Maryland Chess Association

1st Annual Metropolitan Open K-12 Championship

Saturday 06 May 2023, 11:00am - 04:30pm

1st Annual Metropolitan Scholastic Championship

To register, please visit the following link: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/2569
Saturday, May 6th at 11:00 am
Four rounds: first round at 11 am, subsequent rounds occur as soon as possible

Four sections: K-12, K-8, K-5, and K-3
- Click here to view details about the 3-day long-time-control Metropolitan Open: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/2567
  - Note: The Metropolitan Open (3 days long) is for both adults and children, whereas The Metropolitan Open Scholastic Championship (1-day event) is only open to scholastic players
    - It is possible to play both events with a round-two bye in the 3-day main event
Trophies will be awarded to the top three finishers in each section
Time control: Game in 30 minutes with a 5-second delay
Entry fee: $35 by 3/31, $40 by 4/21, $45 by 5/5, $50 on 5/6 (on-site registration closes 30 minutes before round 1)
Masks are optional
Boards and pieces will be provided for all players, but we don’t have enough clocks for everyone (those who have clocks are welcome to bring them)
This tournament is USCF-rated
Hotel chess rate ($109+tax): If traveling from out of town and staying at the hotel, call the reservation line at 1-877-390-5944 to book the hotel under the chess rate. Mention "The 1st Annual Metropolitan Open" or the tournament director's name (Joshua Hiban) to get the cheaper rate of $109+tax.
Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at josh@dmvchess.com with any questions