2025 Summer ICEA Free Chess @ The Wende

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Registration Online: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/6606

Chess for all!

Free USCF-rated tournament at The Wende is our gift to the community—come play, learn, and grow at no cost.

NOTE:

1. After you register, check the Entry List on this website to confirm that your name is there. No one will be allowed to play if they are not on the Entry List.
2. Chess sets will be provided, but please bring your own chess clock.
3. The tournament is USCF-rated, except for the Rising Stars section. Please ensure your US Chess membership is active. If you are registering for the Rising Stars section, a USCF ID is not required.

Sections:

USCF-rated (USChess membership is required)

• OPEN (We will select the top N participants for the OPEN session. The value of N will depend on the number of entries.)
• 1000+
• U1000

NOT Rated (USChess membership is NOT required)

• Rising Stars

(If a section has fewer than 6 players, it will be combined with the closest appropriate section.)

Format:

4SS, G/30;+5.

(4 total games - Clocks at 30 minutes plus 5 seconds for each move).

Round Times:

(NOTE: One 1/2 point bye is allowed. The Awards Ceremony will be right after all games finished)

• Round 1: 9 am
• Round 2: 10:30 am
• Round 3: 12:00 pm
• Round 4: 2:00 pm

Entry Fee:

• $0 (Free)

Awards

• Medals and Certificates for the Top 3 in each section
• 1st Place in each section will also receive one free entry to the upcoming ICEA Chess @ West LA Monthly Tournament