- Open to players in Kindergarten to 12th grade
- Learn tactics, strategies, endgames, and openings
- Utilizes in person learning and participation to increase engagement and interactivity
- Will have over-the-board play time, lectures, and worksheets
- Plenty of opportunity to play games with fellow learners
- A fun way to learn, to get more practice and to play more chess during this Thanksgiving break!
Logistics
- 10 am to 3 pm Monday, 11/24 to Wednesday, 11/26
- Hyatt Regency Orange County – 11999 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92840
- Lunch will be provided
- $500 for 3-days, $350 for 2-days, $200 for 1-day
- Self-Parking: $14.00 per car, per day
Overnight self-parking: $18.00 per car, per night
Valet: prevailing rates for both day and overnight
More Events
Main Tournament, Blitz, Action, and Scholastic tournaments will also occur during the week of Thanksgiving. Take a look at our lineup.
Main tournament
$40,000 prize fund! NORM possible in Championship Section; 4-day and 3-day options for Expert, Section A, Section B, Section C, and Under 1400
Blitz Tournament
Saturday, November 29, 2025 — Round 1 at 9:30 pm
Action Tournament
Sunday, November 30 — Round 1 at 12:00 pm
Scholastic Tournaments
Friday, Saturday, Sunday – Novice, Junior Varsity, and Varsity
American Open 
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