Join us for a full day of USCF- and FIDE-rated chess featuring a $600 projected prize fund, trophies, and a player raffle!
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Crossroads Christian Church – Chapel
2380 Fullerton Avenue, Corona, CA 92881
Enter through the gate on the elementary school side and continue to the chapel at the end. Free parking is available on-site.
Early Bird — Through September 6
Non-Member: $30
Community Member: $15
Premium Member: FREE
Standard — After September 6
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
Recommended 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.
Open: $125 / $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 the tournament raffle.
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