August Glendale Open 

Sunday August 23, 2026

Location:
21448 N. 75th Ave, Suite 5
Glendale, AZ 85308

Format: 4-round Swiss tournament

Time Control: G/40;d5

Three Sections:
     Open (1700+)
     U1700 
     U1200 
* Players within 100 points of rating floor of a higher section may play up for an additional $10

Prizes: Open Section - 1st Place $50, 2nd Place $35, 1700 and U1200 - Trophies for Top Three

Schedule: Round times: Rd 1: 1:00 pm, Rd 2:  2:30 pm, Rd 3: 4:00 pm, Rd 4: 5:30 pm

Entry Fee: $30 (Cash, Credit Card, Apple Pay, and Zelle accepted on-site)

Important:
     • All sections USCF dual-rated.
     • USCF membership required (may join or renew here: USCF join or renew or on site).
     • The official published August 2026 USCF Regular ratings will be used for section eligibility, pairings, and 
        prize eligibility. Higher unofficial USCF ratings might be used for playing up, or for other purposes.
     • A maximum of two half-point byes are available. Half-point byes must be requested no later than
       30 minutes before the round starts for rounds 1-2. Half-point byes for rounds 3-4 must be requested
       before the start of round 2 and may not be revoked after round 2 starts.
     • Boards, sets, clocks AND pens will be provided for all sections.

 

Online Registration: August Glendale Open Registration
On-site registration is available until 12:55 pm on Sun, Aug 23rd before round 1.
After round 1 starts, late on-site registration is available with half-point byes for any previous rounds.

Contact: Miguel Cruz:  Email: mctal11936@gmail.com

Additional Information:

The Southwest Chess organization's goal with the Glendale Open is to create a tournament equally appealing to both Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced players in formality, atmosphere, and overall aesthetic. We employ a universally accepted time control (40 minutes) in order to cater to mare rapid and more classical players. The Glendale open is maintained professionally, ensuring that all rounds rarely start after the scheduled time, and also hosted in a clean, atmospheric environment so as not to alienate our players.

However, above all, we wish for our players to have Fun and to Learn. We want to make that happen!