Main Tournament
6-days Tu 11/24 – Sun 11/29
4-days Th 11/26 – Sun 11/29
3-days F 11/27 – Sun 11/29
Classical Time Controls
- NORMS possible for Championship Section (9 Rounds and fulfills FIDE 1.13A requirement for FIDE Title Regulations which requires a minimum of 3 days with only 1 round.)
- FIDE and US Chess rated for Open, Expert*, and Section A*
- 4-days or 3-days available for the Expert, Sections A-C, and Under 1400
Scholastic
For Players in K-12th Grade
11/27 Friday
11/28 Saturday
11/29 Sunday
- Trophies for individuals and teams
- Three divisions: Novice, Junior Varsity, and Varsity
- Only Friday, Saturday, or Sunday
Side Events
Short on Time? Join a Side Event
- Senior Tournament – Monday & Tuesday
- Chess Camp – Monday to Wednesday 10 to 3 pm
- Blitz Tournament – Saturday 9:30 pm
- Action Tournament– Sunday 12:00 pm
- Grandmaster Lecture – Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm
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Now taking registrations for the 61st American Open Main Tournament!
Join us as we begin the next decade of the American Open Chess Championship. Registration is officially open for the Main Event at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Orange County. There will be NO onsite registration. The Next Decade Starts Here. Make your move. Registration Fee Timeline Registration Period Entry Fee by August 31 $210 September…