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The Tulane Chess Club and Downriver Chess invite you to a two-day classical event with $2,100 in prizes!
Venue: The Qatar Ballroom, on the second floor of the Lavin-Bernick Center at Tulane University. 29 McAlister Drive, New Orleans, LA.
**Tournament details: **Five round, two-section, swiss system, G/60;i30, USCF rated tournament. Top section FIDE-rated.
**Sections: **Two, open and U1500.
Prize fund: $2,100 in prizes. Total prize fund b/60 with 50% guaranteed.
**Class prizes: **Class prizes to be determined by official April USCF rating. Unrated players are eligible for class and section prizes in the open section.
Prize Structure:
- Open section: 1st $600, 2nd $300
- U2000 class: 1st $300, 2nd $150
- U1500 section: 1st $300, 2nd $150
- U1200 class: 1st $200, 2nd $100
Date: April 24-26, 2026. Estimated round schedule,
- Friday 7:00 PM Blitz side event
- Saturday 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM
- Sunday 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM
Blitz side event: $25 entry, 60% returned as prize money. 7 PM Friday evening. USCF-rated. Six rounds of G/5;d2. Register by clicking here. Walk in registration allowed.
Eligibility: $60 early entry fee if purchased one week prior. $70 standard entry fee if purchased two days prior. $80 late and same-day entry fee. Capacity limited to the first 120 players, please pre-register to guarantee your spot. Current USCF membership required. Free FIDE membership available to all players in top section with valid USCF membership.
Ratings: If a player does not have a regular rating, the highest of their quick and blitz will be used. 100 elo added to provisional ratings. Unrated players should report to the tournament directors so they may attempt to assign a rating for pairing and prize purposes. Unrated players may play in the open section or the U1500 section, but will only be eligible for the open section place prizes unless the tournament directors have been able to assign a rating. For unrated USCF players with established foreign ratings, the most current USCF conversion will be used (with preference toward their FIDE rating, if available). Games including FIDE rated players 2400 or above are not FIDE rated due to time control and format.
**Byes: **Two half point byes are available upon request. No bye requests shall be made after round three other than for emergency situations.
Parking: Parking permits are not required in most parking zones on Tulane University campus during the weekend. For ease, we recommend using the Diboll Garage. Diboll Garage is a short walk from the Lavin-Bernick Center and has plenty of space available for our attendees. Consult the annotated parking map here.
Hotel info: We recommend the St Charles Inn - Superior Hotel. We do not have a group rate, however.
**Late players: **Any player arriving at the chessboard more than 30 minutes late from the actual starting time of the round will lose their game (xref USCF 13D and FIDE 6.7.1). If both players arrive late elapsed time will be split between the players (xref USCF 16K and FIDE 6.7.2).
Conduct: Any player who does not shake hands with the opponent (or greets the opponent in a normal social manner in accordance with the conventional rules of their society) before the game starts or during a match (and does not do it after being asked to do so by the arbiter) or deliberately insults his/her opponent or the officials of the event, may be penalized according to FIDE law 12.9 and/or US Chess rule 13I.
Prize payouts: Players have 10 days after the conclusion of the tournament to claim their prize. We will email you twice. Please check your email if you believe you are prize eligible.
Contact: Email info@downriverchess.com with all questions.
**Refunds: **Players who withdraw 60 minutes before round one are eligible for a refund of their entry fee, minus any applicable payment-processor fees (typically 5-7%).
Tulane students: Please contact the Tulane Chess Club for discounted entry.
Format: standard
Entry fee: $80
National Championship Event
Lavin Bernick Center, Tulane University
Friday, September 11, 2026 - Sunday, September 13, 2026
Event Overview
Announcing the 2026 U.S. G/30 & G/60 National Championship, officially sanctioned by US Chess!
Venue: The Qatar Ballroom on the second floor of the Lavin-Bernick Center at Tulane University
**G/30 format: **Five rounds, two-sections, swiss system, G/30;d2, USCF rated tournament G/60 format: Four rounds, two-sections, swiss system, G/60;d2, USCF rated tournament
G/30 prizes: $3,000 b/100
10 Grand Prix points
- Open section: 1st $900, 2nd $400
- U2000 class: 1st $500, 2nd $250
- U1500 section: 1st $350, 2nd $200
- U1200 class: 1st $250, 2nd $150
G/60 prizes: $3,000 b/100
10 Grand Prix points
- Open section: 1st $900, 2nd $400
- U2000 class: 1st $500, 2nd $250
- U1500 section: 1st $350, 2nd $200
- U1200 class: 1st $250, 2nd $150
Date: September 11-13, 2026.
