Wichita Open 2026

Address: 2418 E 9th st N
Wichita KS 67214
In the Community Room

G/60
4 Round Swiss

12/19/2026

OctoSpassky + Dr. November + Wichita Open 2026 package is $51 total ($17 each) (There is no refund at all for this bundle)

Early Entry Fee $30

Normal Entry Fee $40

Late Entry Fee $50

Doors Open 9:00 AM

Round 1 - 9:30 AM
Round 2 - 11:40 AM
Lunch
Round 3 - 2:30 PM
Round 4 - 4:40 PM

Prize Fund

60% * collected entry fees

1st - 50% of prize fund
2nd - 25% of prize fund
3rd - 15% of prize fund
Biggest Upset - 10% of prize fund

(Prize fund will be updated frequently on ChessManager and KingRegister)

(True overall champion must live in Sedgwick County but prize fund will be open to all)

Please note that unrated players are NOT eligible for biggest upset prize and any draw will be calculated at 1/2 point upset as per USCF rules.

Example: a 1000 rated player drawing a 2000 rated player would be a 500 point upset. A 1500 rated player BEATING a 2000 would be the same 500 point upset. If somehow there is a tie for biggest upset the prize for that will be split evenly. So a 1600 BEATING a 2000 would be less of an upset as a 1000 drawing a 2000.

Also so there is no debate or confusion on what ratings are used to determine the upset it will be based solely on the rating that ChessManager shows you as. There’s no arguing with the TD or showing him a different rating or anything of the sort. It has a rating listed that is either up to date or from the previous month at the time you registered. If you try to show the TD your rating or your opponent’s rating to try to explain a bigger upset than the official one the TD will show you this sentence which is on both KingRegister and ChessManager.

You may request a 1/2 point bye for round 1 OR round 2 Additionally you may request a 0 point bye for round 1 or 2 if you already requested a 1/2 point by for the other. Rounds 3 and 4 will not allow byes unless a forced bye happens via odd number of players.
If a bye is appointed to you via odd number of players then you will receive a full point for that round. You will have the option to play a rated game with the House Player but the result of this game will NOT affect your one point bye.

Please note that due to the registration list being public we will not do a full refund at any time. You may request a partial refund of UP TO 25% so we can maintain the prize fund people expect after seeing the amount of registered players

Equipment: It is encouraged that players bring their own boards pieces and clocks. The TD only has a small limited amount of boards and clocks that can be loaned out. Make sure the time on the clock is set to 60 minutes with NO delay nor bonus. Just a raw 60 minutes.

If you have any questions please Email me at Click here to show mail address or text me at (316) 372-4515

A nice-ish fountain pen will be available to BORROW for free or a nicer pen you can keep forever and ever will be available for purchase. An estimated 50 BILLION plastic ballpoint pens are thrown away every year. Let's not be part of the problem <3

Once the tournament starts, pairings and standings will be updated live during the tournament on Chess Manager with the link below: https://www.chessmanager.com/tournaments/4882802816450560

There will be some free goodies for everyone because this tournament has been sponsored by Woman FIDE Master & Amazing Chess Coach Adriana Palao
https://www.adrianapalaochess.com/en