Cincinnati Chess Masters FIDE Open 2026
Friday, December 18, 2026 – Sunday, December 20, 2026Blue Ash, OH
Please confirm all information with the tournament organizer before attending.
VenueEmbassy Suites by Hilton Blue Ash
Address4554 Lake Forest Dr., Blue Ash, OH 45242
Format5-Round Swiss (2-day and 3-day schedules available)
SectionsOpen, U2200, U1900, U1600, U1300, U1000
Time ControlG/90+30 | 2-day option (Rds 1–2): G/60+10
Entry Fee$120–$140 (GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs, FMs free)
Is This Tournament a Good Fit?
This three-day Swiss tournament offers sections for every skill level from 1000 to Open, with a faster two-day option available if you prefer to compress your schedule. Entry fees are affordable at $120–$140 (or free for titled players), and if you're a master-level player, your entry fee comes straight out of the prize fund. The classical G/90+30 time control is ideal if you want a serious, thoughtful competition, though the two-day schedule switches to G/60+10 for a quicker pace.
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