30th Annual Eastern Chess Congress
Friday, October 23, 2026 – Sunday, October 25, 2026Princeton, NJ
Please confirm all information with the tournament organizer before attending.
VenueWestin Princeton at Forrestal Village Hotel
Address201 Village Blvd., Princeton, NJ 08540
Format5-Round Swiss (3-day and 2-day schedules available)
SectionsPremier, U2100, U1900, U1700, U1500, U1300, U1000
Time Control40/80, SD/30; d30 | 2-day option (Rds 1–2): G/60; d10
Entry Fee$118–$160 (GMs free)
Is This Tournament a Good Fit?
This three-day Swiss event offers sections from U1000 through Premier, so players at most competitive levels will find peers to face—and GMs play free. If you prefer classical chess with time to think, the main schedule uses 40/80 with a 30-second delay, though a faster two-day option with G/60 is also available. With a solid prize fund ($1000 for first place) and the chance to register for a Mixed Doubles event at no extra cost, there's plenty of reason to make the trip to Princeton.