Youth Events

For players age 14 and under, the International Youth Championship highlights a weekend of chess fun. Players compete for trophies, chess prizes and a computer loaded with chess videos and software.

The Youth Trophy Tournament is just for fun, with a moderate entry fee and lots of trophies. It’s open to all players born after [lvcf-date FRI age=14]. 5 Round US Chess Rated Swiss System Tournament Swiss Tournament format means no eliminations US Chess Rated, new players will have a rating after this event Time Control Game/25 with…

5 Double Round US Chess Rated Swiss System Tournament Swiss Tournament format means no eliminations Play 10 games: white and black against each opponent US Chess Blitz Rated Limited to players rated under 1800 or not rated. Time Control Game/3 + 2 second increment. This means each player starts with 3 minutes and 2 more…

Children solve a number of puzzles with increasing difficulty. Players are scored by the number of puzzles solved and the time used. Open to players age 14 and under.

For Players of all Ages and Playing Strengths Small class sizes and top notch instructors make this mini-camp a great opportunity to hone your game. Children and adults are welcome. Players will be divided into groups of similar strength and ages to maximize the learning experience. Each group will have sessions with several different instructors.  This…

The Festival offers two GM Simultaneous Exhibitions: a 25 Board Grandmaster Simul Thursday at 3 p.m. and a special Simul just for KIDS special Simul just for KIDS Saturday at 6:30 p.m. 

The U.S. Women's Open draws women and girls from all over the world to play on the Wednesday & Thursday before the National Open. 5 round US Chess and FIDE rated Swiss Tournament with a $3,500 prize fund and a friendly atmosphere.

$3,600 Prize Fund plus the Walter Shawn Browne Cup We honor the memory of our friend, GM Walter Browne, by naming the National Open Blitz Championship after him. Walter started the World Blitz Chess Association (WBCA) and always seemed to be in time trouble. His flag has fallen, but he will always be a champion…

GM Kayden Troff All National Open players may have their games analyzed by a grandmaster. GM Kayden Troff is the 2024 Grandmaster on Staff. Please take advantage of this special opportunity to improve your game and to watch other games being discussed. Sessions start approximately 2 hours after the start of each round of the…

The Las Vegas Chess Festival is proud to sponsor a series of free guest lectures.Speakers and topics to be announced.