May 21st/22nd – May 25th 2026
$25,000 based/280 Total paid entries
Open $$10,000 Unconditionally GTD
$$10,000 GTD Other
Sections. Total GTD Prizes $$20,000 GTD
Executive Conference and
Training Center, 22685 Holiday Park Dr, Ste 60, Sterling, VA 20166
Click here to Register Online (EARLY BIRD DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL APR 27th)
Click here for Advance Entries
TOURNAMENT DETAILS:
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) ; US Chess Junior Grand Prix – A VCF Cup Event!
Event Location: Executive Conference and Training Center, 22685 Holiday Park Dr, Ste 60, Sterling, VA 20166.
Hotel location (3-5 mins walk from the Event Location): Holiday Inn Washington Dulles, 45425 Holiday Drive, Dulles, VA 20166. Phone: 703-471-7411. Frequent shuttle service from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to the Hotel. IAD Airport is connected by Metro station to Union Station/DC and DCA Airport. Check the official website for Hotel Reservations at Chess Group rate 129/night until May 7th 2026.
Click here to Reserve Hotel block online
FIVE SECTIONS & PRIZES:
Open, U2100 and U1700 Sections are USChess & FIDE Rated!
Open (USChess/FIDE; 5-day only): $$10,000 GTD – $3400 – $1800 – $1200 – $1000 – $800 – $600 – $400 – $200 U2300 $400 – $200
U2100 (USChess/FIDE; 5-/4-day): $6,800 based on entries. $2400 – $1400 – $1000 – $700 – $500 – $300 U1850 $300 – $200 (Unr limit $200)
U1700 (USChess/FIDE; 5-/4-day): $4,400 based on entries. $1800 – $1000 – $700 – $400 – $200 U1450 $200 – $100 (Unr limit $150)
U1300 (5-/4-day): $2,600 based on entries. $1200 – $700 – $400 – $200 U1100 $100 (Unr limit $100)
U1000 (2-day only): $1,200 based on entries. $600-$400-$200
LIMITED Conditions for GMs and Foreign title holders (IMs/WGMs/WIMs) in OPEN Section based on Availability: GTD Appearance Fees (NOT Minimum Prize) & Double Shared Accommodation (4-nights) for such titled players who register by Apr 19th and play all 9 games with no byes or withdrawing from event. Private/Additional Room nights requested will reduce the Appearance fees. MUST commit and Register with a Refundable Deposit online by Apr 19th– Check Official website for further details OR Contact Organizer for more information – NO CONDITIONS (Appearance Fees or Accommodations) ARE OFFERED after Apr 19th. – CONDITIONS EXTENDED UNTIL APR 27th
Minimum Peak Rating FIDE 2000+ for Open Section since the Mar 2026 FIDE supplement (May 2026 FIDE Ratings used for Pairings and Prizes): FIDE 1800-1999 – PAY $300 extra (FIDE Under 1800 NOT ALLOWED TO REGISTER). Do not Register Online if you don’t meet the rating requirements – Exceptions MUST be approved by the Organizer/Chief Arbiter. No Minimum Rating requirement in other sections.
NOTE: May 2026 FIDE Ratings used in OPEN section for Pairings and Prizes. Other Sections will use May 2026 US Chess Ratings for Pairings & Prizes. Organizer reserves the right to use a different rating system/conversion for any specific players or section as appropriate.
Entry Fees:
Open/U2100/U1700/U1300: $240 by 4/19 (EXTENDED UNTIL APR 27th), $265 by 5/10, $290 by 5/17, $320 later and onsite. GMs and Foreign IMs/WGMs/WIMs Free ($100 refundable deposit EF REQUIRED), $120 deducted from prize. US IMs/WGMs/WIMs/Foreign FIDE Players rated FIDE 1800+ $100 less, $80 deducted from prize. U1000 $120 less.
Onsite Entry closes 2-hrs before Round 1 else enter with 1/2 point byes. Refunds/Withdrawls will incur a 10% service charge until May 17th, 50% until May 20th. NO REFUNDS AFTER MAY 20th.
Schedule & Time controls:
Open/U2100/U1700/U1300 5-day (Open plays ONLY 5-day): G/90;+30 (Regn ends Thu 6pm; Rounds Thu 7pm; Fri/Sat/Sun 11am – 5pm; Mon 10am – 3:30pm).
U2100/U1700/U1300 4-day: Rounds 1-2 G/60;d5, Rounds 3-9 G/90;+30: (Regn ends Fri 10am; Rounds 1-2 Fri 11am – 2pm; Round 3 Fri 5pm merges with 5-day; Rounds 4-9 Sat/Sun 11am – 5pm; Mon 10am – 3:30pm).
U1000 2-day ONLY: Rds 1-6 G/60;d5: (Regn. ends Sat 10am; Rounds Sat/Sun 11am – 2pm – 5pm)
Byes:
All rounds allowed. Limit 3 in all Sections except 2 byes in U1000 only , must commit 1 hour before rd. 3, norm not possible in Open if taking bye.
Other Info – Check official website for additional details:
No Electronic Notation Devices are allowed in any Section. Default Forfeit time: 30 mins
Email Info: Click here to show mail address Online Entries: Click here
Blitz Side event:
Sat Night Blitz Rated May 23rd 9:15pm (Open USChess/FIDE Rated & U1200 USChess Rated).
Open FIDE/USChess Rated – 6-Double SS: G/3;+2; $$1200 GTD $500-300-100 Top U2000 $100 Top U1600 $100 Top U1400 $100. EF: $30 by May 22nd Online; $40 later/onsite until May 23rd 830pm.
U1200 Only USChess Rated 6-SS G/3;+2 $200 b/20: $100-50-25 Top U1000 $25. EF: $20 by May 22nd Online; $30 later/onsite until May 23rd 830pm.