Event Overview
Date: Sunday, August 3rd, 2025
Location: Irvine Ranch Water District – Community Meeting Room
15500 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92618
Main Tournament Details
Sections:
Open (Over 1200) – USCF Dual Rated & FIDE Rapid Rated
Under 1200 – USCF Dual Rated & FIDE Rapid Rated
Time Control: G/30 with 5-second delay
Entry Fee: Free
A $20 contribution is suggested to support event costs and future tournaments.
Player Cap: 60 players
Main Tournament Schedule
Doors Open: 3:00 PM
Check-In: 3:10 PM
Round 1: 3:30 PM
Round 2: 4:50 PM
Round 3: 6:10 PM
Round 4: 7:30 PM
Blitz Side Event – FIDE Blitz Rated
Format: 3 Double Rounds (6 total games – one with each color per round)
Time Control: G/3 + 2s increment
Start Time: ~8:40 PM (after Round 4)
Entry Fee: Free
A $10 contribution is suggested to support event costs and future tournaments.FIDE Blitz Rating will be affected and Uscf Blitz Rating
Rules & Requirements
Governed by FIDE Rapid and Fide Blitz rules
Default Forfeit Time: 5 min (Rapid), 3 min (Blitz)
FIDE ID required for both events
Request a free FIDE ID: FIDE Flag Request Form
Players must bring their own board and clock
Registration Form for all sections
Contact Information
Organizer: Jake Nemeth
Phone: 949-554-4539
Email: [email protected]
Website: Judgement Day Chess Club
15500 Sand Canyon Ave
Irvine, CA 92618
United States