Join us for the Day & Knight August Open, a full-day rated tournament featuring USCF and FIDE-rated competition, free lunch, raffle prizes, and trophies in every section. Whether you're an experienced tournament player, a club competitor, or looking to play your first rated event, we invite you to spend a great day of chess with the Day & Knight community.
Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Venue: Corona Historic Civic Center
Address: 815 W 6th Street, Corona, CA 92882
Free parking is available on surrounding streets, in the venue parking lot, and in the nearby Corona City Hall parking lot.
Non-Member: $30
Community Member: $15
Premium Member: FREE
Non-Member: $45
Community Member: $30
Premium Member: $15
$15 discount on tournament entry fees
Access to member pricing and special events
$30 discount on tournament entry fees
Free entry to many Day & Knight tournaments
Additional club benefits and member perks
Learn more at dayknightchess.org/become-a-member.
All sections are USCF Rated. Players must provide their own board, pieces, and chess clock.
Open (1500+ or if you have a FIDE classical rating)
Under 1600 (1100-1599)
Under 1200 (1199-700) Unrated can Join
Under 800 (799-unrated) Unrated can Join
Official FIDE Classical Rated Event
Check-In Deadline: 8:30 AM
Round 1: 9:00 AM
Round 2: 12:30 PM
Round 3: 4:00 PM
FIDE ID Required
Check-In Deadline: 9:30 AM
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 12:30 PM
Round 3: 2:30 PM
Round 4: 4:30 PM
All players will receive a complimentary lunch and be entered into a player raffle.
Lunch & Raffle: 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Trophies will be awarded to:
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
in each section.
Current USCF membership required for all players.
FIDE ID required for players competing in the Open Section.
Fide Id Form https://forms.gle/fCCTis7WgtJEb2rv6
No refunds for same-day withdrawals or cancellations.
We look forward to seeing you in Corona for a fun, competitive, and welcoming day of chess.
Jake Nemeth (Judgement Day Staff)
Phone: (949) 554-4539
Email: judgementdaystaff@gmail.com
Edwin Ruiz
Phone: (951) 283-2092
Email: edwin@dayknightchess.org