ASU Open Tournaments

Chess Club @ ASU Presents the ASU Chess Opens

PLAYERS MUST HAVE A USCF MEMBERSHIP: https://new.uschess.org/become-member.

TO REGISTER, GO TO asuchessclub.com/events AND REGISTER USING COUPON CODE "ASUAFFILIATE". USE ASU EMAIL FOR DISCOUNT.

Hello Chess Players! The ASU Sun Devil Open is returning on Jan 22, 2022!

Notice: The tournament playing hall is located in the Urban Systems Engineering (USE), Room 104, 651 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85287.

Parking available at Tyler Street Parking Structure, E Tyler St, Tempe, AZ 85281.

Please click here to view the tournament details, advanced entries and to register. Registration is also available under our events tab on our website https://www.asuchessclub.com/ and make sure to click RSVP. Playing up is NOT ALLOWED.

The ASU Open aims to create a strong, local chess tournament with an inexpensive entry fee!

Special Notes:

Boards, sets, and notation will be provided. Please bring your own clock.

Rounds and Time Control:

Registration onsite ends at 8:40am

(Players registering after 8:40am will receive a first round bye)

Rounds: 9:00 am - 11:15 am - 2:00 pm - 4:15 pm

Rounds will start promptly at the scheduled time. Please make sure to arrive on time! The default time for this event is 30 minutes.

Time Control: G/55; d5. The games will be dual (regular and quick) rated.

Registration and Entry Fee: Free for ASU students. $15 online at Online Registration before 6pm Friday, October 8th, $20 onsite.

This tournament does not offer prize money. The goal is to provide an inexpensive opportunity to play rated games against similarly rated players.

Byes: 1/2 point byes are available in any round, if requested prior to round 2 (2 max). Round 1 byes must be requested prior to registration closing.

Sections: 2000 and up; 1700-1999; 1400-1699; 1000-1399; Under 1000. The TD reserves the right to modify sections as necessary.

Check us out:

More information, as well as our official flyers can be found here:

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Chess Club @ASU Website

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