2026 World Chess Festival - Orlando
Adult Open
July 11-12, 2026
FIDE Rated (Top section only) and USCF Rated

  • Eligibility:
    1. Ages 16 and higher.
    2. Ages 15 and under rated over 1800 USCF on July 7, 2026.

  • Rounds & Time Control: 5 Rounds: Saturday: 9am - 1pm - 4:30pm Sunday: 9am - 1pm; G/60 inc 30

  • Prizes: 50% of all entry fees are returned as prizes. Distribution of these prizes will be emailed/announced after round 2 on Saturday evening.

  • Memberships:

    1. FIDE Rated     All players in the any FIDE rated section must have a FIDE ID# prior to round 1. If you do not have one, please submit the following to hanleychessacademy@gmail.com at registration:

  • Name as you would like it to appear on your FIDE ID
  • Birthdate
  • Email
  • Gender
  • Your answer to the following question: "Do you approve of the USA being your FIDE flag?"

    Next, the default time for the Open section is 60 minutes.

    • 2. USCF Rated; USCF active membership is required prior to the start of round 1.

  • Entry Fees: $80 by 5/7/2026, $85 by 6/7, $95 by 7/7, $120 on 7/8 or after

  • Refund/Withdrawal Policies: All refund requests of tournament entry fees will be granted with a fee of $20 per tournament. Refunds are offered up to July 6 midnight EST. On July 7 or after, there are no refunds due to fixed costs.

    If you wish to withdraw, please contact a tournament director and notify him/her of this withdrawal.