2026 King's Land Chess Fremont Friday Night Tournament

Friday, Apr 10


Location: Fremont Office: 46164 Warm Springs Blvd, Suite #250, Fremont, CA 94539

Maximum capacity: 40 players

 

Tournament Overview:

The Friday Night OTB tournament is a rated event for KLC students. It offers a competitive yet welcoming atmosphere for all participants. We welcome all scholastic players.

 

Sections:

  • 1000+
  • 600-999
  • 300-599
  • Under300

You will not have to select the sections, we'll assign everyone based on their monthly supplemental rating,


Maximum Capacity:

  • Limited seats—please register early to secure your spot. 

Parental Guidelines:

  • Parents are kindly asked to drop off and pick up their children. Parents are not allowed to remain during the event. Thank you for your understanding.

Tournament Details:

Day & Time:

  • Day: Fridays
  • Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Check-in by 5:15 PM)

Entry Fee:

  • $50 per tournament (Non-refundable and non-transferable)

No-Show Policy:

  • Players who fail to attend without prior notification will be suspended from future KLC tournaments 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 consists of three rounds. All rounds will use the same time control (G/30; d5).
  • The Beginner Section may have four rounds if time allows.

Schedule:

  • Round 1: Starts at approximately 5:30 PM. Please arrive by 5:15 PM.
  • Subsequent Rounds: Begin on a rolling schedule after the previous round finishes in each section.
  • End Time: Around 8:15 PM (Open Section may finish closer to 8:30 PM).
  • Pick-up Time: 8:15 PM (Open Section 8:30 PM).

Bye Request:

  • One half-point bye is available upon request. Please submit the request at least one day prior to the tournament.

Rating:

  • Players are placed in sections and paired based on their current USCF rating.
  • Players may not "play up" to a stronger section.
  • The tournament director will assign estimated ratings for players without a USCF rating or those with online ratings.
  • Current US Chess Membership is required to participate.

Tournament Rules:

  • All US Chess tournament rules apply.
  • The tournament director's decisions are final.
  • Notation: Required for players with a rating of 300+ (per Coach Kiki's policy).
  • Electronic Notation Devices: Only US Chess-approved devices are permitted. Please refer to the US Chess Electronic Device Certification Policy for a full list of approved devices.

Equipment:

  • Chess Sets & Clocks: Provided by KLC. Players may bring their scorebooks, but scoresheets and pencils will be available on-site.

Tournament Location:

  • KLC Fremont Office: 46164 Warm Springs Blvd, Suite #250, Fremont, CA 94539


After Registering:

  • Check the entry list to confirm your registration. If your name does not appear, your registration is incomplete.
  • To verify registration, Check “Processed Entries” 1 day before the tournament.
  • To request changes or corrections, Email judit.sztaray@gmail.com and forward a copy to kingslandchess@gmail.com.
  • Any questions related to tournament rules should be addressed to Chief TD Judit Sztaray (NTD/IA) via judit.sztaray@gmail.com.
  • For logistical inquiries, please email kingslandchess@gmail.com.

 

King’s Land Chess Club Policies
King’s Land Chess Club is a Nut-Free private club for KLC students. We aim to provide a safe, fair, and enjoyable environment for students to practice, compete, and improve their chess skills. We ask all members to treat others with respect and follow the guidelines outlined below.

Community Conduct Policy:

  • Be kind, helpful, and forgiving.
  • Avoid abusive, threatening, or discriminatory behavior.
  • Refrain from trolling, hijacking threads, or posting irrelevant content.
  • Do not discuss illegal activities.

Sportsmanship Policy:

  • Show respect to opponents.
  • Do not rush opponents during their turn.
  • Avoid harassment, accusations, or offensive language.

Fair Play Policy:

  • Do not accept assistance from others during the game.
  • Do not manipulate ratings or match outcomes.
  • Respect the game and avoid interfering with others' gameplay.

How to Show Good Sportsmanship:

  • Be supportive and positive.
  • Practice respect and self-control.
  • Be willing to learn and improve.

We look forward to seeing you at the tournament!

 

Final Results

  

SwissSys Report: 2026 KLC Fremont Friday Night Tournament - Apr 10

SwissSys 11.79.7 - Standings. 2026 KLC Fremont Friday Night Tournament - Apr 10: 700+

# Name ID Rating Rd 1 Rd 2 Rd 3 Total
1 Max Showalter 32708669 902 W6 W3 W5 3.0
2 Ayaan Gupta 31984615 1003 W7 L4 W9 2.0
3 Divik Gupta 31438700 934 W8 L1 W4 2.0
4 Samuel Showalter 32708651 832 W10 W2 L3 2.0
5 VIHAN BANSOD 31807769 832 D9 W7 L1 1.5
6 Ethen Minlang Zhao 30392548 732 L1 W10 D8 1.5
7 Yuvan Vadlamudi 31090094 790 L2 L5 W10 1.0
8 Venkatakrishna Ramanujam Kandula 32244048 778 L3 D9 D6 1.0
9 Anirudh Prabu 31128148 671 D5 D8 L2 1.0
10 Viaan Sharma 32811205 704 L4 L6 L7 0.0

SwissSys 11.79.7 - Standings. 2026 KLC Fremont Friday Night Tournament - Apr 10: 300-699

# Name ID Rating Rd 1 Rd 2 Rd 3 Rd 4 Total
1 Ayaansh Rawat 31360935 666 W4 W3 W5 D2 3.5
2 Stavisht Devarakonda 32809500 493 D9 W7 W8 D1 3.0
3 Amy Wang 32235789 454 W7 L1 W9 W5 3.0
4 Sanjay Subramanyam Sengottaian 32218277 487 L1 D9 W6 W8 2.5
5 Arjun Arun 32525028 493 W10 W6 L1 L3 2.0
6 Maya Star 32469300 440 W8 L5 L4 W10 2.0
7 Maxim Star 32507857 651 L3 L2 L10 W9 1.0
8 Jayden Liam Muthu 32285831 579 L6 W10 L2 L4 1.0
9 YUVAN BANSOD 31807770 365 D2 D4 L3 L7 1.0
10 Taylor Yi Chang 32406422 265 L5 L8 W7 L6 1.0

SwissSys 11.79.7 - Standings. 2026 KLC Fremont Friday Night Tournament - Apr 10: U300

# Name ID Rating Rd 1 Rd 2 Rd 3 Rd 4 Rd 5 Total
1 Andy Shi 33048069 unr. W7 L3 W6 W8 W2 4.0
2 Ethan Li Chen 32822599 unr. W6 W5 D3 W4 L1 3.5
3 Saarang Shyam 33052015 unr. W4 W1 D2 W6 L5 3.5
4 Sean Lin 32531808 116 L3 W7 W5 L2 W8 3.0
5 Daniel Liu 33048974 unr. W8 L2 L4 W7 W3 3.0
6 Vaishnav Vijay 32689209 218 L2 W8 L1 L3 W7 2.0
7 Jeffrey Wu 32632238 104 L1 L4 W8 L5 L6 1.0
8 Ian Yian Dai 32822659 unr. L5 L6 L7 L1 L4 0.0