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Side Events

Walter Browne Memorial Blitz

$3,600 Prize Fund plus the Walter Shawn Browne Cup We honor the memory of our friend, GM Walter Browne, by naming the National Open Blitz Championship after him. Walter started the World Blitz Chess Association (WBCA) and always seemed to be in time trouble. His flag has fallen, but he will always be a champion…

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Action Quads

Action Quads
[lvcf-date THU] at 2:00 p.m. Round Robin in sections of 4 players. Prizes: 1st: $80. Entry Fee: $30 Late Registration Until 30 minutes before the starting time. Late entries may be accepted only if space available in appropriate section, Time Control Game/25 minutes plus increment 5 seconds. Please Bring Increment-capable Chess Clocks. US Chess Rated…

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Grandmaster Chess Camp

Chess Camp with GM Walter Browne
For Players of all Ages and Playing Strengths Small class sizes and top notch instructors make this mini-camp a great opportunity to hone your game. Children and adults are welcome. Players will be divided into groups of similar strength to maximize the learning experience. Each group will have sessions with several different instructors.  This format allows the…

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Simuls

Finegold Simul
The Festival offers two GM Simultaneous Exhibitions: a 25 Board Grandmaster Simul Thursday at 3 p.m. and a special Simul just for KIDS special Simul just for KIDS Saturday at 6:30 p.m. 

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Free Analysis of Your Games

GM Ben Finegold All Chess Festival players may have games analyzed by a GM or IM. Please take advantage of this special opportunity to improve your game and to watch other games being discussed. Sessions start approximately 2 hours after the start of each round of the National Open 4-day schedule. GM Ron Henley GM…

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Blitz Sectionals

Blitz Players
Late night blitz Round Robin in sections of 8-12 players. Game/3 + 2, US Chess Blitz Rated. Friday, Saturday and Sunday night after the last round of the National Open.

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Chess Festival Poker Tournament

Poker Tournament
Enjoy the action of our No Limit Hold’em Tournament. This is a private tournament for participants and guests of our Chess Festival. Play for cash and a commemorative bracelet any poker player would be proud to wear. Knock out any member of our staff for a $25 bounty. Location The Caesars Palace Poker Room, an…

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