Georgia Chess Association
Dates:
June 26-28, 2026
Location:
Emory University – Emory Student Center 605 Asbury Circle, Atlanta, GA.
Free Parking at Emory is at the Peavine Parking Lot, 29 Eagle Row, Atlanta, GA. Use the covered parking deck – do not park in the outside deck or you will be charged. Allow ~15 minutes to walk from Peavine to the ESC.
Format:
5 rounds. Time Control: G/90, inc/10. 2-day schedule, round 1, G/60, inc/10.
Sections & Prizes:
$12,000 fully guaranteed prize fund in 7 sections.
Master (2200+): $1700 – $1000 – $500; top U2400: $600 – $300. 80 USCF Grand Prix Points. Expert (2000-2199): $1000 – $600 – $400. Class A (1800-1999): $800 – $500 – $300. Class B (1600-1799): $600 – $400 – $300. Class C (1400-1599): $500 – $300 – $200. Class D (1200-1399 or Unrated): $500 – $300 – $200. U1200 (100-1199 or Unrated): $500 – $300 – $200.
* Strict 100-point rule used for “playing up” a section – see below.
Entry Fee:
Registration:
Online registration is strongly recommended!
On-site registration (not recommended): 3-day – Friday 5:15-5:30pm. 2-day/Re-Entry: Saturday 8:45-9:00am. Re-enter online or on-site. Cash only (exact change) on-site.
All registration & re-entry closes 1 hour before game.
Bye request/change deadline: 1 hour before first game.
NO CHECK-IN NEEDED if you register online – just show up for your first game.
Campers who pay for tournament at registration should not register separately.
Schedule:
3-day Schedule (5 rounds):
2-day Schedule (5 rounds):
Up to two half-point byes available, commit before first round. All byes requested during the tournament are zero points.
Contact:
tournament@castlechess.org – Chief TD Grant Oen
Notes:
Campers who are playing the tournament should register for the Grand Prix as part of camp registration and continue their room and board plan through the weekend. Or, if you prefer to stay and eat elsewhere, select “camp only” and register for the tournament separately.
Castle Chess Grand Prix Champions