1st Annual Oak Grove Open (14–16 Mar 2025, Oak Grove, MO, USA)
The 1st Annual Oak Grove Open debuts with a guaranteed prize fund and a FIDE‑rated top section. This inaugural weekend Swiss aims to establish a new tradition in Missouri chess with a friendly, competitive atmosphere.
📌 Event Details
| 📅 Dates | 14–16 March 2025 (Fri–Sun) |
| 📍 Location | Oak Grove, Missouri, USA |
| 🏟️ Venue | Oak Grove Civic Center |
| 🏁 Tournament Type | US Chess rated; Open section FIDE‑rated |
| 🧩 Tournament System | Swiss System |
| 🔢 Number of Rounds | 5 |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move 1 |
| 💰 Prize Fund | $5,000 guaranteed |
🧩 Sections / Groups
- Open (FIDE‑rated)
- U2000
- U1600
⏱️ Time Control & Tournament System
- System: 5‑round Swiss over three days.
- Control: 90′ + 30″ increment from move 1.
- Rules: USCF rules; FIDE rules govern Open section.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Time | Round(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Mar 14 | Evening | Round 1 |
| Sat, Mar 15 | Morning & Afternoon | Rounds 2–3 |
| Sun, Mar 16 | Morning & Afternoon | Rounds 4–5 → Awards |
🧾 Registration & Fees
- Early bird through 1 Mar 2025; regular and on‑site tiers thereafter.
- US Chess membership required; FIDE ID required for Open.
- Byes: per organizer policy (declare before Rd 2 pairings).
🏢 Organizer
Oak Grove Chess Association with regional club partners.
🏟️ Venue
Oak Grove Civic Center — free parking, walkable food options.
🛏️ Accommodation
- Partner hotels within 10 minutes; book early for best rates.
🚗 How to Get There
- By Air: Kansas City International (MCI), ~40 minutes by car.
- By Car: Direct access via I‑70 to Oak Grove exit.
🧾 Additional Information
- Projected capacity ~120 players; pairings posted online.
Be part of the launch of a new chess tradition — competitive, welcoming, and built for big improvements.
Organizer
DMV Chess is a chess events and education organization based in Vienna, Virginia, United States. It serves players across the Washington, DC–Maryland–Virginia region and beyond. Moreover, the team operates as an experienced tournament organizer for both in-person and online play.
In addition, DMV Chess runs frequent US Chess–rated tournament events for adults and juniors. Its schedule often includes an open chess tournament format with classical chess sections, depending on the event. Furthermore, the organization also supports rapid chess and blitz formats through recurring competitions and scholastic programming.
