11th American Continental Championship

The 11th American Continental Championship is taking place from 28 May-5 June in the CIFCO Convention Centre in San Salvador, El Salvador. Players from all the American chess federations compete in an 11-round Swiss open for a $5,000 first prize and four places in the 2017 World Cup. The time control is 90 minutes for 40 moves then 30 minutes to the end of the game, with a 30-second increment from move 1. In case of a tie for a qualifying place a speed chess play-off will take place. The event is organised by the El Salvador Chess Federation. Official website: www.ajedrezenelsalvador.org