Chess Tournaments This Week

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 Register online at www.ChessRegister.com Registration ends at 6:00PM. Please register early as 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

Event Details • Time Control: G/25 + 5 sec • Format: Double Quads by skill level | 3 rounds • Round Times: 7:15 PM, 7:55 PM, 8:35 PM. One bye available for 1/2 point. Rounds will start immediately after four players are done and historically we have finished awards by 9pm. Sections will be merged based on TD discretion and single quads if we have less than 24 registered. $30 Entry Fee (before October 29th at 6pm) includes 3 rounds of rated or unrated chess play, one chess lesson at the skate park and a simul with a master level player (2000+). Concessions are available for purchase. Simul from 6:05-6:45. Costume Contest 6:50-7:10. 2 sections; unrated open and rated open. 25 registered with a capacity of 60. For rated players, a current United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership is required. Organizer eMail: emannyster@gmail.com

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

Organizer: Los Altos Scholastic Chess Club Location: Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, 13 S San Antonio Rd, Los Altos, CA 94022 Open to: K-12 students Check-in: 10:00 to 10:15 AM Round 1: 10:25 AM Awards: around 1:50 PM. Ends approximately 2:00 PM. Format: 4 rounds, Swiss system Time control: G/25 d5 (25 minutes per player, 5-second delay) Sections: Rated (USCF membership required, USCF regular and quick dual-rated) and Unrated (open to all, no membership required) Entry fee: $15 all players Prizes: Trophies for section winners, participation awards for every player Registration: https://caissachess.net/register/11114796 Contact: losaltoschessclub@gmail.com Special note: Halloween costumes optional, no masks over eyes, no fake weapons

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

About This Tournament

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 National day Chess Tournament – Scholastic and Open Chess Tournament November1, 2026 Mohar Chess Academy — 3170 Peachtree Pkwy Ste 113, Suwanee, GA 30024, USA 4SS, G/25;d5  4 sections – An Open section for adults and advanced scholastic players, 2 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 1:00PM, 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 7pm 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. 2 SCHOLASTIC-ONLY RATED SECTIONS: Under 600 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 600.  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: Registration received till 31st October is $40.  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. 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 3 rated 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 Pizzas n cupcakes for dinner. 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: $40

Sunday | Nov 1st | 10:45AM - 3PM Richland Public Library 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352 ⏱️ Why Play This Event? Join us to connect with the Tri-Cities chess community and enjoy friendly competition, hosted by Jim Diamond as part of Blitz and Blunders. Put your tactical skills, quick thinking, and decision-making to the test in a FREE dual-rated chess format open to players of all ages and experience levels. The fast-paced time control keeps games engaging without being overwhelming, making this event an ideal entry point for beginners playing their first rated or unrated tournament, as well as a refreshing, competitive challenge for more experienced players. Please contact Jim for any questions 714-472-9984. ⏱️ Schedule Check-in: 10:45AM Round 1: 11AM sharp 10-15 minute breaks between rounds.

♟️ Tournament Details Format: Quads (Open/ U1500/U1000) Rounds: 3 Rounds Time Control: G/30; d5

Requirements: Current USCF membership required for rated tournament. Please bring a chess set and clock if you have one.

🍔 Additional Information Outside food and drinks are permitted in accordance with library policies. **** By entering the tournament, you grant permission for event photos to be used for publicity. Participants assume all risks associated with over-the-board play ****

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free