Fall Festival

Date
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Event Format
5SS
Time Control
G/90 d5
Sections
Open & U1850
Entry Fee
$80, $100 for non-members; $30 discount for players U1500; $10 more after 11/4
Prizes
$$4000 full guaranteed
Round Times
Saturday: 10:00am, 2:00pm, 6:00pm Sunday: 10:00am, 2:30pm
Description
**Prizes**
Open Section
1st Place: $600
2nd Place: $300
3rd Place: $150
Top U2200: $200
Top U2000: $200
Top Woman: $100

U1850 Section
1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $250
3rd Place: $125
Top U1500: $150
Top U1300: $150
Top Woman: $75

**Schedule & Round Times**
Saturday: 10:00am, 2:00pm, 6:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am, 2:30pm

Players rated at least 1650 on the official supplement, or live MSA rating, may play up in the Open section.

Grandmasters & International Masters: Free entry.

BCF Members (2300+): Free entry (entry fee deducted from any prize won).

Up to two ½-point byes allowed; must request last-round byes before the start of Round 2.

**Side Events**
Bughouse Tournament
Saturday 9:30pm | 4SS, G/3 d0 | $600 in prizes
Fischer Random Blitz
Sunday 6:00pm | 6SS, G/5 d0 | $600 in prizes
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