August 30 – September 1, 2025
Cherry Hill Double Tree by Hilton, 2349 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ
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Location: Cherry Hill Double Tree by Hilton, 2349 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002
Sections: Three sections – Open, Under 2000, and Under 1400
Main Event
Dates: August 30 – September 1, 2025
Schedules:
3-Day Schedule
| Round | Day | Time | Time Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saturday | 12 PM | 40/120, SD/30;d5 |
| 2 | Saturday | 6:30 PM | 40/120, SD/30;d5 |
| 3 | Sunday | 11 AM | 40/120, SD/30;d5 |
| 4 | Sunday | 6:15 PM | 40/120, SD/30;d5 |
| 5 | Monday | 9 AM | 40/120, SD/30;d5 |
| 6 | Monday | 3:30 PM | 40/120, SD/30;d5 |
2-Day Schedule
| Round | Day | Time | Time Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunday | 10:30 AM | G/60;d5 |
| 2 | Sunday | 12:45 PM | G/60;d5 |
| 3 | Sunday | 3 PM | G/60;d5 |
| 4 | Sunday | 6:15 PM | 40/120, SD/30 |
| 5 | Monday | 9 AM | 40/120, SD/30 |
| 6 | Monday | 3:30 PM | 40/120, SD/30 |
Prizes:
| All Sections | ||
|---|---|---|
| Trophies for Top Three | ||
| Juniors Under 16 | ||
| Juniors Under 10 | ||
| Top Senior Over 55 | ||
| Championship | Under 2000 | Under 1400 |
| 2200 – 2399 | 1600 – 1799 | 1200 – 1399 |
| 2000 – 2199 | 1400 – 1599 | 1000 – 1199 |
| Under 1000 | ||
Tournament Information
77th Annual New Jersey Open Championship (Aug 30 – Sept. 1) – over $10,000 in prizes – 80 Grand Prix Points – Guaranteed 6-SS, 40/100, SD/30 d5. Three sections: Open, Under 2000, Under 1400. 3-Day and 2-Day schedules. Just 20 min outside Philadelphia. Cherry Hill Doubletree by Hilton at 2349 Marlton Pike West Cherry Hill, NJ 08002. Chess rate $129 per night. Book online or by phone at 856-665-6666, mention NJ Chess. GMs & IMs free entry. GMs up to 2 room-nights free if committed by 8/2.
Advance registration: $75 if postmarked or online at njscf.org by July 31; $85 by August 24; $95 by 9 pm August 29. On-site registration: $100 (cash only, see times below). Re-entry: $40 (cash only).
Advance registration: $75 if postmarked or online (above) by July 31; $85 by August 24; $95 by 3 pm August 29. On-site registration: $100 (cash only, see times below). Re-entry: $40 (cash only). $5 fee for cancellations.
Open prizes:$1000, $800, $700, $600, $500, Class prizes: 2200 – 2399: $200, $150; 2000 – 2199: $200, $150; Under 2000 prizes:
$700, $600, $500, $400, $300, Class prizes: 1600 – 1799: $200, $150, 1400 – 1599: $200, $150; Under 1400 prizes: $600, $500, $400, $300, $200, Class prizes: 1200 – 1399: $150, $100, 1000 – 1199: $150, $100, Under 1000: $150, $100 All sections: trophies to top 3, top senior over 55, top under 16 (and at least 10), and top under age 10. Unrated may win first place in Open section only.
3-Day Schedule (8/30-9/1): Onsite registration 10-11 am, Rounds: Saturday 12 noon & 6:30 pm, Sunday 11 am & 6:15 pm, Monday 9 am & 3:30 pm. 2-Day Schedule (8/31-9/1): Onsite registration Sunday 9-10 am, Rounds: 1, 2, 3 (G/60 d5) Sunday 10:30 am, 12:45 pm, 3:00, 6:15, Monday 9 am & 3:30 pm. 3-day and 2-day schedules merge in round 4. Byes: Three half-point byes allowed in rounds 1-5 if requested at least 30 minutes before round start. Boards provided.
PLAYERS MUST BRING CLOCKS AND SETS.
Mail Entry: Send a check made payable to NJSCF to Stephen Lorimor, 50 Springholm Drive, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922. Entries should include name, USCF ID, section, schedule (2 or 3-day), email address, and phone.
Questions: Email tournaments@njscf.org
Scholastic
Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025
Saturday, August 30, 2025 5-SS, G/30;d5 at the Cherry Hill Doubletree Hotel. Free parking. Three sections: Under 1200, Under 900, Under 600. Trophies to top ten in each section. Every child wins at least a medal.
Schedule: 9:00 AM, 10:45 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:45 PM, 4:30 PM, and awards ceremony ASAP
Byes: One half-point bye allowed if requested with entry
Advance registration: $45 if postmarked or online at njscf.org by July 31; $50 by August 24; $55 by 9 pm August 29. On-site registration: $70 (cash only) on August 31 between 8-8:30 am only. Maximum 188 players. Registration will close early when full. $5 fee for cancellations.
Round schedule: 9:00 am, 10:45, 1:00 pm, 2:45, 4:30, and awards ceremony ASAP. One half-point bye allowed if requested with entry fee. September Rating Supplement used. For mail entry, send a check made payable to NJSCF to Stephen Lorimor, 50 Springholm Drive, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922. Entries must include name, USCF ID and expiration date, mailing address, email address, phone number, section, grade level and entry fee. Make checks out to NJSCF. Boards provided. PLAYERS MUST BRING CLOCKS AND SETS. For questions email tournaments@njscf.org.