Weekly rated quick tournament at Panera Bread in West Melbourne.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play 4 rounds, results the same night

Format 4 round Swiss Time control G10 with 2 second delay

Sections may be split into Open and Under sections depending on turnout

Entry fee

Adults 15 early 20 day of 25 on site

Kids 10 early 15 day of 20 on site

Prizes About 50 percent of entries returned as prizes

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

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

Time Control: 3SS G/30;d5 - USCF Rated, current unofficial ratings may be used at TD discretion. Five Sections: Elite = Class A and above 1800. Premier = Class B & C 1400 to 1799. Amateur = Class D & E 1000 to 1399. Reserve = 600 to 999. Beginner = Unrated players to 599. Player rated within 100 points may choose to play up one section. Sections may be combined at TD discretion. New or first time players must obtain a USCF membership. Registration ends at 6:00PM. Please register and pay online at www.ChessRegister.com The tournament is limited to 80 players.

Entry Fee: $40, $5 more the day of the tournament.

Rounds: 7:00PM, 8:15PM, 9:30PM

Info: Tyler@georgiachess.club - (470) 717-1004

Format: standard

August Weekend Chess Classic – Irvine

August 22 - 23, 2026

  

August Weekend Chess Classic

August 22–23, 2026 Hilton Irvine / Orange County Airport

Main Event Registration

Register Here Deadline: August 22 at 9:00 AM Players must be registered by 9:00 AM to avoid a Round 1 bye No refunds

Main Event Details

• 6 Rounds (Classical)
• Time Control: G/60 + 30 increment
• Players must bring their own boards and clocks
• Score sheets provided by organizer

Entry Fees

GM / IM / FM: FREE ENTRY if under 2400 FIDE 

• $50 Early Entry (before August 16)
• $60 Late Entry (August 17 onward)

Sections

• Open (1700+) — FIDE / USCF Rated
• Under 1800 (1300–1799) — FIDE / USCF Rated
• Under 1400 (Under 1399 & Unrated) — USCF Rated Only

Round Schedule

Saturday — August 22

• Round 1: 10:00 AM
• Round 2: 1:30 PM
• Round 3: 5:00 PM

Sunday — August 23

• Round 4: 10:00 AM
• Round 5: 1:30 PM
• Round 6: 5:00 PM

FIDE Blitz (Saturday & Sunday Night)

Free Entry for Main Event Players All main event players receive FREE entry into BOTH blitz events Non–Main Event Players: $10 entry fee

Blitz Format

• Time Control: G/3 + 2
• FIDE Rated Blitz
• 5 Double Rounds (10 games total)

Blitz Schedule (Both Days)

• Starts: 8:00 PM
• Round 1 – 8:00 PM
• Round 2 – 8:25 PM
• Round 3 – 8:50 PM
• Round 4 – 9:10 PM
• Round 5 – 9:30 PM
• Expected Finish: ~10:00 PM

Registration Links

• Main Event: Register Here
• Saturday Blitz: Register Here
• Sunday Blitz: Register Here

Hotel Booking AND PARKING

Hilton Irvine Booking Parking: $18 per day (on-site hotel parking) Stickers on site

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

https://services.chesstronics.com/products/bethelview-monthly-open-uscf-rated Monthly Scholastic  &  OPEN USCF Rated Tournament  at Bethelview Location!   Free Pizza!   4 sections – An Open section for adults and advanced scholastic players, 3 Rated Scholastic-only sections(U300,U600,U900,OPEN) for K-12 players and a Nonrated Scholastic practice section for new and young players(No USCF ID Required). Sections may be combined at TD’s discretion if less than 6 players in a section. 

Checkin : 09:30 am 1st Round starts at 10.00 am , ASAP  2nd round 

Pizza Break : 12.00 to 12.30 pm 

3rd round 12.40 pm after pizza break 

Trophy Ceremony :  and departure from 1.40 PM onwards.

(Top 3 in each section & plus score trophies) 

VENUE : 5912 Bethelview Road, Suite C, Cumming GA - 30040 CONTACT : 678-476-4635  Email : bethelview@chesstronics.com Every 4th Saturday!  This tournament participants requires USCF ID to be current . This is going to be 3 Rounds  G25;d5 USCF Rated. Any USCF ID holders/members , can play in USCF Rated section.  https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess By Paying Registration Fee , you read and agreed on our CANCELLATION  POLICY & PHOTO MEDIA, FOOD ALLERGY,  LIABILITY WAIVER -> LINK  Please check your name in below list if you already registered ->  PRE-REGISTERED PLAYERS

Format: standard

Middle Georgia Summer Skirmish, G/30;+5 Saturday, August 22nd, 2026, 10am – 4pm, Byron, GA   EVENT OVERVIEW Rounds: 5 rounds, Swiss system. **Sections: **Sections are assigned based on players’ Regular ratings published on official USCF (US Chess Federation) website. All participants must be registered USCF members. Memberships can be applied for on-site. Membership costs depend on age and are separate from the registration cost of this tournament. Open (1400+):              Open to USCF rated 1400 and above. Reserve (U1400):         Open to USCF rated under 1400 and Unrated. **Prizes: 100% of proceeds go to winners. **Prizes are based on 40 registrations. **Open section:                **1st $360, 2nd $240, 3rd $140. Reserve section:           1st $240, 2nd $140, 3rd $80. Time control: 30 minutes per game with 5 second bonus per move. USCF dual-rated (Regular and Quick). Registration: Text or call (478) 951-4616 (Tom) to register. Entry Fee: $30. Methods of pay: Zelle (478-951-4616); Venmo (Thanh Tran@Thanh-Tran517); checks or cash on site. **Byes: **1/2-point byes available. Must request before 9:45am. 0-point bye’s available any time for any round. Equipment: Please bring chess clock(s) if available. Schedule: Saturday, August 22nd, 2026, 10am start. On-site registration ends at 9:45am. All players, including pre-registrants, check in by 9:45am; call/text if going to be late. Rounds: 1st round 10am, 2nd round 11:15pm, (lunch break 12:30pm), 3rd round 1pm, 4th round 2:15pm, 5th round 3:30pm. Treat: Complementary lunch (pizza & drinks). **Event Address: **Byron Train Depot, 101 E. Heritage Blvd, Byron, GA 31008. **Organizer: **Middle Georgia Chess Club, (https://middlegeorgiachess.org/). POC: Thanh (Tom) Tran, (478) 951-4616, t_tran18@hotmail.com.

Format: standard

Team Trophies! Three players in the rated sections attending the same school (as of the spring 2026 semester). Teams have no upper limit; the more players on a team, the higher the chances for a good result, but only the top 3 players’ results count for the team total. The team gains points by winning or drawing rated games. Points are weighted, with results in higher sections worth more.

Mohar August Chess Tournament – Scholastic and Open Chess Tournament August 22, 2026 Holiday Inn, 909 Holcomb Bridge Rd Roswell, GA 30076 4SS, G/25;d5  5 sections – An Open section for adults and advanced scholastic players, 3 Rated Scholastic-only sections for K-12 players and a Nonrated Scholastic practice section for new and young players. ROUND TIMES:  First round is at 10:00AM, rounds 2-4 will start ASAP after the preceding rounds finish with a slightly longer break for lunch between rounds 2 and 3. We are done around 4 – 4:30 PM. NONRATED SECTION: The Nonrated section is for new/unrated players and players rated below 300 who need practice. While the rules of chess still apply, this is a more relaxed game designed to let new and young players experience chess without worrying about ratings. New players may choose to play in the Under 400 section if they want to become rated. 3 SCHOLASTIC-ONLY RATED SECTIONS: Under 400, Under 800 and Under 1200: These sections require an active US Chess Federation membership (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess). New players wanting a rating play in the Under 400.  OPEN SECTION: This Section is available to both adults and scholastic players. Scholastic players rated over 1199 must play in this section; however, any scholastic player rated 1000+ may choose to play in either the Open or kids-only Under 1200 section. Players will be placed in the section that matches their rating unless granted an exemption by the Tournament Director. Rated sections may be combined at TD discretion. ENTRY FEE: Register Registration received till 15th August is $40.  Late registration begins from 16th August to 21st August for  $45.  Same day, onsite registration is $50 and must be completed by 9:00AM to be paired for Round 1. Late sign ups may receive a ½ point round one bye. REGISTRATION: Register, else you may pay via Zelle to mohar.chess@gmail.com BYES: If you have a scheduling conflict and plan to skip one or two rounds, 1/2 Point Byes are available and should be requested at the time of registration.  INDIVIDUAL PRIZES: Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in each SCHOLASTIC section and cash or gift cards for the Open section. TEAM PRIZES: Team Trophies to top 3 schools based on weighted points of 4 players. Must have a minimum of 3 players from the same school playing in the USCF Rated Sections to qualify for Team Prizes. FOOD – We plan to have food vendors to supply snacks and lunch. Sets, boards  and notation sheets supplied. Please bring chess clocks if possible. CONTACT:  Mohar Chess Academy Email: mohar.chess@gmail.com Phone: 7708158221 Website: https://www.mohar.org

Format: standard

Entry fee: $45

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

Name: ATLANTA CHAMPIONSHIP - 4 Round Swiss 1 day USCF-Rated Chess Tournament G/55inc5 $1500 Prize Fund based on 40 entries Open Section 1st place $500+Trophy(Trophy Awarded Based On Tiebreak), 2nd Place $200 Under 1800 Section 1st Place $300, 2nd Place $100 Under 1400 Section 1st Place $300, 2nd Place $100 Sections may be combined at Chief TD discretion Any player rated 1700 or above may play in Open Section Any player rated 1300 to 1799 may play in Under 1800 Section. Unrated may play in any section but must obtain a USCF ID. Unrated max prize is $100 unless playing in Open Section. Schedule: Round 1 @10am, Round 2 @12:10pm, Round 3@3pm, Round 4@5:10pm Scholastic Schedule : Round 1@10 am , Round 2 @11.10 a.m. , Round 3@ 1 pm , Round4 2.10pm, Trophies 3.15 pm Chess sets supplied. Some clocks available but please bring your own clock if possible Entry Fee: $50 Until 11:59PM August 21 then $60 until 9:30AM August 23. (W)GM&(W)IM free entry however $50 subtracted from prize. Entry Fee for scholastic : $35.00 (Prize fund not eligible for scholastic) Byes: 1/2 point byes available any round but must commit before start of round 1. Zero point byes available any round but please confirm 0 point bye with Chief TD before round starts. Location: Atlanta Chess Club, 5785 Denson Blvd, Morrow,Ga 30260 Starts: Sunday 23 Aug 2026 Ends: Sunday 23 Aug 2026 Reg Ends: Sunday 23 Aug 2026 9:30AM Rounds: 4 Organizer Name: Atlanta Chess Club Organizer eMail: atlantachessclub@gmail.com

Format: standard

Entry fee: $35 - $50

Weekly rated blitz tournament at Nocturne Teas Kava Bar.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play multiple blitz games, results the same day

Format 5 round double Swiss (10 games total)

Time control Black chooses G5 or G3 with 2 second delay

Entry fee 10 early 15 day of online 20 on site

Prizes 1st 60 2nd 20 Top U1600 10 Top U1400 10

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

CHESS ZONE RATED SCHOLASTIC K-12 Four Rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated SECTIONS: **U1200:** Open to scholastic players rated between 600 and 1199. **U600:** Open to scholastic players under 600 and unrated. **PRIZES:** Trophies to 1st-3rd place in each section. Medals to all finish with 50% or greater that don’t win a trophy. **Time Control:** G/25; d5; USCF dual rated (regular and quick). Entry Fee: **Members:** $38 if pre-registered by8/19; $43 by 8/23; $48 on-site. **Non-Members:** $45 if pre-registered by 8/19; $50 by 8/23; $55 on-site. The field is limited to the first 40 registrants. **Schedule:** All players, including pre-registrants, please check in by 9:45 am. **Rounds:** 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 12:45 pm, 2:00 pm 1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit two. Must request 1/2-point byes before round 1 begins. 0-point byes available at any time for any round. Unrated players must obtain a USCF membership (from https://uschess.org). Please arrive early (by 9:30 AM) if you need assistance on-site. US Chess Live rating will be used sections, pairings and prizes. Players may play up if rating within 100 points of the section requirement. Sections may be merged at TD discretion. Children may be dropped off at Chess Zone; please return by 2:15 PM to pick-up Register at:  https://www.chess.zone/upcoming-events/

Format: standard

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082 Date: Mondays Time: Registration at 7:00PM, Rounds start at 7:15PM Style: Swiss System Four-rounds Time-Control: G/10 + 0 Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required. Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

Mondays at Turtle Bay is Downriver Chess Club of New Orleans’ weekly USCF-rated club night, held at Turtle Bay, 1119 Decatur St in New Orleans. Registration begins at 6:45 PM and the first round starts at 7:00 PM. The event features four rounds of G/15 chess and is open to players of all ages and skill levels with a current USCF membership. Entry is $1, or $2 if you do not buy anything from the venue. Turtle Bay is a private second-floor venue, and the club does not meet there on Monday nights when the Saints are playing.

