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Antelope Valley Chess Club Monthly Tournament (January 7, 2023)

Lancaster, California
Antelope Valley Chess Club
The Antelope Valley Chess Club will have a one-day monthly tournament every first Saturday consisting of four(4) rounds Swiss system, 45 minutes d5...

Tuesdays G45 Chess Tournament by Temecula Chess Club

Temecula, California
Temecula Chess Club
Tournament Schedule Day: Tuesdays, every week for 4 weeks Time: 7:00pm to 11:00pm Location: Temecula Chess Club Tournament Information Participants...

Junior Joust by Temecula Chess Club

Temecula, California
Temecula Chess Club
Tournament Schedule Day: Second and Fourth Saturday of the month Time: 11:00am Location: Temecula Chess Club Participants must arrive 5 to 15 minutes...

Discover Chess Club Academy "Monday Night Raw"

Lancaster, California
Discover Chess Club Academy
Discover Chess Club Academy presents our Monday Night Raw Rated Chess Tournament !!! Four (4) Rounds Game 30:d5 (Dual Rated) Swiss System !!! Two...

Discover Chess Club Academy "Tuesday Tour de Force"

Lancaster, California
Discover Chess Club Academy
TUESDAY NIGHT RATED TOURNAMENT !!! Tour de Force Tuesday Four (4) Rounds Game 45;d5 USCF Dual Rated !!! Game starts promptly 7:15 PM (1 game each week...

ChessPalace Wednesday Knights

Cypress, California
ChessPalace
Wednesday Knights is a month-long tournament with one US Chess-rated game every Wednesday. The tournament is an excellent opportunity for players of...

THE CHESS RUN WEDNESDAYS !!

Santa Paula, California
SantaPaulaChessClub
THE CHESS RUN WEDNESDAYS is a month-long tournament with one US Chess-rated game every Wednesday. The tournament is an excellent opportunity for...

2026 ICEA Chess @ West LA

Los Angeles, California
ICEA Chess
ICEA Chess @ West LA hosts a Monthly OTB Chess Tournament on the second Saturday of each month. It typically features four sections (U1000, 1000+...

2026 ICEA Chess Scholastic @ Irvine

Irvine, California
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ICEA Chess
ICEA Chess @ Irvine hosts a monthly USCF-rated scholastic chess tournament in Irvine. Each event typically features **three USCF-rated sections—Open...

Weekly Cafe Blitz

San Diego, California
San Diego Gaming
Register @ sandiegogaming.com Entry fee: $10 (cash prizes) Registration: 7:00-7:45 Tournament Start: 8:00 Time Control: 3+2 Format dependent on number...

La Palma Fall 2026 Open Chess Tournament

La Palma, California
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Matthew Smith
This is a 6 round weekly USCF rated tournament that meets on Fridays. Games are 155, d5. and clocks start at 6pm. This is an Open tournament. This...

TACTICS THURSDAY RATED SWISS

Lancaster, California
Discover Chess Club Academy
Four Rounds Swiss Game 35:d5 USCF Rated two (2) games every Thursday night at 6 PM. Entry Fee $25 for adults and $15 for kids under 14.

Grupology September Scholastic Tournament

Burlingame, California
Grupology
Tournaments take place every month at our Grupology Burlingame location. REGISTRATION LINK: grupology.com/chess-tournaments Location Grupology...

USC Invitational Chess Tournament, Joseph D. Atkinson III Memorial

Los Angeles, California
Ben Eubanks, USC '78
USC Invitational Chess Tournament, Joseph D. Atkinson III Memorial University of Southern California Tutor Campus Center Room 350 / 351 / 352 3607...

Tri-Valley Sept. Open & Quads ($1K in Cash & Trophies, Youth and Adults)

Pleasanton, California
Emerald Hills Chess
Emerald Hills Chess, the Tri-Valley Chess League, and the Emerald Knights Chess Club present the Tri-Valley Sept Open & Quads, for players of all...

