Lehigh OpenChess Tournament

Saturday, September 19, 2026

One-day event, 5 Swiss rounds
Open & Non-rated sections
$4,000 guaranteed prize pool
USCF rated (Open Section)

Tournament at a Glance

Saturday, September 19, 2026 · Lehigh University

Schedule

Saturday, September 19, 2026

5 rounds in one day

Registration closes 9:30 AM

Location

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA

Historic campus setting

Prizes

$4,000 guaranteed

Two competitive sections

Guaranteed prizes

Sections

Open: $93 (through 8/31)

Non-rated: $73 (through 8/31)

Non-rated: under 1000 only

Lock In the Reduced Rate

Early-bird pricing has ended. Current registration fees are Open $93 / Non-rated $73 through August 31. Secure your spot, get pre-tournament updates, and check pairings live the day of the event.