097 Inn Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22911

Hotel booking link with chess rate($109 + taxes) https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/ZL28H0

Schedule:  Round 1 Friday, 7pm. Rd. 2 Saturday, 11am and Rd. 3, 4pm. Rd. 4 Sunday, 10am and Rd. 5, 3pm.

Time Control:  5 rounds of G90+30s increment per move.

Sections:  Championship (minimum rating of 1500 USCF),  (U1600-900),  (U1000/UNRATED).

Prize fund:  $5000, based on 100 entries.

Championship (USCF 1500 minimum): 1st $ 1200, 2nd $600, 3rd $300. Top U-2000 $200. Top U-1800 $200. U1600 (USCF 900 minimum). 1st $700, 2nd $400, 3rd $200. Top U-1300 $200. U1000/UNRATED: 1st $500, 2nd $300, 3rd $200. Trophies for top 3 scholastic players in the U1000 section. Medals for all scholastic players in the U1000 section.

Entry Fee:  $100 by May 1st. $110 May 1st - July 17th. $120 after July 17th. 

Amenities: Free Parking, all equipment provided, merchandise available, water, coffee and light snacks during games. Casual social event on Saturday evening at the local Dairy Market.

Withdrawals: If you need to withdraw before the tournament, please contact the Charlottesville Chess Club email (see below). A $10 refund fee applies to all refunds. Refunds are not available after the event starts.

Unrated Players: Must play in the U1000 section unless granted special permission by tournament director. Unrated players are only eligible for 50% of any cash prize earned.

Byes: Players may request a maximum of 2 half point (0.5) byes. Bye requests must be placed before July 31st at 11:59pm.

Forfeits: 30-minute no-show policy. The game will be considered a forfeit exactly 30 minutes after the round start time.

Cell phone/device policy: possession of a device that makes a noise during the game will result in an automatic forfeit.

Media policy: Charlottesville Chess Club uses media platforms to promote the club. By registering for this event, I consent to appear in the Club's social media and website posts.

Contact:  For questions, or withdrawals prior to the event, email: Click here to show mail address