Event Overview
Day & Knight November Open 2026
Join us for a full day of USCF- and FIDE-rated chess featuring a $600 projected prize fund, trophies, and a player raffle!
Date and Location
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Day & Knight Chess Club
510 W Foothill Pkwy, Corona, CA 92882
Located at the Corona Heritage Park & Museum (Meeting Hall & Conference Room)
On-site parking available! (Google maps tend to navigate to a neighborhood, please use other GPS app)
Entry Fees
Early Bird — Through November 8
- Non-Member: $30
- Community Member: $15
- Premium Member: FREE
Standard — After November 8
- Non-Member: $45
- Community Member: $30
- Premium Member: $15
Membership information: dayknightchess.org/membership
Sections and Schedule
All sections are USCF rated. Players must bring their own board, pieces, and chess clock.
Open – G/80; d10
FIDE Classical Rated
for players rated 1500+ or with a FIDE Classical rating. A FIDE ID is required.
Check-in: 8:30 AM
Rounds: 9:00 AM, 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM
U1600, U1200 and U800 – G/45; d5
Check-in: 9:30 AM
Rounds: 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM
Rating ranges:
- U1600: 1100–1599
- U1200: 700–1199
- U800: 001–799 and unrated
Tournament staff may place unrated players in the appropriate section based on known playing strength.
$600 Projected Prize Fund
Based on 60 paid entries, with 50% guaranteed.
- Open: $125 / $85 / $60
- U1600: $50 / $35 / $25
- U1200: $50 / $35 / $25
- U800: $50 / $35 / $25
Prizes are listed in 1st/2nd/3rd-place order. The prize fund may be adjusted proportionally based on paid entries but will not be reduced below $300. Cash prizes are divided equally among tied players.
Trophies will also be awarded to the top three players in every section.
Player Raffle
Every registered player will automatically be entered into the tournament raffle.
Pizza and Drinks
Lunch is not included. Players and families may preorder a $6 pizza combo, which includes two pizza slices and one drink.
Preordering guarantees availability:
Additional combos, individual slices, and drinks may be purchased at the tournament while supplies last.
Requirements
- Current US Chess membership required
- FIDE ID required for the Open Section
- Request a FIDE ID
- Bring your own board, pieces, and clock
- No refunds for same-day withdrawals or cancellations
Contact
Tournament questions, entries, withdrawals and pairings:
Jake Nemeth — (949) 554-4539
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General questions:
Edwin Ruiz — (951) 283-2092
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510 W Foothill Pkwy
Corona, CA 92882
United States