Sections & Schedule
| Section | Rating Cap | Rounds | Rounds Times | Time Control |
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| 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: 9AM, 11:30AM, 2:30PM, 6:30PM; Sun: 9AM, 11:30AM, 2:30PM | G/60;D5 |
| Blitz | Open, U1000 | 7 | Sat: 4:30PM–6:30PM (No break) | G/5;D0 |
Schedule
| Schedule (Pacific Time) |
|---|
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September 26 - 27 2026: Check-in 9:00–9:45 AM, Player meeting 9:45 AM
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Prize Fund
| Section | 🥇 1st | 🥈 2nd | 🥉 3rd |
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| 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 |
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| Regular | Through September 24(Scholastic – $50; U1500 – $70; Blitz – $10.) |
| Late (Event Day) | September 26 (+$10 late fee after deadline) |
Registration & Eligibility
- No onsite registration. Online only before 8:00 AM, September 24, 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, September 24, 2026.
- No refunds after pairings / event start: No refunds for withdrawals requested after 6:00 PM on Friday, September 25, 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.
