November 24 – November 30, 2025
Main Tournament
Classical Time Controls
- NORMS possible for Championship Section (9 Rounds)
- 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
- 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
- Chess Camp – Monday to Wednesday 10 to 3 pm
- Grandmaster Simul Exhibition – Friday 6:30 pm
- Grandmaster Lecture – Saturday & Sunday
- Blitz Tournament – Saturday 9:30 pm
- Action Tournament- Sunday 12:00 pm
LATEST POSTS
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Thanksgiving Chess Camp at the Hyatt!
Logistics 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 Register Blitz Tournament Saturday, November 29,
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Registration Now Open – 60th American Open Chess Championship!
The wait is over! Registration is officially open for the 60th American Open Chess Championship, taking place this Thanksgiving weekend in Garden Grove, California. Join us for a historic milestone celebrating six decades of world-class chess. From grandmasters to passionate amateurs, players of all levels are invited to compete for prestigious titles, cash prizes, and
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Save the Date – 60th American Open
Mark your calendars! The 60th American Open will take place November 24–30, 2025, and this year marks a truly special milestone in chess history. For six decades, the American Open has been a stage where legends are made, strategies are tested, and the chess community comes together to celebrate the game we love. This anniversary
American Open 