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

Tampa Champions Expert and Master Quad

Weekly Monday event from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Format 2 round USCF rated event Time control: 40 minutes with 5 second delay

Entry Fee $15 entry $30 prize to first place

Eligibility Open to players rated 2000+ USCF only

Pairing Structure 4 players: Modified 2 round quad 2 players: Two game match with alternating colors 6 players: One match plus one quad 8 players: Two quads

An alternate player is available to avoid odd numbers

Format: standard

Entry fee: $15

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

Weekly rated quick tournament at Panera Bread in West Melbourne.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play 4 rounds, results the same night

Format 4 round Swiss Time control G10 with 2 second delay

Sections may be split into Open and Under sections depending on turnout

Entry fee

Adults 15 early 20 day of 25 on site

Kids 10 early 15 day of 20 on site

Prizes About 50 percent of entries returned as prizes

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

Blitz Tournament with Physical & Cash Prizes! Match: Swiss Pairing with 5 total rounds. Time: 5 minute games with 3 second increment.

++Prizes++ Top Players of Each Section Receive Cash Prizes Based on Entry Pool Size. Physical Prizes will be awarded to the Winner of Each Section. Additionally there will be drink prizes awarded to the top 3 players of each section!

Format: standard

Entry fee: $24.99

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

Event Details • Time Control: G/25 + 5 sec • Format: Quads by skill level | 3 rounds • Round Times: 7:15 PM, 8:15 PM, 9:00 PM. One bye available $20 Entry Fee includes (delicious) dinner. Dinner & Check-in: 6:30-7:00 pm. 2 sections; unrated open and rated open. 40 registered with a capacity of 60. For rated players, a current United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership is required. Note: Parents/guardians must agree to our chess club rules and policies. Organizer eMail: AAEA2023GCPS@gmail.com  See less

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

Time Control: 3SS G/30;d5 - USCF Rated, current unofficial ratings may be used at TD discretion. Five Sections: Elite = Class A and above 1800. Premier = Class B & C 1400 to 1799. Amateur = Class D & E 1000 to 1399. Reserve = 600 to 999. Beginner = Unrated players to 599. Player rated within 100 points may choose to play up one section. Sections may be combined at TD discretion. New or first time players must obtain a USCF membership. Registration ends at 6:00PM. Please register and pay online at www.ChessRegister.com The tournament is limited to 80 players.

Entry Fee: $40, $5 more the day of the tournament.

Rounds: 7:00PM, 8:15PM, 9:30PM

Info: Tyler@georgiachess.club - (470) 717-1004

Format: standard

Check in between 9:00-9:40 to the school gym at the far right hand side of the parking lot in order to make sure we start on time. Round 1 clocks start at 10:00am

Format: standard

Entry fee: $35

Weekly rated blitz tournament at Nocturne Teas Kava Bar.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play multiple blitz games, results the same day

Format 5 round double Swiss (10 games total)

Time control Black chooses G5 or G3 with 2 second delay

Entry fee 10 early 15 day of online 20 on site

Prizes 1st 60 2nd 20 Top U1600 10 Top U1400 10

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

CHESS ZONE AUGUST RAPID Four rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated (quick rated) Place Prizes: 1st Place – $160; 2nd Place – $80; 3rd Place – $40; Class Prizes: Class A 1800-1999 – $25; Class B-C 1400-1799 – $25 Class E-D 1000-1399 – $25; U1000: $25 Live US Chess regular ratings used for pairings and prizes. Prizes based on 30 registrations. Unrated players eligible only for place prizes. Time Control: G/15; inc. 10; USCF quick rated. Entry Fee: Members: $23 by 8/27; $28 by 8/30; $33 at the site; Non-Members: $30 by 8/27; $35 by 8/30; $40 at the site; Free entry for (W)FMs, (W)IMs, (W)GMs – entry fees deducted from prizes. The field is limited to the first 50 registrants. Schedule: Pre-registration closes at 9:00 am. On-site registration ends at 9:45 am. Rounds: 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM. 1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit two. Must request 1/2-point byes before start of round 2. 0-point byes available at any time for any round. Register at:  https://www.chess.zone/upcoming-events/

Format: standard

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082 Date: Mondays Time: Registration at 7:00PM, Rounds start at 7:15PM Style: Swiss System Four-rounds Time-Control: G/10 + 0 Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required. Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

Mondays at Turtle Bay is Downriver Chess Club of New Orleans’ weekly USCF-rated club night, held at Turtle Bay, 1119 Decatur St in New Orleans. Registration begins at 6:45 PM and the first round starts at 7:00 PM. The event features four rounds of G/15 chess and is open to players of all ages and skill levels with a current USCF membership. Entry is $1, or $2 if you do not buy anything from the venue. Turtle Bay is a private second-floor venue, and the club does not meet there on Monday nights when the Saints are playing.

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

Tampa Champions Expert and Master Quad

Weekly Monday event from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Format 2 round USCF rated event Time control: 40 minutes with 5 second delay

Entry Fee $15 entry $30 prize to first place

Eligibility Open to players rated 2000+ USCF only

Pairing Structure 4 players: Modified 2 round quad 2 players: Two game match with alternating colors 6 players: One match plus one quad 8 players: Two quads

An alternate player is available to avoid odd numbers

Format: standard

Entry fee: $15

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

Weekly rated quick tournament at Panera Bread in West Melbourne.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play 4 rounds, results the same night

Format 4 round Swiss Time control G10 with 2 second delay

Sections may be split into Open and Under sections depending on turnout

Entry fee

Adults 15 early 20 day of 25 on site

Kids 10 early 15 day of 20 on site

Prizes About 50 percent of entries returned as prizes

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

Name: CHESSTRONICS ALPHARETTA K-12 GRADE LEVEL CHAMPIONSHIP **Desc:** Time Control: 3 RR G/25;d5 - USCF rated; most current unofficial ratings used at TD discretion. New or first time players must obtain a USCF membership by going to https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

Lunch Break:  Free Pizza For all Players.  12.00 to 12.30 p.m. (Tentative) 

Prizes: Trophy for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each section

Medals to anyone with 2 or more points not receiving a trophy

*K-12 Players only.**  **K-3,  4-5,  Middle (6-8),  High School (9-12) .  Sections may be merged to nearest section , if less than 6 players in a section. ***

Format:

 3-Rounds , Time-Control: G/25+5, 10.00 am, 2nd Round ASAP  am, Break  12.00 to 12.30 , Final Round 12.30 p.m. Trophy Ceremony 1.30 - 1.30 pm. to 2.30 p.m. (OPTIONAL to attend GAME REVIEW BY OUR COACHES - Additional $10.00) Chess Sets provided. Bring your own Clocks if possible  (We provide clocks for the last 10 minutes). Location:2905 JORDAN CT , ALPHARETTA GA Email:  alpharetta@chesstronics.com Phone# 805-807-5514 https://chesstronics.com/alpharetta/

  Every 1st Saturday!  **Organizer Name:**  Asha - CHESSTRONICS Team.   Register here:  https://services.chesstronics.com/products/alpharetta-chesstronics-monthly-scholastic

Format: standard

Weekly rated blitz tournament at Nocturne Teas Kava Bar.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play multiple blitz games, results the same day

Format 5 round double Swiss (10 games total)

Time control Black chooses G5 or G3 with 2 second delay

Entry fee 10 early 15 day of online 20 on site

Prizes 1st 60 2nd 20 Top U1600 10 Top U1400 10

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082 Date: Mondays Time: Registration at 7:00PM, Rounds start at 7:15PM Style: Swiss System Four-rounds Time-Control: G/10 + 0 Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required. Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

Mondays at Turtle Bay is Downriver Chess Club of New Orleans’ weekly USCF-rated club night, held at Turtle Bay, 1119 Decatur St in New Orleans. Registration begins at 6:45 PM and the first round starts at 7:00 PM. The event features four rounds of G/15 chess and is open to players of all ages and skill levels with a current USCF membership. Entry is $1, or $2 if you do not buy anything from the venue. Turtle Bay is a private second-floor venue, and the club does not meet there on Monday nights when the Saints are playing.

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

Tampa Champions Expert and Master Quad

Weekly Monday event from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Format 2 round USCF rated event Time control: 40 minutes with 5 second delay

Entry Fee $15 entry $30 prize to first place

Eligibility Open to players rated 2000+ USCF only

Pairing Structure 4 players: Modified 2 round quad 2 players: Two game match with alternating colors 6 players: One match plus one quad 8 players: Two quads

An alternate player is available to avoid odd numbers

Format: standard

Entry fee: $15

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

Weekly rated quick tournament at Panera Bread in West Melbourne.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play 4 rounds, results the same night

Format 4 round Swiss Time control G10 with 2 second delay

Sections may be split into Open and Under sections depending on turnout

Entry fee

Adults 15 early 20 day of 25 on site

Kids 10 early 15 day of 20 on site

Prizes About 50 percent of entries returned as prizes

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

National Championship Event

Lavin Bernick Center, Tulane University

Friday, September 11, 2026 - Sunday, September 13, 2026

Event Overview

Announcing the 2026 U.S. G/30 & G/60 National Championship, officially sanctioned by US Chess!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Venue: The Qatar Ballroom on the second floor of the Lavin-Bernick Center at Tulane University

**G/30 format: **Five rounds, two-sections, swiss system, G/30;d2, USCF rated tournament G/60 format: Four rounds, two-sections, swiss system, G/60;d2, USCF rated tournament

G/30 prizes: $3,000 b/100

10 Grand Prix points

• Open section: 1st $900, 2nd $400
• U2000 class: 1st $500, 2nd $250
• U1500 section: 1st $350, 2nd $200
• U1200 class: 1st $250, 2nd $150

G/60 prizes: $3,000 b/100

10 Grand Prix points

• Open section: 1st $900, 2nd $400
• U2000 class: 1st $500, 2nd $250
• U1500 section: 1st $350, 2nd $200
• U1200 class: 1st $250, 2nd $150

Date: September 11-13, 2026.

Estimated round schedule:

Friday | G/3;+2 side event

• Round 1 - 6:30 PM
• Round 2 - 6:50 PM
• Round 3 - 7:10 PM
• Round 4 - 7:30 PM
• Round 5 - 7:50 PM
• Round 6 - 8:10 PM

Saturday | G/60;d2 Championship

• Round 1 - 9:00 AM
• Round 2 - 11:30 AM
• Round 3 - 2:30 PM
• Round 4 - 5:00 PM

Sunday | G/30;d2 Championship

• Round 1 - 9:00 AM
• Round 2 - 10:30 AM
• Round 3 - 1:30 PM
• Round 4 - 3:00 PM
• Round 5 - 4:30 PM

Eligibility: $49 early entry fee if purchased two weeks prior. $55 standard entry fee if purchased one week prior. $60 late and same-day entry fee. Entry fees are per event. Current USCF membership required.

**Ratings: **Highest of quick or regular. 100 elo added to provisional ratings. Unrated players in the open should report to the tournament directors so they may attempt to assign a rating for pairing and prize purposes. For unrated USCF players with established foreign ratings, the most current USCF conversion will be used (with preference toward their FIDE rating, if available).

Blitz side event: $25, same day allowed. 60% returned as prize money. USCF-rated. Six rounds of G/3;+2. Click here to register.

**Byes: **Two half point byes are available per event upon request. No bye requests shall be made after round three other than for emergency situations.

**Parking: **Parking permits are not required in most parking zones on Tulane University campus during the weekend. For ease, we recommend using the Diboll Garage. Diboll Garage is a short walk from the Lavin-Bernick Center and has plenty of space available for our attendees. Click here for an annotated campus map.

**Late players: **Any player arriving at the chessboard more than 30 minutes late from the actual starting time of the round will lose their game (xref USCF 13D and FIDE 6.7.1). If both players arrive late, elapsed time will be split between the players (xref USCF 16K and FIDE 6.7.2).

Prize payouts: Players have 30 days after the conclusion of the tournament to receive their prize. We will email you twice. Please check your email if you believe you are prize eligible.

