2026 Thursday Knighter X

Chess Castle of Minnesota's Thursday Knighter is a monthly US Chess-rated Swiss tournament featuring one round every Thursday evening.

• Format: 5-round Swiss.
• Time control: G/90+30.
• Round dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29.
• Start time: 6:30 PM, check-in by 6:20 PM.
• Sections: Open (all ratings) and Premier (generally 1700+).
• Open entry: Early monthly pricing starts at $25 for eligible Castle members and $40 for non-members. Additional rating-based fees may apply.
• Premier entry: Pricing varies by rating and membership.
• Prizes: Up to $360 in sponsored prizes across both sections.
• Byes: Up to two half-point byes, subject to organizer rules.
• US Chess membership required.
• Open TD: Norm Myrin (normalcyforever@gmail.com).
• Premier TD: Nathan Hoover (nathanhoover@msn.com).

Official registration takes place through Chess Castle's existing registration system.