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