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.

Tournament details and registration