Event Overview
Day & Knight July Tournament
Date: Sunday, July 27th, 2025
Location: Santa Ana Elks Lodge #794
Address: 1751 S Elk Ln, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Important Notice
No outside food is allowed. If you leave the premises, you may eat elsewhere.
Lunch will be available for purchase on-site for $12.
Lunch Boxes Include:
Choice of turkey, chicken salad, roast beef, or tuna salad sandwich, fruit, and a cookie.
Tournament Details
Sections:
Over 1600
Under 1600
Under 1000
Under 600
Time Control: G/45 with 5-second delay
Entry Fee: Free
Player Cap: 150 players
Spectators
Spectators may attend for free. Please remain quiet and do not disturb games in progress.
Prizes in Each Section
1st Place: 1-month Diamond Membership
2nd Place: 1-month Diamond Membership
3rd Place: 1-month Diamond Membership
Schedule
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 12:00 PM
Round 3: 2:20 PM
Round 4: 4:20 PM
Round 5: 6:20 PM
Rules and Requirements
Notation:
Required for all games. A 10-minute time penalty may be assessed for failure to keep notation unless either player has under 5 minutes remaining.
Equipment:
All players must bring their own chess board and clock.
Registration
Contact Information
Organizer: Edwin Ruiz
Phone: (909) 319-8317
Email: edwin@dayknightchess.org
Tournament Director: Jake Nemeth
Phone: 949-554-4539
Email: judgementdaystaff@gmail.com
Support Our Initiative:
Your donations help us provide equipment, memberships, and an exceptional tournament experience for young players.
PayPal: Paypal link
Venmo: @dayknightchess
Zelle: support@dayknightchess.org
Day & Knight Chess Club
Established 2022 as a Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization
Federal Tax ID #: 88-0595135
1751 S Elk Ln, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Santa Ana, CA 92705
United States