Southern California Open Chess Tournament in Glendale Labor Day Weekend

2026 Southern California Open Chess Tournament is at the Hilton L.A. North/Glendale, September 4th-7th, Labor Day Weekend

LOCATION:

Hilton Los Angeles North/Glendale
100 West Glenoaks Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91202

Reservations: 818-956-5466

 Entry List for 2026 Southern California Open

REQUIREMENTS:

****CHESS SETS PROVIDED, MUST BRING YOUR OWN CLOCK****

US Chess Membership required for all sections.

Pay here: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

Southern California residents ONLY: SCCF membership required (Regular $25/Juniors U18 $20).

Pay here: https://www.scchess.com/join_sccf.php

FIDE ID Required for Open, U2300 and U2100 Sections. If you do not have one please fill out the the following form prior to tournament:

https://forms.gle/fCCTis7WgtJEb2rv6

****PLAYERS MAY NOT POSSESS PHONES DURING PLAY!****

(Players must leave
phones in hotel room, car, or in a backpack by the table, turned off or on silent)

The Tournament will use the September Supplement.

REGISTRATION FEES:

$255 Late Fee by 8/31
$285 Last Minute Fee by 6pm on 9/3
(Registration Closed after 6pm on 9/3)

ORGANIZER:

Armen Ambartsoumian - 818-640-5974
Email: americanchessacademy@gmail.com

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