Upcoming Chess Tournaments in San Jose, CA
Use this page to see what tournaments are coming up in San Jose, CA. Only future events are included here, so the list stays focused on tournaments you can still plan around. Right now there are 1 upcoming tournaments in the main list and 1 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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All Upcoming Tournaments
All future tournaments currently published for San Jose, CA.
Register here to officially secure your spot! This free tourney is open to all players rated 1000+ USCF Regular Supplemental. Please note: (1) no byes are allowed & (2) the withdrawal deadline is Sept 18th. Voluntary donations are much appreciated, as they support future events like this.
++Tournament Format++
- USCF membership required
- Sections - Just one 850+ 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! (subject to change) - (1) $30 will be awarded to the winner of each quad (split if there's a tie). (2) In addition, $10 will be awarded to 2 other players who didn't win their quad for the Most Outstanding Performance Award.
++Full Schedule++
- 10:15 - 10:30 AM: Check-in period
- 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Round 1
- 12:30 - 1:15 PM: Lunch break
- 1:15 - 3:15 PM: Round 2
- 3:15 - 5:15 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 (elevator)
++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 San Jose, CA.
Register here to officially secure your spot! This free tourney is open to all players rated 1000+ USCF Regular Supplemental. Please note: (1) no byes are allowed & (2) the withdrawal deadline is Sept 18th. Voluntary donations are much appreciated, as they support future events like this.
++Tournament Format++
- USCF membership required
- Sections - Just one 850+ 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! (subject to change) - (1) $30 will be awarded to the winner of each quad (split if there's a tie). (2) In addition, $10 will be awarded to 2 other players who didn't win their quad for the Most Outstanding Performance Award.
++Full Schedule++
- 10:15 - 10:30 AM: Check-in period
- 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Round 1
- 12:30 - 1:15 PM: Lunch break
- 1:15 - 3:15 PM: Round 2
- 3:15 - 5:15 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 (elevator)
++Co-Chief TD++: Joshua Yaldaei | (408) 724-0188 ++Co-Chief TD++: Chandan Maiti | (408) 921-2542
Format: standard
Entry fee: Free
Tournaments This Week
Upcoming tournaments still on the calendar this week in San Jose, CA.
Register here to officially secure your spot! This free tourney is open to all players rated 1000+ USCF Regular Supplemental. Please note: (1) no byes are allowed & (2) the withdrawal deadline is Sept 18th. Voluntary donations are much appreciated, as they support future events like this.
++Tournament Format++
- USCF membership required
- Sections - Just one 850+ 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! (subject to change) - (1) $30 will be awarded to the winner of each quad (split if there's a tie). (2) In addition, $10 will be awarded to 2 other players who didn't win their quad for the Most Outstanding Performance Award.
++Full Schedule++
- 10:15 - 10:30 AM: Check-in period
- 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Round 1
- 12:30 - 1:15 PM: Lunch break
- 1:15 - 3:15 PM: Round 2
- 3:15 - 5:15 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 (elevator)
++Co-Chief TD++: Joshua Yaldaei | (408) 724-0188 ++Co-Chief TD++: Chandan Maiti | (408) 921-2542
Format: standard
Entry fee: Free
Tournaments This Month
Tournaments published for the rest of this month in San Jose, CA.
Register here to officially secure your spot! This free tourney is open to all players rated 1000+ USCF Regular Supplemental. Please note: (1) no byes are allowed & (2) the withdrawal deadline is Sept 18th. Voluntary donations are much appreciated, as they support future events like this.
++Tournament Format++
- USCF membership required
- Sections - Just one 850+ 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! (subject to change) - (1) $30 will be awarded to the winner of each quad (split if there's a tie). (2) In addition, $10 will be awarded to 2 other players who didn't win their quad for the Most Outstanding Performance Award.
++Full Schedule++
- 10:15 - 10:30 AM: Check-in period
- 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Round 1
- 12:30 - 1:15 PM: Lunch break
- 1:15 - 3:15 PM: Round 2
- 3:15 - 5:15 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 (elevator)
++Co-Chief TD++: Joshua Yaldaei | (408) 724-0188 ++Co-Chief TD++: Chandan Maiti | (408) 921-2542
Format: standard
Entry fee: Free
Major Upcoming Tournaments
Featured upcoming tournaments with strong event signals in San Jose, CA.
Register here to officially secure your spot! This free tourney is open to all players rated 1000+ USCF Regular Supplemental. Please note: (1) no byes are allowed & (2) the withdrawal deadline is Sept 18th. Voluntary donations are much appreciated, as they support future events like this.
++Tournament Format++
- USCF membership required
- Sections - Just one 850+ 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! (subject to change) - (1) $30 will be awarded to the winner of each quad (split if there's a tie). (2) In addition, $10 will be awarded to 2 other players who didn't win their quad for the Most Outstanding Performance Award.
++Full Schedule++
- 10:15 - 10:30 AM: Check-in period
- 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Round 1
- 12:30 - 1:15 PM: Lunch break
- 1:15 - 3:15 PM: Round 2
- 3:15 - 5:15 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 (elevator)
++Co-Chief TD++: Joshua Yaldaei | (408) 724-0188 ++Co-Chief TD++: Chandan Maiti | (408) 921-2542
Format: standard
Entry fee: Free
USCF-Rated Tournaments
Future tournaments in San Jose, CA that are explicitly marked as USCF-rated.
Register here to officially secure your spot! This free tourney is open to all players rated 1000+ USCF Regular Supplemental. Please note: (1) no byes are allowed & (2) the withdrawal deadline is Sept 18th. Voluntary donations are much appreciated, as they support future events like this.
++Tournament Format++
- USCF membership required
- Sections - Just one 850+ 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! (subject to change) - (1) $30 will be awarded to the winner of each quad (split if there's a tie). (2) In addition, $10 will be awarded to 2 other players who didn't win their quad for the Most Outstanding Performance Award.
++Full Schedule++
- 10:15 - 10:30 AM: Check-in period
- 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Round 1
- 12:30 - 1:15 PM: Lunch break
- 1:15 - 3:15 PM: Round 2
- 3:15 - 5:15 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 (elevator)
++Co-Chief TD++: Joshua Yaldaei | (408) 724-0188 ++Co-Chief TD++: Chandan Maiti | (408) 921-2542
Format: standard
Entry fee: Free