Chess Tournaments This Weekend in Irvine, CA
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Weekend tournaments currently scheduled for Irvine, CA.
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
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:
- Zelle: (408) 724-0188
- Venmo: @JoshuaYaldaei
- Credit card during registration (++$11++ due to fees)
++Tournament Format++
- USCF membership required (it's ok if you're unrated)
- Swiss - meaning players are paired each round with opponents who have similar scores
- G/5+3 - meaning 5 min to make all moves, plus a 3-sec bonus per move. This will count towards USCF Blitz.
- Just one Open Section
++Full Schedule++
- 1 - 3 PM: Group Stage - All players play 6 (maybe 7) rounds of G/5+3
- 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++
- Nearest parking lot (3 min walk) located behind the Blossom Hill Crafts storefront. Limited street parking also
- Stairs with hand rails
++Chief TD++: Joshua Yaldaei | (408) 724-0188 ++Assistant TD++: Blake Propach | (408) 206-7906
Format: standard
Entry fee: $11