Chess Tournaments This Weekend in United States

4-Round Swiss System. G/40,d5. USCF Dual-Rated. Maximum 16 players. Please register online and pay at check-in. Entry Fee: $20. 90% of fee is returned in cash prizes. Number of sections and amount of cash prizes depends on number of entrants and rating distribution. Number of sections will be determined and announced after check-in closes. Prizes will be announced before Round 2. Check-in between 9 am and 9:20 am. One half-point bye is available if requested BEFORE check-in ends; it may be requested during online registration. Any bye requests made after check-in ends will be honored for zero-points. Round times: 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm. The tournament should end by about 3:30 pm.

Food and (non-alcoholic) beverages are permitted and recommended, but please be careful! We are responsible for clean-up and may be charged if the rooms are not returned in the same condition as when access is first given.

Entry Fee refund available if withdrawal occurs after payment and before player's first game has started.

Tournament Director: Craig Moore - craig.moore04@gmail.com or (509) 991-4064.

Format: standard

Entry fee: $20

Format: scholastic

Entry fee: $35

CHESS ZONE OCTOBER ACTION G/60+5 Four rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated. $1250 in prizes, 50% guaranteed Three sections: CHAMPIONSHIP (1800+): Open to USCF rated 1800 and above. 1st — $500 2nd — $100 Top Under 1900 — $50 AMATEUR (U1800): Open to USCF rated between 1400 and 1799. 1st — $200 2nd — $100 Top Under 1500 — $50 RESERVE (U1400): Open to USCF rated under 1400 and unrated. 1st — $100 2nd — $50 Top U1000/Unrated — $50 One “”special”” Top Senior (age 50+) prize awarded: $50. Live US Chess regular ratings used for pairings and prizes. Players may play up if rating within 100 points of the section requirement. Sections may be combined at TD discretion. Prizes based on 50 registrations. Unrated players eligible only for place prizes. Time Control: G/60; inc. 5; USCF dual rated (regular and quick rated). Entry Fee: Members: $48 if pre-registered by 10/7, $58 by 10/10, $63 on-site. Non-Members: $55 if pre-registered by 10/7, $65 by 10/10, $70 on-site. Free entry for (W)FMs, (W)IMs, (W)GMs – entry fees deducted from prizes. The field is limited to the first 50 registrants. Schedule: On-site registration ends at 9:40 am. All players, including pre-registrants, please check in by 9:45 am; please call/text if going to be late. Rounds: 10:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:30 pm, 6:00 pm. 1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit two. Must request 1/2-point byes before round 1 ends. 0-point byes available at any time for any round.

Format: standard

Name: Johns Creek Chesstronics Monthly Scholastic Tournament   Description:  • Time Control: 3RR, G/25; d5 — USCF rated.  • New or first-time players are required to secure a USCF membership at: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess   Lunch Break:  • Complimentary pizza will be provided to all players from 12:00–12:30 p.m. (Tentative)   Player Limit & Policies:  • Capacity: 30–36 players  • No byes or withdrawals allowed  • Registration ends at 9:15 a.m.  • Early registration is strongly encouraged, as the event is capped at **36 **players   Round Times:  • 10:00 a.m.  • 11:10 a.m.  • 12:30 p.m. (or earlier if both players agree)   Location: 10450 Medlock Bridge Rd, Suite 112, Johns Creek, GA 30097   Contact:  Email: info@highmarkseducation.com Phone: (770) 274 4545   Frequency: Held every 2nd Saturday of the month   Organizer: Manisha Churiwal   Registration Link: https://services.chesstronics.com/products/johnscreek-chess-math-competition

Format: standard

Register here by Oct 8th to officially secure your spot! This free tourney is open to all players with an active USCF membership (it's ok if unrated). Voluntary donations are much appreciated, as they support future events like this.

++Tournament Format++

1. USCF membership required (it's ok if unrated)
2. 2 Sections - One section for rated players & another for new, unrated players
3. Swiss - meaning players are paired each round with opponents who have similar scores
4. G/30 d5 - For each game, each player has 30 min to make all their moves, with a 5-sec delay per move. This dually rated time control counts towards both USCF Regular & Quick ratings.
5. 1 Bye Max - Only 1 half-point bye may be requested during registration.
6. Prizes! - TBD

++Full Schedule++

1. 12:30 - 12:45 PM: Check-in period
2. 12:45 - 2 PM: Round 1
3. 2 - 2:45 PM: Lunch break
4. 2:45 - 4 PM: Round 2
5. 4 - 5:15 PM: Round 3

++Additional Notes++

1. Where is the tournament room? Once inside the main entrance (automatic doors), enter the library & continue walking straight for 30 sec, until you see the Community Room on your left.
2. The parking lot is located directly in front of the library main entrance (2 min walk).
3. 💯% ADA accessible

++Chief TD++: Krishay Madhav | (408) 806-3181 ++Assistant TD++: Joshua Yaldaei | (408) 724-0188

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

Come join us for our second rated tournament! Expected rounds: Swiss-style pairing, 4 rounds, G/20d5, done by 12 o'clock! This will be an on-going tournament for the Smyrna area!

USCF Membership is Required. Georgia Chess Association Membership not required but suggested. Please send me a message if you need to renew your USCF membership

Players may be adjusted up or down section to balance each section. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Round 1 Start: 8:15 Round 2 Expected Start: 9:10 Round 3 Expected Start: 10:10 Round 4 Expected Start: 11:10

Win = 1 Point, Draw = 0.5 Point, Loss = 0 Point

Registration by Sept 4th: $15 Registration by Oct 2nd: $20 Registration by Oct 10th: $25

Trophies for 1st and 2nd place for 6 or more players in that section, otherwise just 1st place.

