1st Annual Mount Holly Open (5–7 Dec 2025, Westampton / Mount Holly, NJ, USA)
The 1st Annual Mount Holly Open invites competitive players to a newly-launched weekend event at the Hilton Garden Inn Mount Holly / Westampton. With a guaranteed prize fund and the prospect of strong turnout in New Jersey, this tournament offers a fresh opportunity both for rising talents and established competitors to test themselves in a focused, central-Jersey venue.
📌 Event Details
| 📅 Dates | 5–7 December 2025 (Fri–Sun) |
| 📍 Location | Westampton / Mount Holly, New Jersey, USA |
| 🏟️ Venue | Hilton Garden Inn Mount Holly/Westampton, 111 Hancock Lane, Westampton, NJ 08060 |
| 🏁 Tournament Type | US Chess rated |
| 🧩 Tournament System | Swiss System |
| 🔢 Number of Rounds | 5–6 |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 110 minutes + 10 sec increment from move 1 |
| 💰 Prize Fund | $3,500 guaranteed |
🧩 Sections / Groups
- Open section — all players eligible.
- Additional class prizes may apply.
⏱️ Time Control & Tournament System
- System: Swiss System, weekend format.
- Control: 110 minutes + 10 seconds increment from move 1.
- Rules: US Chess and FIDE fair-play standards apply.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Time | Round(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 5 | Evening | Round 1 |
| Sat, Dec 6 | Morning & Afternoon | Rounds 2–3 |
| Sun, Dec 7 | Morning & Afternoon | Rounds 4–5 → Awards |
🧾 Registration & Fees
- Entry fee details to be confirmed on official registration page.
- US Chess membership required.
- On-site registration may be limited or subject to higher fee tiers.
🏢 Organizer
- Organizer: DMV Chess.
- Venue Partner: Hilton Garden Inn Mount Holly / Westampton.
- Contact via tournament registration platform.
🏟️ Venue
Hilton Garden Inn Mount Holly / Westampton, 111 Hancock Lane, Westampton NJ 08060 — a comfortable hotel and event facility with ample amenities and convenient access in central New Jersey.
🛏️ Accommodation
- On-site accommodation at the Hilton Garden Inn. Early booking is recommended due to limited availability and holiday demand.
🚗 How to Get There
- By Air: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) – 25 minutes. Newark Liberty (EWR) – 50 minutes.
- By Road: Located near I-295 & Route 38; easy car access from Philadelphia and Trenton areas.
- By Train/Transit: NJ Transit nearby; taxi or rideshare required to reach the venue.
🧾 Additional Information
- This is the first edition of the Mount Holly Open.
- The event is confirmed in US Chess and FIDE calendars as a rated open tournament.
- Organizers may provide early-bird discounts or special prizes.
Step into a brand-new chapter of US tournament chess — the Mount Holly Open offers competition, opportunity, and the excitement of being part of an inaugural event in New Jersey’s chess scene.
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.
