2026 Michigan Open
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Courtyard by Marriott
11 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
Directions:
No Outside Food is allowed in the Conference Space per contract including playing area & skittles space.
$149 + tax by August 4, 2026 to guarantee rate – after if hotel allows
Hotel Website Link: https://book.passkey.com/event/51128324/owner/3365238/home
Call 888-236-2427 & identify yourself as part of Michigan Open Chess Championship 2026 group.
Let us know if you are staying at the hotel for the tournament as our conference room space rate is based on room nights sold.
Format:
7-SS: Open (1800+ or with Play Up Fee), Reserve (under 1800 or Unrated)
4-day and 3-day schedules available for Open & Reserve sections
Open Section FIDE Rated (4-day Time Control Games Only)
Chief TD for Open & Reserve Sections will be ANTD Michael Schulte
8-SS: Booster (under 1200)
2-day schedule (Sat & Sun) for Booster section, NO Monday Games
Up to 2 Half-Points Byes in all rounds but the final round. Must request before Rd 4. Byes are requests to not play that round, do not select during registration if you wish to play all games.
USCF membership required. MCA membership required for Michigan residents.
Both memberships can be purchased on the tournament registration website. Purchasing USCF memberships during registration benefits the MCA.
September USCF Rating Supplement will be used for section eligibility, pairings, and prizes
Printable Flier: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LL4GJfa2Q0t1i7A0U3VanR9YxuMplash/view?usp=sharing
Time Control:
Open/Reserve 4-day: G/100+30 (scorekeeping required for entire game)
Players in must arrive within 60 minutes after start time for round or be forfeited and withdrawn from event.
Open/Reserve 3-day: Rounds 1&2, G/60;d10 then merge
Booster (2-day): G/30;d5 (all games)
Rounds:
4-day: Rd 1: 9/4 7:00pm, Rd 2: 9/5 10:00am
3-day: Rd 1: 9/5 9:30am, Rd 2: 9/5 12:30pm
Combined: Rd 3: 9/5 7:00pm, Rd 4: 9/6 10:00am, Rd 5: 9/6 6:00pm, Rd 6: 9/7 9:30am, Rd 7: 9/7 3:00pm
Booster 2-day only: Same Schedule Both Days (Sat 9/5 & Sun 9/6): 9:30am - 11:00am - 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Entry Fee:
Advanced Entries must be received and paid by Tues, Sep 1
Open: $75 for 4-day, $76 for 3-day, $95 after 9/1. U18: $5 discount.
Reserve: $65 for 4-day, $66 for 3-day, $85 after 9/1. U18: $5 discount.
Booster: $40, $55 after 9/1.
Open Section Play Up Fee: Players U1800 in Open section, add $25. Players recently over 1800 may request to have the play up fee waived.
Registration:
Online: https://www.onlineregistration.cc/
Open/Reserve: https://onlineregistration.cc/MCA/2026_MCA_Open
Booster: https://onlineregistration.cc/MCA/2026_MCA_Booster
Jeff Aldrich, P.O. Box 40, Flint, MI 48501, 810-955-7271, [email protected]
On-Site: Fri 6:00-6:29pm, Sat 8:30-8:59am
Prizes:
$5100 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND: Trophies for all Place-Winners
OPEN: 1st $1100, 2nd $550, 3rd $350. (40 Grand Prix Points); U2200: $275; U2100: $275; U2000: $275; U1900: $275.
RESERVE: 1st $450, 2nd $300, 3rd $205; U1600: $175; U1500: $175; U1400: $175; U1300: $175; U1200: $175; Unr: $175
BOOSTER (Trophies only): Top 10 Overall; U1000: 1st and 2nd; U800: 1st and 2nd; U600 1st and 2nd; U400 1st and 2nd; Unrated 1st and 2nd
Contact:
Jeff Aldrich
810-955-7271
[email protected]
https://www.michess.org/
Notes:
Sep 5: 2026 MICHIGAN SPEED CHAMPIONSHIP - See separate listing for details
MEMBERSHIP MEETING: 4:00pm Sunday, September 6. MCA members, make your voice heard!
