Crane City Open: A Nebraska Chess Player of the Year Qualifying Tournament
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βοΈ Crane City Open β Central Nebraskaβs Premier Chess Tournament
π Harmon Park Activity Center, Kearney, NE
ποΈ August 16β17, 2025
The Crane City Open is back β bigger, sharper, and more competitive than ever! Whether you're chasing CNCC titles, Player of the Year points, or just want to be part of something special, this is your tournament.
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π Event Highlights
β USCF-Rated Championship Section
β Scholastic (Kβ12) and Casual Adult Sections
π― Earn points toward CNCC End-of-Year Titles, including:
Kearney City Champion (Top USCF scorer)
CNCC Middle School Champion
CNCC Elementary School Champion
π CNCC Year-End Champions will be crowned following the November tournament and awarded custom-designed, 3D-printed King Trophies
π° $500 Guaranteed Prize Fund in the USCF section!
Split among:
π₯ 1st Place β $200
π₯ 2nd Place β $125
π₯ 3rd Place β $75
πΉ Top Under 1600 β $50
πΉ Top Under 1200 β $50
π Winner Perks
π§ High School & Casual Adult winners each earn a free USCF membership to use in the next CNCC tournament
π Official Nebraska Player of the Year Qualifier
USCF section players earn points toward qualifying for the Nebraska State Championship Finals in December
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π Location
Harmon Park Activity Center
3100 5th Avenue, Kearney, NE 68845
(Parking available on-site)
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π Registration
π΅ Early Bird Pricing (through 11:59 PM, Friday, August 15):
$60 β USCF Rated Section
$10 β Scholastic & Casual Adult Sections
π΅ Late Registration (after August 15):
$65 β USCF Rated Section
$15 β Scholastic & Casual Adult Sections
π― Register online through Kearney Parks & Recreation:
π https://kearneyne.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30371
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ποΈ Schedule
USCF Rated Section β Saturday, August 16
π Check-in: 8:00 AM β 9:00 AM
βοΈ First round begins shortly after 9:00 AM
Scholastic & Casual Sections β Saturday, August 16
π Check-in: 12:00 PM β 12:45 PM
βοΈ First round begins shortly after 1:00 PM
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π¨ Lodging Partner β Microtel by Wyndham, Kearney
Coming in from out of town? Stay at our official lodging sponsor:
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kearney
π 104 Talmadge St, Kearney, NE 68847
π (308) 698-3003
Mention βCrane City Open Chess Tournamentβ for a special discounted rate!
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π₯ Who Can Play?
All ages and skill levels welcome β USCF veterans, school club players, casual adults, and first-time competitors alike.
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π£ Stay Connected
Follow Central Nebraska Chess Club on Facebook and YouTube for updates, photos, and tournament highlights.
π¬ Questions? Email: Y2VudHJhbG5lYnJhc2thY2hlc3MgfCBnbWFpbCAhIGNvbQ==
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The pieces are in place. Will you rise to the challenge?
βοΈ Crane City Open β August 16β17, 2025
π Harmon Park Activity Center β 3100 5th Ave, Kearney, NE
ποΈ Sponsored Lodging by Microtel Inn & Suites β (308) 698-3003
Get Tickets
π Harmon Park Activity Center, Kearney, NE
ποΈ August 16β17, 2025
The Crane City Open is back β bigger, sharper, and more competitive than ever! Whether you're chasing CNCC titles, Player of the Year points, or just want to be part of something special, this is your tournament.
---
π Event Highlights
β USCF-Rated Championship Section
β Scholastic (Kβ12) and Casual Adult Sections
π― Earn points toward CNCC End-of-Year Titles, including:
Kearney City Champion (Top USCF scorer)
CNCC Middle School Champion
CNCC Elementary School Champion
π CNCC Year-End Champions will be crowned following the November tournament and awarded custom-designed, 3D-printed King Trophies
π° $500 Guaranteed Prize Fund in the USCF section!
Split among:
π₯ 1st Place β $200
π₯ 2nd Place β $125
π₯ 3rd Place β $75
πΉ Top Under 1600 β $50
πΉ Top Under 1200 β $50
π Winner Perks
π§ High School & Casual Adult winners each earn a free USCF membership to use in the next CNCC tournament
π Official Nebraska Player of the Year Qualifier
USCF section players earn points toward qualifying for the Nebraska State Championship Finals in December
---
π Location
Harmon Park Activity Center
3100 5th Avenue, Kearney, NE 68845
(Parking available on-site)
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π Registration
π΅ Early Bird Pricing (through 11:59 PM, Friday, August 15):
$60 β USCF Rated Section
$10 β Scholastic & Casual Adult Sections
π΅ Late Registration (after August 15):
$65 β USCF Rated Section
$15 β Scholastic & Casual Adult Sections
π― Register online through Kearney Parks & Recreation:
π https://kearneyne.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30371
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ποΈ Schedule
USCF Rated Section β Saturday, August 16
π Check-in: 8:00 AM β 9:00 AM
βοΈ First round begins shortly after 9:00 AM
Scholastic & Casual Sections β Saturday, August 16
π Check-in: 12:00 PM β 12:45 PM
βοΈ First round begins shortly after 1:00 PM
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π¨ Lodging Partner β Microtel by Wyndham, Kearney
Coming in from out of town? Stay at our official lodging sponsor:
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kearney
π 104 Talmadge St, Kearney, NE 68847
π (308) 698-3003
Mention βCrane City Open Chess Tournamentβ for a special discounted rate!
---
π₯ Who Can Play?
All ages and skill levels welcome β USCF veterans, school club players, casual adults, and first-time competitors alike.
---
π£ Stay Connected
Follow Central Nebraska Chess Club on Facebook and YouTube for updates, photos, and tournament highlights.
π¬ Questions? Email: Y2VudHJhbG5lYnJhc2thY2hlc3MgfCBnbWFpbCAhIGNvbQ==
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The pieces are in place. Will you rise to the challenge?
βοΈ Crane City Open β August 16β17, 2025
π Harmon Park Activity Center β 3100 5th Ave, Kearney, NE
ποΈ Sponsored Lodging by Microtel Inn & Suites β (308) 698-3003
Get Tickets
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