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World Open Chess Tournament

Continental Chess Association

Opportunity at Continental Chess Association in Washington, D.C., USA — paid.

One of the largest and longest-running open chess tournaments in the world, held annually in the United States with a guaranteed prize fund of over $200,000 across multiple rating sections. Any player, from beginner to grandmaster, can enter the section matching their rating.

📍 Washington, D.C., USAPaid

Who can apply

Open to players of any rating or nationality; separate sections exist for different USCF/FIDE rating bands (Under 1400 through Open); entry fees vary by section and registration date.

How to prepare

Review the tournament's prize breakdown and section cutoffs on chesstour.com before choosing your section; study recent World Open games to prepare for the field's strength.
Apply → https://www.chesstour.com/wo26.htm
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