Labor Day KLC GATE Selection K-3 Rated (Open to ALL)
at PLEASANTON

K-3 Sections Sep 7, 2026

 

Tournament Location: KLC Pleasanton Office:

1024 Serpentine Ln, Suite#101, Pleasanton, CA 94566

Sections and Sign-Up Information

Please sign up based on the player's grade level in the Fall Semester of 2026.

• Kindergarten Section
• 1st Grader Section
• 2nd Grader Section
• 3rd Grader Section

Open to: Welcome to All

Day & Time:
September 7, 2026   Monday, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Entry Fee: $50/each tournament; Non-refundable and Non-transferable 

No-show penalty: Any player who is a no-show without any notification will be suspended from the KLC tournament for two months.

Time Control: G/30; d5 (Game in 30 minutes with a 5-second delay. Full game may last up to 1 hour.)

Rounds: Each tournament will have at least three rounds. All rounds will have the same time control (G/30; d5). (Beginner section will play four rounds if time allows it.)

Schedule: Round 1 starts at about 9:00 AM on Monday. Please arrive by 8:45 AM. Consecutive rounds are on a so-called rolling schedule: after all games are finished in a section in a round, pairings will be posted and the next round will start in 5-10 minutes. Expected end-time around 12:25 PM   PICK UP@12:25PM (Please don’t be late!!)

Bye request: One half-point bye is available upon request and must be requested AT LEAST 1 DAY before the tournament.

Rating: The Monthly USCF supplemental rating is used to place players in sections and pair them. No playing up to a stronger section is allowed unless approved by Coach KIKI. The tournament director reserves the right to assign an estimated rating to players with non-USCF or online ratings.

The tournament will be USCF-rated. Current US Chess Membership is required to participate in the event.

All US Chess tournament rules apply. The tournament director's decisions are final. 

Notation: Notation is required if your rating is 300+ (Coach Kiki’s requirement).

Guidelines for Electronic notation devices: Only US Chess-approved electronic notation devices are allowed.

 For a complete list of devices, please visit:

https://new.uschess.org/sites/default/files/media/documents/ electronic-device-certification-policy-july-2020_0.pdf

Equipment: Chess set and clock:  KLC provides chess boards, sets and clocks. You can bring your scorebook, but scoresheets and pencils will also be available onsite.

Tiebreakers: When individual scores are equal, the tournament will follow the tie-break order listed in the US Chess Scholastic Regulations in order to determine awards:

1) Modified Median 2) Median 3) Solkoff

Tournament Location: KLC Pleasanton Office: 1024 Serpentine Ln, Suite#101, Pleasanton, CA 94566

How to register

Step#1: Have your valid USCF member ID ready. USCF membership is required; if you are not a current member, you must renew or sign up via the official website of US Chess:

 https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

Step#2: Register link for KLC OTB RATED tournament: 

First, please visit our website www.kingslandchess.com click the “tournament” tab and find the link for our regular Friday Night OTB tournament 

Second: Please find your name on the entry list after you register. If you cannot find your name on the entry list, your registration is incomplete. 

After Registering

1. Check Processed Entries to confirm registration (available 1 day before the tournament). 

2. USE this email to request changes and corrections: judit.sztaray@gmail.com, and please make sure to forward a copy to kingslandchess@gmail.com

3. Any tournament regulation-related question can be addressed to Chief TD Judit Sztaray (NTD/IA) via Judit.sztaray@gmail.com 

 

King’s Land Chess OTB Tournament Policies

Welcome to King’s Land Chess Club. KLC club is a private club for KLC students only. Our goal is to create a fun, safe, and fair place for all our students to practice, enjoy the game and improve their chess skills.

We encourage all members to treat others how they would like to be treated and to follow the specific guidelines below. Players and community members who are unable to follow these rules will be subject to warnings, separated playing pools and suspended from KLC tournament. 

Community Conduct Policy

• Be kind, helpful, and forgiving
• Do not abuse, attack, threaten, discriminate, or mistreat other members in any way
• Do not hijack threads, troll, or post distracting or meaningless content
• Do not discuss illegal activities

Sportsmanship Policy

• Respect your opponents
• Do not rush your opponent to make a move if on his/her turn
• Do not harass or accuse your opponents
• Do not use any offensive language and hurtful words

Fair Play Policy

• Do not get help from any other person, player, or coach
• Do not artificially manipulate ratings, matches, or game outcomes
• Do not interfere with the game-play of other members

How to Show Good Sportsmanship

1. Be supportive. 

2. Have a positive attitude. 

3. Be respectful. 

4. Be willing to learn. 

5. Practice self-control. 

 

 

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Read Me First:

Dear Chess Family,

The annual KLC GATE Selection Tournament is about to begin. First and foremost, I want to emphasize that this tournament is open to ALL chess players, whether you are currently enrolled in the GATE Program or are interested in joining in the future. Below is the schedule for the 2026 selection competition.

Once again, I want to reiterate that this tournament is open to ALL players, and you are encouraged to invite any interested friends to participate. Feel free to forward this information to your chess friends as well.

Please note that we have limited spots available, so it's essential to register as soon as possible. Registration will close once all spots are filled. The tournament is divided into TWO stages. The preliminary rounds will take place on Labor Day, September 7th. The selection for Kindergarten to 3rd Grade will be held on Monday morning from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM, while the selection for 4th Grade to 12th Grade will be held on Monday afternoon from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM. The final rounds will be held on Friday, September 11th, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The detailed rules and procedures will be announced by Ms. Kiki.

The specific arrangements for the final rounds will be determined based on the number of participants in the preliminary round. Parents, please reserve September 7th and September 11th in advance. Current GATE students are required to participate in this selection.

Preliminary Rounds - Regular Rating System:

• Grouping: By Grade Level
• Date and Time：Sep 7, 2026   Monday 9:00AM-12:30 PM
• Time Control: G/30 D5 (Game in 30 minutes, with a 5-second delay per move)
• Number of Rounds: At least three rounds (maximum of four rounds)

Semi-Final Rounds - Quick Rating System:

• The top 6 players from each group will advance to the final rounds
• Date and Time：Sep 11th，2026,   Friday 5:30PM-8:30PM
• Grouping: By Rating
• Time Control: G/15 D5 (Game in 15 minutes, with a 5-second delay per move)
• Quick Game Rated

Final Rounds - Blitz Rating System:

If there are tied players in the G/15 D5 chess tournament, we will proceed to a blitz chess match G/5+3 to determine the winner.

*** If there are not enough participants in any group, we will combine it with other groups.

About the Selection, please visit our website:  GATE/Team USA - KING'S LAND CHESS ACADEMY (kingslandchess.com)

KLC GATE Program Information

Details: Please visit our website: www.kingslandchess.com

 

 

Final Results --