Shenandoah Open

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NOTE: Only the top 4 player(s) from each team are being used for the standings/prizes

Shenandoah Open
07/18/2025 - 07/20/2025

Charlottesville Chess Club

 

Where:  The Comfort Inn Monticello, 2097 Inn Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22911

Hotel booking link with chess rate($109 + taxes) https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/RH80K0

 

Schedule:  Round 1 Friday, 7pm. Rd. 2 Saturday, 11am and Rd. 3, 4pm. Rd. 4 Sunday, 10am and Rd. 5, 3pm.

 

Time Control:  5 rounds of G90+30s increment per move.

 

Sections:  Championship (minimum rating of 1500 USCF),  (U1600),  (U1000/UNRATED).

 

Prize fund:  $4000, based on 80 paid entries. 

 

Championship (USCF 1500 minimum): 1st $ 1000, 2nd $500, 3rd $300. Top 1800 $200. U1600 (USCF 900 minimum). 1st $500, 2nd $250, 3rd $200. Top 1300 $150. U1000/UNRATED: 1st $400, 2nd $250, 3rd $150. Trophies for top 3 scholastic players in the U1000 section. Medals for all scholastic players in the U1000 section.

 

Entry Fee:  $100 by May 1st. $110 May 1st - July 11th. $120 after July 11th.  

 

Amenities: Free Parking, all equipment provided, quiet playing conditions, multiple arbiters always available, water and light snacks during games, coffee.

 

Tournament Policies: Refunds: If you need to withdraw, please contact the Charlottesville Chess Club email (see below). A $5 refund fee applies to all refunds. Refunds are not available after the start of the tournament.

Unrated Players: Must play in the U1000 section unless granted special permission by tournament director. Unrated players are only eligible for 50% of any cash prize earned.

Byes: Players may request a maximum of 2 half point (0.5) byes. Bye requests must be placed before July 18th at 11:59pm.

Forfeits: 30-minute no-show policy. The game will be considered a forfeit exactly 30 minutes after the round start time.

Cell phone policy: possession of a device that makes a noise during the game will result in an automatic forfeit.

Media policy: Charlottesville Chess Club uses media platforms to promote the club. By registering for this event, I consent to appear in the Club's social media/website posts.

 

Contact:  For questions, or withdrawals prior to the event, email: chessclub.charlottesville@gmail.com