New York City’s Greenwich Village sets the stage for the Marshall PREMIER FIDE Open, running April 3–5, 2026, in New York, United States. The Marshall Chess Club welcomes elite competitors to a 5-round Swiss that pairs serious classical chess with a $2,000 guaranteed prize fund and a focused, high-level field.
The event targets experienced tournament players who want FIDE-rated competition and consistent weekend rounds inside one of America’s most storied chess venues. The organizer limits entry to players with a published 2000+ rating (US Chess or FIDE) and adds incentives for titled participation, which creates an ambitious, professional atmosphere from the first move.
🗓️ Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | April 3–5, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Marshall Chess Club, 23 West 10th Street, New York, NY 10011, United States |
| ♟️ Format | 5-round Swiss system |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE rated |
| 📂 Sections | Open |
| ⏱️ Time control | Game/90 minutes + 30-second increment |
| 💳 Entry fee | $100 (members only) |
| 💰 Prize fund | $2,000 guaranteed |
| 👤 Eligibility | The event admits only players with a current published 2000+ rating (US Chess or FIDE); no exceptions |
| 🧩 Organizer notes | The organizer offers free entry for GMs and free entry for the first five IMs; players may request up to two byes at entry |
🏆 Prize Fund
Overall prizes
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | $1,000 |
| 2nd | $500 |
| 3rd | $250 |
Under 2300 prize
| Category | Prize |
|---|---|
| U2300 | $250 |
The event also offers a Cross Section Mixed Doubles prize of $200 with a minimum of three teams. Teams must declare before the start of Round 2, and the event splits the prize as $100 per player.
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament runs a 5-round Swiss system event and rates games for FIDE. Each player receives 90 minutes per game and a 30-second increment per move. Players may request up to two byes when they enter.
📂 Sections / Groups
The tournament runs a single Open section and admits only players with a published 2000+ rating (US Chess or FIDE).
📅 Schedule
| Date | Weekday | Time | Round / Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | 7:00 PM | Round 1 |
| April 4, 2026 | Saturday | 12:30 PM | Round 2 |
| April 4, 2026 | Saturday | 5:30 PM | Round 3 |
| April 5, 2026 | Sunday | 12:30 PM | Round 4 |
| April 5, 2026 | Sunday | 5:30 PM | Round 5 |
📝 Registration
Players register online through the Marshall Chess Club tournament registration page. The event limits entry to Marshall Chess Club members, and the organizer sets the entry fee at $100. The organizer offers free entry to GMs and free entry to the first five IMs, and players must request any byes when they enter.
👥 Organizer
The Marshall Chess Club organizes the Marshall PREMIER FIDE Open as a members-focused weekend event that delivers FIDE-rated classical chess in a highly competitive rating-restricted field at its New York City clubhouse.
Email: td@marshallchessclub.org
Phone: 212-477-3716
Website: https://www.marshallchessclub.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marshallchessclub/
🏨 Venue
Marshall Chess Club, 23 West 10th Street, New York, NY 10011, United States
The club welcomes players to a world-famous chess venue in Greenwich Village and ranks among the oldest chess clubs in the United States.
🚗 How to Get There
Arrive in New York City and travel to Greenwich Village using local public transportation, taxis, or rideshare services. Drive directly to 23 West 10th Street in Manhattan if you prefer to travel by car.
Test your opening prep and endgame technique against a strong field, and compete for top prizes in one of New York City’s most iconic chess settings.
Organizer
The Marshall Chess Club stands as one of the oldest and most prestigious chess institutions in the United States, having fostered over-the-board competition and innovation since its founding by World Champion Frank J. Marshall in 1915. Nestled in the heart of Manhattan’s West Village, the club cultivates a vibrant atmosphere where beginners and seasoned masters alike come to test their skills, exchange ideas, and celebrate the richness of chess culture. Each year, the club hosts a robust calendar of events, including the monthly Premier FIDE Weekend Opens, the U2000 and U2200 Swiss tournaments, the New York International Invitational, scholastic quads, and rapid- and blitz-format showdowns. These tournaments attract a diverse field of competitors—from rising juniors seeking their first norms to seasoned experts pursuing title norms—ensuring that every weekend brings fresh strategic battles and learning opportunities.
Beyond its marquee events, the Marshall Chess Club operates as a dynamic training and community center, offering master-level lectures, coaching clinics, and summer camps designed to develop players’ tactical prowess and positional understanding. The club’s team of International Arbiters and titled instructors leads structured training sessions, simuls, and analysis groups that spotlight cutting-edge opening theory and endgame technique. Community outreach programs extend the club’s impact into local schools and underserved neighborhoods, promoting chess as a tool for critical thinking, confidence building, and academic enrichment. With its storied brownstone venue, historic library of rare chess literature, and commitment to inclusivity, the Marshall Chess Club continues to shape the next generation of champions while preserving a living legacy at the forefront of American chess.