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Chess Tournaments This Weekend in Irvine, CA

This page is for players who want a quick answer on what is happening soon in Irvine, CA. The main section focuses on Saturday and Sunday tournaments, while the rest of the page shows what is still coming up this week, later this month, and among the bigger upcoming events. At the moment there are 2 tournaments this weekend and 2 tournaments across the full current week.

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Weekend tournaments currently scheduled for Irvine, CA.

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Tournament
This Friday at 8:30 PM

USCF rated Friday night tournament hosted by King's Land Chess.

Format: • 3 Round Swiss • G/30 d5 • US Chess membership required

Sections: • 1000+ • 600 to 999 • 300 to 599 • Under 300

One half point bye available if requested at least one day before the event.

Chief TD: Judit Sztaray, NTD / IA

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

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Tournament
USCF Rated
This Saturday at 4:00 PM

The stage is set. The world is watching. Who will seize the moment & capture the hearts of those watching? Who will etch their name in history? Don't miss out on this World Cup inspired showdown - where Blitz Meets the World Cup! 🙌

Registering along with paying the $10 entry fee will officially secure your spot! Here are your options:

  1. Zelle: (408) 724-0188
  2. Venmo: @JoshuaYaldaei
  3. Credit card during registration (++$11++ due to fees)

++Tournament Format++

  1. USCF membership required (it's ok if you're unrated)
  2. Swiss - meaning players are paired each round with opponents who have similar scores
  3. G/5+3 - meaning 5 min to make all moves, plus a 3-sec bonus per move. This will count towards USCF Blitz.
  4. Just one Open Section

++Full Schedule++

  1. 1 - 3 PM: Group Stage - All players play 6 (maybe 7) rounds of G/5+3
  2. 3 - 4 PM: Knockout Stage - The top 4 seeds advance to a single-elimination bracket. To win it all, a player must win two consecutive best-of-2 matches. If we're lucky & a match is tied after two games, Armageddon insues!

++Accessibility++

  1. Nearest parking lot (3 min walk) located behind the Blossom Hill Crafts storefront. Limited street parking also
  2. Stairs with hand rails

++Chief TD++: Joshua Yaldaei | (408) 724-0188 ++Assistant TD++: Blake Propach | (408) 206-7906

Format: standard

Entry fee: $11