Join us for the Day & Knight June Open at Crossroads Chapel, a FREE USCF-rated tournament designed to help players gain experience and prepare for the upcoming Pacific Southwest Open (July 3–5, 2026).
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Venue: Crossroads School Chapel
Address:
2380 Fullerton Ave.
Corona, CA 92881
Entry: FREE for all participants
Capacity: Limited to 100 players
Attendance Policy: Because this is a FREE event with limited capacity, players must be checked in at least 15 minutes before Round 1. Players not present by cutoff may be removed from pairings to reduce no-shows.
Looking for a bigger challenge?
This event serves as preparation for the Pacific Southwest Open (July 3–5, 2026) — a 6-round tournament featuring FIDE-rated sections and a $15,000 prize fund (based on entries).
Register here:
Pacific Southwest Open Registration
All sections are USCF Rated.
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
(Players must arrive by 8:45 AM)
9:45 AM – 10:30 AM
(Players must arrive by 10:30 AM)
Players not checked in by cutoff risk removal from Round 1 pairings.
Round 1: 9:00 AM
Pizza Break: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Round 2: 12:00 PM
Round 3: 2:30 PM
Estimated Finish: ~5:00 PM
If unrated, register in U600.
Round 1: 10:45 AM
Pizza Break: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Round 2: 12:00 PM
Round 3: 1:35 PM
Round 4: 3:10 PM
Estimated Finish: ~4:45–5:00 PM
Trophies: Top 3 in each section
Gift Raffle: All participants entered
USCF Membership: Required for all players
Join or renew:
US Chess Membership
Players should come prepared with their own:
Limited supplies may be available but are not guaranteed.
Food: Free pizza provided during break
Swiss pairings used for all sections.
Pairings will be posted online and onsite. Players should verify pairings before each round.
This event helps players:
Learn more about the Pacific Southwest Open:
Pacific Southwest Open (July 3–5, 2026)
Help with:
Community support helps sustain free events.
Support future free tournaments and youth chess opportunities:
Venmo: @dayknightchess
Zelle: support@dayknightchess.org
Day & Knight Chess Club
501(c)(3) Nonprofit | Tax ID: 88-0595135
Peter Augros
Phone: (303) 668-1940
Email: peteraugros@gmail.com
Edwin Ruiz
Phone: (951) 283-2092
Email: edwin@dayknightchess.org
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Prepare for the Pacific Southwest Open → July 3–5, 2026
Register Here