
25th Mountaineer Open
January 17, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
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A Charity Event
A WVCA Grand Prix Event
Date: January 17, 2026
Site: WVU Mountainlair, Rhododendron Room, 1500 University Avenue, Morgantown, WV 26505
Format: 4 Round Swiss System, G/60 d/10
Sections: Open, Collegiate/Scholastic, Unrated
Registration: 9-9:45
Rounds: 10-12:30-2:45-5:15
Entry Fee: Open – $25 by 1/16, $30 on site. Collegiate/Scholastic, Unrated – $5. Bring non-perishable canned goods for a $5 discount.
Prizes: $$ b/20: $125-75, U1900 $50, U1600/U1300 $50. Trophies to top three in Collegiate/Scholastic and Unrated sections.
Entries: Online at chessregister.com or by mail to Harrison County Chess Club, PO Box 4338, Clarksburg, WV 26302.
Info: Robert Greer, greerlaw@aol.com, 304-641-9241. No smoking. ADA facility. USCF membership required for rated sections, available onsite. Boards/sets available if required.
All funds after prizes and expenses will be donated to Empty Bowls of Monongalia County, c/o YCF, Morgantown, WV and the RACK, WVU Student Food Pantry.
Sponsored by WVU Chess Club and Robert L Greer