2026 January Open – Day Knight Chess

January Open – Day Knight Chess Free USCF-Rated Tournament

📍 Location: Corona Historic Community Center
📫 815 W 6th St, Corona, CA 92882
📅 Date: Sunday, January 25th, 2025
🕚 Check in & Pizza: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
♟️ Round 1 Starts: 12:00 PM sharp
⚠️ Player Capacity: Limited to 100 participants.


💸 Entry:
✅ FREE for all participants!

 

🏆 Sections:
- All sections are USCF rated.
- Open Section is both USCF & FIDE rated.
- If you are unrated, choose U600 section.

U600, U1000 Section & U1400 – 4 Rounds (G/25; d5)
⏱️ Round 1: 12:00 PM
⏱️ Round 2: 1:10 PM
⏱️ Round 3: 2:20 PM
⏱️ Round 4: 3:30 PM
Each player gets 25 minutes with a 5-second delay before their clock starts.

Open Section – 3 Rounds (G/45+0)
⏱️ Round 1: 12:00 PM
⏱️ Round 2: 1:45 PM
⏱️ Round 3: 3:30 PM
Each player gets 45 minutes to complete their moves.


🏅 Prizes:
Trophies for the Top 3 in each section & a Gift Raffle for all participants.

 

🧒 USCF Membership:

For this event, all participants must have a current USCF membership to play. Please purchase or renew your membership directly through the USCF website: 🔗 https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

If you need assistance, please contact Jake Nemeth below.

🌍 Open Section – FIDE Rated:
All players in the Open Section must have a FIDE ID.
You can request your own FIDE ID using this form:
🔗 FIDE ID Request Form
Alternatively, Jake Nemeth (TD) will follow up to assist if needed.
This section is both FIDE and USCF rated.

📊 Swiss Pairings & Pairing List:
Swiss pairings will be used for all sections.
If you're not listed, please check in with Jake (TD) your 1st round starts.

📲 Pairings will be posted live at the link below and also printed onsite:
🔗 Live Pairings – SwissSys

🔔 We will announce when new pairings are available both online and in-person.

🎯 Why This Event Matters:
This event simulates real tournament conditions to help students gain confidence in competitive play. It's also a great chance for rated players to challenge themselves and boost their USCF ratings.

🧰 Bring your own board and clock. 
We may provide equipment only if absolutely necessary.
✔️ Notation sheets & pencils provided.
✍️ Notation is optional.
🎥 New to notation? Watch this video: How"> to Write Chess Moves – Notate a Game.

🙌 Volunteers Welcome:
We’d love help with setup, pizza distribution, recording results, or cleanup.
Let us know if you’d like to support this community event!

💖 Support the Cause:
Help us sustain and grow this free tournament program!

💸 PayPal: Donate via PayPal
📲 Venmo: @dayknightchess
🏦 Zelle: [email protected]

Day & Knight Chess Club
501(c)(3) Nonprofit | Tax ID: 88-0595135

👤 Tournament Director:
TD: Jake Nemeth
📞 (949) 554-4539
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For general questions:
📞 Edwin Ruiz: (909) 319-8317
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