Conduct: Any player who does not shake hands with the opponent (or greets the opponent in a normal social manner in accordance with the conventional rules of their society) before the game starts or during a match (and does not do it after being asked to do so by the arbiter) or deliberately insults his/her opponent or the officials of the event, may be penalized according to FIDE law 12.9 and/or US Chess rule 13I.

Contact: Email Click here to show mail address with all questions.

Visit www.downriverchess.com/tournaments for all other upcoming tournaments!

Address:

29 McAlister Drive New Orleans, LA 70118 United States

Sections: 2

Grand Prix Points: 20

Prize Fund: 6000

FIDE Rated: No

Handicap Accessible: Yes

Residency Restriction: No

Online Event: No

Format: standard

Entry fee: $60

August Weekend Chess Classic – Irvine

August 22 - 23, 2026

  

August Weekend Chess Classic

August 22–23, 2026 Hilton Irvine / Orange County Airport

Main Event Registration

Register Here Deadline: August 22 at 9:00 AM Players must be registered by 9:00 AM to avoid a Round 1 bye No refunds

Main Event Details

• 6 Rounds (Classical)
• Time Control: G/60 + 30 increment
• Players must bring their own boards and clocks
• Score sheets provided by organizer

Entry Fees

GM / IM / FM: FREE ENTRY if under 2400 FIDE 

• $50 Early Entry (before August 16)
• $60 Late Entry (August 17 onward)

Sections

• Open (1700+) — FIDE / USCF Rated
• Under 1800 (1300–1799) — FIDE / USCF Rated
• Under 1400 (Under 1399 & Unrated) — USCF Rated Only

Round Schedule

Saturday — August 22

• Round 1: 10:00 AM
• Round 2: 1:30 PM
• Round 3: 5:00 PM

Sunday — August 23

• Round 4: 10:00 AM
• Round 5: 1:30 PM
• Round 6: 5:00 PM

FIDE Blitz (Saturday & Sunday Night)

Free Entry for Main Event Players All main event players receive FREE entry into BOTH blitz events Non–Main Event Players: $10 entry fee

Blitz Format

• Time Control: G/3 + 2
• FIDE Rated Blitz
• 5 Double Rounds (10 games total)

Blitz Schedule (Both Days)

• Starts: 8:00 PM
• Round 1 – 8:00 PM
• Round 2 – 8:25 PM
• Round 3 – 8:50 PM
• Round 4 – 9:10 PM
• Round 5 – 9:30 PM
• Expected Finish: ~10:00 PM

Registration Links

• Main Event: Register Here
• Saturday Blitz: Register Here
• Sunday Blitz: Register Here

Hotel Booking AND PARKING

Hilton Irvine Booking Parking: $18 per day (on-site hotel parking) Stickers on site

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

https://services.chesstronics.com/products/bethelview-monthly-open-uscf-rated Monthly Scholastic  &  OPEN USCF Rated Tournament  at Bethelview Location!   Free Pizza!   4 sections – An Open section for adults and advanced scholastic players, 3 Rated Scholastic-only sections(U300,U600,U900,OPEN) for K-12 players and a Nonrated Scholastic practice section for new and young players(No USCF ID Required). Sections may be combined at TD’s discretion if less than 6 players in a section. 

Checkin : 09:30 am 1st Round starts at 10.00 am , ASAP  2nd round 

Pizza Break : 12.00 to 12.30 pm 

3rd round 12.40 pm after pizza break 

Trophy Ceremony :  and departure from 1.40 PM onwards.

(Top 3 in each section & plus score trophies) 

VENUE : 5912 Bethelview Road, Suite C, Cumming GA - 30040 CONTACT : 678-476-4635  Email : bethelview@chesstronics.com Every 4th Saturday!  This tournament participants requires USCF ID to be current . This is going to be 3 Rounds  G25;d5 USCF Rated. Any USCF ID holders/members , can play in USCF Rated section.  https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess By Paying Registration Fee , you read and agreed on our CANCELLATION  POLICY & PHOTO MEDIA, FOOD ALLERGY,  LIABILITY WAIVER -> LINK  Please check your name in below list if you already registered ->  PRE-REGISTERED PLAYERS

Format: standard

Middle Georgia Summer Skirmish, G/30;+5 Saturday, August 22nd, 2026, 10am – 4pm, Byron, GA   EVENT OVERVIEW Rounds: 5 rounds, Swiss system. **Sections: **Sections are assigned based on players’ Regular ratings published on official USCF (US Chess Federation) website. All participants must be registered USCF members. Memberships can be applied for on-site. Membership costs depend on age and are separate from the registration cost of this tournament. Open (1400+):              Open to USCF rated 1400 and above. Reserve (U1400):         Open to USCF rated under 1400 and Unrated. **Prizes: 100% of proceeds go to winners. **Prizes are based on 40 registrations. **Open section:                **1st $360, 2nd $240, 3rd $140. Reserve section:           1st $240, 2nd $140, 3rd $80. Time control: 30 minutes per game with 5 second bonus per move. USCF dual-rated (Regular and Quick). Registration: Text or call (478) 951-4616 (Tom) to register. Entry Fee: $30. Methods of pay: Zelle (478-951-4616); Venmo (Thanh Tran@Thanh-Tran517); checks or cash on site. **Byes: **1/2-point byes available. Must request before 9:45am. 0-point bye’s available any time for any round. Equipment: Please bring chess clock(s) if available. Schedule: Saturday, August 22nd, 2026, 10am start. On-site registration ends at 9:45am. All players, including pre-registrants, check in by 9:45am; call/text if going to be late. Rounds: 1st round 10am, 2nd round 11:15pm, (lunch break 12:30pm), 3rd round 1pm, 4th round 2:15pm, 5th round 3:30pm. Treat: Complementary lunch (pizza & drinks). **Event Address: **Byron Train Depot, 101 E. Heritage Blvd, Byron, GA 31008. **Organizer: **Middle Georgia Chess Club, (https://middlegeorgiachess.org/). POC: Thanh (Tom) Tran, (478) 951-4616, t_tran18@hotmail.com.

Format: standard

Team Trophies! Three players in the rated sections attending the same school (as of the spring 2026 semester). Teams have no upper limit; the more players on a team, the higher the chances for a good result, but only the top 3 players’ results count for the team total. The team gains points by winning or drawing rated games. Points are weighted, with results in higher sections worth more.

Mohar August Chess Tournament – Scholastic and Open Chess Tournament August 22, 2026 Holiday Inn, 909 Holcomb Bridge Rd Roswell, GA 30076 4SS, G/25;d5  5 sections – An Open section for adults and advanced scholastic players, 3 Rated Scholastic-only sections for K-12 players and a Nonrated Scholastic practice section for new and young players. ROUND TIMES:  First round is at 10:00AM, rounds 2-4 will start ASAP after the preceding rounds finish with a slightly longer break for lunch between rounds 2 and 3. We are done around 4 – 4:30 PM. NONRATED SECTION: The Nonrated section is for new/unrated players and players rated below 300 who need practice. While the rules of chess still apply, this is a more relaxed game designed to let new and young players experience chess without worrying about ratings. New players may choose to play in the Under 400 section if they want to become rated. 3 SCHOLASTIC-ONLY RATED SECTIONS: Under 400, Under 800 and Under 1200: These sections require an active US Chess Federation membership (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess). New players wanting a rating play in the Under 400.  OPEN SECTION: This Section is available to both adults and scholastic players. Scholastic players rated over 1199 must play in this section; however, any scholastic player rated 1000+ may choose to play in either the Open or kids-only Under 1200 section. Players will be placed in the section that matches their rating unless granted an exemption by the Tournament Director. Rated sections may be combined at TD discretion. ENTRY FEE: Register Registration received till 15th August is $40.  Late registration begins from 16th August to 21st August for  $45.  Same day, onsite registration is $50 and must be completed by 9:00AM to be paired for Round 1. Late sign ups may receive a ½ point round one bye. REGISTRATION: Register, else you may pay via Zelle to mohar.chess@gmail.com BYES: If you have a scheduling conflict and plan to skip one or two rounds, 1/2 Point Byes are available and should be requested at the time of registration.  INDIVIDUAL PRIZES: Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in each SCHOLASTIC section and cash or gift cards for the Open section. TEAM PRIZES: Team Trophies to top 3 schools based on weighted points of 4 players. Must have a minimum of 3 players from the same school playing in the USCF Rated Sections to qualify for Team Prizes. FOOD – We plan to have food vendors to supply snacks and lunch. Sets, boards  and notation sheets supplied. Please bring chess clocks if possible. CONTACT:  Mohar Chess Academy Email: mohar.chess@gmail.com Phone: 7708158221 Website: https://www.mohar.org

Format: standard

Entry fee: $45

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

Name: ATLANTA CHAMPIONSHIP - 4 Round Swiss 1 day USCF-Rated Chess Tournament G/55inc5 $1500 Prize Fund based on 40 entries Open Section 1st place $500+Trophy(Trophy Awarded Based On Tiebreak), 2nd Place $200 Under 1800 Section 1st Place $300, 2nd Place $100 Under 1400 Section 1st Place $300, 2nd Place $100 Sections may be combined at Chief TD discretion Any player rated 1700 or above may play in Open Section Any player rated 1300 to 1799 may play in Under 1800 Section. Unrated may play in any section but must obtain a USCF ID. Unrated max prize is $100 unless playing in Open Section. Schedule: Round 1 @10am, Round 2 @12:10pm, Round 3@3pm, Round 4@5:10pm Scholastic Schedule : Round 1@10 am , Round 2 @11.10 a.m. , Round 3@ 1 pm , Round4 2.10pm, Trophies 3.15 pm Chess sets supplied. Some clocks available but please bring your own clock if possible Entry Fee: $50 Until 11:59PM August 21 then $60 until 9:30AM August 23. (W)GM&(W)IM free entry however $50 subtracted from prize. Entry Fee for scholastic : $35.00 (Prize fund not eligible for scholastic) Byes: 1/2 point byes available any round but must commit before start of round 1. Zero point byes available any round but please confirm 0 point bye with Chief TD before round starts. Location: Atlanta Chess Club, 5785 Denson Blvd, Morrow,Ga 30260 Starts: Sunday 23 Aug 2026 Ends: Sunday 23 Aug 2026 Reg Ends: Sunday 23 Aug 2026 9:30AM Rounds: 4 Organizer Name: Atlanta Chess Club Organizer eMail: atlantachessclub@gmail.com

Format: standard

Entry fee: $35 - $50

Weekly rated blitz tournament at Nocturne Teas Kava Bar.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play multiple blitz games, results the same day

Format 5 round double Swiss (10 games total)

Time control Black chooses G5 or G3 with 2 second delay

Entry fee 10 early 15 day of online 20 on site

Prizes 1st 60 2nd 20 Top U1600 10 Top U1400 10

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

CHESS ZONE RATED SCHOLASTIC K-12 Four Rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated SECTIONS: **U1200:** Open to scholastic players rated between 600 and 1199. **U600:** Open to scholastic players under 600 and unrated. **PRIZES:** Trophies to 1st-3rd place in each section. Medals to all finish with 50% or greater that don’t win a trophy. **Time Control:** G/25; d5; USCF dual rated (regular and quick). Entry Fee: **Members:** $38 if pre-registered by8/19; $43 by 8/23; $48 on-site. **Non-Members:** $45 if pre-registered by 8/19; $50 by 8/23; $55 on-site. The field is limited to the first 40 registrants. **Schedule:** All players, including pre-registrants, please check in by 9:45 am. **Rounds:** 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 12:45 pm, 2:00 pm 1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit two. Must request 1/2-point byes before round 1 begins. 0-point byes available at any time for any round. Unrated players must obtain a USCF membership (from https://uschess.org). Please arrive early (by 9:30 AM) if you need assistance on-site. US Chess Live rating will be used sections, pairings and prizes. Players may play up if rating within 100 points of the section requirement. Sections may be merged at TD discretion. Children may be dropped off at Chess Zone; please return by 2:15 PM to pick-up Register at:  https://www.chess.zone/upcoming-events/

Format: standard

Weekly rated quick tournament at Panera Bread in West Melbourne.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play 4 rounds, results the same night

Format 4 round Swiss Time control G10 with 2 second delay

Sections may be split into Open and Under sections depending on turnout

Entry fee

Adults 15 early 20 day of 25 on site

Kids 10 early 15 day of 20 on site

Prizes About 50 percent of entries returned as prizes

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

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

Time Control: 3SS G/30;d5 - USCF Rated, current unofficial ratings may be used at TD discretion. Five Sections: Elite = Class A and above 1800. Premier = Class B & C 1400 to 1799. Amateur = Class D & E 1000 to 1399. Reserve = 600 to 999. Beginner = Unrated players to 599. Player rated within 100 points may choose to play up one section. Sections may be combined at TD discretion. New or first time players must obtain a USCF membership. Registration ends at 6:00PM. Please register and pay online at www.ChessRegister.com The tournament is limited to 80 players.

