Day & Knight August Open – USCF & FIDE Rated Tournament

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 & Location

Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026

Venue: Corona Historic Civic Center

Address: 815 W 6th Street, Corona, CA 92882

Parking

Free parking is available on surrounding streets, in the venue parking lot, and in the nearby Corona City Hall parking lot.


Entry Fees

Early Bird (Through July 19)

  • Non-Member: $30

  • Community Member: $15

  • Premium Member: FREE

Standard Entry (After July 19)

  • Non-Member: $45

  • Community Member: $30

  • Premium Member: $15


Day & Knight Membership Benefits

Community Membership

  • $15 discount on tournament entry fees

  • Access to member pricing and special events

Premium Membership

  • $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.


Tournament Format & Schedule

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

Open Section (G/80 d10)

Fide Classical Rules for Open "Notation required till you are under 5 minutes"

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

U1600, U1200 & U800 Sections (G/45 d5)

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


Free Lunch & Player Raffle

All players will receive a complimentary lunch and be entered into a player raffle.

Lunch & Raffle: 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM


Awards

Trophies will be awarded to:

  • 1st Place

  • 2nd Place

  • 3rd Place

in each section.


Requirements

  • 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.

Tournament Staff & Contact

Tournament Director (Withdrawals, Entries, Pairings, & Tournament-Specific Questions)

Jake Nemeth (Judgement Day Staff)

Phone: (949) 554-4539

Email: judgementdaystaff@gmail.com

General Questions

Edwin Ruiz

Phone: (951) 283-2092

Email: edwin@dayknightchess.org