$2,000 October Championship - FIDE/USCF

October 2-4, 2026 (3-day schedule) and October 3-4, 2026 (2-day schedule). 5-round Swiss, G/90 +30. Sections: Championship (1800 and up, FIDE and USCF rated); Challengers (1400-1800, FIDE and USCF rated); Reserve (U1400, USCF rated only). 2-day schedule plays Round 1 Saturday 9:30am at G/60 d5 (not FIDE rated), then merges with 3-day schedule for rounds 2-5. Round times (3-day): Friday 6:30pm; Saturday 1:00pm and 6:00pm; Sunday 9:30am and 2:00pm. One 1/2-point bye available, must be declared before round 2; no last-round byes (zero-point byes only). Prizes $2000 based on 50 paid entries: Championship 1st $550, 2nd $350; Challengers 1st $400, 2nd $300; Reserve 1st $250, 2nd $150. Club members receive 100% of cash prizes, non-members 75%. Unrated players may enter any section but are limited to $150 except in the Championship section. Draws agreed before move 30 are ineligible for prize money. Entry fee: $100. Poison Pawns Chess Club members $50 anytime. GMs and IMs enter free (entry fee deducted from winnings). USCF September ratings will be used for starting ranks and pairings. USCF membership required. Handicap accessible. Register online: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/OCT2026CHAMP. Contact: [email protected].