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North Dakota Closed State Championship 2026
- Contact Name: Todd Wolf
- Contact Email: wolfpack@bis.midco.net
- Contact Telephone: 701-426-3768
- Location: Quality Inn, 1030 East Interstate Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58503 (contact the Quality Inn directly regarding room reservations and to ask for a room from the chess conference block at 701-223-1911)
- Dates: April 11 - 12, 2026
- Registration Time: 8:00 AM -9:00 AM
- USCF Rated: Yes
- USCF Membership Required: Yes
- Entry Fee: $60 for adults; $40 for college students; $30 for grades K-12 (entry fees will be collected on site) - 5 dollar discount for early registration online
Online registration: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/8722
Check current signups here: https://caissachess.net/registration/index/8722 - Notes: This closed state championship is open to only players inside of North Dakota.
- Prizes: Trophies for 1st and 2nd places; Cash prizes based on entries
- Rounds: There will be 6 rounds. g/75, d/5
- Byes: Players may request a maximum of two 1/2 point byes, and they must be requested before the start of round 3.
- Round 1: 9:15 AM Saturday
- Round 2: 12:30 PM Saturday
- Round 3: 3:30 PM Saturday
- Round 4: 7:30 PM Saturday
- Round 5: 9:15 AM Sunday
- Round 6: 1:00 PM Sunday
Entry fees will be collected on site, if not registered online in advance.