Four rounds. The first round begins promptly at 9 am. There are no scheduled round times. Rounds occur ASAP. The tournament should last about four hours, though it could finish earlier or slightly later.
Four sections: K-12, K-8, K-5, and K-3
- Click here to view details about the 3-day long-time-control Beltway Open: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/8874
  - Note: The Beltway Open (3 days long with a 2-day option) is for both adults and children, whereas The Beltway Open Scholastic Championship (1-day event) is only open to scholastic players
    - It is possible for kids to play in both events since the scholastic does not conflict with the three-day schedule of the main tournament.
Trophies will be awarded to the top five finishers in each section
This tournament is open to all scholastic players, regardless of which state they are from
Time control: Game in 25 minutes with a 5-second delay
Entry fee: $35 by 7/20, $40 by 7/26, $45 by 8/1, $50 by 8/7, $55 on 8/8 (on-site registration closes 30 minutes before round 1)
Boards and pieces will be provided for all players
This tournament is US Chess rated
PARKING INFORMATION: There is plenty of parking at the hotel.
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Register on dmvchess.com or visit the direct registration link at https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/8875

Maryland Chess Association