4th annual
WORLD OPEN AMATEUR
Philadelphia Sheraton Downtown
Monday, June 30, 2025 - Tuesday,
July 1, 2025
6-Rounds, G/90, d10, for players rated Under 2200 or not
rated, Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open for location, rates,
parking).
$3,000
GUARANTEED PRIZES
In 2 sections.
Under 2200/Unr: $600-300-200, top U2000 $300-150. FIDE rated.
Under 1800/Unr: $500-250-150, top U1600 $220-120, top U1400 $140-70.
July Official ratings
used; USCF unofficial or Online Regular ratings usually used if otherwise
unrated.
Cannot play with
rating lower than Online Regular Rating minus 100 points.
Entry fee: $83
online at chessaction.com by
6/28, $100 later or at site. Late reg. 6/30 to 9 am.
No mail entries. $15 service charge for refunds.
Rounds begin 10 am, 2 pm & 6 pm each day.
Up to 2 half point byes allowed, must commit before round
3.
USCF membership required.
Special 1-year membership dues with magazine if paid
with online entry at chessaction.com: Adult $54, Young Adult $33, Youth $24.
Foreign player ratings
Prizewinner tax info CCA electronic devices policies
Cellphone,
electronic device & anti-cheating rules: see www.devicerules.com.
Hotel rates: $152 to $192 (rates vary per number in room and room type). 50
free rollaway beds available; if taken, rollaways are
$30/day. Under 18 free in parents room using existing
bedding. Reserve early, the chess block may sell out by
early June.
For World Open Hotel Reservations At The Sheraton Hotel (Tournament
Site)
Use
This Link For World Open Hotel Reservations At The Sheraton Hotel (Tournament
Site)
Parking: Sheraton self-parking is about $49/day (subject to
availability). One block from the
Sheraton is Gateway Garage, 1540 Spring Street, about $30/day Monday through Friday, $12/day Saturday and
Sunday. Sheraton valet parking is about $65/day.
Room or travel sharing: Post a request to share on
the USCF "All Things Chess" forum. If you have difficulty posting,
email director@chess.us
and we will try to post your
request for you.
Parking: Sheraton
self-parking is about $39/day (subject to availability). One block from the Sheraton is Gateway
Garage, 1540 Spring Street, about $30/day Monday through Friday, $12/day
Saturday and Sunday. Sheraton valet parking is about $60/day.
Car
rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com.
Questions: chesstour.com,
chesstour.info, Director@Chess.US.
Bring set, board, clock
if possible- no equipment supplied.