Freddie Gruenberg

The National Open is a unique chess experience, featuring a $100,000 Prize Fund with $70,000 guaranteed. Two dozen titled players have already entered with more expected. There's still time to enter at discounted rates and hotel rooms are still available.

Fred Gruenberg revitalized this tournament when he brought it to Las Vegas in 1983. This is Fred's 25th and last National Open; join us on Saturday evening before round 4 when we thank Freddie for all his hard work and committment to chess. Don't miss the National Open Experience!

The U.S. Game/10 Championship, will be held on Thursday evening. Two of the defending National Open co-champions, GM Tigran L Petrosian and GM Laurent Fressinet will give simuls on Thursday afternoon.

The Las Vegas International Chess Festival is moving to its new home at one of the newest luxury hotels on the strip.

We are moving to South Point Hotel Casino Spa.

Just 4 miles south of the airport, South Point combines world class gaming with a family-friendly atmosphere including a 16-screen Century Theatre movie complex, 64-lane bowling center and eight restaurants that cater to all appetites and tastes. The South Point is offering $65 hotel rates for festival participants.

GM Susan Polgar

The Susan Polgar World Open Championships for Girls and Boys will be even better in our new facility. Players in the championships will be eligible for Scholarships and prizes. In addition to several Polgar side events, participants in these tournaments may also wish to participate in some of the open side events, such as the Scholastic Trophy Tournament, the National Open Blitz or the Intergalactic Bughouse Championship.

GM Bisguier

Also on Thursday, the Susan Polgar International Chess Camp will feature a full or half day session in small groups with GM and other fine instructors. This camp is designed for players of all ages. GM Susan Polgar, America's Chess Ambassador, is the chief instructor, with a faculty including GM Varuzhan Akobian, GM Dmitry Gurevich and IM Ben Finegold.

The Dean of American Chess, GM Arthur Bisguier, will be on hand to analyze player games. GM Sam Palatnik will give a series of free lectures on how to improve your game. You can also fill your time with Rule Book Tactics by NTD Tim Just, Neph Diaz's Bughouse Techniques, and more.

There will be live broadcast of games from the National Open, and possibly other events here and on the MonRoi web site.

Thank you to our many loyal players who keep coming back year after year, for the Chess Event of the Year: the Las Vegas International Chess Festival.