Chess tournament to return to Glendale in September

The Southern California Open Chess Tournament will return to Glendale next week, bringing more than 300 players and tens of thousands of dollars in prize money to the city. The four-day tournament will be held Sept. 4-7 at the Hilton Los Angeles North/Glendale, returning to the city following a successful run in 2025. Organized by the American Chess Academy, the tournament will feature players of…