2025 KLC Pleasanton Friday Night Tournament (K-12 only!)

2025 King's Land Chess Pleasanton Friday Night Tournament
Friday, June 13

Location: Pleasanton Office: 1024 Serpentine Ln, Suite #101, Pleasanton, CA 94566

Information: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/KLCSwiss-2025Jun13

Register: https://www.kingregistration.com/register/KLCSwiss-2025Jun13

Tournament Overview:

The Friday Night OTB tournament is a rated event for KLC students. It offers a competitive yet welcoming atmosphere for all participants. We welcome all scholastic players.

Sections:

• Under 1000 Sections: Usually, we have three sections: 700-999, 300-699, and under 300.
• Over1000+ Section

Maximum Capacity:

• Limited seats—please register early to secure your spot.

Parental Guidelines:

• Parents are kindly asked to drop off and pick up their children. Parents are not allowed to remain during the event. Thank you for your understanding.

Tournament Details:

Day & Time:

• Day: Fridays
• Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Check-in by 5:15 PM)

Entry Fee:

• $50 per tournament (Non-refundable and non-transferable)

No-Show Policy:

• Players who fail to attend without prior notification will be suspended from future KLC tournaments for two months.

Time Control:

• G/30; d5 (Game in 30 minutes with a 5-second delay. Full game may last up to 1 hour.)

Rounds:

• Each tournament consists of three rounds. All rounds will use the same time control (G/30; d5).
• The Beginner Section may have four rounds if time allows.

Schedule:

• Round 1: Starts at approximately 5:30 PM. Please arrive by 5:15 PM.
• Subsequent Rounds: Begin on a rolling schedule after the previous round finishes in each section.
• End Time: Around 8:15 PM (Open Section may finish closer to 8:30 PM).
• Pick-up Time: 8:15 PM (Open Section 8:30PM).

Bye Request:

• One half-point bye is available upon request. Please submit the request at least one day prior to the tournament.

Rating:

• Players are placed in sections and paired based on their current USCF rating.
• Players may not "play up" to a stronger section.
• The tournament director will assign estimated ratings for players without a USCF rating or those with online ratings.
• Current US Chess Membership is required to participate.

Tournament Rules:

• All US Chess tournament rules apply.
• The tournament director's decisions are final.
• Notation: Required for players with a rating of 300+ (per Coach Kiki's policy).
• Electronic Notation Devices: Only US Chess-approved devices are permitted. Please refer to the US Chess Electronic Device Certification Policy for a full list of approved devices.

Equipment:

• Chess Sets & Clocks: Provided by KLC. Players may bring their scorebooks, but scoresheets and pencils will be available on-site.

Tournament Location:

• KLC Pleasanton Office: 1024 Serpentine Ln, Suite #101, Pleasanton, CA 94566

After Registering:

• Check the entry list to confirm your registration. If your name does not appear, your registration is incomplete.
• To verify registration, Check “Processed Entries” 1 day before the tournament.
• To request changes or corrections, Email judit.sztaray@gmail.com and forward a copy to kingslandchess@gmail.com.
• Any questions related to tournament rules should be addressed to Chief TD Judit Sztaray (NTD/IA) via judit.sztaray@gmail.com.
• For logistical inquiries, please email kingslandchess@gmail.com.