Azalea City Open Chess Tournament 2026

Hosted by: Mobile Chess Club

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Venue: Saraland Event Center

727 Saraland Blvd S

Saraland AL 36571

$1300 Prize Fund 100% Guaranteed

Open: (USCF Rated) 4SS @ G45, delay 5: EF $40 [early, by midnight March 18] $55 [late/onsite]: 1st $300, 2nd $200, U1700 $100

U1500: (USCF Rated) 4SS @ G45, delay 5: EF $40 [early, by midnight March 18] $55 [late/onsite]: 1st $150, 2nd $100, U1200 $100

U1000: (USCF Rated) 4SS @ G45, delay 5: EF $40 [early, by midnight March 18] $55 [late/onsite]: 1st $150, 2nd $100, U800 $100

Scholastic: K-12 (USCF Rated) 4SS @ G20, delay 5: EF $20: 1st Trophy, 2nd Trophy, 3rd Trophy

         The scholastic section may be split into two sections if 30 or more people participate

Onsite registration: March 21, 2026 8:15am-9:00am

1/2 point bye available on request in the first round only

Open/U1500/U1000 Rounds: 9:15am, 11:00am, Lunch break, 1:45pm, 3:30pm

Scholastic Rounds: 9:30am, 10:30am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm