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: Details not fully published.
- 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.