- Dates
- Nov 6–8, 2026
- Location
- Hilton Orange County Airport · 18800 MacArthur Boulevard, Irvine, CA 92612
- Organiser
- Continental Chess Association
- Eligibility
- US Chess membership required. Unrated players may enter all lower sections; Major requires 1900+ or eligible play-up.
- Rating
- US Chess; Major and Under 2100 also FIDE rated
- Time control
- 40/80, SD/30; d30. Two-day rounds 1–2: G/60; d10.
- Entry fees
- Top six: $128 by Nov 3, then $150. Under 1000: $40 less.
- Sections
- Major (1900+)
- Under 2100
- Under 1900
- Under 1700
- Under 1500
- 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.
