Chess Events in Columbus, OH

Traditional quad structure but with each player playing white and black against each opponent. Rounds 1-3 will be paired as a traditional quad. Rounds 4-6 use the same pairings used for Rounds 1-3 but with the colors reversed. Time Control: G/25, d3. Entry Fee: $20. Refund available only if registration is withdrawn before Round 1 begins. Cash prizes: For each quad 1st - $50 and 2nd - $25. Prize amount for mini-Swiss, if needed, may be increased.

Tournament Director: Wes Marburger

single day event

Weekly rated quick tournament at Panera Bread in West Melbourne.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play 4 rounds, results the same night

Format 4 round Swiss Time control G10 with 2 second delay

Sections may be split into Open and Under sections depending on turnout

Entry fee

Adults 15 early 20 day of 25 on site

Kids 10 early 15 day of 20 on site

Prizes About 50 percent of entries returned as prizes

Requirements US Chess membership required

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.

Join us each Thursday for some Casual Chess or to play in the Superior Grand Prix Seasonal USCF-Rated Chess Tournament!

Casual chess is always FREE! Come to learn or play with family and friends in a fun atmosphere with food and beverages!

Please bring your own tournament size board, pieces, and clock to play in the tournament. We are a new chess club so only a few chess sets and clocks will be available while we grow.

Superior Grand Prix Tournament - 3RR Quads; G/20+5 Entry Fee: $5 (non-refundable)

• 6:00pm : Onsite Registration Opens
• 6:45pm : Last Registration Taken
• 6:50pm : Pairings!
• 7:00pm : Clocks Start!!

Each week we'll play a standard USCF Quad Tournament, which is like a mini-Round Robin with three Rounds of G/20+5 (USCF Quick Rating). Members will be awarded Grand Prix Points based on where they place in their Quad after completing three rounds (see below). Each player accumulates GP points for their top weekly GP Scores throughout the 3-month "Season" (you don't have to play in every single weekly Quad to compete on equal footing!). A Grand Prix Season Leaderboard will be maintained ranked by the total GP points in each player's top 8 weekly GP scores throughout the current Grand Prix Season (see examples below).

There are NUMEROUS ways to win Cash Prizes at the end of each Grand Prix Season:

• Gold, Silver, and Bronze Ca$h Prizes for the Grand Prix Season Champions: Top 3 Players on the Leaderboard!
• USCF Class Champions: Ca$h Prizes for the top player by GP points in each USCF Class!
• Additional Ca$h Performance Awards: Giant Killer, Most improved, Highest Win %, and Longest Hot Streak!

In a Quad tournament players are ranked by USCF Rating highest to lowest (based on USCF Live ratings) and broken into groups of four starting from the top. This way each "Quad" of four players should be as closely rated as possible for the players who participate each week. Each player then plays the other three players in the Quad in a mini-Round Robin with standard tournament scoring for the Quad: 1 pt for a win, .5 pt for a draw, 0 pt for loss, no Byes. Upon completion of the 3 rounds players are awarded Grand Prix Points based on their placement in the Quad RR as follows:

• 1st = 4 GP pts
• 2nd = 3 GP pts
• 3rd = 2 GP pts
• 4th = 1 GP pts

Grand Prix Season and USCF Class Leaderboard Examples: Important Notes!

• Grand Prix points and standings will be tracked manually outside Chess67.
• There will be NO tournament night on Thanksgiving (11/26)
• Do not expect to always play in a perfectly quiet "chess tournament hall" environment. Our venues are most often in a family-oriented community environment.
• Delicious food and beverages are always available, so please show our gracious hosts your gratitude by enjoying a drink, appetizers or dinner!

Questions? Events@SuperiorChess.club

When: Fridays, 6:00–9:00 PM Where: Athens, GA Contact: Tomas Ramirez Email: WintervilleChessClub@gmail.com

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

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

Join us to play some chess and get to know new people!

Weekly club meetup open to players of all ages and skill levels.

What to expect Drop in, play games, meet local players, and enjoy a mix of casual and competitive chess

Free to attend

Rated and casual play both available depending on turnout

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

Casual Chess. All ages and skill levels welcome.