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Welcome to our Redesigned Website

November 21, 2017December 3, 2017 Chess Festival Staff 2 Comments News
New Web Site

Important features of the redesign include Easier navigation Searchable Pages Responsive Web Design Easier to use on phones and tablets Format adapts to a wide variety of devices Comments Welcome Yet to come FAQ More Photos Timely announcements of featured guests To celebrate our new look we are giving away a Free Hotel Stay to one […]

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Welcome to the National Open

October 1, 2017June 10, 2022 Chess Festival Staff 1 Comment Information, News, Slider

$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…

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U.S. Women’s Open

October 1, 2017June 10, 2022 Janelle Losoff 4 Comments Information, News, Slider
US Women's Open 2019 Group Photo

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.

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Electronic Device Policy

October 22, 2015November 18, 2017 Chris Bird Information, News

The following Electronic Device Policy will be in effect for all 2016 Las Vegas International Chess Festival events. 1. While playing, players may not use cellphones or other electronic devices capable of chess analysis or communication, without permission of a Tournament Director/Arbiter (TD). A player using a prohibited electronic device during play will be penalized. […]

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GM Walter S. Browne 1949 – 2015

June 24, 2015November 20, 2017 Janelle Losoff 66 Comments News

It’s with great sadness, we must pass along the tragic news that    Grandmaster Walter Shawn Browne has quietly and suddenly passed away in Las Vegas Nevada. As we grieve, Alan and I extend our condolences to his wife, family, friends, and the fans of this towering giant. GM Browne had just finished playing in […]

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Kamsky and Saidy Lectures from 2014 Las Vegas International Chess Festival

November 24, 2014November 20, 2017 Chris Bird News

Recordings from the GM Gata Kamsky and IM Anthony Saidy lectures given at the 2014 Las Vegas International Chess Festival. Gata’s lecture was titled “My Favorite Endgames” and Anthoy’s was titled “My Games with Bobby Fischer.”   Thanks to Tim Hanks for these videos.

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50th Anniversary National Open

November 16, 2014November 20, 2017 Alan Losoff 2 Comments News

Celebrate the National Open’s 50th Anniversary with us at the Las Vegas International Chess Festival. In addition to the usual great tournaments and activities we have a few surprises in store. Watch this space. If you played in the first National Open at the Stardust in 1965 we want to invite you to play this year […]

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