2026 Lawrence Open
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Location:
DoubleTree by Hilton Lawrence
200 McDonald Drive Lawrence, Kansas 66044
Prizes ($900 based on 40 entries):
Open: 1st place $200, 2nd Place: $150 3rd Place: $100 U1800: $50 1st place Scholastic Medal
U1600: 1st place $150, 2nd Place: $100 3rd Place: $75 U1200: $50 1st place Scholastic Medal
Biggest Upset: $25 (From either section, unrated players not eligible)
TD reserves the right to combine sections
Registration:
$40 advance entry by August 13, 2026, via https://www.kingregistration.com/register/LO2026
$20 scholastic rate, advance entry by Aug, 13 2026, not eligible for prizes and does not count toward prize fund.
$50 late/on-site entry, $25 scholastic late/on site entry
On-site Reg: 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Format:
4 Round Swiss, G60; 5d
Schedule:
Saturday: Rd 1: 10 am, Rd 2: 12:30 pm, Rd 3: 3:30 pm Rd 4: 6 pm
Membership:
US Chess Membership must be current for all players. Players will not be paired if US Chess membership isn't current
Purchase online or onsite
Byes: 1 Half-point bye is offered for any round, if requested prior to round 2 pairings.
Equipment: Please bring boards, sets and clocks.
COVID Protocols: Tournament will follow any business, county, state or federal health mandates in effect during the tournament period. All players and staff will be required to follow these mandates, if any. Up-to-date information will be posted on the tournament website, including any health mandates or cancellation of the tournament.
Questions? Contact CJ Armenta at armentacj@gmail.com