Entry Fee: $40, $5 more the day of the tournament.

Rounds: 7:00PM, 8:15PM, 9:30PM

Info: Tyler@georgiachess.club - (470) 717-1004

Format: standard

August Weekend Chess Classic – Irvine

August 22 - 23, 2026

  

August Weekend Chess Classic

August 22–23, 2026 Hilton Irvine / Orange County Airport

Main Event Registration

Register Here Deadline: August 22 at 9:00 AM Players must be registered by 9:00 AM to avoid a Round 1 bye No refunds

Main Event Details

• 6 Rounds (Classical)
• Time Control: G/60 + 30 increment
• Players must bring their own boards and clocks
• Score sheets provided by organizer

Entry Fees

GM / IM / FM: FREE ENTRY if under 2400 FIDE 

• $50 Early Entry (before August 16)
• $60 Late Entry (August 17 onward)

Sections

• Open (1700+) — FIDE / USCF Rated
• Under 1800 (1300–1799) — FIDE / USCF Rated
• Under 1400 (Under 1399 & Unrated) — USCF Rated Only

Round Schedule

Saturday — August 22

• Round 1: 10:00 AM
• Round 2: 1:30 PM
• Round 3: 5:00 PM

Sunday — August 23

• Round 4: 10:00 AM
• Round 5: 1:30 PM
• Round 6: 5:00 PM

FIDE Blitz (Saturday & Sunday Night)

Free Entry for Main Event Players All main event players receive FREE entry into BOTH blitz events Non–Main Event Players: $10 entry fee

Blitz Format

• Time Control: G/3 + 2
• FIDE Rated Blitz
• 5 Double Rounds (10 games total)

Blitz Schedule (Both Days)

• Starts: 8:00 PM
• Round 1 – 8:00 PM
• Round 2 – 8:25 PM
• Round 3 – 8:50 PM
• Round 4 – 9:10 PM
• Round 5 – 9:30 PM
• Expected Finish: ~10:00 PM

Registration Links

• Main Event: Register Here
• Saturday Blitz: Register Here
• Sunday Blitz: Register Here

Hotel Booking AND PARKING

Hilton Irvine Booking Parking: $18 per day (on-site hotel parking) Stickers on site

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

https://services.chesstronics.com/products/bethelview-monthly-open-uscf-rated Monthly Scholastic  &  OPEN USCF Rated Tournament  at Bethelview Location!   Free Pizza!   4 sections – An Open section for adults and advanced scholastic players, 3 Rated Scholastic-only sections(U300,U600,U900,OPEN) for K-12 players and a Nonrated Scholastic practice section for new and young players(No USCF ID Required). Sections may be combined at TD’s discretion if less than 6 players in a section. 

Checkin : 09:30 am 1st Round starts at 10.00 am , ASAP  2nd round 

Pizza Break : 12.00 to 12.30 pm 

3rd round 12.40 pm after pizza break 

Trophy Ceremony :  and departure from 1.40 PM onwards.

(Top 3 in each section & plus score trophies) 

VENUE : 5912 Bethelview Road, Suite C, Cumming GA - 30040 CONTACT : 678-476-4635  Email : bethelview@chesstronics.com Every 4th Saturday!  This tournament participants requires USCF ID to be current . This is going to be 3 Rounds  G25;d5 USCF Rated. Any USCF ID holders/members , can play in USCF Rated section.  https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess By Paying Registration Fee , you read and agreed on our CANCELLATION  POLICY & PHOTO MEDIA, FOOD ALLERGY,  LIABILITY WAIVER -> LINK  Please check your name in below list if you already registered ->  PRE-REGISTERED PLAYERS

Format: standard

Middle Georgia Summer Skirmish, G/30;+5 Saturday, August 22nd, 2026, 10am – 4pm, Byron, GA   EVENT OVERVIEW Rounds: 5 rounds, Swiss system. **Sections: **Sections are assigned based on players’ Regular ratings published on official USCF (US Chess Federation) website. All participants must be registered USCF members. Memberships can be applied for on-site. Membership costs depend on age and are separate from the registration cost of this tournament. Open (1400+):              Open to USCF rated 1400 and above. Reserve (U1400):         Open to USCF rated under 1400 and Unrated. **Prizes: 100% of proceeds go to winners. **Prizes are based on 40 registrations. **Open section:                **1st $360, 2nd $240, 3rd $140. Reserve section:           1st $240, 2nd $140, 3rd $80. Time control: 30 minutes per game with 5 second bonus per move. USCF dual-rated (Regular and Quick). Registration: Text or call (478) 951-4616 (Tom) to register. Entry Fee: $30. Methods of pay: Zelle (478-951-4616); Venmo (Thanh Tran@Thanh-Tran517); checks or cash on site. **Byes: **1/2-point byes available. Must request before 9:45am. 0-point bye’s available any time for any round. Equipment: Please bring chess clock(s) if available. Schedule: Saturday, August 22nd, 2026, 10am start. On-site registration ends at 9:45am. All players, including pre-registrants, check in by 9:45am; call/text if going to be late. Rounds: 1st round 10am, 2nd round 11:15pm, (lunch break 12:30pm), 3rd round 1pm, 4th round 2:15pm, 5th round 3:30pm. Treat: Complementary lunch (pizza & drinks). **Event Address: **Byron Train Depot, 101 E. Heritage Blvd, Byron, GA 31008. **Organizer: **Middle Georgia Chess Club, (https://middlegeorgiachess.org/). POC: Thanh (Tom) Tran, (478) 951-4616, t_tran18@hotmail.com.

Format: standard

Team Trophies! Three players in the rated sections attending the same school (as of the spring 2026 semester). Teams have no upper limit; the more players on a team, the higher the chances for a good result, but only the top 3 players’ results count for the team total. The team gains points by winning or drawing rated games. Points are weighted, with results in higher sections worth more.

Mohar August Chess Tournament – Scholastic and Open Chess Tournament August 22, 2026 Holiday Inn, 909 Holcomb Bridge Rd Roswell, GA 30076 4SS, G/25;d5  5 sections – An Open section for adults and advanced scholastic players, 3 Rated Scholastic-only sections for K-12 players and a Nonrated Scholastic practice section for new and young players. ROUND TIMES:  First round is at 10:00AM, rounds 2-4 will start ASAP after the preceding rounds finish with a slightly longer break for lunch between rounds 2 and 3. We are done around 4 – 4:30 PM. NONRATED SECTION: The Nonrated section is for new/unrated players and players rated below 300 who need practice. While the rules of chess still apply, this is a more relaxed game designed to let new and young players experience chess without worrying about ratings. New players may choose to play in the Under 400 section if they want to become rated. 3 SCHOLASTIC-ONLY RATED SECTIONS: Under 400, Under 800 and Under 1200: These sections require an active US Chess Federation membership (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess). New players wanting a rating play in the Under 400.  OPEN SECTION: This Section is available to both adults and scholastic players. Scholastic players rated over 1199 must play in this section; however, any scholastic player rated 1000+ may choose to play in either the Open or kids-only Under 1200 section. Players will be placed in the section that matches their rating unless granted an exemption by the Tournament Director. Rated sections may be combined at TD discretion. ENTRY FEE: Register Registration received till 15th August is $40.  Late registration begins from 16th August to 21st August for  $45.  Same day, onsite registration is $50 and must be completed by 9:00AM to be paired for Round 1. Late sign ups may receive a ½ point round one bye. REGISTRATION: Register, else you may pay via Zelle to mohar.chess@gmail.com BYES: If you have a scheduling conflict and plan to skip one or two rounds, 1/2 Point Byes are available and should be requested at the time of registration.  INDIVIDUAL PRIZES: Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in each SCHOLASTIC section and cash or gift cards for the Open section. TEAM PRIZES: Team Trophies to top 3 schools based on weighted points of 4 players. Must have a minimum of 3 players from the same school playing in the USCF Rated Sections to qualify for Team Prizes. FOOD – We plan to have food vendors to supply snacks and lunch. Sets, boards  and notation sheets supplied. Please bring chess clocks if possible. CONTACT:  Mohar Chess Academy Email: mohar.chess@gmail.com Phone: 7708158221 Website: https://www.mohar.org

Format: standard

Entry fee: $45

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

Name: ATLANTA CHAMPIONSHIP - 4 Round Swiss 1 day USCF-Rated Chess Tournament G/55inc5 $1500 Prize Fund based on 40 entries Open Section 1st place $500+Trophy(Trophy Awarded Based On Tiebreak), 2nd Place $200 Under 1800 Section 1st Place $300, 2nd Place $100 Under 1400 Section 1st Place $300, 2nd Place $100 Sections may be combined at Chief TD discretion Any player rated 1700 or above may play in Open Section Any player rated 1300 to 1799 may play in Under 1800 Section. Unrated may play in any section but must obtain a USCF ID. Unrated max prize is $100 unless playing in Open Section. Schedule: Round 1 @10am, Round 2 @12:10pm, Round 3@3pm, Round 4@5:10pm Scholastic Schedule : Round 1@10 am , Round 2 @11.10 a.m. , Round 3@ 1 pm , Round4 2.10pm, Trophies 3.15 pm Chess sets supplied. Some clocks available but please bring your own clock if possible Entry Fee: $50 Until 11:59PM August 21 then $60 until 9:30AM August 23. (W)GM&(W)IM free entry however $50 subtracted from prize. Entry Fee for scholastic : $35.00 (Prize fund not eligible for scholastic) Byes: 1/2 point byes available any round but must commit before start of round 1. Zero point byes available any round but please confirm 0 point bye with Chief TD before round starts. Location: Atlanta Chess Club, 5785 Denson Blvd, Morrow,Ga 30260 Starts: Sunday 23 Aug 2026 Ends: Sunday 23 Aug 2026 Reg Ends: Sunday 23 Aug 2026 9:30AM Rounds: 4 Organizer Name: Atlanta Chess Club Organizer eMail: atlantachessclub@gmail.com

Format: standard

Entry fee: $35 - $50

Weekly rated blitz tournament at Nocturne Teas Kava Bar.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play multiple blitz games, results the same day

Format 5 round double Swiss (10 games total)

Time control Black chooses G5 or G3 with 2 second delay

Entry fee 10 early 15 day of online 20 on site

Prizes 1st 60 2nd 20 Top U1600 10 Top U1400 10

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

CHESS ZONE RATED SCHOLASTIC K-12 Four Rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated SECTIONS: **U1200:** Open to scholastic players rated between 600 and 1199. **U600:** Open to scholastic players under 600 and unrated. **PRIZES:** Trophies to 1st-3rd place in each section. Medals to all finish with 50% or greater that don’t win a trophy. **Time Control:** G/25; d5; USCF dual rated (regular and quick). Entry Fee: **Members:** $38 if pre-registered by8/19; $43 by 8/23; $48 on-site. **Non-Members:** $45 if pre-registered by 8/19; $50 by 8/23; $55 on-site. The field is limited to the first 40 registrants. **Schedule:** All players, including pre-registrants, please check in by 9:45 am. **Rounds:** 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 12:45 pm, 2:00 pm 1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit two. Must request 1/2-point byes before round 1 begins. 0-point byes available at any time for any round. Unrated players must obtain a USCF membership (from https://uschess.org). Please arrive early (by 9:30 AM) if you need assistance on-site. US Chess Live rating will be used sections, pairings and prizes. Players may play up if rating within 100 points of the section requirement. Sections may be merged at TD discretion. Children may be dropped off at Chess Zone; please return by 2:15 PM to pick-up Register at:  https://www.chess.zone/upcoming-events/

Format: standard

Weekly rated quick tournament at Panera Bread in West Melbourne.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play 4 rounds, results the same night

Format 4 round Swiss Time control G10 with 2 second delay

Sections may be split into Open and Under sections depending on turnout

Entry fee

Adults 15 early 20 day of 25 on site

Kids 10 early 15 day of 20 on site

Prizes About 50 percent of entries returned as prizes

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

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

Time Control: 3SS G/30;d5 - USCF Rated, current unofficial ratings may be used at TD discretion. Five Sections: Elite = Class A and above 1800. Premier = Class B & C 1400 to 1799. Amateur = Class D & E 1000 to 1399. Reserve = 600 to 999. Beginner = Unrated players to 599. Player rated within 100 points may choose to play up one section. Sections may be combined at TD discretion. New or first time players must obtain a USCF membership. Registration ends at 6:00PM. Please register and pay online at www.ChessRegister.com The tournament is limited to 80 players.

