Location:
Delta Hotels by Marriott Phoenix Mesa,
200 North Centennial Way,
Mesa, AZ 85201
Format: 5-round Double Swiss System (two games per round)
Time Control: G/3;+2
One Section: Open (open to players of all ratings)
Important:
• USCF rated.
• USCF membership required (may be purchased or renewed at on site)
• September 2026 USCF Regular ratings will be used for section eligibility, pairings, and prize eligibility.
Other ratings may be used if higher. The decision of the Chief Tournament Director regarding
eligibility, rating adjustments, conversions, unofficial ratings, or other rating issues is final.
• Boards, sets and clocks will be provided for tournament play.
Prizes: $300 Total Prize Fund (based on 30 entries):
1st: $100
2nd: $65
3rd: $35
1st U2000: $50
1st U1400: $30
1st U800: $20
Entry Fee: $25 early; $30 late; $35 on-site
Online Registration: Registration Link
Early online registration until midnight MST Wed, Sep 02.
Late online registration until midnight MST, Sat, Sep 05.
On-site registration is 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, Sun, Sep 07.
A maximum of two half-point byes is available. Half-point byes must be requested
before the start of Round 3 and may not be revoked after Round 3 starts.
Schedule: Round 1 starts at 7:30 pm or at the conclusion of Round 4 of the 12th Annual Phoenix Open tournament whichever is later. Subsequent rounds will be paired as soon as possible.
Refunds: Refunds may be requested until one hour before the start of Round 1. No refunds will be given after that time. All refunds will incur a 5% processing fee.
Contact: unitychessevents@gmail.com
MAIN EVENT: 12th Annual Phoenix Open
BUGHOUSE EVENT: 12th Annual Phoenix Open - Bughouse