Location
Delta Hotel Woodbridge
515 US-1 South
Iselin, NJ
Free parking available.
Hotel Rate
Chess rate: $165 per night.
Book online using the hotel reservation link below, or call 732-634-3600 and mention NJ Chess.
Questions?
Email tournaments@njscf.org
New Jersey Open Championship
Sections & Suggested Ratings
While players may enter any section for which they are eligible, this tournament is intended for experienced tournament players. Players significantly below the suggested ratings may find their games extremely challenging.
Players in grades K–8 rated below 600 are encouraged to play in the Scholastic tournament instead (see below).
Registration
A $5 processing fee applies to all cancellations. No refunds after 12:01 am on September 5.
Titled Players
GMs and IMs receive free entry. GMs receive up to two complimentary room nights if committed by August 5. Email tournaments@njscf.org to register.
Prizes
Open Section
Overall: 1st $1000, 2nd $850, 3rd $700, 4th $600, 5th $500
Class 2200–2399: $200, $150
Class 2000–2199: $200, $150
Under 2000 Section
Overall: 1st $700, 2nd $600, 3rd $500, 4th $400, 5th $300
Class 1600–1799: $200, $150
Class 1400–1599: $200, $150
Under 1400 Section
Overall: 1st $600, 2nd $500, 3rd $400, 4th $300, 5th $200
Class 1200–1399: $150, $100
Class 1000–1199: $150, $100
Under 1000: $150, $100
All Sections
Trophies awarded to the top three finishers, top Senior 55+, top Junior under 18 and at least age 13,
and top player under age 13.
Unrated players are eligible to win first place in the Open Section only.
3-Day Schedule
September 5–7
On-site registration: Saturday, 10:00–11:00 am
| Saturday | 12:00 noon, 6:30 pm |
| Sunday | 11:00 am, 6:15 pm |
| Monday | 9:00 am, 3:30 pm |
2-Day Schedule
September 6–7
On-site registration: Sunday, 9:00–10:00 am
| Sunday | 10:30 am, 12:45 pm, 3:00 pm, 6:15 pm |
| Monday | 9:00 am, 3:30 pm |
Sunday 10:30 am, 12:45 pm, and 3:00 pm rounds are G/60 d5.
Byes, Equipment, and Notes
New Jersey Open Scholastic
Saturday, September 5, 2026 • Delta Hotel Woodbridge • Free parking
Format & Sections
5-SS, G/30 d5. Three sections: Under 1200, Under 900, and Under 600.
Awards
Trophies awarded to the top ten finishers in each section. Every player receives at least a medal.
Registration
Round Times
9:00 am, 10:45 am, 1:00 pm, 2:45 pm, and 4:30 pm.
Awards ceremony immediately following the final round.
Scholastic Notes
Byes
One half-point bye is available if requested before the start of the tournament.
Ratings
The September 2026 Rating Supplement will be used.
Equipment
Boards will be provided. Players must bring their own sets and clocks.
Refunds
Registration will close early if the tournament fills. A $5 processing fee applies to all cancellations. No refunds after 12:01 am on September 5.