Name: 1/10/26 – 1/11/26 – 1st Annual Tampa Bay New Year’s Open
Desc:
Registration will close once we reach 58 players. Please register early to secure your spot.
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Location: Saint Petersburg Chess Club, 540 4th Avenue, North Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 (it is located between Mirror Lake and the Coliseum). Free parking.
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Entry Fee:
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• $80 if paid by 12/27
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• $90 if paid by 1/3/26
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• $100 after that
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You can pay here – https://www.chessregister.com/
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USCF membership is required. Please check your USCF ID and renew it if it has expired. If you need me to do it on site, add $5 to your bill.
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ROUNDS: Five rounds:
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Saturday, 1st round at 10 am,2nd round at 1 pm, and 3rd round at 4 pm.
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Sunday, 4th round at 10 am, and 5th round at 1 pm.
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TIME CONTROL: G60; d10
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SECTIONS:
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• Open
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• Under 1800
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PRIZES:
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OPEN SECTION: If 30 players:
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1st - $600 & 1st place trophy.
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2nd - $400
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3rd - $250
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U1900 - $200
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UNDER 1800: If 30 players:
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1st - $550 & 1st place trophy
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2nd - $350
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3rd - $200
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U1400 - $150
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Blitz rated tournament G5; d2 Saturday at 7 pm.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: To secure your spot Pay online ahead of time!
BRING YOUR CHESS CLOCK!!!
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For more information about the chess at Saint Petersburg, visit my website: https://saintpetersburgchessclub.com/.
Also, you can call (727) 776-5583 or send me an email at timotey_gospodinov@yahoo.com.
Location: Saint Petersburg Chess Club- 540 4th Ave N Saint Petersburg,FL 33701
Starts: Saturday 10 Jan 2026
Ends: Sunday 11 Jan 2026
Reg Ends: Saturday 10 Jan 2026 9:00AM
Rounds: 5
Organizer Name:
Saint Petersburg Chess Club
Organizer eMail:
timotey_gospodinov@yahoo.com