4th Annual All California School Level Chess Tournament

4th Annual All California School Level Chess Tournament — August 29 - 30, 2026

4th Annual All California School Level Chess Tournament

FIDE-Rated • Swiss System

August 29 -30 • Unit - 145, 9706 FairOaks Blvd, FairOaks CA

Sections & Schedule

Section	Rating Cap	Rounds	Round Times	Time Control
Scholastic	K-3, K-6, K-12	5	Sat: 10AM, 11:30AM, 1:30PM, 3:00PM, 4:30PM	G/30;D0
Non‑Scholastic	U1500	4	Sun: 9:00AM, 1:00PM, 3:30PM, 6:00PM	G/60;D05

Prize Fund

Section	🥇 1st	🥈 2nd	🥉 3rd
🏆 K-3, K-6 and K-12 Section – Individual trophies: Top five players in each section. School trophy: Awarded to the top school in each section. Eligibility: A school must have at least 4 players competing in the same section to qualify for the school trophy.
U1500 (based on 20 entries)	$150	$100	$50

Entry Fees

Tier	Dates	Entry Fee
Regular	2nd August, 2026	$40
After 2nd	Through 3rd - 18th August, 2026	$50
After 18th August	19th - 23rd August, 2026	$60
Late (After 23rd August)	August 29-30, 2026	$70

Registration & Eligibility

No onsite registration. Online only before 8:00 AM, August 27, 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, August 27, 2026.
No refunds after pairings / event start: No refunds for withdrawals requested after 6:00 PM on Friday, August 28, 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 *

School Grade *

Fide Id (Optional)

Payment Method *

Entry fee (auto-calculated): $0.00

Regular through 2nd August: $40 • Through 3rd - 18th August: $50

Through 19th - 23rd August: $60 • Late (After 23rd August) August 29-30: $70

Payment selected: Please send your entry fee to learningpawn@gmail.com via the selected method. Include the note: “californiaschoollevel_2026 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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