- Dates
- Dec 26–29, 2026
- Location
- Hyatt Regency Crystal City · 2799 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA 22202
- Organiser
- Continental Chess Association
- Eligibility
- US Chess membership required. Premier requires 2000+ or eligible play-up; lower rating sections include Under 1000.
- Rating
- US Chess; Premier and Under 2200 also FIDE rated
- Time control
- Main: 40/80, SD/30; d30. Under 1000: G/30; d10.
- Entry fees
- Top five: $148 by Dec 23, then $170. Under 1000: $50 less.
- Sections
- Premier (2000+)
- Under 2200
- Under 1900
- Under 1600
- Under 1300
- Under 1000
- Schedules
- Review exact round times, registration deadlines, and alternate schedules on the organiser’s site. Times follow the venue’s local time zone.
