Van Doren 2026 Winter Open

Avila Chess Club and Dorris Van Doren Library present:

VAN DOREN 2026 WINTER OPEN

Saturday, February 7th, 2026

Dorris Van Doren Library

551 Redd Rd., El Paso, TX 79912

Two Sections:

USCF (Open): 4 rounds G/30;+5.

Check-in at 10am. Round 1 at 10:30am. Round 2 at 11:45am. Round 3 at 1pm. Round 4 at 2:15pm.

PRE-REGISTRATION is REQUIRED to play in round 1. Section limited to 30 players. Email Click here to show mail address for registration and questions. Pre-registration closes at 11pm on Friday, February 6th. Same-day registrations will receive a zero-point bye for round 1.

One half-point bye permitted. First-round byes must be requested before 9am on the day of the tournament.

BYO tournament sets and clocks. A limited number of sets and clocks will be provided.

Rounds 1 and 2 will be played in the small interior meeting room. Rounds 3 and 4 will be played in the large front meeting room.

Free entry. Trophies for 1st-3rd place. Awards at 3:30pm.

Novice (Non-rated): 4 rounds G/15;d0.

Check-in at 12:30pm. Round 1 at 1pm. Round 2 at 1:40pm. Round 3 at 2:20pm. Round 4 at 3pm.

Pre-registration is highly encouraged. Section limited to 40 players. Email Click here to show mail address for registration and questions. Pre-registration closes at 11pm on Friday, February 6th. Same-day registration from 12-12:30pm only.

One half-point bye permitted. First-round byes must be requested before 11am on the day of the tournament.

BYO tournament sets and clocks. A limited number of sets and clocks will be provided.

All rounds will be played in the large front meeting room.

Free entry. Medals for 1st-3rd place. Awards at 3:30pm.