OKLAHOMA CITY CHESS CLUB
FREE ENTRY for Players rated 2000+ who register by October 31. More early entry discounts below.
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National Chess Day Open
FORMAT
5-SS, G/30;+10
Five rounds, Swiss system, game in 30 minutes with 10 seconds added per move.
Dual rated (affects both regular and quick). US Chess regular rating (October 2025 supplement) used for pairings.
SCHEDULE
9–9:30 Onsite registration (if space is available. Registration closes at 60 players.)
10:00 Round one. Subsequent rounds ASAP with a break for lunch after round two. Prizes will be awarded after the final-round results are entered for each section.
ENTRY
$30/player. Free entry to players rated 2000+ with $30 deducted from winnings. Enter online (recommended) using the link below or onsite between 9 and 9:30 a.m. Anyone registering after 9:30 will be given a half-point bye in the first round.
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SECTIONS & PRIZES
Open $200 + trophy/$150/$125
Reserve (U1500) $100 + trophy/$75/$50/top U1200 trophy
Scholastic U1000: Trophies to the top three.
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The cash prizes above are estimates based on 50 paid entries.
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Blitz playoffs will break first-place ties for trophies only. Mathematical tiebreaks for all others. Cash prizes are not affected by tiebreaks.
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Playing up from Reserve to Open is permitted within 150 points. (No play-up fee).
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Playing up from Scholastic to Reserve is not allowed. K–12 players rated under 1000 must play in the Scholastic section.
MORE INFORMATION
No outside food or drink. Please help us and thank our neighbor, Kamp’s 1910 Café, by purchasing something from their delicious and affordable menu. They are open until 2 p.m. on Saturday.
One half-point bye is available for rounds 1-4 only. Request before round 3.
Equipment is provided. Players are encouraged to bring their own sets to play warmup games over breakfast/lunch in the café.
A current US Chess membership is required. Join US Chess or renew your membership
Players must be familiar with US Chess’s rules of tournament play. You can download them for free here.
QUESTIONS?
Contact tournament director Rebecca Rutledge at (405) 642-6136 or rebecca@chessokc.com
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Read the terms & conditions below, then click here to register.
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Oklahoma City Chess Club Terms & Conditions
Rules
Our tournaments are run in accordance with the Rules of Chess, 7th Edition by Tim Just for US Chess. It is the player’s responsibility to know the rules that govern tournament play. US Chess has made available for free download the chapters that are most useful to players. Download your copy here.
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Safe play
Oklahoma City Chess Club tournaments are run in accordance with US Chess Safe Play policies. Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated and should be reported to the tournament director.
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Refunds
A player can receive a refund if they cancel up to one hour before the tournament start time. Players who no-show do not receive a refund.
Players who no-show may be prohibited from registering in advance for future tournaments.​ To avoid pairing players with no-shows, it’s very important that we know who's coming and who isn't. If something comes up and you can’t make it for a tournament you’ve registered for, tell us. Just send a text to (405) 642-6136.
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Running late?
No worries. If you're registering onsite, or if the tournament has a check-in requirement, just send a text to (405) 642-6136 before the cutoff time and we'll put you in.
Players who register after the posted cutoff time will be given a first-round bye in Swiss tournaments. For tournaments that require players to check in, those who are not checked in by the cutoff time will be given a half-point bye for round one. For quads, players who arrive after the registration cutoff/check-in time may not be able to participate in the event.
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US Chess membership
A current US Chess membership is required for all rated tournaments.
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Free entry to new players
This offer is for players who purchase their first US Chess membership through us prior to the tournament’s registration early-entry cutoff time (default) or the deadline specified for this offer on the tournament’s information page. This offer is for Oklahoma City Chess Club events only. It does not apply to events we host for other organizations or for Oklahoma Chess Association tournaments.
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Playing up
Unless otherwise noted on the tournament’s information page, a player within 150 points of the next rating threshold may play up to that section for a $10 fee.
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Equipment
Sets, clocks, scoresheets, and pencils are provided at all Oklahoma City Chess Club tournaments. For events held in the café, bring your own equipment if you can.
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About the venue
The chess club is located above Kamp's 1910 Café. Except on days when the café is closed, do not bring any outside food or drink into the building. Try something from their delicious menu instead.​
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Accessibility
If you require special accommodations due to a disability, please let us know in advance so we can do our best to ensure you have a great tournament experience.
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Capacity
Limited to 60 players.
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