Varsity Scholastic Tournament at the 59th American Open

OVERVIEW

The American Open Scholastic Tournaments runs concurrently with the Main Event of the 59th 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 Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 am to 3 pm, lectures, and panel sessions for players and parents.  

The Varsity Tournament is five rounds in the span of 2-days with three sections.

Register for the Varsity Tournament

VENUE

Hyatt Regency Orange County

$149/Night plus taxes and fees - King and 2 Queen Options

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

DETAILS

1. Saturday, November 30 and Sunday, December 1
2. US Chess rated tournament - Active US Chess membership is required from each player
3. Five Rounds, Swiss Sys format
4. Sections are:
   1. K – 3rd Grade
   2. K – 6th Grade
   3. K – 12th Grade

AWARDS

• Trophies to Top 10 placed finishers in each section
• Trophies to Top 3 teams in each of the three sections

REGISTRATION & ENTRY FEE

• Register for the Varsity Tournament
• $152 by November 25
• Registration closes on November 25
• Pre-registered Players list - https://americanopen.org/scholastic/varsity-registered/

SCHEDULE

Check in Saturday 8:30 – 9:15 AM

• Rd 1 – Sat 9:30 AM
• Rd 2 – Sat 12:30 PM
• Rd 3 – Sat 3:00 PM
• Rd 4 – Sun 9:30 AM
• Rd 5 – Sun 12:30 PM

Awards on Sunday at 3:30 pm

TIME CONTROL

Game 60 min with 5 second delay

INFORMATION ABOUT THE OTHER EVENTS & TOURNAMENTS

1. Chess Camp Tue/Wed
2. Novice Tournament (non-rated tournament) on Friday, November 29
3. Junior Varsity  (rated tournament for K-5th graders) on Saturday, November 30
4. Junior Varsity (rated tournament for K-12th graders) on Sunday, December 1
5. Blitz Tournament (for kids and adults) on Saturday night, November 30 at 9:30 pm
6. Action Tournament (Game 30 min/5 sec delay for kids and adults) on Sunday afternoon, December 1 at 12 pm
7. Main Tournament (for kids and adults) - https://americanopen.org/main-tournament/

Click Here to Register for the Varsity Tournament

For questions prior to the event: please contact play@americanopen.org