Shepherdstown Open III

About this event

A USCF and WVCA Grand Prix Event

Date : November 14-15, 2026

Location : Shepherd University – Student Center, 210 N King St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443

Format : 5 Round Swiss System, G/60 d10

Entry Fee : $20 by 9/30, $30 by 10/30, $40 afterwards. Free entry for GM/IM/WGM and Shepherd University students.

Prizes : $$400 guaranteed: $170-$120-$70. Top U1200: $40

Registration : 10-10:30

Rounds : Saturday 11-2:40-6, Sunday 1:30-4:20

Entries : Online at kingregistration.com or cash on site.

Byes : Can request a 1/2-point bye on registration, or in-person, must commit before round 4.

Other : Limited number of chess sets and clocks at site. Possible promotional photography will be taken for the Shepherdstown Chess Club. At the tournament director’s discretion, player section pairing, the number of sections, and/or section rating ranges may be modified on the day of the event.

SHEPHERD STUDENTS : Please email or show up early on day for free entry. Emails should come from rams.shepherd.edu with full name and USCF ID. If you don’t have a USCF ID, the club has funds to purchase those for you.

WVCA Grand Prix : WVCA membership required to earn WVCA Grand Prix points, but not required to play in the event.

From Anya Ellis