4th Annual Learning Pawn Chess Tournament

4th Annual Learning Pawn Chess Tournament — March 28 - 29, 2026

4th Annual Learning Pawn Chess Tournament

Swiss System

March 28 - 29, 2026 • 9706 FAIROAKS BLVD, FAIROAKS CA 95628

Sections

Section	USCF Rating
U500	Under 500 USCF Rating
U1000	Under 1000 USCF Rating
U1500	Under 1500 USCF Rating

Schedule

Schedule (Pacific Time)
Sat Mar 28 - sun Mar 29: Check-in 9:15–9:45 AM, Player meeting 9:45 AM Rounds: U500, U1000 - 5 (G30;D0), U1500 - 6 (G60;D10) Round Times: U500, U1000 - 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM Round Times: U1500 - Sat 9 AM, 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM Sun 10 AM, 02:00 PM

Prizes

Top 5 in each section will receive trophies in each category: Chess, Math, and ChessOmatics (Chess + Math).

Entry Fees

Tier	Dates	Entry Fee
Regular	Through Jan 28, 2026	$60
Late (Event Day)	Jan 31, 2026	$70

Registration & Eligibility

No onsite paper registration. You must submit the online form before 8:00 AM (PT), March 28, 2026.
Payment: Zelle/PayPal to learningpawn@gmail.com. (You may also choose On-site (late fee) and pay at check-in.)
Players: Please bring your own chess set and chess clock.

Refunds and Changes

Refund deadline: Full refund minus a $10 processing fee if requested by 11:59 PM (PT), saturday, March 28, 2026.
No refunds after pairings / event start: No refunds for withdrawals requested after 6:00 PM (PT), Friday, March 27, 2026, or once Round 1 pairings are posted (whichever is earlier). No refunds for no-shows or for players who withdraw after the tournament starts.
How to request a refund: Email learningpawn@gmail.com with player name, section, and proof of payment.

Contacts

Email: learningpawn@gmail.com | Brahma Mohanty: 916-612-9711 | Madhusmita Rout: 916-467-0742

Policies

Default time (forfeit): 30 minutes after scheduled start.
Byes: ½-point byes Rounds 1–5; must request before Round 2 starts.
Device policy: USCF rules enforced (phones/smartwatches off & stored; penalties may apply).

Registration

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Zelle/PayPal for fees: learningpawn@gmail.com

Phone

Section *

USCF ID *

USCF Rating *

School Grade *

FIDE ID (optional)

Payment method *

Entry fee (auto-calculated): $0.00

Regular through Jan 28: $60 • Event day Jan 31: $70

Payment selected: Please send your entry fee to learningpawn@gmail.com via the selected method. Include the note: “2nd ChessOMatics Entry — Name, USCF ID, Section, Contact Number”. Your registration will show as Pending until payment is confirmed by the organizer.

I agree to event policies and certify my info is accurate.

Advance Entries

Rows per page

Name	USCF ID	USCF Rating	FIDE ID	Section

Pairings & Standings

Our Sponsors

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