Comments for Las Vegas International Chess Festival https://www.vegaschess.com The Chess Vacation of the Year! Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:12:58 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 Comment on We are moving back to Westgate for 2026 by Alan Losoff https://www.vegaschess.com/2025/we-are-moving-back-to-westgate-for-2026/#comment-58672 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:12:58 +0000 https://www.vegaschess.com/?p=5572#comment-58672 In reply to Jude Acers.

Hey Jude, it’s great to hear from you.

You can try to get that half point back from me any time. Just come to the Chess Festival. We would love to have you participate.

]]> Comment on We are moving back to Westgate for 2026 by Jude Acers https://www.vegaschess.com/2025/we-are-moving-back-to-westgate-for-2026/#comment-58671 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:10:06 +0000 https://www.vegaschess.com/?p=5572#comment-58671 In reply to Alan Losoff.

i LIKE THAT!! And Mr Losoff I want that one half point back you up close and personal sneakily pilfered from me in New Orleans. Sharp, Hello Janelle you wild thing. Jude Acers

]]> Comment on We are moving back to Westgate for 2026 by Alan Losoff https://www.vegaschess.com/2025/we-are-moving-back-to-westgate-for-2026/#comment-58522 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:41:32 +0000 https://www.vegaschess.com/?p=5572#comment-58522 In reply to Araceli Pacheco.

Westgate in 2027, on the strip 2028-2030

]]> Comment on We are moving back to Westgate for 2026 by Araceli Pacheco https://www.vegaschess.com/2025/we-are-moving-back-to-westgate-for-2026/#comment-58510 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:05:57 +0000 https://www.vegaschess.com/?p=5572#comment-58510 Where will the festival be in 2027?

]]> Comment on We are moving back to Westgate for 2026 by Alan Losoff https://www.vegaschess.com/2025/we-are-moving-back-to-westgate-for-2026/#comment-57772 Thu, 14 May 2026 04:39:32 +0000 https://www.vegaschess.com/?p=5572#comment-57772 In reply to Jemisen Johnson.

You can register for most events up to 2 hours before the start. There are price jumps for most events on May 26th and again on June 10th. Some events have additional fees for on site entry.

]]> Comment on We are moving back to Westgate for 2026 by Alan Losoff https://www.vegaschess.com/2025/we-are-moving-back-to-westgate-for-2026/#comment-57771 Thu, 14 May 2026 04:37:44 +0000 https://www.vegaschess.com/?p=5572#comment-57771 In reply to Owen Carver.

It will definitely be posted on this site and our Facebook page. We also send emails to every registered player if there is some urgent information.

]]> Comment on We are moving back to Westgate for 2026 by Alan Losoff https://www.vegaschess.com/2025/we-are-moving-back-to-westgate-for-2026/#comment-57770 Thu, 14 May 2026 04:36:30 +0000 https://www.vegaschess.com/?p=5572#comment-57770 In reply to Garima.

We are fully staffed this year, but if you wish to join our staff next year email vegaschess@gmail.com with your qualifications and references.

]]> Comment on We are moving back to Westgate for 2026 by Garima https://www.vegaschess.com/2025/we-are-moving-back-to-westgate-for-2026/#comment-57769 Thu, 14 May 2026 04:14:01 +0000 https://www.vegaschess.com/?p=5572#comment-57769 Can I volunteer there? I am a new td

]]> Comment on We are moving back to Westgate for 2026 by Jemisen Johnson https://www.vegaschess.com/2025/we-are-moving-back-to-westgate-for-2026/#comment-57382 Wed, 06 May 2026 18:33:54 +0000 https://www.vegaschess.com/?p=5572#comment-57382 In reply to Alan Losoff.

Is there a registration fee, time limit?

]]> Comment on We are moving back to Westgate for 2026 by Owen Carver https://www.vegaschess.com/2025/we-are-moving-back-to-westgate-for-2026/#comment-57377 Wed, 06 May 2026 14:19:24 +0000 https://www.vegaschess.com/?p=5572#comment-57377 Where will last minute or updated information be posted? On the website, or will you post to any social media too?

]]> Comment on Poker Tournament by Dennis Moore https://www.vegaschess.com/2024/monday-poker-tournament/#comment-56880 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:49:50 +0000 https://www.vegaschess.com/?p=5112#comment-56880 Hi I would love to play in the poker chess tournament on Monday.

Sincerely Dennis Moore

]]> Comment on We are moving back to Westgate for 2026 by Alan Losoff https://www.vegaschess.com/2025/we-are-moving-back-to-westgate-for-2026/#comment-55592 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:25:13 +0000 https://www.vegaschess.com/?p=5572#comment-55592 In reply to Arnav Agrawal.

All players are welcome.

]]> Comment on We are moving back to Westgate for 2026 by Arnav Agrawal https://www.vegaschess.com/2025/we-are-moving-back-to-westgate-for-2026/#comment-54188 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:11:08 +0000 https://www.vegaschess.com/?p=5572#comment-54188 Is any participant can play belongs to India

]]> Comment on We are moving back to Westgate for 2026 by Alan Losoff https://www.vegaschess.com/2025/we-are-moving-back-to-westgate-for-2026/#comment-52423 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 21:12:06 +0000 https://www.vegaschess.com/?p=5572#comment-52423 In reply to Gilberto Rico Hernandez.

