46th Edition of a Classic Holiday Tournament


WELCOME & SEASONS GREETINGS !!

Dear Chess Enthusiasts! I want to personally THANK YOU for your participation and support in years past, and hope you will attend this year's Heritage chess event!

Please make plans to join TDs Andy Rea, Greg Vaserstein, Karl Peterson and Josh Hiban, as well as myself, for another great chess experience at the 2019 Eastern Open Chess Tournament. See the tournament highlights below that include our Side Events!

We thank you for your interest and participation!

Warmest regards,

TOM BECKMAN
Executive Director, Eastern Open





Tournament Highlights:

$15,000 Projected Prize Fund!! Over 50 Cash Prizes Awarded!!
Class prizes awarded in 150-point intervals within each section!!

Open section is FIDE rated! Other sections are USCF rated.
A Heritage Event! GPP 140 (enhanced)!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! VCF Cup Points!

5 Section, 7 Round Swiss; Multiple Schedules: 4-day or 3-day ...
December 27-30 or December 28-30

Scholastic and Blitz Tournaments on December 27;
FM Lecture on December 27;
Quick Tourney on December 28.

Chess Book, Equipment Vendor: Todd Hammer
Get all of your chess book, clocks, sets and supplies you ever wanted!

CONVENIENT LOCATION: Westin Hotel, Tyson's Corner, VA
(Exit I-495 at Rt. 7 East); FREE parking for all participants!
Shuttle bus to Tyson's Corner and Metro.