2026 Frank K Berry FIDE | Oklahoma Chess

2026 Frank K. Berry FIDE

September 25-27 or 26-27

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Top two sections FIDE rated.

See details in General Info.

Location:

Holiday Inn OKC North-Quail Springs

13800 Quail Springs Pkwy Oklahoma City, OK 73134

HR $104 Booking Link - HERE- Reserve by September 11.

Includes Breakfast. Free parking.

Call 405-286-9393 ext. 4 and ask for the “Oklahoma Chess” rate.

Schedule

Three-day section round one: Friday, 7 p.m. (G/90, +30)

Two-day section round one: Saturday, 10 a.m. (G/60, d5) Games in this round will not be FIDE rated.

All players (G/90,+30)

Round two: Saturday 1 p.m.
Round three: Saturday 6 p.m.
Round four: Sunday 9:30 a.m.
Round five: Sunday 2:30 p.m.

Default forfeiture time is 60 minutes.
Do not drop out of a round or the tournament without first notifying a tournament director.
One ½-pt bye available Rds. 1-5 if committed before end of round 2. Must play the final round or have a committed bye in order to claim prizes.

Sections & Prizes

$3000 based on 90 entries. First prize in each section guaranteed.

Championship FIDE & USCF rated

Must be rated 1700+ (published or live) to play in this section.

1st $600, 2nd $400, 3rd $200
Top Expert $150, Top Class A $150

Reserve (U1800) FIDE & USCF rated

1st $400, 2nd $200, 3rd $150
Top U1500 $150

Novice (U1200) USCF rated

1st $250, 2nd $150, 3rd $100
Top U1000/Unrated $100

Entry Fees

Championship & Reserve

$70 if registered by September 20.
$80 if registered by September 24.
$90 for onsite entries.

Novice

$60 if registered by September 20.
$70 if registered by September 24.
$80 all onsite entries.

Discounts: must register by Sunday, September 20.

$50 Senior entry (65+).
Free entry for titled players (NM+), with entry fee deducted from prizes.

Re-entry

Have a slow start? Start over with a re-entry! Re-entries from the three-day schedule to the two-day schedule are allowed for $20.

Registration

Space is limited. Pre-registration is highly recommended.
If there are spots available for onsite registration, it will be from 6:00-6:30 p.m. on Friday for the three-day and 9:00–9:30 a.m. on Saturday for the two-day.
Refunds made by September 23 will incur a $5 processing fee. Withdrawals made after this date will not be refunded.

General Info

All sections are US Chess regular rated and require a US Chess membership valid through September 30, 2026 (Not applicable to foreign GM/IM titled players). US Chess September 2026 supplement ratings will be used for pairings and prizes for all sections.
The Novice section will be played according to the US Chess Federation’s rules.
The Championship and Reserve sections will be FIDE rated and played according to FIDE’s rules.
Foreign players in the Championship section are required to disclose their FIDE ID number before round one.
USA players without a FIDE ID number must provide their email address and birthdate on the registration form.
Spectators, if allowed, must have electronic devices turned completely off.
Children may not be left unattended.
No outside food and drink.

Materials

Boards, sets and score sheets are provided.
Bring your own delay/increment-capable clock.

Electronic Devices

Electronic notation devices and personal scorebooks are not allowed in the Championship and Reserve sections. Duplicate score sheets will be provided and are required for play. A signed copy of each game must be submitted to claim any prize.
Electronic notation devices in other sections must be pre-approved by the TD.
In all sections, internet-enabled devices must be turned off completely during play (not just on silent) and must remain in the player’s bag, under their chair or face-up on the table. Devices include phones, smartwatches, tablets, etc. Penalties up to or including loss of game and removal from the tournament for violations of this policy.
See OCA’s Electronic Device Policy

Questions?

Contact TD Josie Braddy at FKB@oklahomachess.org or 707-685-7045.