Adult Open
May 9-10, 2026
(Top Section: Both USCF and FIDE Rated
Any Section Under 1400: USCF Rated Only)



  • Open to Players:
    1. Any youth under the age of 18 with a USCF rating on April 8 of over 1500.
    2. Any adult over the age of 18.


  • Membership:USCF membership is required. Players rated over 1400 USCF are also required to have a FIDE ID#.
  • Rules: FIDE rules will be followed in the FIDE section. If the entries are high/enough for a lower section, we will include this lower rated section that will be Under 1400 with their own separate prizes. This lower rated section will be only USCF rated. Example: 40 players register. 22 are higher than 1400. 18 are lower than 1400. Our sections will be Open (FIDE and USCF Rated) and Under 1400 (USCF Rated only).
  • Prizes: 50% of all entry fees. Distribution will be listed after the completion of round 2. An email will be sent to the email you register with listing the total dollar amount of entry fees. It will then show the prizes and the exact dollar amount of each prize. Prizes will be paid based on the Zelle or Paypal ID you list onsite once your prize is confirmed.
  • Round Times: Sat: 9am, 1pm, 4:30pm Sun: 9am, 1pm, 4:30pm
  • Time Control: G/60; inc 30
  • Entry Fee: $100 by April 1, 2026, $110 by May 1, 2026, $125 on May 2 or after.
  • 1/2 point Byes (Meaning you won't be able to play in that round due to another conflict): 1 available. Must be requested 1 hour prior to the start of the round you wish to have the bye in. They are irrevocable once requested.

  • Refund/Withdrawal Policies: All refund requests of tournament entry fees will be granted with a fee of $25 per tournament. Refunds are offered up to April 30 midnight EST. No refunds on May 1 or after due to fixed costs.If you wish to withdraw, please contact a tournament director onsite and notify him/her of your withdrawal.