Name: Miami FIDE Open (Miami Chess Festival 2026)    
Desc: Part of the Miami Chess Festival 2026 ####################################### The Miami FIDE Open is the featured event of the Miami Chess Festival, a three-day chess celebration bringing together scholastic players, club players, experts, masters, and titled players from across South Florida and beyond. ####################################### The tournament will be dual rated by FIDE and US Chess and will feature two sections: Open and U1800. The Open Section includes additional class prizes for U2200 and U2000 players, creating opportunities for a broad range of competitors to compete for cash prizes. ####################################### Format * 5 Rounds * Swiss System * FIDE & USCF Rated * Time Control: G/60 with 30-second delay ####################################### Schedule ####################################### Friday, July 24 * Check-In: 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM * Round 1: 5:00 PM ####################################### Saturday, July 25 * Round 2: 10:00 AM * Round 3: 2:30 PM ####################################### Sunday, July 26 * Round 4: 10:00 AM * Round 5: 2:30 PM Awards Ceremony immediately following Round 5. ####################################### Sections ####################################### Open Section ####################################### U1800 Section Players rated under 1800 may enter the Open Section but are subject to the Open Section (Under 1800) entry fee structure. ####################################### Entry Fees ####################################### Open Section (1800+) * Early Entry: $100 * Regular Entry: $125 * Late Entry: $150 ####################################### Open Section (Under 1800) * Early Entry: $300 * Regular Entry: $325 * Late Entry: $350 ####################################### U1800 Section * Early Entry: $100 * Regular Entry: $125 * Late Entry: $150 ####################################### Registration Deadlines Early Entry: * Through July 10 Regular Entry: * July 11 – July 22 Late Entry: * July 23 – July 24 ####################################### Titled Players IMs and GMs receive complimentary entry. Additional invitations may be extended at the organizer's discretion. ####################################### Prize Fund ####################################### Open Section * 1st Place: $1,000 * 2nd Place: $500 * 3rd Place: $250 * Top U2200: $300 * Top U2000: $300 ####################################### U1800 Section * 1st Place: $300 * 2nd Place: $200 * 3rd Place: $100 ####################################### Prize Fund Notice Prize fund based on 40 paid entries. Prize fund may be adjusted proportionally based on attendance. Final prize distribution will be announced prior to Round 1. ####################################### Venue Pinecrest North Preparatory 8925 Fontainebleau Blvd Miami, FL 33172 ####################################### Chief Arbiter Otis Wilson
Location: Pinecrest North Preparatory | 8925 Fontainebleau Blvd, Miami, FL, 33172
Starts: Friday 24 Jul 2026
Ends: Sunday 26 Jul 2026
Reg Ends: Friday 24 Jul 2026 12:00PM
Rounds: 5
Organizer Name: South Miami Chess Club
Organizer eMail: southmiamicc@gmail.com