Day & Knight Chess Club August Open

♟️ Day & Knight Chess Club August Open – Free USCF-Rated Tournament

📍 Location: Corona Historic Community Center
📫 815 W 6th St, Corona, CA 92882
📅 Date: Sunday, August 24th, 2025
🕚 Event Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🍕 Check Pairings & Pizza: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
♟️ Round 1 Starts: 12:00 PM sharp

🏆 Sections:
Open, U1300, U1000 & U600 Section – 4 Rounds (G/25; d5)
- All sections are USCF rated.
- Open Section is both USCF & FIDE rated.
⏱️ Round 1: 12:00 – 1:10 PM
⏱️ Round 2: 1:10 – 2:20 PM
⏱️ Round 3: 2:20 – 3:30 PM
⏱️ Round 4: 3:30 – 4:40 PM
Each player gets 25 minutes with a 5-second delay before their clock starts.

👶 New Players: Will receive an official USCF rating after the tournament.

🌍 Only 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.
✅ No check-in required — just make sure your name appears on the player list before Round 1.
If you're not listed, please check in with Jake (TD) before 11:45 AM.

📲 Pairings will be posted live at the link below and also printed onsite:
🔗 Live Pairings – SwissSys (will be worked on closer to event date) 

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

💸 Entry Fee:
✅ FREE for all participants!

🧒 USCF Membership Sponsorships:
We’re sponsoring up to 100 FREE one-year USCF memberships for K–12 students who don’t currently have one!
Already a member? 🎉 We’ll extend it one more year — just let us know.
We’re also sponsoring our chess coaches to help them grow as players and mentors.

🏅 Prizes:
1 month Diamond chess.com memberships & trophies for the Top 3 in each section.

🎯 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.

💖 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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