FIDE Classical Rated
Recommended for players rated 1500+ or with a FIDE Classical rating. A FIDE ID is required.
Check-in: 8:30 AM
Rounds: 9:00 AM, 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM
Check-in: 9:30 AM
Rounds: 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM
Rating ranges:
Tournament staff may place unrated players in the appropriate section based on known playing strength.
Based on 80 paid entries, with 50% guaranteed.
Prizes are listed in 1st/2nd/3rd-place order. The prize fund may be adjusted proportionally based on paid entries but will not be reduced below $300. Cash prizes are divided equally among tied players.
Trophies will also be awarded to the top three players in every section.
Every registered player will automatically be entered into the tournament raffle.
Lunch is not included. Players and families may preorder a $6 pizza combo, which includes two pizza slices and one drink.
Preordering guarantees availability:
Additional combos, individual slices, and drinks may be purchased at the tournament while supplies last.
Tournament questions, entries, withdrawals and pairings:
Jake Nemeth — (949) 554-4539
judgementdaystaff@gmail.com
General questions:
Edwin Ruiz — (951) 283-2092
edwin@dayknightchess.org
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