Entry Fee: $40, $5 more the day of the tournament.

Rounds: 7:00PM, 8:15PM, 9:30PM

Info: Tyler@georgiachess.club - (470) 717-1004

Format: standard

August Weekend Chess Classic – Irvine

August 22 - 23, 2026

  

August Weekend Chess Classic

August 22–23, 2026 Hilton Irvine / Orange County Airport

Main Event Registration

Register Here Deadline: August 22 at 9:00 AM Players must be registered by 9:00 AM to avoid a Round 1 bye No refunds

Main Event Details

• 6 Rounds (Classical)
• Time Control: G/60 + 30 increment
• Players must bring their own boards and clocks
• Score sheets provided by organizer

Entry Fees

GM / IM / FM: FREE ENTRY if under 2400 FIDE 

• $50 Early Entry (before August 16)
• $60 Late Entry (August 17 onward)

Sections

• Open (1700+) — FIDE / USCF Rated
• Under 1800 (1300–1799) — FIDE / USCF Rated
• Under 1400 (Under 1399 & Unrated) — USCF Rated Only

Round Schedule

Saturday — August 22

• Round 1: 10:00 AM
• Round 2: 1:30 PM
• Round 3: 5:00 PM

Sunday — August 23

• Round 4: 10:00 AM
• Round 5: 1:30 PM
• Round 6: 5:00 PM

FIDE Blitz (Saturday & Sunday Night)

Free Entry for Main Event Players All main event players receive FREE entry into BOTH blitz events Non–Main Event Players: $10 entry fee

Blitz Format

• Time Control: G/3 + 2
• FIDE Rated Blitz
• 5 Double Rounds (10 games total)

Blitz Schedule (Both Days)

• Starts: 8:00 PM
• Round 1 – 8:00 PM
• Round 2 – 8:25 PM
• Round 3 – 8:50 PM
• Round 4 – 9:10 PM
• Round 5 – 9:30 PM
• Expected Finish: ~10:00 PM

Registration Links

• Main Event: Register Here
• Saturday Blitz: Register Here
• Sunday Blitz: Register Here

Hotel Booking AND PARKING

Hilton Irvine Booking Parking: $18 per day (on-site hotel parking) Stickers on site

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

https://services.chesstronics.com/products/bethelview-monthly-open-uscf-rated Monthly Scholastic  &  OPEN USCF Rated Tournament  at Bethelview Location!   Free Pizza!   4 sections – An Open section for adults and advanced scholastic players, 3 Rated Scholastic-only sections(U300,U600,U900,OPEN) for K-12 players and a Nonrated Scholastic practice section for new and young players(No USCF ID Required). Sections may be combined at TD’s discretion if less than 6 players in a section. 

Checkin : 09:30 am 1st Round starts at 10.00 am , ASAP  2nd round 

Pizza Break : 12.00 to 12.30 pm 

3rd round 12.40 pm after pizza break 

Trophy Ceremony :  and departure from 1.40 PM onwards.

(Top 3 in each section & plus score trophies) 

VENUE : 5912 Bethelview Road, Suite C, Cumming GA - 30040 CONTACT : 678-476-4635  Email : bethelview@chesstronics.com Every 4th Saturday!  This tournament participants requires USCF ID to be current . This is going to be 3 Rounds  G25;d5 USCF Rated. Any USCF ID holders/members , can play in USCF Rated section.  https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess By Paying Registration Fee , you read and agreed on our CANCELLATION  POLICY & PHOTO MEDIA, FOOD ALLERGY,  LIABILITY WAIVER -> LINK  Please check your name in below list if you already registered ->  PRE-REGISTERED PLAYERS

Format: standard

Middle Georgia Summer Skirmish, G/30;+5 Saturday, August 22nd, 2026, 10am – 4pm, Byron, GA   EVENT OVERVIEW Rounds: 5 rounds, Swiss system. **Sections: **Sections are assigned based on players’ Regular ratings published on official USCF (US Chess Federation) website. All participants must be registered USCF members. Memberships can be applied for on-site. Membership costs depend on age and are separate from the registration cost of this tournament. Open (1400+):              Open to USCF rated 1400 and above. Reserve (U1400):         Open to USCF rated under 1400 and Unrated. **Prizes: 100% of proceeds go to winners. **Prizes are based on 40 registrations. **Open section:                **1st $360, 2nd $240, 3rd $140. Reserve section:           1st $240, 2nd $140, 3rd $80. Time control: 30 minutes per game with 5 second bonus per move. USCF dual-rated (Regular and Quick). Registration: Text or call (478) 951-4616 (Tom) to register. Entry Fee: $30. Methods of pay: Zelle (478-951-4616); Venmo (Thanh Tran@Thanh-Tran517); checks or cash on site. **Byes: **1/2-point byes available. Must request before 9:45am. 0-point bye’s available any time for any round. Equipment: Please bring chess clock(s) if available. Schedule: Saturday, August 22nd, 2026, 10am start. On-site registration ends at 9:45am. All players, including pre-registrants, check in by 9:45am; call/text if going to be late. Rounds: 1st round 10am, 2nd round 11:15pm, (lunch break 12:30pm), 3rd round 1pm, 4th round 2:15pm, 5th round 3:30pm. Treat: Complementary lunch (pizza & drinks). **Event Address: **Byron Train Depot, 101 E. Heritage Blvd, Byron, GA 31008. **Organizer: **Middle Georgia Chess Club, (https://middlegeorgiachess.org/). POC: Thanh (Tom) Tran, (478) 951-4616, t_tran18@hotmail.com.

Format: standard

Team Trophies! Three players in the rated sections attending the same school (as of the spring 2026 semester). Teams have no upper limit; the more players on a team, the higher the chances for a good result, but only the top 3 players’ results count for the team total. The team gains points by winning or drawing rated games. Points are weighted, with results in higher sections worth more.

Mohar August Chess Tournament – Scholastic and Open Chess Tournament August 22, 2026 Holiday Inn, 909 Holcomb Bridge Rd Roswell, GA 30076 4SS, G/25;d5  5 sections – An Open section for adults and advanced scholastic players, 3 Rated Scholastic-only sections for K-12 players and a Nonrated Scholastic practice section for new and young players. ROUND TIMES:  First round is at 10:00AM, rounds 2-4 will start ASAP after the preceding rounds finish with a slightly longer break for lunch between rounds 2 and 3. We are done around 4 – 4:30 PM. NONRATED SECTION: The Nonrated section is for new/unrated players and players rated below 300 who need practice. While the rules of chess still apply, this is a more relaxed game designed to let new and young players experience chess without worrying about ratings. New players may choose to play in the Under 400 section if they want to become rated. 3 SCHOLASTIC-ONLY RATED SECTIONS: Under 400, Under 800 and Under 1200: These sections require an active US Chess Federation membership (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess). New players wanting a rating play in the Under 400.  OPEN SECTION: This Section is available to both adults and scholastic players. Scholastic players rated over 1199 must play in this section; however, any scholastic player rated 1000+ may choose to play in either the Open or kids-only Under 1200 section. Players will be placed in the section that matches their rating unless granted an exemption by the Tournament Director. Rated sections may be combined at TD discretion. ENTRY FEE: Register Registration received till 15th August is $40.  Late registration begins from 16th August to 21st August for  $45.  Same day, onsite registration is $50 and must be completed by 9:00AM to be paired for Round 1. Late sign ups may receive a ½ point round one bye. REGISTRATION: Register, else you may pay via Zelle to mohar.chess@gmail.com BYES: If you have a scheduling conflict and plan to skip one or two rounds, 1/2 Point Byes are available and should be requested at the time of registration.  INDIVIDUAL PRIZES: Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in each SCHOLASTIC section and cash or gift cards for the Open section. TEAM PRIZES: Team Trophies to top 3 schools based on weighted points of 4 players. Must have a minimum of 3 players from the same school playing in the USCF Rated Sections to qualify for Team Prizes. FOOD – We plan to have food vendors to supply snacks and lunch. Sets, boards  and notation sheets supplied. Please bring chess clocks if possible. CONTACT:  Mohar Chess Academy Email: mohar.chess@gmail.com Phone: 7708158221 Website: https://www.mohar.org

Format: standard

Entry fee: $45

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

Name: ATLANTA CHAMPIONSHIP - 4 Round Swiss 1 day USCF-Rated Chess Tournament G/55inc5 $1500 Prize Fund based on 40 entries Open Section 1st place $500+Trophy(Trophy Awarded Based On Tiebreak), 2nd Place $200 Under 1800 Section 1st Place $300, 2nd Place $100 Under 1400 Section 1st Place $300, 2nd Place $100 Sections may be combined at Chief TD discretion Any player rated 1700 or above may play in Open Section Any player rated 1300 to 1799 may play in Under 1800 Section. Unrated may play in any section but must obtain a USCF ID. Unrated max prize is $100 unless playing in Open Section. Schedule: Round 1 @10am, Round 2 @12:10pm, Round 3@3pm, Round 4@5:10pm Scholastic Schedule : Round 1@10 am , Round 2 @11.10 a.m. , Round 3@ 1 pm , Round4 2.10pm, Trophies 3.15 pm Chess sets supplied. Some clocks available but please bring your own clock if possible Entry Fee: $50 Until 11:59PM August 21 then $60 until 9:30AM August 23. (W)GM&(W)IM free entry however $50 subtracted from prize. Entry Fee for scholastic : $35.00 (Prize fund not eligible for scholastic) Byes: 1/2 point byes available any round but must commit before start of round 1. Zero point byes available any round but please confirm 0 point bye with Chief TD before round starts. Location: Atlanta Chess Club, 5785 Denson Blvd, Morrow,Ga 30260 Starts: Sunday 23 Aug 2026 Ends: Sunday 23 Aug 2026 Reg Ends: Sunday 23 Aug 2026 9:30AM Rounds: 4 Organizer Name: Atlanta Chess Club Organizer eMail: atlantachessclub@gmail.com

Format: standard

Entry fee: $35 - $50

Weekly rated blitz tournament at Nocturne Teas Kava Bar.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play multiple blitz games, results the same day

Format 5 round double Swiss (10 games total)

Time control Black chooses G5 or G3 with 2 second delay

Entry fee 10 early 15 day of online 20 on site

Prizes 1st 60 2nd 20 Top U1600 10 Top U1400 10

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

CHESS ZONE RATED SCHOLASTIC K-12 Four Rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated SECTIONS: **U1200:** Open to scholastic players rated between 600 and 1199. **U600:** Open to scholastic players under 600 and unrated. **PRIZES:** Trophies to 1st-3rd place in each section. Medals to all finish with 50% or greater that don’t win a trophy. **Time Control:** G/25; d5; USCF dual rated (regular and quick). Entry Fee: **Members:** $38 if pre-registered by8/19; $43 by 8/23; $48 on-site. **Non-Members:** $45 if pre-registered by 8/19; $50 by 8/23; $55 on-site. The field is limited to the first 40 registrants. **Schedule:** All players, including pre-registrants, please check in by 9:45 am. **Rounds:** 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 12:45 pm, 2:00 pm 1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit two. Must request 1/2-point byes before round 1 begins. 0-point byes available at any time for any round. Unrated players must obtain a USCF membership (from https://uschess.org). Please arrive early (by 9:30 AM) if you need assistance on-site. US Chess Live rating will be used sections, pairings and prizes. Players may play up if rating within 100 points of the section requirement. Sections may be merged at TD discretion. Children may be dropped off at Chess Zone; please return by 2:15 PM to pick-up Register at:  https://www.chess.zone/upcoming-events/

Format: standard

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082 Date: Mondays Time: Registration at 7:00PM, Rounds start at 7:15PM Style: Swiss System Four-rounds Time-Control: G/10 + 0 Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required. Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

Mondays at Turtle Bay is Downriver Chess Club of New Orleans’ weekly USCF-rated club night, held at Turtle Bay, 1119 Decatur St in New Orleans. Registration begins at 6:45 PM and the first round starts at 7:00 PM. The event features four rounds of G/15 chess and is open to players of all ages and skill levels with a current USCF membership. Entry is $1, or $2 if you do not buy anything from the venue. Turtle Bay is a private second-floor venue, and the club does not meet there on Monday nights when the Saints are playing.

