2026 Southern California
Open Chess Tournament
September 4–7
Glendale, CA
• TOTAL PRIZE FUND • TOTAL PRIZE FUND • TOTAL PRIZE FUND 
$60,000

Join us for an exciting
weekend of chess
competition in Glendale!

Tournament Details

Sections

Open, U2300, U2100, U1900, U1700, U1500, U1300

Time control

G/90 with
a 30-second increment

Requirements

SCCF membership is required for Southern California residents

Sponsors

Phonexa City of Glendale FFB Copy Central
dot818 American Chess Academy Stevenson
Hilton
Glendale
• Hilton Glendale • Hilton Glendale • Hilton Glendale 
Book a
Room

You're invited to book a suite at the tournament venue. Key details:

  • Rooms with one king bed, one queen bed, or two double beds
  • On-site restaurant, pool, and fitness center
  • Reserve by clicking the button below to see special rates

Southern California open
in the press

Become a Southern
California
Open Sponsor

Put your organization in front of players, families, coaches, and chess fans at one of Glendale’s premier chess events.

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