2026 Chess Excellence Open
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Details
The 2026 Chess Excellence Open is a 6-round Swiss tournament with time control of 90 minutes per game plus 30 seconds per move. Entry fee is $75 for non-members, $60 for members, and free for GMs, IMs, and FMs. The event will be FIDE and ACF rated. Players may take up to two half-point byes in the first four rounds.
Byes and pairing info available at chesschat.org/Upcoming/2025ChessExcellenceOpen
Format
Swiss
Fees
$75 standard, $60 members; GM/IM/FM free.
Prizes
1st: $340, 2nd: $200, 3rd: $100; Rating A: 1st: $90, 2nd: $60, 3rd: $30; Rating B: 1st: $90, 2nd: $60, 3rd: $30.
Eligibility
FIDE and ACF rated
Contact
Tom Kalisch ([hidden], [email protected])