4th Annual Rameswaram Chess Tournament

4th Annual Rameswaram Chess Tournament — July 25 - 26, 2026

4th Annual Rameswaram Chess Tournament

FIDE-Rated • Swiss System

July 25 - 26, 2026 • Unit - 145, 9706 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA

Sections & Schedule

Section	Rating Cap	Rounds	Rounds Times	Time Control
Scholastic	U500, U1000	5	Sat: 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:10 PM, 3:30 PM	G30;D0
Non-Scholastic	U1500	7	Sat: 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 2:30 PM, 6:30 PM; Sun: 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 2:30 PM	G/60;D5
Blitz	Open, U1000	7	Sat: 4:30 PM–6:30 PM (No break)	G/5;D0

Prize Fund

Section	🥇 1st	🥈 2nd	🥉 3rd
U1500	$200	$100	$50
Blitz (each section)	$25	$15	$5
🏆 Scholastic U500/U1000 – Top five players will receive trophies

Entry Fees

Tier	Dates & Entry Fee
Regular	Through July 23, 2026 (U500 / U1000 – $50; U1500 – $70; Blitz Open / Blitz U1000 – $5)
Late	After July 23, 2026 (U500 / U1000 – $60; U1500 – $80; Blitz Open / Blitz U1000 – $5 — No late fee)

Registration & Eligibility

No onsite paper registration. Late fees apply after July 23, 2026.
Payment: Zelle/PayPal — learningpawn@gmail.com.
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, Thursday, July 23, 2026.
No refunds after pairings / event start: No refunds for withdrawals requested after 6:00 PM on Thursday, July 23, 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: Phones/smartwatches must be off and stored; tournament rules enforced.

Registration

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Zelle/PayPal for fees: learningpawn@gmail.com

Phone

Section *

USCF ID *

USCF Rating *

FIDE ID (optional)

Payment Method *

Entry fee (auto-calculated): $0.00

Select a section to see the correct fee.

U500 / U1000: $50 through July 23, 2026 • $60 after July 23, 2026

U1500: $70 through July 23, 2026 • $80 after July 23, 2026

Blitz Open / Blitz U1000: $5 (No late fee)

Payment selected: Please send your entry fee to learningpawn@gmail.com via the selected method. Include the note: “4th Annual Rameswaram 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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