Greater Sacramento Grade Level Chess Championship

Greater Sacramento Grade Level Chess Championship — May 9-10, 2026

Greater Sacramento Grade Level Chess Championship

Swiss System

May 9-10, 2026 • Scholastic on May 9 • U1500 on May 10 • 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
Standard	Through May 7th, 2026	$50
Late	May 8-10, 2026	$60

Registration & Eligibility

No onsite paper registration. You must submit the online form before 8:00 AM (PT), May 9, 2026 for K-3, K-6, and K-12 and before 8:00 AM (PT), May 10, 2026 for U1500.
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), Thursday, May 7, 2026.
No refunds after pairings / event start: No refunds for withdrawals requested after 6:00 PM (PT), Thursday, May 7, 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 *

School Grade *

FIDE ID (optional)

Payment method *

Entry fee (auto-calculated): $0.00

Price increases to $60 after May 7 — register early!

Standard fee through May 7: $50

Late fee (May 8–10): $60

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