The Westgate has changed their parking policy since we originally posted our reply. Parking is only free for hotel guests who reserved their rooms with our link.

Most Vegas hotels are now charging for parking and we have no control over this.

]]> Comment on We are moving back to Westgate for 2026 by Gilberto Rico Hernandez https://www.vegaschess.com/2025/we-are-moving-back-to-westgate-for-2026/#comment-52414 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:14:31 +0000 https://www.vegaschess.com/?p=5572#comment-52414 Hello!
I’m planning to assist again.
But I will stay with relatives… Is there a parking fee in the Westgate hotel for players?
Thanks!

]]> Comment on To the Viktor Go the Spoils by Peter Thau https://www.vegaschess.com/2025/to-the-viktor-go-the-spoils/#comment-39380 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 22:45:05 +0000 https://www.vegaschess.com/?p=5530#comment-39380 I believe I set a new record for the largest USCF rating drop in the history of the Walter Browne Memorial tournament..The drop was 172 points.

]]> Comment on Meet the GM Rebel Queen Susan Polgar at the National Open, GM Finegold and Troff also featured by Alan Losoff https://www.vegaschess.com/2025/meet-the-gm-rebel-queen-susan-polgar-at-the-national-open-gm-finegold-and-troff-also-featured/#comment-37951 Sun, 08 Jun 2025 18:31:15 +0000 https://www.vegaschess.com/?p=5232#comment-37951 In reply to Richard M Warren.

She has added a signing session Sunday at noon – 1:30. She will be giving a lecture in Valley of Fire at 3.

]]> Comment on Want More Chess? Sign up for Blitz Tonight! Had Enough Chess? Sign up for our Poker Tournament! by Alan Losoff https://www.vegaschess.com/2025/want-more-chess-sign-up-for-blitz-tonight-had-enough-chess-sign-up-for-our-poker-tournament/#comment-37950 Sun, 08 Jun 2025 18:28:43 +0000 https://www.vegaschess.com/?p=5490#comment-37950 In reply to Steven Dohnal.

It is designed to finish in about 2 hours. Of course, for some of us, it finishes a lot quicker.

]]> Comment on Want More Chess? Sign up for Blitz Tonight! Had Enough Chess? Sign up for our Poker Tournament! by Steven Dohnal https://www.vegaschess.com/2025/want-more-chess-sign-up-for-blitz-tonight-had-enough-chess-sign-up-for-our-poker-tournament/#comment-37949 Sun, 08 Jun 2025 18:01:46 +0000 https://www.vegaschess.com/?p=5490#comment-37949 How long does the poker tournament usually take. My plane leaves at 2:30 and I would have to get to the airport. Thanks

]]> Comment on Meet the GM Rebel Queen Susan Polgar at the National Open, GM Finegold and Troff also featured by Richard M Warren https://www.vegaschess.com/2025/meet-the-gm-rebel-queen-susan-polgar-at-the-national-open-gm-finegold-and-troff-also-featured/#comment-37944 Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:47:03 +0000 https://www.vegaschess.com/?p=5232#comment-37944 In reply to Alan Losoff.

Hi Alan
Will Ms Polgar be signing books later today or on Sunday?
Thanks
Richard

]]> Comment on Important Announcement for 3 day Schedule by Enrique Huerta https://www.vegaschess.com/2025/important-announcement-for-3-day-schedule/#comment-37908 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:17:45 +0000 https://www.vegaschess.com/?p=5428#comment-37908 In reply to Daniel Ginzburg.

The 3-day U1250 will play Rounds 1 and 2 in the Virginia City room, and will join the main schedule in the Sunset room starting at Round 3.

]]> Comment on Important Announcement for 3 day Schedule by Jiten Patel https://www.vegaschess.com/2025/important-announcement-for-3-day-schedule/#comment-37906 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:03:17 +0000 https://www.vegaschess.com/?p=5428#comment-37906 In reply to Daniel Ginzburg.

Hello Daniel,
Round 3 will also be in the Sunset, and all subsequent rounds after Round 3

]]> Comment on Important Announcement for 3 day Schedule by Daniel Ginzburg https://www.vegaschess.com/2025/important-announcement-for-3-day-schedule/#comment-37904 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 16:24:46 +0000 https://www.vegaschess.com/?p=5428#comment-37904 Where is 3-day U1250 on Friday?

]]> Comment on Meet the GM Rebel Queen Susan Polgar at the National Open, GM Finegold and Troff also featured by Alan Losoff https://www.vegaschess.com/2025/meet-the-gm-rebel-queen-susan-polgar-at-the-national-open-gm-finegold-and-troff-also-featured/#comment-37396 Mon, 26 May 2025 20:09:54 +0000 https://www.vegaschess.com/?p=5232#comment-37396 In reply to Danny.

Book Signings: Friday noon, Saturday 3 p.m.
Lectures: Saturday 5 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m.

]]> Comment on Meet the GM Rebel Queen Susan Polgar at the National Open, GM Finegold and Troff also featured by Danny https://www.vegaschess.com/2025/meet-the-gm-rebel-queen-susan-polgar-at-the-national-open-gm-finegold-and-troff-also-featured/#comment-36547 Fri, 09 May 2025 05:48:33 +0000 https://www.vegaschess.com/?p=5232#comment-36547 Has the day and time for her book signing been established yet?

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