Las Vegas International Chess Festival

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  •  Tournaments
    • The National Open
    • U.S. Women’s Open
    • International Youth Championship
    • Youth Trophy Tournament
    • Walter Browne Memorial Blitz
    • Blitz Sectionals
    • Action Quads
    • Youth Blitz
  • Side Events
    • Grandmaster Chess Camp
    • Simultaneous Exhibitions
    • Walter Browne Memorial Blitz
    • Action Quads
    • Blitz Sectionals
    • Free Analysis of Your Games
    • Free Lectures
  • Youth Events
    • International Youth Championship
    • Youth Trophy Tournament
    • Youth Blitz
    • Grandmaster Chess Camp
    • Puzzle Solving Competition
    • Simul for Kids
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  • Welcome to the National Open

    $100,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund will not be reduced. The NATIONAL OPEN is one of America’s longest running premier Open tournaments. No tournament in U.S. history was handled with more regard for the comfort and convenience of the players than the first National Open and we are proud to continue the tradition...
  • US Women's Open 2019 Group Photo

    U.S. Women’s Open

    The U.S. Women's Open draws women and girls from all over the world to play on the Wednesday & Thursday before the National Open. 5 round US Chess and FIDE rated Swiss Tournament with a $3,500 prize fund and a friendly atmosphere.
  • International Youth Championship

    For players age 14 and under, the International Youth Championship highlights a weekend of chess fun.  Players compete for trophies, chess prizes and a computer loaded with software and chess videos.
  • Grandmaster Chess Camp

    Chess Camp for All Ages

    The Grandmaster Chess Camp is divided into sections by age and rating so everyone gets the instruction they can best use. Small class sizes and top notch instructors make this mini-camp a great opportunity to hone your game. Children and adults are welcome.
  • The Chess Event of the Year!

    Put the fun back in chess at the Las Vegas International Chess Festival! In addtion to the 4 Major Chess Tournaments we offer a weekend full of Chess Fun: Free Lectures, Chess Camp for all ages, Simultaneous Exhibitions, Free Analysis of your Games, Blitz, Puzzle Competition and the best Chess Store on either side of […]

Now Accepting entries for 2023

December 5, 2022December 5, 2022 Alan Losoff 33 Comments Uncategorized

If you have any problems with our new payment processor or any other problems with entry please contact us.

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Day 4: Pawnchained Melody and Battle of the Streamers

June 19, 2022June 19, 2022 Jiten Patel Leave a comment News

You tell your manager you are Out Of Office, but if they know chess, can’t you just say you are Castling Queenside, (O-O-O)? Welcome to Vegas! It all comes together with the Saturday evening merge, all sections chained under the same controls for the main event. The accelerated schedules offer flexibility to people wanting to […]

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Day 3: Play you Children, Play your Troubles away

June 12, 2022June 19, 2022 Jiten Patel Leave a comment News

Viewing a child’s limitations is like staring into the trees but missing the forest The Youth Trophy Tournament draws over 200, and the International Youth Championship will soon follow Huge Showing for Youth The King of Rock and Roll also was inducted into the Gospel Hall of Fame, among his many accolades and talents. When […]

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Day 2: Botez has Left the Building, Champions Crowned

June 10, 2022June 11, 2022 Jiten Patel 2 Comments News

Andrea Botez wins her first round match and the crowd in the meet and greet. 2021 US Women’s Open Champion Badamkhand Norovsambuu Trophy recipient on tie-break Step Aside King, the Queen has Arrived For over three quarters of my life, I have been heavily involved in a game where the Queen is the most powerful […]

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Day 1: Chess Me Tender

June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 Jiten Patel Leave a comment News

Welcome to Opening Day of the Las Vegas International Chess Festival at the Westgate. We were graced by the presence of Elvis, perhaps to generate interest for the release of the biopic portrayed by Tom Hanks on June 24th. But, that is still a couple weeks away. In the meantime, Rock and Roll to chess! […]

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Updates: Thursday June 9

June 9, 2022June 10, 2022 Jiten Patel Leave a comment Information, News

Meet and Greet with one of the most popular chess streamers, Andrea Botez from 5-6pm in Conference Room 11. Also, the US Women’s Open award ceremony will be at 6pm

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Westgate Sold Out: overflow hotels available.

May 1, 2022June 10, 2022 Alan Losoff 8 Comments Information, News

Our room block at the Westgate is sold out. All the rooms that the Westgate was holding for our group have been sold. We have arranged chess rates at nearby hotels.

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Las Vegas Monorail Discounts

May 1, 2022June 10, 2022 Alan Losoff Leave a comment Information, News

The Las Vegas Monorail is offering Las Vegas Chess Festival attendees exclusive fare discounts. Use the Monorail to travel the Strip and to the tournament without the hassles of traffic and wasted time. Be sure to purchase your tickets before the festival as the discounts are available for a limited time!  Buy your discounted tickets at tix.lvmonorail.com/VCF22 […]

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2022 Covid-19 Safety Protocols

April 2, 2022June 10, 2022 Chess Festival Staff Leave a comment Information, News
Your Safety is Our Priority

Player safety and confidence is important to us. We will rigorously follow state and local regulations as well as Westgate Resort’s policies.

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Now Accepting Entries for 2022 Chess Festival

December 17, 2021May 1, 2022 Chess Festival Staff 11 Comments Information, News, Uncategorized
2019 National Open

We are now accepting entries for most events in the 2022 Las Vegas International Chess Festival. Enter Now! Returning players who enter the National Open before January 31 are eligible for a $40 Early Bird Loyalty Discount. Make your hotel reservations early to be automatically enrolled in a drawing to get your room free.

