2026 Murfreesboro Open: This Saturday!

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2026 Murfreesboro Open
Saturday, May 16, 2026
** 1st 3 Titled Players Play for Free **

Site: First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 907 E. Main St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130. (Parking via Bilbro Ave.)
5SS: Rd. 1, G/25;d5 Rds. 2-3, G/45;d5, Rds. 4-5, G/60;d5.
Open Section: $650 in prizes based on 30 entries, $170 1st, $95 2nd, Class Prizes X, A, B, C, D, E/below each $60, Unr. Medallion & $25. *Keeping with tradition, above 30 players, additional prizes may be added and/or increased.
Rounds: 9, 10:15, 12:15, 2:00, 4:15 Schedule subject to change.
Registration: 7:30am - 8:45am (accepting cash or checks at the door).
EF: $30 with check or money order if received by 05/13, else $40 cash or check at site. Or, $33 PayPal by 05/13 via https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/mborochessclub Includes a $3.00 service fee. Murfreesboro Chess Club Members $5 off.
**Titled Players: The first 3 pre-registered and confirmed Titled Players (NM +) will play for free, with $30 being deducted from any awarded prize(s) over $75.
Bye: Only one half point bye is available per player, for any round if requested before Rd. 1.
Note: Sets, clocks and score sheets are provided.
Early Entries: Cash on Thursday Evening (5/14/2026) from 6:00 PM to 9:45 PM @ the Murfreesboro Chess Club

More Info:
murfreesborochess@gmail.com,
https://murfreesborochess.weebly.com/
TD: Regioniii@aol.com
TD: (615) 426-7105

First Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Basement Fellowship Hall
907 E. Main St.
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(Parking & Entrance accessed via Bilbro Ave.)