Sat, Sep 05 - Sat, Sep 05
3:30pm - 6:00pm
Courtyard Grand Rapids Downtown
Directions:
No Outside Food is allowed in the Conference Space per contract including playing area & skittles space.
$149 + tax by August 4, 2026 to guarantee rate – after if hotel allows
Hotel Website Link: https://book.passkey.com/event/51128324/owner/3365238/home
Call 888-236-2427 & identify yourself as part of Michigan Open Chess Championship 2026 group.
Let us know if you are staying at the hotel for the tournament as our conference room space rate is based on room nights sold.
Format:
Held with the Michigan Open. All are welcome, you do not need to be registered for the main event to play.
USCF Blitz rated. Highest USCF OTB Rating used for pairings & prizes.
Chess Sets will be provided. Players must provide their own clock to participate. Games without clocks will be required to double forfeit.
Please review MCA Speed Chess Rules prior to the event: https://www.michess.org/speed-chess-rules
5-2SS (5 round double swiss - play each opponent twice)
USCF membership required. MCA membership required for Michigan residents.
Both memberships can be purchased on the tournament registration website. Purchasing USCF memberships during registration benefits the MCA.
Time Control:
G5;d0
Rounds:
Starts at 3:30pm
Entry Fee:
$22 online in adv. $35 onsite.
Registration:
Online: https://onlineregistration.cc/MCA/2026_MCA_Speed - online registration closes at 1:30pm
Onsite: Sat 9:00am-3:00pm
Prizes:
10 Grand Prix Points
Trophy for Top 5; $250, 2nd: $125, 3rd: $100, 4th: $75, 5th: $50
Trophy 1st, 2nd U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200, U1000, U800, U600, U400, Unr
Contact:
Jeff Aldrich
810-955-7271
jeffchess64@gmail.com
https://www.michess.org/
