2026 North Dakota OPEN State Championship

2026 North Dakota OPEN State Championship
Contact Name: Eric Ashton
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Telephone: 701-306-4130
Location: Ramada, 3333 13th Ave S, Fargo, ND, 58103 (contact the Ramada regarding room reservations and to ask for a room from the chess conference block at 701-235-3333)
Dates: Oct 31st-Nov 1st, 2026
Registration Time: 8:00 AM -9:00 AM
USCF Rated: Yes
USCF Membership Required: Yes
Sections: 1
Entry Fee:
Online registration: $40 for adults; $30 for college students; $20 for grades K-12
https://caissachess.net/register/11114297
Register onsite: $45 for adults; $35 for college students; $25 for grades K-12
Notes: This state championship is open to players outside of North Dakota
Prize Money: Sections and prizes money are based on entries at the discretion of the TD
Rounds: There will be 6 rounds. 4 rounds Saturday will be g/75, d/5, 2 rounds Saturday will be g/75, d/5
Byes: Players may request a maximum of two 1/2 point byes, and they must be requested before the start of round 3.
Round 1: 9:15 AM Saturday
Round 2: 12:30 PM Saturday
Round 3: 3:30 PM Saturday
Round 4: 7:30 PM Saturday
Round 5: 9:15 AM Sunday
Round 6: 1:00 PM Sunday
Websites: https://Fargochessclub.com and https://www.facebook.com/FargoChessClub
Entry fees will be collected on site for those that register onsite
You can see current registrations here:
https://caissachess.net/live/11114297