A 5-round Swiss USCF rated tournament open to all skill levels. Every participant receives or renews their USCF membership for one year.
May 2026
23
Saturday
Round 1 at 10:00am
9 Del Fino Place
Suite 201
Tournament Details
Saturday, May 23, 2026
9 Del Fino Place, Suite 201
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Upstairs above Mika Sushi
5-Round Swiss · G/30
USCF Dual Rated (Quick and Regular). Each player gets 30 minutes. Every player plays all 5 rounds.
Two Sections
Players split in half by rating. Top half in one section, bottom half and unrated players in the other.
Pre-Registration Strongly Recommended
Space is limited. Walk-ins may not be accommodated. Register at the link below before the tournament fills.
Please Bring Your Own
If you don't have access to a board, set, and clock contact the tournament director before May 22nd and equipment will be provided.
Allowed with Notice
Half-point byes: 2 maximum. Zero-point byes: unlimited. All bye requests must be submitted before the day of the tournament via email.
chessclubcv@gmail.com
(831) 392-7456
Round Schedule
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Short lunch break after this round
Round 4
Round 5
Entry Fees
All participants receive or renew their USCF membership for one year — included in your entry fee.
$25
Youth
Up to age 18
$34
Young Adult
Ages 19–24
$55
General Adult
Ages 25–64
$49
Senior
Ages 65+
FREE
Life Member
Existing USCF Life Members — thank you for building the chess community
This isn't just a tournament — it's a USCF Membership Drive. Every single participant receives or renews their USCF membership for one full year as part of their entry. New players get their first official rating. Returning players extend their membership. Everyone wins something.
Register Now — Space Is LimitedTournament Format
G/30 Time Control
Each player gets 30 minutes for the entire game. Fast enough to play 5 rounds in one day, slow enough to think.
5-Round Swiss
Every player plays all 5 rounds. No elimination. Paired by performance so you face opponents of similar strength as the tournament progresses.
Two Sections
Players split into two sections by rating. Unrated players start in the lower section — the perfect place for your first tournament experience.
USCF Dual Rated
Games count toward both your Quick rating and Regular rating. Two ratings updated in one tournament.
First Tournament?
Email Coach JB before the event with any questions. He will make sure you know exactly what to expect before you walk in the door.
Right Here in Carmel Valley
No long drive. No crowded convention center. A real USCF rated tournament in our beautiful club space above Mika Sushi.
Registered Players
Early registrants. Roster updates live as new players sign up — check back as we get closer to May 23.
USCF IDs and ratings shown as registered.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Pre-registration is strongly recommended — space is limited. Questions? Email chessclubcv@gmail.com or call (831) 392-7456.
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