Hosted in partnership with Norco Esports.
Join us for a full day of USCF- and FIDE-rated chess featuring a $600 projected prize fund, trophies, Halloween raffle prizes, candy giveaways, and a $100 best costume contest!
Costumes are welcome but optional. Registration is capped at 80 players—reserve your spot early!
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Norco College – CSS 217 (upstairs)
2001 Third Street, Norco, CA 92860
Please see the attached campus map. Park in Parking Lot D or C, accessible via College Way or West End Drive, and proceed to CSS 217 upstairs.
Early Bird — Through October 17 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time
Non-Member: $30
Community Member: $15
Premium Member: FREE
Standard — Beginning October 18
Non-Member: $45
Community Member: $30
Premium Member: $15
Membership information: dayknightchess.org/membership
All sections are USCF rated. Players must bring their own board, pieces, and chess clock.
FIDE Classical Rated
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:
U1600: 1100–1599
U1200: 700–1199
U800: 0–799 and unrated
Tournament staff may place unrated players in the appropriate section based on known playing strength.
Based on 80 paid entries, with 50% guaranteed. Registration is capped at 80 players.
Open: $135 / $85 / $60
U1600: $50 / $35 / $25
U1200: $50 / $35 / $25
U800: $50 / $35 / $25
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 our Halloween-themed player raffle!
Enjoy candy giveaways throughout the event, and come dressed in your favorite costume for a chance to win $100 for best costume.
Costumes and participation in the costume contest are optional. The costume prize is in addition to the tournament prize fund.
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.
Current US Chess membership required
FIDE ID required for the Open Section
Bring your own board, pieces, and clock
No refunds for same-day withdrawals or cancellations
Tournament questions, entries, withdrawals and pairings:
Jake Nemeth — (949) 554-4539
judgementdaystaff@gmail.com
General questions:
Edwin Ruiz — (951) 283-2092
edwin@dayknightchess.org