5th Skyline Open

October 9th-12th

$10,000 in prizes,  Open Section Prizes GTD, all others b/150 entries, 60% GTD

US Chess Grand Prix Points-80

 

A VCF Cup Event- VCF membership required for Virginia players. Join or renew at: https://www.vachess.org/

 

US Chess Membership required for all sections.

 

FIDE ID Required for Open and U2000 Sections. If you do not have one please fill out the the following form prior to tournament:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc60v_VmaEiYBG0uMWJJ46mMOVnPEzpw1b2kG5ZMcw_SOvQvg/viewform?pli=1

!!BOARDS AND PIECES PROVIDED, BUT PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CLOCK!!

Hotel and Playing Site:Washington Dulles Airport Marriott, 45020 Aviation Drive, Dulles, Va 20166.MUST BOOK BY SEPTEMBER 18 FOR DISCOUNTED RATE!! Use Link Below to Book:

https://app.marriott.com/reslink?id=1776111958879&key=GRP&app=resvlink

 

 

Sections/Time Controls/Schedule:

October Supplement Used

 Open/U2000(FIDE Rated),4 day/3day- MUST HAVE PEAK USCF/FIDE RATING 1800 OR ABOVE SINCE JAN. 1 2025 TO PLAY IN OPEN SECTION,1600-1799(current,not peak) EXTRA $100 TO PLAY IN OPEN, BELOW 1600/UNRATEDS NOT ELIGIBLE . 4 Day-7SS G/90;+30, Fri. 7 p.m., Sat and Sun 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Mon 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.   3 day-rounds 1 and 2 G/50;d5 not FIDE rated, rounds 3-7(merge with 4 day)G/90;+30. Sat.-11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., Sunday. 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday, 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. 2 half point byes available. Must be requested prior to start of round 3

 

U1600,4day/3day- US Chess Rated Only. Everything else(Time Controls/Schedule) same as Open/U2000

 

U1200,2 day only-US Chess rated only. 6SS, G/50;d5, Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. 2 half point byes available. Must be requested prior to start of round 3

 

 

 

Default/No show- !!30 MINUTES FOR ALL SECTIONS!!

 

Re-entry-players who lose round 1 can re-enter tournament for $50 after Round 1 and recieve a 1/2 point bye for round 1. Player may not take any other 1/2 point byes.

 

Prizes(based on 150 paid entries):

Open-$2000,$1000,$700,$400 Top U2200(USCF)-$300,$200, Biggest Upset-$100

U2000-$1300,$600,$300, Top U1800(USCF)-$300,$125, Biggest Upset-$75, Unrateds limit $200 in prize winnings

U1600-$800,$400,300, Top U1400-$150, Biggest Upset-$50, Unrateds limit $200 in prize winnings 

U1200-$500,$250,$100, Biggest Upset-$50, Unrateds limit $100 in prize winnings 

 

Entry Fees- Free entry to GM/IM/WGM/WIM if registered by Sep. 30th (entry deducted from prize winnings). No fee deducted if registered by Sep. 18th.

Open/U2000/U1600- $150 through 9/11/25, $165 through 9/29/25/, $180 through 10/8/2025, $195  onsite.

U1200-$110 through 9/11/25,$125 through 9/29/25,$140 through 10/8/25,$155  onsite

 

No Refunds after start of round 1. Refunds prior are refundable minus non-refundable charges we incur(usually $3-$5.

 

Blitz Side Event:Saturday night, approximate start time 9 p.m. Register separately:

 

https://www.kingregistration.com/event/5thskylineblitz

 By registering for or attending this event, you grant the organizer the right to take photographs and audio/video recordings during the tournament. These images and recordings may be used by the organizer in future promotional materials, social media, tournament recaps, and official publications (online and in print).

​If you or a minor under your care have specific privacy concerns, please contact the Chief Tournament Director or Organizer prior to the start of Round 1.

Contact- Chief TD/Arbiter: National Tournament Director/FIDE Arbiter Robbie Jackson- easternchessdirector@gmail.com, 757-416-2075(call/text)