LEARNING PAWN

Greater Sacramento Grade Level Chess Championship — April 25, 2026

Greater Sacramento Grade Level Chess Championship

Swiss System

April 25, 2026 • UNIT - 145, 9706 FAIROAKS BLVD, FAIROAKS CA

Sections

SectionUSCF Rating
U500Under 500 USCF Rating
U1000Under 1000 USCF Rating
U1500Under 1500 USCF Rating

Schedule

Schedule (Pacific Time)
Sat April 25: Check-in 9:15–9:45 AM, Player meeting 9:45 AM
Rounds: U500, U1000 - 5 (G30;D0), U1500 - 6 (G60;D10)
Round Times: U500, U1000 - 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM
Round Times: U1500 - Sat 9 AM, 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM Sun 10 AM, 02:00 PM

Prizes

  • Top 5 in each section will receive trophies in each category: Chess, Math, and ChessOmatics (Chess + Math).

Entry Fees

TierDatesEntry Fee
RegularThrough Jan 28, 2026$60
Late (Event Day)Jan 31, 2026$70

Registration & Eligibility

  • No onsite paper registration. You must submit the online form before 8:00 AM (PT), January 31, 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), Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
  • No refunds after pairings / event start: No refunds for withdrawals requested after 6:00 PM (PT), Friday, January 30, 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

Zelle/PayPal for fees: learningpawn@gmail.com
Entry fee (auto-calculated): $0.00
Regular through Jan 28: $60 • Event day Jan 31: $70
Payment selected: Please send your entry fee to learningpawn@gmail.com via the selected method. Include the note: “2nd ChessOMatics Entry — Name, USCF ID, Section, Contact Number”. Your registration will show as Pending until payment is confirmed by the organizer.

Advance Entries

Name USCF ID USCF Rating FIDE ID Section

Pairings & Standings

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