Philadelphia Octos

Thursday June 26, 2025

Philadelphia Sheraton Downtown

(See World Open for location, rates, parking)

3-SS, G/30, d5, 8-player sections by rating (low section may have 8-15).

Free entry to 2025 World Open to First (clear winner only) or $300 (if more than 10 players in bottom section then also $150 to 2nd).

Entry fee $60 online at chessaction.com by 6/25, $75 later or at site. No checks, credit cards OK.

Special 1-year USCF dues with magazine: see World Open.  USCF Membership required.

Schedule: Onsite registration ends 6:30 pm; Rounds 7:00, 8:30, 10 pm.
One half point byes available any round, must commit before round 2.  

Entry: chessaction.com. No mailed entries. $15 service charge for refunds.

June official USCF ratings used. Unofficial USCF or USCF Online Regular ratings usually used if otherwise unrated.

Unclaimed prizes usually paid through PayPal (may take a couple of weeks).

Questions: www.chesstour.com, Director@Chess.us.

Players are responsible for providing set, clock and board.