Leadways School
Event Overview
Registration Online
Important Notes
- After registering, please check the Entry List to confirm your name appears. Only players listed on the Entry List will be allowed to participate.
- Chess sets will be provided, but please bring your own chess clock.
- This tournament is USCF-rated, except for the Rising Stars section.
- An active US Chess membership is required for all rated sections.
- No US Chess membership or USCF ID is required for the Rising Stars section.
- Rounds 2–4 may begin earlier if the previous round finishes ahead of schedule. Please check the on-site announcements for any schedule updates.
- The Awards Ceremony will begin immediately after all games have finished.
Sections
USCF-Rated (US Chess Membership Required)
- Open
- U600
Not Rated (No US Chess Membership Required)
- Rising Stars
Note: If a section has fewer than 6 players, it may be merged with the closest appropriate section.
Tournament Format
4SS, G/25;d5
- 4-round Swiss System
- Time Control: 25 minutes per player with a 5-second delay per move
Awards
- 🏆 Trophies for the Top 3 players in rated section.
- 🥇 Medals for all Rising Stars and unrated players.
Tournament Sections
| Section | Format | Time Control |
|---|---|---|
| Open / U600 / Rising Stars | 4-Round Regular Swiss | G/25;d5 |
Round Schedule
Open / U600 / Rising Stars
| Round | Start Time |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | 9:00 AM PDT |
| Round 2 | 10:00 AM PDT |
| Round 3 | 11:00 AM PDT |
| Round 4 | 12:00 PM PDT |
Byes
- You can request a bye for any round.
- Up to 1 bye counts as half a point. Any bye beyond that is worth 0 points.
- A bye in round 4, the final round, also counts as half a point.
- Requests close Sat, Oct 24, 2026, 12:00 AM PDT.
- A round that has already started cannot be byed.
Address:
20900 McClellan Road
Cupertino, CA 95014
United States
Sections:
Grand Prix Points:
Prize Fund:
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: No
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No