| June 10 to 13, 2010 | South Point · Hotel · Casino · Spa |
| LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL | |
June 11-13 or June 12-13, 2010
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The National Open
is one of America's longest running, premier Open tournaments.
First established by Ed Edmondson in the 1960's, Fred Gruenberg and Alan Losoff have organized the National Open for over 25 years,
and have built its well-deserved reputation as The Chess Vacation of the Year.
In recent years, we have added additional championships, and the National Open has grown to become the centerpiece of the Las Vegas International Chess Festival.
The $100,000 Prize Fund is once again based on only 850 players with $70,000 absolutely guaranteed. Over the last dozen years that figure has been exceeded several times, and we have always paid more than the minimum prizes.
The Championship Section will be FIDE rated. Chess sets and boards are provided for tournament play only, not for skittles. Please bring chess clocks!
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The National Open is a 6 round Swiss System tournament, and you can choose between the standard 3-day or alternate 2-day playing schedules. Half-point byes are available for all rounds, with proper notice to the Tournament Directors or with your advance entry. As always, there are plenty of © 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Las Vegas International Chess Festival