THE bc
WINTER open
Date: Saturday, January 23rd, 2026
Format: 4-Round Swiss
Time Control: G/35 d5
Entry Fee: $20 - cash only at check in
Rating: USCF Rated
PRIZES
Prizes based on attendance
12 Players / 20 Players / 40 Players
Champion: Trophy & $60/$120/$200
Top Under 1500: $20/$50/$100
SCHEDULE
10:00–10:20 Check-in / registration
10:20–10:30 Welcome, Rules, Pairings
10:30 Round 1
11:45 Round 2
1:00 Lunch/break
2:00 Round 3
3:15 Round 4
Final standings / awards
ELIGIBILITY
Must be a USCF Member with member ID. All skill levels welcome.
If you’re not already a USCF Member you can sign up for a membership at new.uschess.org/join-us-chess
REGISTRATION
Registration Cap: Limited to 50 players — online registration only!
$20 entry fee at check in
Cash only