September 26-28, 2025

3-Day Schedule

September 27-28, 2025

2-Day Schedule/Scholastic

Quick Links:
Online Registration | Director’s Notes | Room Reservations

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

$8,500 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 (entry fee deducted from any prize) - See tournament director’s notes for complete details.

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2025 Autumn Open & Scholastic
Event ENTRY FEEs:

Early: $110 by midnight, September 12, 2025
Late: $130 until 6:00 pm (EST), Friday, September 26, 2025
(when online registration closes)
On-Site Entry Fee: $140
Scholastic U1200: $55 off each amount for the scholastic section

☞ Entry Fee: $20*

☞ Open to all players; must have active USCF membership

☞ Begins after the 3rd round ends (around 9-9:20pm)

☞ Cash Prizes: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and Top U1600 & U1400

*Free entry for GM/WGM/IM/WIM (entry fee deducted from any prize)

The blitz online registration link below closes at 7pm (EST) Saturday, September 27, 2025; players can also register on-site with the TDs.

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 DOUBLE-ROUND BLITZ (4SS G/5; d0)
Begins after the 3rd round ends (around 9-9:20pm)

TOURNAMENT SIDE EVENTS

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.

Tournament Director Notes:

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR’S NOTES: Free entry for GM/WGM/IM/WIM ($110 EF deducted from any prize); rated players may play up one section in accordance to your September 2025 USCF published rating only; unrated players are limited to $100 prize (unless in master/expert section) and are required to have current USCF membership; players on the 3-day schedule are eligible to re-enter on Saturday morning with the TD ($60 re-entry fee); requested byes = 1⁄2-pt (max 2 requests) and must be confirmed with the TD before round 2 is paired; place prizes are issued with Zelle® (via your banking institution); prize winners not able to use Zelle can request a bank check at the tournament.
Players are expected to bring their own chess sets and clocks. Chess sets, books, clocks, and other chess merchandise are available at the on-site chess store on Sat & Sun during tournament hours.
TOURNAMENT SIDE EVENTS: Saturday night USCF-rated 4SS G/5; d0 double-round open blitz tournament: EF $20, open to all players, must have active USCF membership, free entry for GM/WGM/IM/WIM (entry fee deducted from any prize); free chess lecture Sunday morning at 9am.
ONLINE ENTRY FEE: Early: $110 by September 12, 2025 / Late: $130 / On-site: $140 ($55 off each amount for the scholastic section)
ONLINE REGISTRATION: Must be completed by 6pm (EST) Friday, September 26, 2025 (when online registration closes). Online registration for the Saturday night blitz closes at 7pm, Saturday, September 27, 2025. Players can also register for the blitz tournament on-site with the TDs.
ON-SITE REGISTRATION: 2-day schedule & scholastic 9-10am, Saturday, September 27, 2025; 3-day schedule 5-6pm Friday, September 26, 2025; the tournament directors can be found in the tournament room or the TD's office.
ENTRY FEE by US MAIL: CFCC, Attn: 2025 Autumn Open, 7565 Laureate Blvd., Unit 3406, Orlando, FL. 32827 (must be postmarked by September 12, 2025)
3-DAY OPEN SCHEDULE: (G/90; d30) Friday 7pm, Saturday 11am & 5pm, Sunday 10am & 2:30pm
2-DAY OPEN SCHEDULE: Saturday: 11am & 2pm (G/60; d5); 5pm (G/90; d30) - Sunday: 10am & 2:30pm (G/90; d30)
SCHOLASTIC SCHEDULE: (G/60; d5) Saturday: 11am, 2pm & 5pm - Sunday: 10am & 1:00pm
SATURDAY NIGHT BLITZ SCHEDULE: (4SS G/5; d0) USCF-rated double-round open blitz tournament right after the 3rd round ends (around 9-9:20pm).
ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY: Player phones and smart watches must be turned off in the tournament room and placed in your bag or next to your board (facing up). First violation is 30 minutes or half of your remaining time; second violation will result in the forfeit of your game.
CFCC HOTEL GROUP RATE: $127 + 50% off the $30/night resort fee (includes wifi and free parking).
GROUP RATE ENDS: September 12, 2025 (subject to room availability)
HOTEL ROOM BOOKING LINK: Rooms are subject to availability, players should make their reservations as early as possible.
WITHDRAWAL: Requests to withdraw from the tournament and receive a refund must be sent via email to: info@centralflchess.org no later than 6pm (EST) Friday, September 26, 2025 (when online registration closes); refunds are issued in full minus your original online registration transaction fee amount.
FOOD: No eating at board, beverages ok.
CFCC CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT: $10 ($5 for Jr/Sr membership); CFCC club membership must be active, please see TD to redeem.
ORGANIZER/EVENT INFO: https://www.centralflchess.org/cfcc-2025-autumn-open-and-scholastic-weekend-tournament or email info@centralflchess.org
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR: Text Steven Vigil or via email.

CFCC 2025 Autumn Open & Scholastic
Group Rate Room Reservations

Holiday Inn Resort Lake Buena Vista
13351 State Road 535
Orlando, Florida 32821
Main: (407) 239-4500

GROUP RATE BENEFITS

• $127/night with 50% off the $30/night resort fee with the group rate.

• Room stays include free self-parking, complementary wi-fi, fitness center access, and business center amenities.

• Group rate cutoff is September 12, 2025 and is subject to room availability, players should make their reservations as early as possible.

• Phone reservations can also be made by calling (866) 808-8833 - make sure to mention you’re attending the tournament.

Hotel Note: When booking your room, the $30/night resort fee added to your room reservation will be reduced by 50% when checking in.