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

Tampa Champions Expert and Master Quad

Weekly Monday event from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Format 2 round USCF rated event Time control: 40 minutes with 5 second delay

Entry Fee $15 entry $30 prize to first place

Eligibility Open to players rated 2000+ USCF only

Pairing Structure 4 players: Modified 2 round quad 2 players: Two game match with alternating colors 6 players: One match plus one quad 8 players: Two quads

An alternate player is available to avoid odd numbers

Format: standard

Entry fee: $15

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

Weekly rated quick tournament at Panera Bread in West Melbourne.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play 4 rounds, results the same night

Format 4 round Swiss Time control G10 with 2 second delay

Sections may be split into Open and Under sections depending on turnout

Entry fee

Adults 15 early 20 day of 25 on site

Kids 10 early 15 day of 20 on site

Prizes About 50 percent of entries returned as prizes

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

Blitz Tournament with Physical & Cash Prizes! Match: Swiss Pairing with 5 total rounds. Time: 5 minute games with 3 second increment.

++Prizes++ Top Players of Each Section Receive Cash Prizes Based on Entry Pool Size. Physical Prizes will be awarded to the Winner of Each Section. Additionally there will be drink prizes awarded to the top 3 players of each section!

Format: standard

Entry fee: $24.99

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

Event Details • Time Control: G/25 + 5 sec • Format: Quads by skill level | 3 rounds • Round Times: 7:15 PM, 8:15 PM, 9:00 PM. One bye available $20 Entry Fee includes (delicious) dinner. Dinner & Check-in: 6:30-7:00 pm. 2 sections; unrated open and rated open. 40 registered with a capacity of 60. For rated players, a current United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership is required. Note: Parents/guardians must agree to our chess club rules and policies. Organizer eMail: AAEA2023GCPS@gmail.com  See less

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

Time Control: 3SS G/30;d5 - USCF Rated, current unofficial ratings may be used at TD discretion. Five Sections: Elite = Class A and above 1800. Premier = Class B & C 1400 to 1799. Amateur = Class D & E 1000 to 1399. Reserve = 600 to 999. Beginner = Unrated players to 599. Player rated within 100 points may choose to play up one section. Sections may be combined at TD discretion. New or first time players must obtain a USCF membership. Registration ends at 6:00PM. Please register and pay online at www.ChessRegister.com The tournament is limited to 80 players.

Entry Fee: $40, $5 more the day of the tournament.

Rounds: 7:00PM, 8:15PM, 9:30PM

Info: Tyler@georgiachess.club - (470) 717-1004

Format: standard

Check in between 9:00-9:40 to the school gym at the far right hand side of the parking lot in order to make sure we start on time. Round 1 clocks start at 10:00am

Format: standard

Entry fee: $35

Weekly rated blitz tournament at Nocturne Teas Kava Bar.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play multiple blitz games, results the same day

Format 5 round double Swiss (10 games total)

Time control Black chooses G5 or G3 with 2 second delay

Entry fee 10 early 15 day of online 20 on site

Prizes 1st 60 2nd 20 Top U1600 10 Top U1400 10

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

CHESS ZONE AUGUST RAPID Four rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated (quick rated) Place Prizes: 1st Place – $160; 2nd Place – $80; 3rd Place – $40; Class Prizes: Class A 1800-1999 – $25; Class B-C 1400-1799 – $25 Class E-D 1000-1399 – $25; U1000: $25 Live US Chess regular ratings used for pairings and prizes. Prizes based on 30 registrations. Unrated players eligible only for place prizes. Time Control: G/15; inc. 10; USCF quick rated. Entry Fee: Members: $23 by 8/27; $28 by 8/30; $33 at the site; Non-Members: $30 by 8/27; $35 by 8/30; $40 at the site; Free entry for (W)FMs, (W)IMs, (W)GMs – entry fees deducted from prizes. The field is limited to the first 50 registrants. Schedule: Pre-registration closes at 9:00 am. On-site registration ends at 9:45 am. Rounds: 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM. 1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit two. Must request 1/2-point byes before start of round 2. 0-point byes available at any time for any round. Register at:  https://www.chess.zone/upcoming-events/

Format: standard

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082 Date: Mondays Time: Registration at 7:00PM, Rounds start at 7:15PM Style: Swiss System Four-rounds Time-Control: G/10 + 0 Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required. Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

Name: ATLANTA CHAMPIONSHIP - 4 Round Swiss 1 day USCF-Rated Chess Tournament G/55inc5 $1500 Prize Fund based on 40 entries Open Section 1st place $500+Trophy(Trophy Awarded Based On Tiebreak), 2nd Place $200 Under 1800 Section 1st Place $300, 2nd Place $100 Under 1400 Section 1st Place $300, 2nd Place $100 Sections may be combined at Chief TD discretion Any player rated 1700 or above may play in Open Section Any player rated 1300 to 1799 may play in Under 1800 Section. Unrated may play in any section but must obtain a USCF ID. Unrated max prize is $100 unless playing in Open Section. Schedule: Round 1 @10am, Round 2 @12:10pm, Round 3@3pm, Round 4@5:10pm Scholastic Schedule : Round 1@10 am , Round 2 @11.10 a.m. , Round 3@ 1 pm , Round4 2.10pm, Trophies 3.15 pm Chess sets supplied. Some clocks available but please bring your own clock if possible Entry Fee: $50 Until 11:59PM August 21 then $60 until 9:30AM August 23. (W)GM&(W)IM free entry however $50 subtracted from prize. Entry Fee for scholastic : $35.00 (Prize fund not eligible for scholastic) Byes: 1/2 point byes available any round but must commit before start of round 1. Zero point byes available any round but please confirm 0 point bye with Chief TD before round starts. Location: Atlanta Chess Club, 5785 Denson Blvd, Morrow,Ga 30260 Starts: Sunday 23 Aug 2026 Ends: Sunday 23 Aug 2026 Reg Ends: Sunday 23 Aug 2026 9:30AM Rounds: 4 Organizer Name: Atlanta Chess Club Organizer eMail: atlantachessclub@gmail.com

Format: standard

Entry fee: $35 - $50

Marietta Stonehaven Scholastic Chess Tournament

The Marietta Stonehaven Chess Club hosts regular USCF-rated scholastic tournaments open to all students in grades K-12.

Tournament Format

• 3-round Swiss
• Time control: G/25; d5 (each player receives 25 minutes per game with a 5-second delay)

USCF-Rated Sections

• Beginner (unrated-399)
• Intermediate (400-749)
• Advanced (750+)
• Note: Players rated within 100 points may choose to play up one section. Unrated players may contact TD if they want to request to play up. Sections may be combined at TD discretion.

Schedule

• Arrive between 8:40-8:50. You can park in the main lot, which faces Pearson Middle School, at the side lot near the playground, or at Pearson. Either way, you will enter through the front door (at the main lot) into the main office and then through to the library to await announcements and instructions for the morning. Signs will help direct you to the right place.
• Round 1: 9:00AM
• Subsequent rounds begin immediately after the previous round. Pairings and results will be posted through Chess67.
• The tournament usually ends around 11:45AM.
• All chess sets and clocks are provided, so you don't need to bring anything, though a water bottle and snack might be a good idea.

Registration

• Entry fee: $30
• Registration deadline: October 2
• Limit: 60 players
• No on-site registration
• Paid US Chess membership required

Awards

• Top score (and ties) in each section receives a medal.
• All participants will receive a ribbon.

Contact

• khughes@stonehavenschool.org.

Format: scholastic

Entry fee: $30

Marietta Stonehaven Scholastic Chess Tournament

The Marietta Stonehaven Chess Club hosts regular USCF-rated scholastic tournaments open to all students in grades K-12.

Tournament Format

• 3-round Swiss
• Time control: G/25; d5 (each player receives 25 minutes per game with a 5-second delay)

USCF-Rated Sections

• Beginner (unrated-399)
• Intermediate (400-749)
• Advanced (750+)
• Note: Players rated within 100 points may choose to play up one section. Unrated players may contact TD if they want to request to play up. Sections may be combined at TD discretion.

Schedule

• Arrive between 8:40-8:50. You can park in the main lot, which faces Pearson Middle School, at the side lot near the playground, or at Pearson. Either way, you will enter through the front door (at the main lot) into the main office and then through to the library to await announcements and instructions for the morning. Signs will help direct you to the right place.
• Round 1: 9:00AM
• Subsequent rounds begin immediately after the previous round. Pairings and results will be posted through Chess67.
• The tournament usually ends around 11:45AM.
• All chess sets and clocks are provided, so you don't need to bring anything, though a water bottle and snack might be a good idea.

Registration

• Entry fee: $30
• Registration deadline: November 6
• Limit: 60 players
• No on-site registration
• Paid US Chess membership required

Awards

• Top score (and ties) in each section receives a medal.
• All participants will receive a ribbon.

Contact

• khughes@stonehavenschool.org.

Format: scholastic

Entry fee: $30

Come join us for our second rated tournament! Expected rounds: Swiss-style pairing, 4 rounds, G/15d5, done by 12 o'clock! This will be an on-going tournament for the Smyrna area!

USCF Membership is Required. Georgia Chess Association Membership not required but suggested. Please send me a message if you need to renew your USCF membership

Players may be adjusted up or down section to balance each section. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Round 1 Start: 8:15 Round 2 Expected Start: 9:10 Round 3 Expected Start: 10:10 Round 4 Expected Start: 11:10

Win = 1 Point, Draw = 0.5 Point, Loss = 0 Point

Registration by Sept 4th: $15 Registration by Oct 2nd: $20 Registration by Oct 10th: $25

Trophies for 1st and 2nd place for 6 or more players in that section, otherwise just 1st place.

Format: standard

Entry fee: $15

Check in between 9:00-9:40 to the school gym at the far right hand side of the parking lot in order to make sure we start on time. Round 1 clocks start at 10:00am

Format: standard

Entry fee: $35

Check in between 9:00-9:40 to the school gym at the far right hand side of the parking lot in order to make sure we start on time. Round 1 clocks start at 10:00am

Format: standard

Entry fee: $35

Register above to officially secure your spot! This free tourney is open to all players rated 1000+ USCF Regular. Voluntary donations are much appreciated, as they support future events like this.

++Tournament Format++

1. USCF membership required
2. Sections - Just one 1000+ section
3. Quads - meaning players will be grouped into sections of 4 (i.e. quads) & will play each of the 3 similarly rated players in their quad.
4. G/60 d5 - For each game, each player has 60 min to make all their moves, with a 5-sec delay per move. This dually rated time control counts towards both USCF Regular & Quick ratings.
5. No byes may be requested.
6. Prizes! - TBD

++Full Schedule++

1. 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Round 1
2. 1 - 3 PM: Round 2
3. 3:30 - 5:30 PM: Round 3

++Additional Notes++

1. The tournament room is located close to the front. Once inside, climb the stairs (or use the elevator) and turn right.
2. The parking lot is located directly in front of the library main entrance (2 min walk).
3. 💯% ADA accessible

++Co-Chief TD++: Joshua Yaldaei | (408) 724-0188 ++Co-Chief TD++: Chandan Maiti | (408) 921-2542

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

Check in between 9:00-9:40 to the school gym at the far right hand side of the parking lot in order to make sure we start on time. Round 1 clocks start at 10:00am

Format: standard

Entry fee: $35

Check in between 9:00-9:40 to the school gym at the far right hand side of the parking lot in order to make sure we start on time. Round 1 clocks start at 10:00am

Format: standard

Entry fee: $35

The Women and Girls Open is Kentucky's premier Women and Girls event. It consists of two sections:

• an Open section for experienced players
• a Beginner section, which is perfect for first-time tournament players or for moms and coaches playing alongside their daughters and students.

This event is only open to women and girls, but players do not have to be from Kentucky.

This event is free and no US Chess membership is required for the beginner section.

Sections

This tournament has two sections: Open and Beginner.

The beginner section does not require US Chess membership. It is limited to players who either have no official US Chess rating or are rated below 800. We strongly recommend that new players choose the beginner section.

All women and girls with a US Chess membership can play in the Open section. To join US Chess, visit https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess .

5 Rounds SS; G/25+5 (25 minutes per player, plus 5 seconds per move).

Entry Fees And registration

This tournament is free, but you must register online in advance to play. Please register as soon as possible, because our number of participants is limited due to space. If you wait, you may not get a spot. You can always un-register at any time without penalty. The final registration deadline is 9:30 AM on the day of the tournament.

