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
    • Chess Festival Poker Tournament
  • Youth Events
    • International Youth Championship
    • Youth Trophy Tournament
    • Youth Blitz
    • Grandmaster Chess Camp
    • Puzzle Solving Competition
    • Simul for Kids
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  STANDINGS

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Welcome to the National Open

October 1, 2017December 7, 2023 Chess Festival Staff 1 Comment Information, News, Slider

$125,000 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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International Youth Championship

October 1, 2017October 25, 2022 Chess Festival Staff Leave a comment Slider

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.

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Chess Camp for All Ages

October 1, 2017November 27, 2017 Chess Festival Staff 3 Comments Slider
Grandmaster Chess Camp

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.

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The Chess Event of the Year!

October 1, 2017December 7, 2023 Alan Losoff Leave a comment Slider

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 […]

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Latest News

  • Couldn’t Stay For Your Prize or Trophy?
  • To the Viktor Go the Spoils
  • Reminder, Poker Tournament is Monday. Updated Details.
  • Nice Try Vizzini…Wins With White by Viktor and Bilel, Sicilian on Adoption Alert
  • Four-way tie at the National Open after 7 Rounds

Recent Comments

  • Alan Losoff on Meet the GM Rebel Queen Susan Polgar at the National Open, GM Finegold and Troff also featured
  • Alan Losoff on Want More Chess? Sign up for Blitz Tonight! Had Enough Chess? Sign up for our Poker Tournament!
  • Steven Dohnal on Want More Chess? Sign up for Blitz Tonight! Had Enough Chess? Sign up for our Poker Tournament!
  • Richard M Warren on Meet the GM Rebel Queen Susan Polgar at the National Open, GM Finegold and Troff also featured
  • Enrique Huerta on Important Announcement for 3 day Schedule

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The National Open and the U.S. Women’s Open are co-sponsored by the U.S. Chess Federation.

The National Open is paired with Swisssys by ChessRoster. SwissSys

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Contact Information

Las Vegas International Chess Festival
P.O. Box 90925
Henderson, NV 89009
Tournament phone:  (702) 930-9550
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