May 2026 Swiss Open

The $25 entry fee will officially secure your spot! Here are your options:

1. Zelle: (408) 724-0188
2. Venmo: @JoshuaYaldaei
3. Credit card on Chess67 ($30 due to fees, pay directly during registration)

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/45 d5 - For each game, each player has 45 min to make all their moves, with a 5-sec delay before each move. This is a USCF Regular rated time control.
4. Sections - Players will be placed into either the 1500+ or U1500 sections, based on their monthly supplemental USCF Regular ratings.
5. 1 half-point bye may be requested 24 hrs before Round 1 starts

Full Schedule

1. 2 - 3 PM: Social Hour (optional) - Come say hi & get some friendly games in 🙂
2. 3 - 4:45 PM: Round 1
3. 4:45 - 6:30 PM: Round 2
4. 6:30 - 7:15 PM: Break for dinner
5. 7:15 - 9 PM: Round 3

Accessibility

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

Disclaimer❗️🙉
Minimal background noise, as the tourney is held above an active store. Signs requesting customers be quiet will be posted, and foam earplugs are available upon request.

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