Upcoming Chess Tournaments in Los Angeles, CA
Use this page to see what tournaments are coming up in Los Angeles, CA. Only future events are included here, so the list stays focused on tournaments you can still plan around. Right now there are 4 upcoming tournaments in the main list and 4 future listings across the supporting sections. Each tournament card links to the event details, the hosting club, and the matching city or state page so it is easy to compare your options and register.
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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
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
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
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++
- USCF membership required
- Sections - Just one 1000+ section
- 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.
- 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.
- No byes may be requested.
- Prizes! - TBD
++Full Schedule++
- 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Round 1
- 1 - 3 PM: Round 2
- 3:30 - 5:30 PM: Round 3
++Additional Notes++
- The tournament room is located close to the front. Once inside, climb the stairs (or use the elevator) and turn right.
- The parking lot is located directly in front of the library main entrance (2 min walk).
- 💯% ADA accessible
++Co-Chief TD++: Joshua Yaldaei | (408) 724-0188 ++Co-Chief TD++: Chandan Maiti | (408) 921-2542
Format: standard
Entry fee: Free
Tournaments This Weekend
Weekend tournaments currently scheduled for Los Angeles, CA.
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
Tournaments This Week
Upcoming tournaments still on the calendar this week in Los Angeles, CA.
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
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
Tournaments This Month
Tournaments published for the rest of this month in Los Angeles, CA.
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
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
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
Major Upcoming Tournaments
Featured upcoming tournaments with strong event signals in Los Angeles, CA.
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++
- USCF membership required
- Sections - Just one 1000+ section
- 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.
- 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.
- No byes may be requested.
- Prizes! - TBD
++Full Schedule++
- 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Round 1
- 1 - 3 PM: Round 2
- 3:30 - 5:30 PM: Round 3
++Additional Notes++
- The tournament room is located close to the front. Once inside, climb the stairs (or use the elevator) and turn right.
- The parking lot is located directly in front of the library main entrance (2 min walk).
- 💯% ADA accessible
++Co-Chief TD++: Joshua Yaldaei | (408) 724-0188 ++Co-Chief TD++: Chandan Maiti | (408) 921-2542
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
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
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
USCF-Rated Tournaments
Future tournaments in Los Angeles, CA that are explicitly marked as USCF-rated.
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++
- USCF membership required
- Sections - Just one 1000+ section
- 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.
- 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.
- No byes may be requested.
- Prizes! - TBD
++Full Schedule++
- 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Round 1
- 1 - 3 PM: Round 2
- 3:30 - 5:30 PM: Round 3
++Additional Notes++
- The tournament room is located close to the front. Once inside, climb the stairs (or use the elevator) and turn right.
- The parking lot is located directly in front of the library main entrance (2 min walk).
- 💯% ADA accessible
++Co-Chief TD++: Joshua Yaldaei | (408) 724-0188 ++Co-Chief TD++: Chandan Maiti | (408) 921-2542
Format: standard
Entry fee: Free