Estimated round schedule:
Friday | G/3;+2 side event
- Round 1 - 6:30 PM
- Round 2 - 6:50 PM
- Round 3 - 7:10 PM
- Round 4 - 7:30 PM
- Round 5 - 7:50 PM
- Round 6 - 8:10 PM
Saturday | G/60;d2 Championship
- Round 1 - 9:00 AM
- Round 2 - 11:30 AM
- Round 3 - 2:30 PM
- Round 4 - 5:00 PM
Sunday | G/30;d2 Championship
- Round 1 - 9:00 AM
- Round 2 - 10:30 AM
- Round 3 - 1:30 PM
- Round 4 - 3:00 PM
- Round 5 - 4:30 PM
Eligibility: $49 early entry fee if purchased two weeks prior. $55 standard entry fee if purchased one week prior. $60 late and same-day entry fee. Entry fees are per event. Current USCF membership required.
**Ratings: **Highest of quick or regular. 100 elo added to provisional ratings. Unrated players in the open should report to the tournament directors so they may attempt to assign a rating for pairing and prize purposes. For unrated USCF players with established foreign ratings, the most current USCF conversion will be used (with preference toward their FIDE rating, if available).
Blitz side event: $25, same day allowed. 60% returned as prize money. USCF-rated. Six rounds of G/3;+2. Click here to register.
**Byes: **Two half point byes are available per event upon request. No bye requests shall be made after round three other than for emergency situations.
**Parking: **Parking permits are not required in most parking zones on Tulane University campus during the weekend. For ease, we recommend using the Diboll Garage. Diboll Garage is a short walk from the Lavin-Bernick Center and has plenty of space available for our attendees. Click here for an annotated campus map.
**Late players: **Any player arriving at the chessboard more than 30 minutes late from the actual starting time of the round will lose their game (xref USCF 13D and FIDE 6.7.1). If both players arrive late, elapsed time will be split between the players (xref USCF 16K and FIDE 6.7.2).
Prize payouts: Players have 30 days after the conclusion of the tournament to receive their prize. We will email you twice. Please check your email if you believe you are prize eligible.
Conduct: Any player who does not shake hands with the opponent (or greets the opponent in a normal social manner in accordance with the conventional rules of their society) before the game starts or during a match (and does not do it after being asked to do so by the arbiter) or deliberately insults his/her opponent or the officials of the event, may be penalized according to FIDE law 12.9 and/or US Chess rule 13I.
Contact: Email Click here to show mail address with all questions.
Visit www.downriverchess.com/tournaments for all other upcoming tournaments!
Address:
29 McAlister Drive New Orleans, LA 70118 United States
Sections: 2
Grand Prix Points: 20
Prize Fund: 6000
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No
Format: standard
Entry fee: $60
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The Tulane Chess Club and Downriver Chess invite you to a two-day classical event with $2,100 in prizes!
Venue: The Qatar Ballroom, on the second floor of the Lavin-Bernick Center at Tulane University. 29 McAlister Drive, New Orleans, LA.
**Tournament details: **Five round, two-section, swiss system, G/60;i30, USCF rated tournament. Top section FIDE-rated.
**Sections: **Two, open and U1500.
Prize fund: $2,100 in prizes. Total prize fund b/60 with 50% guaranteed.
**Class prizes: **Class prizes to be determined by official April USCF rating. Unrated players are eligible for class and section prizes in the open section.
Prize Structure:
- Open section: 1st $600, 2nd $300
- U2000 class: 1st $300, 2nd $150
- U1500 section: 1st $300, 2nd $150
- U1200 class: 1st $200, 2nd $100
Date: April 24-26, 2026. Estimated round schedule,
- Friday 7:00 PM Blitz side event
- Saturday 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM
- Sunday 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM
Blitz side event: $25 entry, 60% returned as prize money. 7 PM Friday evening. USCF-rated. Six rounds of G/5;d2. Register by clicking here. Walk in registration allowed.
Eligibility: $60 early entry fee if purchased one week prior. $70 standard entry fee if purchased two days prior. $80 late and same-day entry fee. Capacity limited to the first 120 players, please pre-register to guarantee your spot. Current USCF membership required. Free FIDE membership available to all players in top section with valid USCF membership.
Ratings: If a player does not have a regular rating, the highest of their quick and blitz will be used. 100 elo added to provisional ratings. Unrated players should report to the tournament directors so they may attempt to assign a rating for pairing and prize purposes. Unrated players may play in the open section or the U1500 section, but will only be eligible for the open section place prizes unless the tournament directors have been able to assign a rating. For unrated USCF players with established foreign ratings, the most current USCF conversion will be used (with preference toward their FIDE rating, if available). Games including FIDE rated players 2400 or above are not FIDE rated due to time control and format.
**Byes: **Two half point byes are available upon request. No bye requests shall be made after round three other than for emergency situations.