Schedule

• Round 1: 10:00 AM (there is no check in - just show up and play!)
• Round 2: ASAP
• Lunch break
• Round 3: 1:30 PM
• Round 4: ASAP
• Round 5: ASAP
• Awards: ASAP after Round 5 (expected around 5 PM)

Prizes

The prize fund is $510 b/50 (b/50 means prizes may be reduced proportionally if we have fewer than 50 players)

Open Section

• 1st - $150
• 2nd - $100
• Top U1201 - $53
• Top U1001 - $51

Beginner Section (<=800 and unrated)

• 1st - $50
• 2nd - $35
• Top U601 - $26
• Top U401 - $20

Special prize: Top Mother-Daughter pair: $25 Target gift card

All Kentucky-resident K-12 girls who finish with four or more points in the Open section will qualify for the Kentucky Girls Championship in the Spring. The Girls Championship will determine Kentucky's nominee for the Ruth Haring National Tournament of Girls State Champions.

The top two Kentucky-resident finishers in the Open section qualify for the 2027 Kentucky Women's Closed Championship tournament in Summer 2027.

Other Notes

• Players younger than high school age (~14) must be accompanied by an adult on site for the entire tournament.
• Boards, pieces, and clocks will be provided
• Players are expected to take notation in the Open section, but not the beginner section
• For lunch, there is a refrigerator and microwave available on site and there are places to eat within 10 minute drive. We will coordinate a pizza order for interested participants at a low cost.

For questions, contact: Dianna Gabbard, KY Women and Girls Coordinator, women@kychess.org; Include "KY Women & Girls Open" in the subject line.

Technical Notes

(most people don't need to care about these)

• Unrated players: In lieu of a published regular rating, the tournament director reserves the right to use other USCF ratings for pairing and prize eligibility purposes. Unrated players are eligible for 1st and 2nd prizes in each section, as well as Top Mom/Daughter pair.
• In case of ties for these invitational qualification slots, a two-way tie will be decided by a G/10+5 playoff, though the TD may shorten this to as low as G/5 if circumstances do not permit a longer game. If there is a three-way or more tie, the invite will go to the player with the highest established USCF rating among tied players, then the highest rating (even if not established), and finally to any unrated player.
• Accelerated pairings may be used at tournament director discretion.
• Rule variations 15A (you may write your move prior to making it) and 10I2 (you may touch the rook first when castling) will be used.
• Electronic scoresheets are not permitted.

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

Mohar Strategic Sunday Quads Tournament   ++Time Control:++ 3 Rounds; Round Robin tournament, G/25; d5   ++Location:++ The NEW Mohar Chess Academy in Suwanee - NEEDS ADDRESS & check if I named the chess center correctly   ++USCF-rated:++ Active US Chess Membership required - https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess   ++Quads++** **are 4-player sections organized by rating. Each person plays one game against every other member of the quad. No requested byes or withdrawals allowed.    ++Registration:++ Online registration is **$30**, **$35**  to register on site. On site registration ends 1/2 hour before the 1st round. Registration limited to **24 players**.   ++Round Times:++ 4:00PM, 5:15PM, and 6:30PM. Since round robin pairings are known in advance, players may start games earlier than scheduled round times if both players agree.   ++Prizes: 2 Free group sessions at Mohar Chess Academy++   ++Info:++ email mohar.chess@gmail.com or call 7708158221

Format: standard

Entry fee: $30

This is Spokane's Premier Autumn weekend tournament, which has been held annually for more than 20 years! The 2026 edition will again be held at West Central Abbey - a 5-Round Swiss System Tournament, G/90;d5. Register & pay online; check-in before 9:40 am. Players not checked in by 9:40 will not be paired in Round 1. Rounds on 9/26 at 10 am, 2 pm and 6 pm. Rounds on 9/27 at 8:30 am and 12 noon. Based on 30 players: Overall Prizes of 1st - $200, 2nd - $150, 3rd - $100; Class Prize pool of up to $450; 2 Upset Prizes of $30 each (in addition to other cash prize the upset winner may receive). Class prizes will be announced before Round 2.

Admission discount for paid Spokane Chess Club Members if registered before 9/25/2026 at 9 am PT.

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

August Weekend Chess Classic – Irvine

August 22 - 23, 2026

  

August Weekend Chess Classic

August 22–23, 2026 Hilton Irvine / Orange County Airport

Main Event Registration

Register Here Deadline: August 22 at 9:00 AM Players must be registered by 9:00 AM to avoid a Round 1 bye No refunds

Main Event Details

• 6 Rounds (Classical)
• Time Control: G/60 + 30 increment
• Players must bring their own boards and clocks
• Score sheets provided by organizer

Entry Fees

GM / IM / FM: FREE ENTRY if under 2400 FIDE 

• $50 Early Entry (before August 16)
• $60 Late Entry (August 17 onward)

Sections

• Open (1700+) — FIDE / USCF Rated
• Under 1800 (1300–1799) — FIDE / USCF Rated
• Under 1400 (Under 1399 & Unrated) — USCF Rated Only

Round Schedule

Saturday — August 22

• Round 1: 10:00 AM
• Round 2: 1:30 PM
• Round 3: 5:00 PM

Sunday — August 23

• Round 4: 10:00 AM
• Round 5: 1:30 PM
• Round 6: 5:00 PM

FIDE Blitz (Saturday & Sunday Night)

Free Entry for Main Event Players All main event players receive FREE entry into BOTH blitz events Non–Main Event Players: $10 entry fee

Blitz Format

• Time Control: G/3 + 2
• FIDE Rated Blitz
• 5 Double Rounds (10 games total)

Blitz Schedule (Both Days)

• Starts: 8:00 PM
• Round 1 – 8:00 PM
• Round 2 – 8:25 PM
• Round 3 – 8:50 PM
• Round 4 – 9:10 PM
• Round 5 – 9:30 PM
• Expected Finish: ~10:00 PM

Registration Links

• Main Event: Register Here
• Saturday Blitz: Register Here
• Sunday Blitz: Register Here

Hotel Booking AND PARKING

Hilton Irvine Booking Parking: $18 per day (on-site hotel parking) Stickers on site

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

Team Trophies! Three players in the rated sections attending the same school (as of the spring 2026 semester). Teams have no upper limit; the more players on a team, the higher the chances for a good result, but only the top 3 players’ results count for the team total. The team gains points by winning or drawing rated games. Points are weighted, with results in higher sections worth more.

Mohar August Chess Tournament – Scholastic and Open Chess Tournament August 22, 2026 Holiday Inn, 909 Holcomb Bridge Rd Roswell, GA 30076 4SS, G/25;d5  5 sections – An Open section for adults and advanced scholastic players, 3 Rated Scholastic-only sections for K-12 players and a Nonrated Scholastic practice section for new and young players. ROUND TIMES:  First round is at 10:00AM, rounds 2-4 will start ASAP after the preceding rounds finish with a slightly longer break for lunch between rounds 2 and 3. We are done around 4 – 4:30 PM. NONRATED SECTION: The Nonrated section is for new/unrated players and players rated below 300 who need practice. While the rules of chess still apply, this is a more relaxed game designed to let new and young players experience chess without worrying about ratings. New players may choose to play in the Under 400 section if they want to become rated. 3 SCHOLASTIC-ONLY RATED SECTIONS: Under 400, Under 800 and Under 1200: These sections require an active US Chess Federation membership (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess). New players wanting a rating play in the Under 400.  OPEN SECTION: This Section is available to both adults and scholastic players. Scholastic players rated over 1199 must play in this section; however, any scholastic player rated 1000+ may choose to play in either the Open or kids-only Under 1200 section. Players will be placed in the section that matches their rating unless granted an exemption by the Tournament Director. Rated sections may be combined at TD discretion. ENTRY FEE: Register Registration received till 15th August is $40.  Late registration begins from 16th August to 21st August for  $45.  Same day, onsite registration is $50 and must be completed by 9:00AM to be paired for Round 1. Late sign ups may receive a ½ point round one bye. REGISTRATION: Register, else you may pay via Zelle to mohar.chess@gmail.com BYES: If you have a scheduling conflict and plan to skip one or two rounds, 1/2 Point Byes are available and should be requested at the time of registration.  INDIVIDUAL PRIZES: Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in each SCHOLASTIC section and cash or gift cards for the Open section. TEAM PRIZES: Team Trophies to top 3 schools based on weighted points of 4 players. Must have a minimum of 3 players from the same school playing in the USCF Rated Sections to qualify for Team Prizes. FOOD – We plan to have food vendors to supply snacks and lunch. Sets, boards  and notation sheets supplied. Please bring chess clocks if possible. CONTACT:  Mohar Chess Academy Email: mohar.chess@gmail.com Phone: 7708158221 Website: https://www.mohar.org

Format: standard

Entry fee: $45

Blitz Tournament with Physical & Cash Prizes! Match: Swiss Pairing with 5 total rounds. Time: 5 minute games with 3 second increment.

++Prizes++ Top Players of Each Section Receive Cash Prizes Based on Entry Pool Size. Physical Prizes will be awarded to the Winner of Each Section. Additionally there will be drink prizes awarded to the top 3 players of each section!

Format: standard

Entry fee: $24.99

National Championship Event

Lavin Bernick Center, Tulane University

Friday, September 11, 2026 - Sunday, September 13, 2026

Event Overview

Announcing the 2026 U.S. G/30 & G/60 National Championship, officially sanctioned by US Chess!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Venue: The Qatar Ballroom on the second floor of the Lavin-Bernick Center at Tulane University

**G/30 format: **Five rounds, two-sections, swiss system, G/30;d2, USCF rated tournament G/60 format: Four rounds, two-sections, swiss system, G/60;d2, USCF rated tournament

G/30 prizes: $3,000 b/100

10 Grand Prix points

• Open section: 1st $900, 2nd $400
• U2000 class: 1st $500, 2nd $250
• U1500 section: 1st $350, 2nd $200
• U1200 class: 1st $250, 2nd $150

G/60 prizes: $3,000 b/100

10 Grand Prix points

• Open section: 1st $900, 2nd $400
• U2000 class: 1st $500, 2nd $250
• U1500 section: 1st $350, 2nd $200
• U1200 class: 1st $250, 2nd $150

Date: September 11-13, 2026.

Estimated round schedule:

Friday | G/3;+2 side event

• Round 1 - 6:30 PM
• Round 2 - 6:50 PM
• Round 3 - 7:10 PM
• Round 4 - 7:30 PM
• Round 5 - 7:50 PM
• Round 6 - 8:10 PM

Saturday | G/60;d2 Championship

• Round 1 - 9:00 AM
• Round 2 - 11:30 AM
• Round 3 - 2:30 PM
• Round 4 - 5:00 PM

Sunday | G/30;d2 Championship

• Round 1 - 9:00 AM
• Round 2 - 10:30 AM
• Round 3 - 1:30 PM
• Round 4 - 3:00 PM
• Round 5 - 4:30 PM

Eligibility: $49 early entry fee if purchased two weeks prior. $55 standard entry fee if purchased one week prior. $60 late and same-day entry fee. Entry fees are per event. Current USCF membership required.

**Ratings: **Highest of quick or regular. 100 elo added to provisional ratings. Unrated players in the open should report to the tournament directors so they may attempt to assign a rating for pairing and prize purposes. For unrated USCF players with established foreign ratings, the most current USCF conversion will be used (with preference toward their FIDE rating, if available).

Blitz side event: $25, same day allowed. 60% returned as prize money. USCF-rated. Six rounds of G/3;+2. Click here to register.

**Byes: **Two half point byes are available per event upon request. No bye requests shall be made after round three other than for emergency situations.

**Parking: **Parking permits are not required in most parking zones on Tulane University campus during the weekend. For ease, we recommend using the Diboll Garage. Diboll Garage is a short walk from the Lavin-Bernick Center and has plenty of space available for our attendees. Click here for an annotated campus map.

**Late players: **Any player arriving at the chessboard more than 30 minutes late from the actual starting time of the round will lose their game (xref USCF 13D and FIDE 6.7.1). If both players arrive late, elapsed time will be split between the players (xref USCF 16K and FIDE 6.7.2).

Prize payouts: Players have 30 days after the conclusion of the tournament to receive their prize. We will email you twice. Please check your email if you believe you are prize eligible.

Conduct: Any player who does not shake hands with the opponent (or greets the opponent in a normal social manner in accordance with the conventional rules of their society) before the game starts or during a match (and does not do it after being asked to do so by the arbiter) or deliberately insults his/her opponent or the officials of the event, may be penalized according to FIDE law 12.9 and/or US Chess rule 13I.

Contact: Email Click here to show mail address with all questions.

Visit www.downriverchess.com/tournaments for all other upcoming tournaments!

