WORLD OPEN GAME/50 CHAMPIONSHIP

JUNE  25, 2026   DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED)

WORLD OPEN GAME/50 CHAMPIONSHIP

4-SS, G/50, d10, Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert St., NW, Washington, DC 20008. Hotel valet parking is $45/day Chess rate; see chessevents.us for possible offsite public parking options. $2200 b/80, minimum half each prize guaranteed. In 2 sections: Open: $400-200-100, top U2300/Unr. $170-90, U2100 $150-70. Under 1900/Unr: $300-150-80, top U1700/Unr $140-70, U1500 $120-60, U1300 $100, unrated limit $150. Entry Fee Online at chessaction.com: $40 by 6/22, $50 later or at site until 1 hour before Round 1,  GMs free, $40 from prize. Reg. ends 9 am 6/25, Rounds: 10 am-1-3:30-6:30 pm. June official ratings used, unofficial uschess.org or USCF Online Regular ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Cannot play below USCF Online Regular Rating - 100 points. Limit of one half point bye, must commit before round 2. No checks, credit cards OK. No mail entries. Special USCF dues with magazine with online entry: see chessevents.us. $15 service charge for refunds. Prizes not claimed at site usually paid by PayPal (may take over 2 weeks). Entries posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after entering). Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied.