Implementation of US Chess Safe Play Policy
US Chess encourages a safe and welcoming environment for all our players and attendees. To protect you, we have adopted Safe Play Policy.
If you feel unsafe or uncomfortable in interacting with anyone during this event, please report the problem to a tournament director or US Chess staff at Chess Control immediately (or ask your parent or coach to do so). Each tournament director and staff member wearing a yellow US Chess Safe Play button has been SafeSport trained and is able to assist you.
US Chess will follow up on your report in real time. Thank you for your attention to this important information.
UPDATED 2/7/2024
As of the above date, US Chess is not requiring masks, COVID-19 vaccinations, or negative COVID-19 tests for any attendees at the US Open. Attendees are encouraged to take available precautions, especially if at higher risk.
US Chess will still sanitize all boards after each game. Attendees who wish to wear masks should bring their own.
US Chess reserves the right to alter this policy as needed, dependent upon public health conditions, as well as the most recent regulatory or guidance updates from federal, state, and local health authorities. Please continue to check this space for any changes.
Consistent with the Guidelines for Accessible Chess Events, requests for reasonable accommodations during the event should be made 2-3 weeks in advance of the event. Requests for accommodations made on site will be handled to the best of our ability. Please contact Click here to show email address with accommodation requests.