Crane City Open: A Nebraska Chess Player of the Year Qualifying Tournament
Schedule
Sat, 16 Aug, 2025 at 08:00 am to Sun, 17 Aug, 2025 at 06:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Harmon Park Activity Center | Kearney, NE
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♟️ Crane City Open – Central Nebraska’s Premier Chess Tournament📍 Harmon Park Activity Center, Kearney, NE
🗓️ August 16–17, 2025
The Crane City Open is back — bigger, sharper, and more competitive than ever! Whether you're chasing CNCC titles, Player of the Year points, or just want to be part of something special, this is your tournament.
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🏆 Event Highlights
♔ USCF-Rated Championship Section
♖ Scholastic (K–12) and Casual Adult Sections
🎯 Earn points toward CNCC End-of-Year Titles, including:
Kearney City Champion (Top USCF scorer)
CNCC Middle School Champion
CNCC Elementary School Champion
👑 CNCC Year-End Champions will be crowned following the November tournament and awarded custom-designed, 3D-printed King Trophies
💰 $500 Guaranteed Prize Fund in the USCF section!
Split among:
🥇 1st Place – $200
🥈 2nd Place – $125
🥉 3rd Place – $75
🔹 Top Under 1600 – $50
🔹 Top Under 1200 – $50
🌟 Winner Perks
🧠 High School & Casual Adult winners each earn a free USCF membership to use in the next CNCC tournament
🌟 Official Nebraska Player of the Year Qualifier
USCF section players earn points toward qualifying for the Nebraska State Championship Finals in December
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📍 Location
Harmon Park Activity Center
3100 5th Avenue, Kearney, NE 68845
(Parking available on-site)
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📝 Registration
💵 Early Bird Pricing (through 11:59 PM, Friday, August 15):
$60 – USCF Rated Section
$10 – Scholastic & Casual Adult Sections
💵 Late Registration (after August 15):
$65 – USCF Rated Section
$15 – Scholastic & Casual Adult Sections
🎯 Register online through Kearney Parks & Recreation:
👉 https://kearneyne.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30371
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🗓️ Schedule
USCF Rated Section – Saturday, August 16
🕗 Check-in: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
♟️ First round begins shortly after 9:00 AM
Scholastic & Casual Sections – Saturday, August 16
🕛 Check-in: 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
♟️ First round begins shortly after 1:00 PM
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🏨 Lodging Partner – Microtel by Wyndham, Kearney
Coming in from out of town? Stay at our official lodging sponsor:
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kearney
📍 104 Talmadge St, Kearney, NE 68847
📞 (308) 698-3003
Mention “Crane City Open Chess Tournament” for a special discounted rate!
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👥 Who Can Play?
All ages and skill levels welcome — USCF veterans, school club players, casual adults, and first-time competitors alike.
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📣 Stay Connected
Follow Central Nebraska Chess Club on Facebook and YouTube for updates, photos, and tournament highlights.
📬 Questions? Email: [email protected]
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The pieces are in place. Will you rise to the challenge?
♟️ Crane City Open — August 16–17, 2025
📍 Harmon Park Activity Center – 3100 5th Ave, Kearney, NE
🛏️ Sponsored Lodging by Microtel Inn & Suites – (308) 698-3003
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Where is it happening?
Harmon Park Activity Center, 3100 5th Ave,Kearney, Nebraska, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
