Players from Kansas and neighboring states can spend a full day of US Chess–rated action at the 6th Louisburg Open 2026 on Saturday, February 7, 2026 in Louisburg, Kansas, USA. You play in Fox Hall on South Broadway, right in the center of town, with free parking and easy access to nearby fast-food restaurants and an ice cream shop between rounds. Organizers keep the schedule tight and convenient, so you play four rounds of G/45+15 and wrap up the event in a single day.

The tournament runs as a single-section open Swiss, but the organizer offers an Amateur option for players aged 14 and under or for unrated players who prefer to compete for a trophy instead of cash. All games are US Chess–rated, and all players must hold current US Chess membership, which you can purchase on site if needed. With a $500 prize fund based on 25 Open entries and a friendly local atmosphere, the event offers an ideal midwinter test for club players and improving juniors.

🗓️ Event Details

🏆 Prize Fund

Organizers advertise a $500 prize fund for the Open section, based on 25 Open entries, with at least 50% of that amount guaranteed. All cash prizes go to players in the Open; Amateur registrants play for rating and a trophy but do not receive cash awards.

Open section – projected prizes (b/25 Open entries):

Amateur option:

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

• The 6th Louisburg Open uses a 4-round Swiss-system format with no eliminations.

• Each game uses a time control of G/45 with a 15-second increment from move 1, so every player receives 45 minutes plus 15 seconds per move for the entire game.

• All games are rated by US Chess, and all participants must maintain current US Chess membership; the organizer sells memberships at the tournament site.

• Players may request one half-point bye, which they can enter at any time up to the start of round two.

• The tournament director uses standard US Chess Swiss pairing procedures to pair the field in each round.

📂 Sections / Groups

All players sit in the same pairings pool, and the Amateur designation affects only eligibility for cash prizes and the separate Amateur trophy.

📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

You can pre-register online through King Registration at:
https://www.kingregistration.com/event/Lburg6

Choose either the Open or Amateur option when you sign up. The Open entry fee is $30 if the organizer receives payment by 12:00 a.m. on January 24, 2026, and $35 thereafter. The Amateur entry fee is $10 by the same deadline or $15 afterward. On-site registration runs from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. on Saturday morning, and you should check in during that window if you have not already confirmed your entry.

All competitors must hold current US Chess membership before the first round. If you need to join or renew, you can purchase membership at the tournament site. Players who may need a half-point bye should request it before round two begins so the director can enter it into the pairing system.

👥 Organizer

R0aming Hob0 Chess organizes the 6th Louisburg Open as a friendly, local US Chess event that mixes competitive G/45+15 games with an accessible one-day schedule. The tournament director focuses on clear communication, fair pairings and a welcoming environment for both experienced Open players and newer Amateur participants.

• Organizer: R0aming Hob0 Chess

• Tournament director: Ken Sarner

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: +1 570-762-5093

🏨 Venue

Fox Hall, located at 201 S. Broadway, Louisburg, Kansas 66053, serves as the playing site for the 6th Louisburg Open. The hall provides ample space for four rounds of G/45+15, and players can walk to a nearby ice cream shop or drive just a few minutes to McDonald’s, Burger King and Casey’s for food between rounds. A microwave on site lets you heat your own food, and the building offers both lot and street parking at no charge.

🚗 How to Get There

You travel to Louisburg, Kansas and drive or navigate to Fox Hall at 201 S. Broadway in the town center. Once you arrive at the hall, you can park for free either in the adjacent lot or on the surrounding streets, then check in at the registration desk between 8:30 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. before round one. Nearby fast-food restaurants and shops lie only a short drive away, so you can refuel quickly between the four rounds.

You can turn this one-day Swiss into an efficient midwinter test of your rapid-classical skills, chase class and overall prizes, and enjoy a friendly Kansas chess atmosphere at the 6th Louisburg Open 2026.

🧾 Other

• The director can take the bye himself and play a non-prize game against the player who would otherwise sit out, so every player can enjoy a game in each round even when the field has an odd number of participants.

• The organizer strongly encourages players to bring their own boards, sets and clocks because only a very limited number of loaner sets will be available on site.