2 Sections:
***Players cannot "play up." Must be 1800 or above to play in the Open Section.***
Format: 4 Rounds - Round Times:
Accelerated Pairings might be used.
Time Control: G/110 d/30. Both players receive one hour and 50 minutes with a 30-second delay.
The prize pool of $6,000 is based on 80 paid entries. All pieces, boards, clocks and scoresheets are provided.
Entry Fee: $120 - Registration must be completed online; no on-site registration will be accepted. The tournament has a maximum limit of 80 players, and it is expected to sell out. Register Early!! GM, IM, WGM, WIM enter for free; Entry Fee will be deducted from prize winnings. For complete tournament details, see: https://chessearth.com/queen-city-open-2026/
Open Section - FIDE & USCF Rated
UNDER 1800 Section - USCF Rated Only
To play in the FIDE Open Section:
Players must have a FIDE Identification Number (FIN) and be current USCF members. If you do not have a FIN, please obtain one before entering the tournament. For more FIDE details and how to get a FIN, see: https://chessearth.com/queen-city-open.
***Players cannot "play up." Must be 1800 or above to play in the Open Section.***
BYES: Players may take a 1/2-point BYE for any round; must commit before round #3, Sunday morning
Chess Earth will sell good food and chess equipment, chess merch, and chess swag.
Tournament Venue: The Carnegie Center, 3738 Eastern Ave. Cincinnati, OH. 45226
Organized by Chess Earth, LLC.
Questions? admin@chessearth.com
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