BayAreaChess Kids Tournaments @ Cupertino (Sep 19, 2026)

Cupertino, California
BayAreaChess
Join our Scholastic Tournaments for a fun and educational chess experience! Earn BA€oins in Signature Quads and Signature Swiss events to redeem...

2026 Kings for Cure

Monterey Park, California
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Andersen Yang
Charity Tournament & Fundraiser Benefiting men’s health at Garfield Health Center September 19-20, 2026 Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Monterey...

BayAreaChess Cash Day Quads G/60 d5 @ Cupertino (Sep 19, 2026)

Cupertino, California
BayAreaChess
Experience focused competition in our Cash Day Quads! This three-round event with a time control of G/60 d5 is ideal for players seeking intense...

23rd St. Amant Memorial Tournament

San Francisco, California
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Mechanics' Institute Chess Club
23rd St. Amant Memorial Tournament Dates: Saturday–Sunday, September 19–20, 2026 Eligibility: Open to Everyone! Rating: USCF and FIDE rated Location...

BayAreaChess Kids Tournaments @ Mountain House (Sep 20, 2026)

Tracy, California
BayAreaChess
Join our Scholastic Tournaments for a fun and educational chess experience! Earn BA€oins in Signature Quads and Signature Swiss events to redeem...

BayAreaChess Cash Day Quads G/60 d5 @ Mountain House (Sep 20, 2026)

Tracy, California
BayAreaChess
Experience focused competition in our Cash Day Quads! This three-round event with a time control of G/60 d5 is ideal for players seeking intense...

4th Annual River City Chess Tournament

FairOaks, California
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Learning Pawn
4th Annual River City Chess Tournament USCF-Rated • Swiss System Sections & Schedule Section Rating Cap Rounds Rounds Times Time Control Scholastic...

La Palma Chess Club Fall26 Divisional

La Palma, California
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Matthew Smith
This is a 3 round weekly USCF rated tournament that meets on Fridays. Games are 155, d5. and clocks start at 6pm. We have an upper 1700+ and a lower...

4th Chernev Memorial Tournament

San Francisco, California
Mechanics' Institute Chess Club
4th Chernev Memorial Tournament Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026 Eligibility: Open to Everyone! Rating: USCF (regular and quick rated / dual-rated)...

SGVCC Game 45 No. 14

San Gabriel, California
San Gabriel Valley Chess Club
Register at https://caissachess.net/register/11114445 4-round, single-day tournament Time control: G/45 with 5-second delay Four sections available...

2026 Day & Knight September Open

Corona, California
Edwin Ruiz
Day & Knight September Open 2026 Join us for a full day of USCF- and FIDE-rated chess featuring a $600 projected prize fund, trophies, and a player...

2026 Second Jakes Invitational September

Newport Beach, California
Jake Nemeth
FIDE & US Chess Rated Classical Tournament Format: Round robin | 3 Rounds Time Control: 40/60, SD/30; d30. Rated: FIDE & US Chess Rated Round Schedule...

Livermore Chess School Sep 27th Tournament

Livermore, California
Tushar Sharma
Format: USCF Rated Swiss-System Tournament ( 4 Rounds, Game/25; delay 5 seconds — adjust if needed) Sections: Open to all Rated and Un-Rated players...

ICC G4C Scholastic Chess Tournament_Sept2026

Milpitas, California
Neha Sharan
Date: Sunday Sept 27th Time:10am-1pm Location: ICC Milpitas, 525 Los Coches St, Milpitas, CA 95035 Fee: $25 Open to all K-12 students 4 Rounds (25...

Lightning Square Quads-Sept 2026

Cupertino, California
Lightning Square Chess
Lightning Square Quads-Sept 2026 Time: 9:30am - 1pm, Sept 27th, 2026 Address: De Anza Learning Center, 10268 Bandley Dr, Suite 105, Cupertino, CA...