2026 Southern California
Open Chess Tournament
September 4–7
Glendale, CA
• TOTAL PRIZE FUND • TOTAL PRIZE FUND • TOTAL PRIZE FUND 
$60,000

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

Tournament Details

Sections

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

Time control

The main time control is G/90 with a 30-second increment. For the 3-day schedule, rounds 1 and 2 use G/55 with a 5-second delay before players merge into the main schedule.

Requirements

US Chess membership is required for all players. Southern California residents must also have SCCF membership. A FIDE ID is required for the Open, U2300, and U2100 sections.

Sponsors

Phonexa City of Glendale FFB Copy Central
dot818 American Chess Academy Greater Downtown Glendale Association Stevenson
Hilton
Glendale
• Hilton Glendale • Hilton Glendale • Hilton Glendale 
Book a
Room

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

  • Rooms with one king bed, one queen bed, or two double beds
  • On-site restaurant, pool, and fitness center
  • Reserve by clicking the button below to see special rates

2025 Southern California Open
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