Parking: Parking permits are not required in most parking zones on Tulane University campus during the weekend. For ease, we recommend using the Diboll Garage. Diboll Garage is a short walk from the Lavin-Bernick Center and has plenty of space available for our attendees. Consult the annotated parking map here.
Hotel info: We recommend the St Charles Inn - Superior Hotel. We do not have a group rate, however.
**Late players: **Any player arriving at the chessboard more than 30 minutes late from the actual starting time of the round will lose their game (xref USCF 13D and FIDE 6.7.1). If both players arrive late elapsed time will be split between the players (xref USCF 16K and FIDE 6.7.2).
Conduct: Any player who does not shake hands with the opponent (or greets the opponent in a normal social manner in accordance with the conventional rules of their society) before the game starts or during a match (and does not do it after being asked to do so by the arbiter) or deliberately insults his/her opponent or the officials of the event, may be penalized according to FIDE law 12.9 and/or US Chess rule 13I.
Prize payouts: Players have 10 days after the conclusion of the tournament to claim their prize. We will email you twice. Please check your email if you believe you are prize eligible.
Contact: Email info@downriverchess.com with all questions.
**Refunds: **Players who withdraw 60 minutes before round one are eligible for a refund of their entry fee, minus any applicable payment-processor fees (typically 5-7%).
Tulane students: Please contact the Tulane Chess Club for discounted entry.
Format: standard
Entry fee: $80
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The Tulane Chess Club and Downriver Chess invite you to a two-day classical event with $2,100 in prizes!
Venue: The Qatar Ballroom, on the second floor of the Lavin-Bernick Center at Tulane University. 29 McAlister Drive, New Orleans, LA.
**Tournament details: **Five round, two-section, swiss system, G/60;i30, USCF rated tournament. Top section FIDE-rated.
**Sections: **Two, open and U1500.
Prize fund: $2,100 in prizes. Total prize fund b/60 with 50% guaranteed.
**Class prizes: **Class prizes to be determined by official April USCF rating. Unrated players are eligible for class and section prizes in the open section.
Prize Structure:
- Open section: 1st $600, 2nd $300
- U2000 class: 1st $300, 2nd $150
- U1500 section: 1st $300, 2nd $150
- U1200 class: 1st $200, 2nd $100
Date: April 24-26, 2026. Estimated round schedule,
- Friday 7:00 PM Blitz side event
- Saturday 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM
- Sunday 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM
Blitz side event: $25 entry, 60% returned as prize money. 7 PM Friday evening. USCF-rated. Six rounds of G/5;d2. Register by clicking here. Walk in registration allowed.
Eligibility: $60 early entry fee if purchased one week prior. $70 standard entry fee if purchased two days prior. $80 late and same-day entry fee. Capacity limited to the first 120 players, please pre-register to guarantee your spot. Current USCF membership required. Free FIDE membership available to all players in top section with valid USCF membership.
Ratings: If a player does not have a regular rating, the highest of their quick and blitz will be used. 100 elo added to provisional ratings. Unrated players should report to the tournament directors so they may attempt to assign a rating for pairing and prize purposes. Unrated players may play in the open section or the U1500 section, but will only be eligible for the open section place prizes unless the tournament directors have been able to assign a rating. For unrated USCF players with established foreign ratings, the most current USCF conversion will be used (with preference toward their FIDE rating, if available). Games including FIDE rated players 2400 or above are not FIDE rated due to time control and format.
**Byes: **Two half point byes are available upon request. No bye requests shall be made after round three other than for emergency situations.
Parking: Parking permits are not required in most parking zones on Tulane University campus during the weekend. For ease, we recommend using the Diboll Garage. Diboll Garage is a short walk from the Lavin-Bernick Center and has plenty of space available for our attendees. Consult the annotated parking map here.
Hotel info: We recommend the St Charles Inn - Superior Hotel. We do not have a group rate, however.
**Late players: **Any player arriving at the chessboard more than 30 minutes late from the actual starting time of the round will lose their game (xref USCF 13D and FIDE 6.7.1). If both players arrive late elapsed time will be split between the players (xref USCF 16K and FIDE 6.7.2).
Conduct: Any player who does not shake hands with the opponent (or greets the opponent in a normal social manner in accordance with the conventional rules of their society) before the game starts or during a match (and does not do it after being asked to do so by the arbiter) or deliberately insults his/her opponent or the officials of the event, may be penalized according to FIDE law 12.9 and/or US Chess rule 13I.
Prize payouts: Players have 10 days after the conclusion of the tournament to claim their prize. We will email you twice. Please check your email if you believe you are prize eligible.
Contact: Email info@downriverchess.com with all questions.
**Refunds: **Players who withdraw 60 minutes before round one are eligible for a refund of their entry fee, minus any applicable payment-processor fees (typically 5-7%).
Tulane students: Please contact the Tulane Chess Club for discounted entry.
Format: standard
Entry fee: $80
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