Live pairings, games and standings
Nov 2026 Saratoga Library Swiss
Almaden Chess Club
Sections
Adult Section (18+)
Scholastic Section
Register here by Nov 27th 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 on tourney day are much appreciated, as they support future events like this. ++Tournament Format++ USCF membership required (it's ok if unrated) 2 Sections An Adult Section, featuring 2 G/60 d5 games & a Scholastic Section, featuring 4 G/30 d5 games Swiss - meaning players are paired each round with opponents who have similar scores Byes - You may request 1 bye (0.5-pt) during registration. Prizes! - TBD ++Full Schedule++ 12:15 - 12:30 PM: Check-in period (please confirm byes here) ++Adult Section++ (G/60 d5) 12:30 PM: Round 1 starts 2:45 PM: Round 2 starts ++Scholastic Section++ (G/30 d5) 12:30 PM: Round 1 starts 1:30 PM: Round 2 starts 2:30 - 3:15 PM: Lunch break 3:15 PM: Round 3 starts 4:15 PM: Round 4 starts ++Additional Notes++ Where is the tournament room? Once inside the main entrance (automatic doors), turn right immediately. The parking lot is located directly in front of the library main entrance (2 min walk). 💯% ADA accessible ++Chief TD++: Krishay Madhav | (408) 806-3181 ++Assistant TD++: Joshua Yaldaei | (408) 724-0188