Address:

29 McAlister Drive New Orleans, LA 70118 United States

Sections: 2

Grand Prix Points: 20

Prize Fund: 6000

FIDE Rated: No

Handicap Accessible: Yes

Residency Restriction: No

Online Event: No

Format: standard

Entry fee: $60

Rise & Chess: Scholastic Fall Classic

Join us at Rise Coffee on Saturday, September 19, for a welcoming five-round chess tournament. The event includes three nationally rated scholastic sections for students in grades K–12, plus a separate non-US Chess-rated Roswell Chess Open available for adults to participate.

Beginners are welcome, and no previous tournament experience is required.

How the tournament works

The tournament will use a five-round Swiss format. Every player may play all five rounds, and no one is eliminated. Players are generally paired against opponents who have similar tournament scores. Each player receives 25 minutes for the entire game, with a five-second delay before the clock begins counting down after each move. This time control is written as G/25;d5. Please bring any chess clocks you may own.

Family Discount

Families get 50% discount (after first family member). After registering, the 2nd, 3rd, etc family member should show a 50% discount at the final step.

US Chess-rated scholastic sections

“Scholastic” means that these sections are for school-age players in grades K–12. The U400, U800, and Open Championship sections are officially rated by the United States Chess Federation, commonly called US Chess or USCF. US Chess is the ++official++ non-profit governing body for chess in the United States, representing over 110,000 members

A US Chess rating is a number that estimates a player’s tournament strength. Ratings change based on the results of officially rated games. The letter “U” means “under” and refers to rating, not age.

• U400 Beginner: For players rated below 400 and most players who do not yet have a US Chess rating.
• U800 Intermediate: For players rated from 400 through 799.
• Open Championship: For players rated 800 or higher. Lower-rated players may also choose this section for a greater challenge.

Prices for the USCF Sections are $30 admission (early bird pricing) and will rise to $35 within 48 hours of the tournament start. The Non Rated Open Section is $20 and will rise to $25 within 48 hours of tournament start.

Players who are new to USCF and do not have a rating will normally be placed in the U400 section. The tournament director may place an unrated player in a higher section based on previous tournament results, online ratings, club ratings, or known playing strength. Please reach out to us via the Send Club a Message on our Chess67 club page if you have any questions.

Players may compete in a higher section upon request but may not play in a lower section than their rating allows.

Games in these three sections will affect both players’ US Chess Regular and Quick ratings.

US Chess membership requirement

For the U400, U800, and U800+ sections: An active US Chess membership is required only for the U400, U800, and Open Championship sections.

Players who are not already members can join or renew through the official US Chess website: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

New members will create an online account, purchase a membership, and receive a US Chess Member ID. Please complete this process before registering for a US Chess-rated section and enter the player’s Member ID during tournament registration. Parents should purchase the membership in the child’s name, since the child is the rated player.

For the Non Rated Open Section - No USCF ID is required.

Trophies and section adjustments

Trophies will be awarded to the top three finishers in each section. Sections may be combined for pairing purposes depending on attendance. If sections are combined, players may face opponents from an adjacent section. Trophies/awards for the originally advertised rating groups will remain separate unless otherwise announced before the tournament begins.

Players who finish with the same score will be ranked using standard tournament tie-breaks: Modified Median, Solkoff, Cumulative, Cumulative Opponent.

Chess67 will be used for tournament pairing and live results!

Roswell Chess Open

Just to reiterate. The separate Non Rated Open is not US Chess rated. It does not require a US Chess membership or national rating. All ages are able to play in this section.

Results from this section will count toward Roswell Chess Club’s local Roswell Rapid rating instead of a national US Chess rating.

Format: standard

Entry fee: $20 - $30

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082 Date: Mondays Time: Registration at 7:00PM, Rounds start at 7:15PM Style: Swiss System Four-rounds Time-Control: G/10 + 0 Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required. Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

Name: ATLANTA CHAMPIONSHIP - 4 Round Swiss 1 day USCF-Rated Chess Tournament G/55inc5 $1500 Prize Fund based on 40 entries Open Section 1st place $500+Trophy(Trophy Awarded Based On Tiebreak), 2nd Place $200 Under 1800 Section 1st Place $300, 2nd Place $100 Under 1400 Section 1st Place $300, 2nd Place $100 Sections may be combined at Chief TD discretion Any player rated 1700 or above may play in Open Section Any player rated 1300 to 1799 may play in Under 1800 Section. Unrated may play in any section but must obtain a USCF ID. Unrated max prize is $100 unless playing in Open Section. Schedule: Round 1 @10am, Round 2 @12:10pm, Round 3@3pm, Round 4@5:10pm Scholastic Schedule : Round 1@10 am , Round 2 @11.10 a.m. , Round 3@ 1 pm , Round4 2.10pm, Trophies 3.15 pm Chess sets supplied. Some clocks available but please bring your own clock if possible Entry Fee: $50 Until 11:59PM August 21 then $60 until 9:30AM August 23. (W)GM&(W)IM free entry however $50 subtracted from prize. Entry Fee for scholastic : $35.00 (Prize fund not eligible for scholastic) Byes: 1/2 point byes available any round but must commit before start of round 1. Zero point byes available any round but please confirm 0 point bye with Chief TD before round starts. Location: Atlanta Chess Club, 5785 Denson Blvd, Morrow,Ga 30260 Starts: Sunday 23 Aug 2026 Ends: Sunday 23 Aug 2026 Reg Ends: Sunday 23 Aug 2026 9:30AM Rounds: 4 Organizer Name: Atlanta Chess Club Organizer eMail: atlantachessclub@gmail.com

Format: standard

Entry fee: $35 - $50

Check in between 9:00-9:40 to the school gym at the far right hand side of the parking lot in order to make sure we start on time. Round 1 clocks start at 10:00am

Format: standard

Entry fee: $35

Check in between 9:00-9:40 to the school gym at the far right hand side of the parking lot in order to make sure we start on time. Round 1 clocks start at 10:00am

Format: standard

Entry fee: $35

Register above to officially secure your spot! This free tourney is open to all players rated 1000+ USCF Regular. Voluntary donations are much appreciated, as they support future events like this.

++Tournament Format++

1. USCF membership required
2. Sections - Just one 1000+ section
3. Quads - meaning players will be grouped into sections of 4 (i.e. quads) & will play each of the 3 similarly rated players in their quad.
4. G/60 d5 - For each game, each player has 60 min to make all their moves, with a 5-sec delay per move. This dually rated time control counts towards both USCF Regular & Quick ratings.
5. No byes may be requested.
6. Prizes! - TBD

++Full Schedule++

1. 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Round 1
2. 1 - 3 PM: Round 2
3. 3:30 - 5:30 PM: Round 3

++Additional Notes++

1. The tournament room is located close to the front. Once inside, climb the stairs (or use the elevator) and turn right.
2. The parking lot is located directly in front of the library main entrance (2 min walk).
3. 💯% ADA accessible

++Co-Chief TD++: Joshua Yaldaei | (408) 724-0188 ++Co-Chief TD++: Chandan Maiti | (408) 921-2542

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

Mohar Strategic Sunday Quads Tournament   ++Time Control:++ 3 Rounds; Round Robin tournament, G/25; d5   ++Location:++ The NEW Mohar Chess Academy in Suwanee - NEEDS ADDRESS & check if I named the chess center correctly   ++USCF-rated:++ Active US Chess Membership required - https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess   ++Quads++** **are 4-player sections organized by rating. Each person plays one game against every other member of the quad. No requested byes or withdrawals allowed.    ++Registration:++ Online registration is **$30**, **$35**  to register on site. On site registration ends 1/2 hour before the 1st round. Registration limited to **24 players**.   ++Round Times:++ 4:00PM, 5:15PM, and 6:30PM. Since round robin pairings are known in advance, players may start games earlier than scheduled round times if both players agree.   ++Prizes: 2 Free group sessions at Mohar Chess Academy++   ++Info:++ email mohar.chess@gmail.com or call 7708158221

Format: standard

Entry fee: $30

This is Spokane's Premier Autumn weekend tournament, which has been held annually for more than 20 years! The 2026 edition will again be held at West Central Abbey - a 5-Round Swiss System Tournament, G/90;d5. Register & pay online; check-in before 9:40 am. Players not checked in by 9:40 will not be paired in Round 1. Rounds on 9/26 at 10 am, 2 pm and 6 pm. Rounds on 9/27 at 8:30 am and 12 noon. Based on 30 players: Overall Prizes of 1st - $200, 2nd - $150, 3rd - $100; Class Prize pool of up to $450; 2 Upset Prizes of $30 each (in addition to other cash prize the upset winner may receive). Class prizes will be announced before Round 2.

Admission discount for paid Spokane Chess Club Members if registered before 9/25/2026 at 9 am PT.

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

Marietta Stonehaven Scholastic Chess Tournament

The Marietta Stonehaven Chess Club hosts regular USCF-rated scholastic tournaments open to all students in grades K-12.

Tournament Format

• 3-round Swiss
• Time control: G/25; d5 (each player receives 25 minutes per game with a 5-second delay)

USCF-Rated Sections

• Beginner (unrated-399)
• Intermediate (400-749)
• Advanced (750+)
• Note: Players rated within 100 points may choose to play up one section. Unrated players may contact TD if they want to request to play up. Sections may be combined at TD discretion.

Schedule

• Arrive between 8:40-8:50. You can park in the main lot, which faces Pearson Middle School, at the side lot near the playground, or at Pearson. Either way, you will enter through the front door (at the main lot) into the main office and then through to the library to await announcements and instructions for the morning. Signs will help direct you to the right place.
• Round 1: 9:00AM
• Subsequent rounds begin immediately after the previous round. Pairings and results will be posted through Chess67.
• The tournament usually ends around 11:45AM.
• All chess sets and clocks are provided, so you don't need to bring anything, though a water bottle and snack might be a good idea.

Registration

• Entry fee: $30
• Registration deadline: October 2
• Limit: 60 players
• No on-site registration
• Paid US Chess membership required

Awards

• Top score (and ties) in each section receives a medal.
• All participants will receive a ribbon.

Contact

• khughes@stonehavenschool.org.

Format: scholastic

Entry fee: $30

Come join us for our second rated tournament! Expected rounds: Swiss-style pairing, 4 rounds, G/15d5, done by 12 o'clock! This will be an on-going tournament for the Smyrna area!

USCF Membership is Required. Georgia Chess Association Membership not required but suggested. Please send me a message if you need to renew your USCF membership

Players may be adjusted up or down section to balance each section. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Round 1 Start: 8:15 Round 2 Expected Start: 9:10 Round 3 Expected Start: 10:10 Round 4 Expected Start: 11:10

Win = 1 Point, Draw = 0.5 Point, Loss = 0 Point

Registration by Sept 4th: $15 Registration by Oct 2nd: $20 Registration by Oct 10th: $25

Trophies for 1st and 2nd place for 6 or more players in that section, otherwise just 1st place.

Format: standard

Entry fee: $15

Check in between 9:00-9:40 to the school gym at the far right hand side of the parking lot in order to make sure we start on time. Round 1 clocks start at 10:00am

Format: standard

Entry fee: $35

Marietta Stonehaven Scholastic Chess Tournament

The Marietta Stonehaven Chess Club hosts regular USCF-rated scholastic tournaments open to all students in grades K-12.

Tournament Format

• 3-round Swiss
• Time control: G/25; d5 (each player receives 25 minutes per game with a 5-second delay)

USCF-Rated Sections

• Beginner (unrated-399)
• Intermediate (400-749)
• Advanced (750+)
• Note: Players rated within 100 points may choose to play up one section. Unrated players may contact TD if they want to request to play up. Sections may be combined at TD discretion.

Schedule

• Arrive between 8:40-8:50. You can park in the main lot, which faces Pearson Middle School, at the side lot near the playground, or at Pearson. Either way, you will enter through the front door (at the main lot) into the main office and then through to the library to await announcements and instructions for the morning. Signs will help direct you to the right place.
• Round 1: 9:00AM
• Subsequent rounds begin immediately after the previous round. Pairings and results will be posted through Chess67.
• The tournament usually ends around 11:45AM.
• All chess sets and clocks are provided, so you don't need to bring anything, though a water bottle and snack might be a good idea.

Registration

• Entry fee: $30
• Registration deadline: November 6
• Limit: 60 players
• No on-site registration
• Paid US Chess membership required

Awards

• Top score (and ties) in each section receives a medal.
• All participants will receive a ribbon.

Contact

• khughes@stonehavenschool.org.

Format: scholastic

Entry fee: $30

Check in between 9:00-9:40 to the school gym at the far right hand side of the parking lot in order to make sure we start on time. Round 1 clocks start at 10:00am

Format: standard

Entry fee: $35