4th Annual Jai Jagannath FIDE Chess Tournament — Dec 20–21, 2025

4th Annual Jai Jagannath FIDE Chess Tournament

FIDE-Rated • G/90; inc 10 • Swiss System

December 20–21, 2025 • Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 2224 Auburn Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95821

Sections & Schedule

Section	Rating Range (USCF)
Master	2000+
Expert	1500–1999
Beginner	≤1499 / Unrated
Rounds: 6 • Round Times: Sat 10:00 AM, 2:30 PM, 6:00 PM • Sun 9:00 AM, 1:30 PM, 5:00 PM • Time Control: G/90;INC10 — No play-up allowed in Master section.

Schedule

Schedule (Pacific Time)
Sat Dec 20: Check-in 9:15–9:45 AM, Player meeting 9:45 AM, R1 10:00 AM, R2 2:30 PM, R3 6:00 PM; Sun Dec 21: R4 9:00 AM, R5 1:30 PM, R6 5:00 PM

Prizes — $10,000 (b/150 entries)

Master (2000+): 1st $2,000, 2nd $1,200, 3rd $825, 4th $350, 5th $350, 6th $100, 7th $100, 8th $100, 9th $100, 10th $100.

Expert (1500–1999): 1st $1,200, 2nd $800, 3rd $400, 4th $250, 5th $250, 6th $75, 7th $75, 8th $75, 9th $75, 10th $75, Top 1700 $150.

Beginner (≤1499 / Unrated): 1st $400, 2nd $250, 3rd $150, 4th $100, 5th $100, 6th $50, 7th $50, 8th $50, 9th $50, 10th $50, Top U1000 $100.

Based on entries: All cash prizes pro-rated by entries / 150.

Entry Fees

Tier	Dates	Master	Expert	Beginner
Early	Through Nov 30	$150	$120	$100
Regular	Dec 1–Dec 19	$180	$150	$130
Late (Event Day)	Dec 20	$200	$170	$150

Late fees: +$30 after 11/30 (through 12/19), and an additional +$20 on 12/20 (total +$50 vs. Early). Play-up fee $30.

Registration & Eligibility

No onsite registration. Online only before 8:00 AM, December 20, 2025.
Payment: Zelle/PayPal — learningpawn@gmail.com.
FIDE-rated sections. US Chess membership may be required if co-rated.
Players: Please bring your own chess set and chess clock.
Grandmasters (GMs only): Free entry by December 19 (foreign GMs free with $150 deducted from prize); minimum $600 prize if playing all 6 games with no byes; free hotel accommodation provided.

Contacts

Email: learningpawn@gmail.com | Brahma Mohanty: 916-612-9711 | Madhusmita Rout: 916-467-0742
FIDE related questions: FA Scott Mason — SCOTT-MASON@OUTLOOK.COM

Accommodation

Hotel	Address	Chess Rate	Book By
Holiday Inn Express & Suites (Event Venue)	2224 Auburn Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95821	(2 Queen Bed $129, 1 King Bed $109) / night + tax	Dec 05, 2025

Reservation link: Click to book | Group code: LEARNING PAWN | Parking: Free for hotel guests | Breakfast: Included (if applicable)
For group blocks / changes, contact the hotel front desk and mention the tournament name.
GMs: Free hotel accommodation is available—please coordinate with the organizer.

Policies

Default time (forfeit): 30 minutes after scheduled start.
Byes: ½-point byes Rounds 1–5; must request before Round 2 starts. Round-6 bye irrevocable after Round 2 begins.
Device policy: FIDE Laws enforced (phones/smartwatches off & stored; penalties may apply).

Registration

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Zelle/PayPal for fees: learningpawn@gmail.com

Phone

Section *

No play-up into Master allowed.

USCF ID *

USCF Rating *

FIDE ID (optional)

Payment method *

Entry fee (auto-calculated): $0.00

Early through Nov 30: Master $150 / Expert $120 / Beginner $100. Dec 1–19: +$30. Dec 20: +$50 (vs early).

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

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

Advance Entries

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Name	USCF ID	USCF Rating	FIDE ID	Section	Payment

Pairings & Standings

Our Sponsors

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