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## Tournament Details

| Tournament | 10th Anniversary Open |
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| Date | Sunday, October 18th 2026 |
| Location | The DoubleTree Hilton Hotel 4 W University Pkwy, Baltimore, MD 21218 |
| Phone | 917-573-5775 |
| All Sections | USCF Rated: 5SS, G/25; d5 Rounds: Registration: 9:00am 1st Round: 10:30am 2nd Round: 12:30pm 3rd Round: 2:00pm 4th Round: 3:30pm 5th Round: 5:00pm  USCF October Rating Supplement used. |
| Open | **Entry:** $95, after Oct 11th $105\* -- Section open to unrated and players over USCF rating of 1400. \* Entry fee waived for FIDE IMs and GMs; $90 deducted from prizes won -- Please call or email charmcitychess@gmail.com **Prizes:** 1st $1,000, 2nd $600, 3rd $400, Top U2000 $300, U1800 $300, U1600 $300.  |
| U1400 | **Entry:** $95, after Oct 11th $105 **Prizes: **1st $750, 2nd $450, 3rd $260, Top U1200 $170 |
| U1000 | **Entry:** $55, after Oct 11th $60 **Prizes:** 1st $150, 2nd $100, Trophies for 1st , 2nd and 3rd place, Top U800, Top U500. |
| Byes | Two ½ point byes available, only one ½ bye for either round 4 or 5. Notifications for byes required 1 hour prior to start of desired round. |
| Other Notes | Chess sets and clocks provided. Player withdrawal one week prior to event (10/11 - 10/18) will be reimbursed less $20 late cancellation fee. Online registration closes the day of the event. Onsite registrations welcome. Metered street parking available. Hotel garage discount rate $15. |

 

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