2nd Annual Jaga Chess Tournament

2nd Annual Jaga Chess Tournament — April 12, 2026

2nd Annual Jaga Chess Tournament

Swiss System

April 12, 2026 • SIMI VALLEY TEMPLE HALL, 1925 ROYAL AVE, SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065

Sections

Section	USCF Rating
U500	Under 500 USCF Rating
U1200	Under 1200 USCF Rating
Non USCF	Non-USCF Group

Schedule

Schedule (Pacific Time)
Sun April 12: Check-in 9:15–9:45 AM, Player meeting 9:45 AM Rounds: 5 (G/30; d0) Round Times: U500, U1200 — 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM

Prizes

Top 5 in each section will receive trophies.

Entry Fees

Tier	Dates	Entry Fee
Early (online)(U500 & U1200)	Through April 11, 2026	$50
Late / On-site (U500 & U1200)	April 12, 2026	$70
Early (online)(Non-USCF)	Through April 11, 2026	$25
Late / On-site (Non-USCF)	April 12, 2026	$35

Registration & Eligibility

No onsite paper registration. You must submit the online form before 8:00 AM (PT), April 12, 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), Friday, April 10, 2026.
No refunds after pairings / event start: No refunds for withdrawals requested after 6:00 PM (PT), Saturday, April 11, 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 *

FIDE ID (optional)

Payment method *

Entry fee (auto-calculated): $0.00

Early through Mar 28: $50. Late / On-site: $70.

Payment selected: Please send your entry fee to learningpawn@gmail.com via the selected method. Include the note: “2nd Annual Jaga 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

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Name	USCF ID	USCF Rating	FIDE ID	Section

Pairings & Standings

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