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Broadcast Links

June 16, 2021May 28, 2022 Erik Czerwin Leave a comment Uncategorized

We’ll be broadcasting some of the games from the 2021 National Open! Check out the broadcasts at any of the following links: National Open ChessBomb Chess.com Chess24 Lichess Follow Chess US Women’s Open ChessBomb Chess.com Chess24 Lichess Follow Chess Walter Browne Blitz ChessBomb Chess.com

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Winner of the Free Stay at the Westgate Hotel

June 14, 2021May 1, 2022 Alan Losoff Leave a comment News, Uncategorized

The drawing was held this morning and the winner is L. F. of Franklin Tennessee. L.F.’s stay at the Las Vegas Chess Festival is on us. The recording of the drawing is here.

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Zoom Town Hall

June 9, 2021June 14, 2021 Alan Losoff Leave a comment News

We will be holding two Town Hall Meetings where players and parents new to tournament chess or new to our event can have their questions answered. These meetings are open to players, parents, and coaches who have registered or wish to learn more before registering. Recordings of the meetings will be posted here for players […]

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Dean of Scholastic Chess to be Guest Host

June 6, 2021May 1, 2022 Chess Festival Staff Leave a comment News, Youth

The Dean of Scholastic Chess, Dewain Barber, was chosen to be the guest host of the International Youth Championship. WGM Tatev Abrahamyan will give the Simul for Kids.

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Over-the-Board Chess Returns June 16-20

March 19, 2021May 1, 2022 Alan Losoff 7 Comments News, Uncategorized

Nevada is relaxing (but not eliminating) restrictions, and we are confident that we can return to over the board chess with the Chess Event of the Year. We have delayed accepting entries until we were (nearly) certain that we could proceed. Players who have carried their entries over from previous events will be added to […]

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2020 National Open Rescheduled

May 23, 2020September 23, 2020 Alan Losoff 8 Comments News

CANCELLED

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2020 Chess Festival Cancelled

May 4, 2020May 8, 2020 Alan Losoff 9 Comments Uncategorized
Las Vegas International Chess Festival

We regret to announce that we must cancel the Las Vegas International Chess Festival scheduled for June 24-28, 2020. The most optimistic opening date for the host hotel is less than a week before our scheduled start, and we cannot be sure that date will be met. We are hoping to reschedule the event in […]

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Vegas Chess Festivals Coronavirus Response

March 23, 2020May 2, 2020 Alan Losoff 6 Comments Information, News
Coronavirus

We have received several inquiries as to whether the National Open and the Chess Festival will be canceled. We intend to hold the event as planned if it is at all possible and safe. We hope to make a firm decision by …

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Join us for the 2020 Las Vegas International Chess Festival

August 9, 2019November 29, 2020 Alan Losoff 2 Comments News
Las Vegas International Chess Festival

It’s never to early to plan for the Chess Vacation of the Year! Once again we are offering a drawing with great prizes for early entries to the National Open and the International Youth Championship, and everyone who reserves a room with our group code will also be entered into a drawing for a free […]

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Win Free Hotel Stay During Chess Festival

August 1, 2019February 25, 2021 Chess Festival Staff 10 Comments Information, News
Westgate Signature Room

Reserve your room early for more chances to win! You must reserve your room at the Westgate before May 23rd. You must be part of the chess festival group. Use our online link to reserve your room or phone (800) 732-7117 and use our group code: SVCF9R.

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Thank you for participating in the Las International Vegas Chess Festival

June 17, 2019June 24, 2019 Alan Losoff Leave a comment Uncategorized
National Open Winner

Congratulations to Illia Nyzhnyk, the winner of the National Open, and to all the winners of other events in the Chess Festival. We hope that every player goes home feeling like a winner. Final Standings are available on our Results Page, and hundreds of photos are on our Facebook Page. Unclaimed prize checks were mailed […]

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Welcome and Important Rules Information!

June 11, 2019June 13, 2019 Chris Bird Leave a comment News

Dear Participants, On behalf of the all the Tournament Directors (TD) I would like to welcome you to the 2019 Las Vegas International Chess Festival. As is customary at this Chess Vacation of the Year, our goal is to provide you with the best chess playing conditions and, despite the competitive nature such a money […]

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Drawing for Free Hotel Room

May 31, 2019May 31, 2019 Alan Losoff Leave a comment News

The Drawing was held and the winner was the holder of ticket 6327. The guest with initials W C who made the reservation on January 30th for 6/12 through 6/17 on will have the room paid for by the festival.  Congratulations!  WC will be notified by email. The drawing for the Free Hotel Room will […]

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Registration Now Open for 2019 Events

November 27, 2018December 20, 2018 Alan Losoff 28 Comments News

This year the Open Section of the National Open will be a 9-round Swiss with FIDE norms possible and discounts for titled players. All under sections remain at 7-rounds, a popular change we made last year. Extra discounts are also available for returning players who enter before the end of January. We call this the […]

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2018 Las Vegas International Chess Festival Concluded

June 27, 2018February 17, 2019 Chris Bird 2 Comments News

Join us Next Year June 12-16. Many thanks to everyone who came and participated in this year’s Las Vegas International Chess Festival. The National Open broke the 700 player mark for only the 3rd time since 2001, finishing with 722 players in the 8 sections. This was also the 1st time we added an extra […]

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