Includes Elections for Board Members – Note that MCA Bylaws require voting members be at least 16 years old and in good standing for 30 days prior to the meeting (August 1)
11 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
Directions:
No Outside Food is allowed in the Conference Space per contract including playing area & skittles space.
$149 + tax by August 4, 2026 to guarantee rate – after if hotel allows
Hotel Website Link: https://book.passkey.com/event/51128324/owner/3365238/home
Call 888-236-2427 & identify yourself as part of Michigan Open Chess Championship 2026 group.
Let us know if you are staying at the hotel for the tournament as our conference room space rate is based on room nights sold.
Format:
7-SS: Open (1800+ or with Play Up Fee), Reserve (under 1800 or Unrated)
4-day and 3-day schedules available for Open & Reserve sections
Open Section FIDE Rated (4-day Time Control Games Only)
Chief TD for Open & Reserve Sections will be ANTD Michael Schulte
8-SS: Booster (under 1200)
2-day schedule (Sat & Sun) for Booster section, NO Monday Games
Up to 2 Half-Points Byes in all rounds but the final round. Must request before Rd 4. Byes are requests to not play that round, do not select during registration if you wish to play all games.
USCF membership required. MCA membership required for Michigan residents.
Both memberships can be purchased on the tournament registration website. Purchasing USCF memberships during registration benefits the MCA.
September USCF Rating Supplement will be used for section eligibility, pairings, and prizes
Printable Flier: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LL4GJfa2Q0t1i7A0U3VanR9YxuMplash/view?usp=sharing
Time Control:
Open/Reserve 4-day: G/100+30 (scorekeeping required for entire game)
Players in must arrive within 60 minutes after start time for round or be forfeited and withdrawn from event.
Open/Reserve 3-day: Rounds 1&2, G/60;d10 then merge
Booster (2-day): G/30;d5 (all games)
Rounds:
4-day: Rd 1: 9/4 7:00pm, Rd 2: 9/5 10:00am
3-day: Rd 1: 9/5 9:30am, Rd 2: 9/5 12:30pm
Combined: Rd 3: 9/5 7:00pm, Rd 4: 9/6 10:00am, Rd 5: 9/6 6:00pm, Rd 6: 9/7 9:30am, Rd 7: 9/7 3:00pm
Booster 2-day only: Same Schedule Both Days (Sat 9/5 & Sun 9/6): 9:30am - 11:00am - 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Entry Fee:
Advanced Entries must be received and paid by Tues, Sep 1
Open: $75 for 4-day, $76 for 3-day, $95 after 9/1. U18: $5 discount.
Reserve: $65 for 4-day, $66 for 3-day, $85 after 9/1. U18: $5 discount.
Booster: $40, $55 after 9/1.
Open Section Play Up Fee: Players U1800 in Open section, add $25. Players recently over 1800 may request to have the play up fee waived.
Registration:
Online: https://www.onlineregistration.cc/
Open/Reserve: https://onlineregistration.cc/MCA/2026_MCA_Open
Booster: https://onlineregistration.cc/MCA/2026_MCA_Booster
Jeff Aldrich, P.O. Box 40, Flint, MI 48501, 810-955-7271, [email protected]
On-Site: Fri 6:00-6:29pm, Sat 8:30-8:59am
Prizes:
$5100 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND: Trophies for all Place-Winners
OPEN: 1st $1100, 2nd $550, 3rd $350. (40 Grand Prix Points); U2200: $275; U2100: $275; U2000: $275; U1900: $275.
RESERVE: 1st $450, 2nd $300, 3rd $205; U1600: $175; U1500: $175; U1400: $175; U1300: $175; U1200: $175; Unr: $175
BOOSTER (Trophies only): Top 10 Overall; U1000: 1st and 2nd; U800: 1st and 2nd; U600 1st and 2nd; U400 1st and 2nd; Unrated 1st and 2nd
Contact:
Jeff Aldrich
810-955-7271
[email protected]
https://www.michess.org/
Notes:
Sep 5: 2026 MICHIGAN SPEED CHAMPIONSHIP - See separate listing for details
MEMBERSHIP MEETING: 4:00pm Sunday, September 6. MCA members, make your voice heard!
Includes Elections for Board Members – Note that MCA Bylaws require voting members be at least 16 years old and in good standing for 30 days prior to the meeting (August 1)
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