2026 New Mexico Women’s and Girls Open

February 21st, 2026

Women’s Championship: USCF Rated, 3-Round Swiss, g/60+30
- Entry Fee: $40 before February 21st, $50 on February 21st on-site
U1000: USCF Rated, 3-Round Swiss, g/30+5
- Entry Fee: $30 by February 21st, $40 on February 21st on-site
Unrated Rising Stars: Unrated, 3-Round Swiss, g/30+5
- Entry Fee: FREE to Non-USCF Members

Women’s Open: 1st - 40% of entries paid, 2nd - 25% of entries paid, Top Girl or Woman (opposite of winner) - 10%
- First place will also win the title of 2026 New Mexico Women’s State Champion
U1000: 1st - 40% of entries paid, 2nd - 25% of entries paid, Top Girl or Woman (opposite of winner) - 10%
Unrated Rising Stars: 1st place: 1-year USCF Membership

Women’s Championship

February 21st -

U1000 and Unrated Rising Stars -

February 21st -

Registration: Registration is available until 9:30am on February 21st. Registrations after 9:30am will receive 0 points for the first round.

Byes: Up to 1 optional half-point byes may be requested BEFORE round 1. All byes requested during the event are zero points.

Spectators: No spectators are allowed in playing areas when the games have begun for the day. A designated spectator area will be available.

Electronic Devices: Please read NMCO's Electronic Device Policy at nmchess.org/rules