Chess Tournaments This Weekend in Pendleton, SC
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UPCOUNTRY STONE OPEN AUGUST 2026
First Baptist Church of Pendleton Saturday, August 22, 2026
Event Overview
**4-round Swiss Tournament USCF rated. (PLUS a separate not USCF rated beginners tournament with the same format as the scholastic one) **Open Sections: Open, U1700, U1200 (section cut-offs may vary depending on number of entries.) All games G45/inc10. Rounds at 10:00, 12:30, 2:15, 4:00. Prizes: 70% of registration **Scholastic Section(s): U1000 USCF/Unrated. All games G25/inc5. Rounds at 10:00, 11:00, 12:15, 1:15. Prizes: Trophies for top 3 players plus special prizes from our sponsors! Entry fees: **Open Sections: Early registration through August 20th is $40. Knight of the Upstate Club members is $35. $50 late registration for everyone the day before/morning of the tournament. Entry for titled players (National Master and above) is free, standard entry fee deducted from prizes. **Scholastic Section(s): Early registration through August 20th is $30. Knights of the Upstate Club members is $25. Late registration for everyone the day before/morning of the tournament is $40. **Not rated tournament: $20 entry fee. Registration link: https://caissachess.net/register/11114232 Address: 351 S Broad St Pendleton, SC 29670
Format: standard