OVERVIEW
The Blue Ridge Open is a 5-round Open (no additional sections) tournament hosted by the Roanoke Valley Chess Club. There is a registration cap of 50 players, and a guaranteed prize fund of $1600.
WHEN
June 13th - June 15th, 2025
WHERE
Holiday Inn Roanoke Airport - Conference Center
3315 Ordway Dr NW, Roanoke, VA 24017
Book your hotel by May 20th, 2025 to take advantage of discounted rates (only 10 discounted rooms available!). Book with Group Code [RCT] when you call, or book online here!
TIME CONTROL
G/90; increment 10
1 hour and 30 minutes per player with a 10 second increment
$1600 GUARANTEED PRIZES
1st place: $650
2nd place: $350
3rd place: $250
Top U1800: $150
Top U1400: $100
Top U1000: $100
SCHEDULE
Friday, June 13th
Round 1: 6:00pm
Saturday, June 14th
Round 2: 10:00am
Round 3: 4:00pm
Sunday, June 15th
Round 4: 10:00am
Round 5: 4:00pm
ENTRY FEE
Standard Entry: $87.85 by June 1st, $103.30 after. Hard deadline to register is June 11th, 2025.
Online Registration only. No on-site registration.
Register here!
CONTACT
General questions - info.roanokechess@gmail.com
Other - darreionbailey@gmail.com