2025 Southern California Open Chess Tournament

August 29 – September 1

Join us for an exciting weekend of chess competition in Glendale!

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2025 Southern California Open Chess Tournament Prize
ACA Dot818 Glendale Greater Downtown Glendale Association

Tournament Details

Sections

Open, U2300, U2100, U1900, U1700, U1500, U1300

Time control

G/90 with a 30 second increment

USCF Membership Required

SCCF membership is also required for Southern California residents.

Round Times

AUGUST 29, FRIDAY
6 p.m.
4 Day, Round 1
AUGUST 30, SATURDAY
9:45 a.m. – Opening Ceremony
10 a.m.
4 Day, Round 2
3 Day, Round 1
1 p.m.
3 Day, Round 2
4 p.m.
All Schedules,
Round 3
AUGUST 31, SUNDAY
10 a.m.
All Schedules,
Round 4
4 p.m.
All Schedules,
Round 5
SEPTEMBER 1, MONDAY
10 a.m.
All Schedules,
Round 6

Entry fees

  • Early bird (until May 31): $195
    use discount code EarlyBird
  • Regular fee (until Aug. 18): $228
  • Late fee (until Aug. 28): $275
    No on site or online entries after Aug 28, 6 p.m.
Entry fees

Venue – Embassy Suites Hotel

You're invited to book a suite at the tournament venue. Key details:

  • Two room suites with sleeper sofa
  • Full American breakfast & evening reception included
  • Reserve by Aug. 8 for special group rate — use booking code "ACA"
  • Address: 800 N. Central Avenue, Glendale, CA 91203
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Venue – Embassy Suites Hotel

Southern California Blitz

(Monday evening, Sept. 1)

$2,000 guaranteed prizes across three sections

Southern California Blitz