National & Open Championships
- 125th Annual U.S. Open Championship
- Dates: July 28 – August 3, 2025
- Location: Madison Marriott West, Middleton, WI
- Details: A prestigious open tournament featuring multiple schedules and a prize fund of $60,000. The top U.S. player not already qualified earns a spot in the 2025 U.S. Championship.
- World Open
- Dates: July 2–6, 2025
- Location: Philadelphia, PA
- Details: One of the most prominent open tournaments in the U.S., attracting international players.
- National Open
- Dates: June 4–9, 2025
- Location: Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV
- Details: A major open tournament with multiple sections and side events.
- Philadelphia International
- Dates: June 26–30, 2025
- Location: Philadelphia, PA
- Details: An international tournament attracting players from around the world.
- Chicago Open
- Dates: May 22–26, 2025
- Location: Wheeling, IL
- Details: A major open tournament with multiple sections and a significant prize fund.
- National Chess Congress
- Dates: November 28–30, 2025
- Location: Philadelphia, PA
- Details: A long-standing open tournament held annually over Thanksgiving weekend.
- North American Open
- Dates: December 26–30, 2025
- Location: Las Vegas, NV
- Details: A major open tournament held annually at the end of December.
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Elite Invitational Tournaments
- Grand Chess Tour – Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz
- Dates: August 9–16, 2025
- Location: Saint Louis Chess Club, St. Louis, MO
- Format: Rapid and Blitz
- Prize Fund: $175,000
- Details: Part of the Grand Chess Tour, featuring top global players competing in faster time controls.
- Grand Chess Tour – Sinquefield Cup
- Dates: August 16–29, 2025
- Location: Saint Louis Chess Club, St. Louis, MO
- Format: Classical Round-Robin
- Prize Fund: $350,000
- Details: One of the most prestigious classical tournaments globally, featuring elite grandmasters.
- 2025 Champions Showdown: The Kings
- Dates: March 4–6, 2025
- Location: Saint Louis Chess Club, St. Louis, MO
- Format: Daily triathlon of Blitz, Rapid, and Semi-Classical chess
- Prize Fund: $250,000
- Details: An exhibition event featuring six of the top American chess players competing across various formats.
- 2025 Cairns Cup
- Dates: June 10–20, 2025
- Location: Saint Louis Chess Club, St. Louis, MO
- Format: 10-player Round Robin
- Prize Fund: $250,000
- Details: An elite women’s tournament featuring top female players from around the world.
Scholastic & Youth Championships
- SuperNationals VIII
- Dates: May 9–11, 2025 (Bughouse & Blitz on May 8)
- Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
- Details: The largest scholastic chess tournament in the U.S., combining K-12, middle school, and elementary divisions.
- KCF All-Girls National Championship
- Dates: April 4–6, 2025
- Location: Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
- Details: A national championship exclusively for female players across various age groups.
- National K-12 Grades Championship
- Dates: December 12–14, 2025
- Location: Spokane Convention Center, Spokane, WA
- Details: A national championship featuring separate sections for each grade from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Other Notable Events
- Southwest Class Championships
- Dates: February 13–17, 2025
- Location: Westin Dallas Fort Worth Airport, Irving, TX
- Details: A major tournament with a $35,000 guaranteed prize fund, offering GM & IM norms.
- AGCA Spring Championship
- Dates: March 21–23, 2025
- Location: Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy, Austin, TX
- Details: A rated tournament with multiple sections based on USCF ratings.
Conclusion
The Chess Tournament in the USA is packed with top-tier events catering to various formats and levels. From rapid and blitz showdowns to prestigious classical battles and innovative Chess960 tournaments, there’s something for every chess fan. Whether you plan to participate or follow the action online, these tournaments promise world-class competition and unforgettable moments.
Stay tuned for updates on these events and more as the chess world continues to grow in the USA
