CFCC 2025 Winter Open & Scholastic
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JANUARY 17-19, 2025
3-Day Schedule
JANUARY 18-19, 2025
2-Day Schedule/Scholastic
Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Lake Buena Vista
13351 State Road 535
Orlando, Florida 32821
(407) 239-4500
6 Sections - Top 2 Sections are FIDE Rated
$8500 b/160 60 % Guaranteed* GPP: 20
5 Rounds at G/90; d30 w/ 6 Sections
3-day schedule:
All rounds G/90; d30
2-day schedule:
Rounds 1 & 2 - G/60; d5
Scholastic schedule:
All rounds G/60; d5
*Scholastic=1/2 EF - Free entry for GM/WGM/IM/WIM (Early entry fee deducted from any prize)
Do you want a FIDE ID number?
Apply here if you are a US Chess member. Any player who meets the eligibility requirements for a USA-flagged FIDE can complete our simple FIDE ID request form at: https://forms.gle/fCCTis7WgtJEb2rv6.
All players eligible for a USA-flagged FIDE ID who do not have a US Chess ID must submit their request using this method. Note: There is no charge for establishing your FIDE ID number.
New Prize Payout Guidelines: To simplify and expedite prize payouts on Sunday, CFCC will be issuing prizes with Zelle (via your banking institution). Prize winners who are not able to use Zelle can request a check (or cash if available) from the TD before leaving the tournament.
Event ENTRY FEEs:
Early: $110 by midnight, January 3, 2025
Late: $130 until 6PM (EST) January 17, 2025
(when online registration closes)
On-Site Entry Fee: $140
Scholastic U1200: $55 off each entry fee above
Saturday Night Double-Round G/5; d0 Blitz:
$20 Entry - USCF Rated - Prizes: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place
(Saturday night blitz online registration closes at 7pm (EST) January 18, 2025)
2025 WINTER Open & Scholastic Online Registration Links
Tournament Schedule
2-DAY SCHEDULE (G/90; d30)
(Rounds 1 & 2: G/60;d5)
Saturday: 11am - 2pm - 5pm
Sunday: 10am - 2:30pm
3-DAY SCHEDULE (G/90; d30)
Friday: 7pm
Saturday: 11am - 5pm
Sunday: 10am - 2:30pm
SCHOLASTIC SCHEDULE (G/60; d5)
Saturday: 11am - 2pm - 5pm
Sunday: 10am - 1pm
SATURDAY NIGHT BLITZ (G/5; d0)
$20 Entry - Cash Prizes: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place
Don’t miss our 4SS double-round Open G/5;d0 USCF rated blitz tournament starting after the 3rd round (9-9:15pm). The blitz online registration link above closes at 7pm on January 18, 2025; players can also register on-site with the TD.
TOURNAMENT SIDE EVENTS
Free Master Chess Lecture:
Sunday morning at 9:00am
On-Site Chess Store:
Open during tournament hours in the Vista Room
Tournament Director Notes:
Free entry for GM/WGM/IM/WIM ($110 entry fee deducted from any prize); Rated players may play up one section only (as determined by their USCF published rating for the month of January 2025); Unrated players are limited to $100 prize (unless in Master-Expert section); Players on the 3-day schedule are eligible to re-enter on the 2-day schedule if desired ($50); Players are expected to bring their own chess sets & clocks.
CFCC MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT: $10 adult members or $5 for scholastic & senior members - CFCC club membership must be current to redeem discount - please see TD’s anytime during the event.
CFCC MEMBERSHIP STATUS? Players can easily view our 2024 Membership Table to find out their status, or learn more about the benefits of CFCC club membership.
ENTRY FEE by US MAIL: CFCC (Attn: 2025 Winter Open), 7565 Laureate Blvd., Unit 3406, Orlando, FL., 32827 (Must be postmarked by January 3, 2025)
REQUESTED BYES: 1/2 pt, must commit before round 2 is paired (max 2 requests)
ON-SITE REGISTRATION: Ends 30 minutes before 1st round begins (on either schedule).
TD CONTACT INFO: Steven Vigil (321) 297-7087 or chessteacher1977@yahoo.com
CFCC 2025 Winter Open
Group Rate Room Reservations
Holiday Inn Resort Lake Buena Vista
13351 State Road 535
Orlando, Florida 32821
Main: (407) 239-4500
GROUP RATE BENEFITS
$TBD/night with 50% off the $30/night resort fee with group rate code: (TBD)
Room stays include free self-parking, complementary wi-fi, fitness center access, and business center amenities.
Phone reservations can be made by calling (866) 808-8833 and providing the group rate code: (TBD)
Group rate cutoff is December 17, 2024 and is subject to room availability, players should make their reservations as early as possible.
Hotel Note: When booking your room, the $30/night resort fee added to your room reservation will be reduced by 50% when checking in.