Format: standard

Entry fee: $25

Weekly rated blitz tournament at Nocturne Teas Kava Bar.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play multiple blitz games, results the same day

Format 5 round double Swiss (10 games total)

Time control Black chooses G5 or G3 with 2 second delay

Entry fee 10 early 15 day of online 20 on site

Prizes 1st 60 2nd 20 Top U1600 10 Top U1400 10

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

CHESS ZONE RATED SCHOLASTIC K-12 Four Rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated SECTIONS: U1200: Open to scholastic players rated between 600 and 1199. U600: Open to scholastic players under 600 and unrated. PRIZES: Trophies to 1st-3rd place in each section. Medals to all finish with 50% or greater that don’t win a trophy. Time Control: G/25; d5; USCF dual rated (regular and quick). Entry Fee: Members: $38 if pre-registered by 10/7; $43 by 10/11; $48 on-site. Non-Members: $45 if pre-registered by 10/7; $50 by 10/11; $55 on-site. The field is limited to the first 40 registrants. Schedule: All players, including pre-registrants, please check in by 9:45 am. Rounds: 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 12:45 pm, 2:00 pm 1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit two. Must request 1/2-point byes before round 1 begins. 0-point byes available at any time for any round. Unrated players must obtain a USCF membership (from https://uschess.org). Please arrive early (by 9:30 AM) if you need assistance on-site. US Chess Live rating will be used sections, pairings and prizes. Players may play up if rating within 100 points of the section requirement. Sections may be merged at TD discretion. Children may be dropped off at Chess Zone; please return by 2:15 PM to pick-up

Format: standard

Team Trophies! Three players in the rated sections attending the same school (as of the spring 2026 semester). Teams have no upper limit; the more players on a team, the higher the chances for a good result, but only the top 3 players’ results count for the team total. The team gains points by winning or drawing rated games. Points are weighted, with results in higher sections worth more.

Mohar National day Chess Tournament – Scholastic and Open Chess Tournament October 11, 2026 Mohar Chess Academy — 3170 Peachtree Pkwy Ste 113, Suwanee, GA 30024, USA 4SS, G/25;d5  4 sections – An Open section for adults and advanced scholastic players, 2 Rated Scholastic-only sections for K-12 players and a Nonrated Scholastic practice section for new and young players. ROUND TIMES:  First round is at 10:00AM, rounds 2-4 will start ASAP after the preceding rounds finish with a slightly longer break for lunch between rounds 2 and 3. We are done around 4 – 4:30 PM. NONRATED SECTION: The Nonrated section is for new/unrated players and players rated below 300 who need practice. While the rules of chess still apply, this is a more relaxed game designed to let new and young players experience chess without worrying about ratings. New players may choose to play in the Under 400 section if they want to become rated. 2 SCHOLASTIC-ONLY RATED SECTIONS: Under 600 and Under 1200: These sections require an active US Chess Federation membership (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess). New players wanting a rating play in the Under 600.  OPEN SECTION: This Section is available to both adults and scholastic players. Scholastic players rated over 1199 must play in this section; however, any scholastic player rated 1000+ may choose to play in either the Open or kids-only Under 1200 section. Players will be placed in the section that matches their rating unless granted an exemption by the Tournament Director. Rated sections may be combined at TD discretion. **ENTRY FEE: **Registration received till 7th october is $40.  Late registration begins from 8th September to 10th October for  $45.  Same day, onsite registration is $50 and must be completed by 9:00AM to be paired for Round 1. Late sign ups may receive a ½ point round one bye. You may pay via Zelle to mohar.chess@gmail.com BYES: If you have a scheduling conflict and plan to skip one or two rounds, 1/2 Point Byes are available and should be requested at the time of registration.  INDIVIDUAL PRIZES: Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in each SCHOLASTIC section and cash or gift cards for the Open section. TEAM PRIZES: Team Trophies to top 3 schools based on weighted points of 4 players. Must have a minimum of 3 players from the same school playing in the USCF Rated Sections to qualify for Team Prizes. FOOD – We plan to have food vendors to supply snacks and lunch. Sets, boards  and notation sheets supplied. Please bring chess clocks if possible. CONTACT:  Mohar Chess Academy Email: mohar.chess@gmail.com Phone: 7708158221 Website: https://www.mohar.org

Format: standard

Entry fee: $45

Sunday | Oct 11th | 10:45AM - 3PM Richland Public Library 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352 ⏱️ Why Play This Event? Join us to connect with the Tri-Cities chess community and enjoy friendly competition, hosted by Jim Diamond as part of Blitz and Blunders. Put your tactical skills, quick thinking, and decision-making to the test in a FREE dual-rated chess format open to players of all ages and experience levels. The fast-paced time control keeps games engaging without being overwhelming, making this event an ideal entry point for beginners playing their first rated or unrated tournament, as well as a refreshing, competitive challenge for more experienced players.. ⏱️ Schedule Check-in: 10:45AM Round 1: 11AM sharp 10-15 minute breaks between rounds.

♟️ Tournament Details Format: Swiss Rounds: 3 Rounds Time Control: G/30; d5

Requirements: Current USCF membership required for rated tournament. Please bring a chess set and clock if you have one.

🍔 Additional Information Outside food and drinks are permitted in accordance with library policies. **** By entering the tournament, you grant permission for event photos to be used for publicity. Participants assume all risks associated with over-the-board play ****

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free