Category: Scholastic
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Looking for Something Fun for Your Kids This Thanksgiving Week? Try Chess Camp!
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and while it is a great time for family, food, and fun — it can also mean some free time for kids during the beginning of the week. If you’re wondering how to keep your child engaged, learning, and having a great time during the break, we have the…
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Grandmaster Simultaneous Exhibition at the American Open
Featuring Guinness World Record Holder GM Ehsan Ghaem Maghami Get ready for the opportunity to play a Grandmaster! The American Open Chess Championship is hosting a Simultaneous Exhibition with Grandmaster Ehsan Ghaem Maghami, the Guinness World Record Holder for the most simultaneous chess games ever played. He will play against multiple players at the same…
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Get in on the Action! The Action Tournament That Is
Join the Action Tournament This Thanksgiving Weekend! Are you a chess enthusiast with limited time but a big appetite for competition? Look no further than the Action Tournament, a thrilling one-day side event of the 60th American Open. This quick-paced tournament (Game 30 min/5 sec delay) offers the perfect opportunity to test your skills and…
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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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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…
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