2026 NCA Nevada Day Scholastic

Overview

Dates: October 30, 2026
Venue: NCA Henderson, 1901 N Green Valley Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89074
Friday, October 30: Upper and Beginner Rounds 1-4
Check-in:
- Upper: before 9:35am
- Beginner: before 10:20am
Round times:
- Upper:
  - If running behind schedule, rounds will start 15mins after previous round
  - Round 1: October 30, 9:45am
  - Round 2: October 30, 11:00am
  - Round 3: October 30, 1:15pm
  - Round 4: October 30, 3:30pm
- Beginner:
  - If running behind schedule, rounds will start 5mins after previous round
  - Round 1: October 30, 10:30am
  - Round 2: October 30, 12:00pm
  - Round 3: October 30, 1:15pm
  - Round 4: October 30, 2:30pm

Eligibility:
- USCF rating of 700 or above
- Players with rating 400-699 can play for an additional fee of $20
Format: 4 rounds Swiss Format
Time Control: G55;d5 (55mins on the clock for each player, with 5sec delay for each move)
Rounds:
- If running behind schedule, rounds will start 15mins after previous round
- Round 1: October 30, 9:45am
- Round 2: October 30, 11:00am
- Round 3: October 30, 1:15pm
- Round 4: October 30, 3:30pm
Rating:
- Latest known USCF rating will be used for pairings.
- Directors may override known USCF ratings if stale, or if reliable ratings from other sources are available.

Eligibility:
- USCF rating under 700
- Unrated players are encouraged to play and build up rating
Format: 4 rounds Swiss Format each day
Time Control: G25;d5 (25mins on the clock for each player, with 5sec delay for each move)
Rounds:
- If running behind schedule, rounds will start 5mins after previous round
- Round 1: October 30, 10:30am
- Round 2: October 30, 12:00pm
- Round 3: October 30, 1:15pm
- Round 4: October 30, 2:30pm
Rating:
- Latest known USCF rating will be used for pairings.
- Directors may override known USCF ratings if stale, or if reliable ratings from other sources are available.

Trophies
- Upper: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies
- Beginner: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies
Prizes
- Gift cards (either chess-related or Barnes & Noble) for:
  - $50: 1st place in each section
  - $25: 2nd place in each section
  - $25: Best "mid-rating" player in each section
    - e.g., Best U350 in Beginner section
  - $25: Best unrated player in each section
    - Not awarded if no unrated player in section
  - $25: Best female player in each section
  - $10: Biggest upset in each section
    - Unrated players eligible in Beginner section only. Counted as 100 rating
Prizes and trophy awarding follow standard USCF rules.
Prizes contingent on 10 registrations in each section.

Registration is handled on King Registration. Day-of, on-site registrations can also be on the platform, but organizers might be able to provide options.
Entry Fees:
- Upper:
  - Before Oct 17: $35
  - Before Oct 30: $45
  - On Oct 30: $50
- Beginner:
  - Before Oct 17: $30
  - Before Oct 30: $35
  - On Oct 30: $40

Byes:
- 2x half-point byes can be requested.
- Byes can be requested until 10mins before start of Round 3.
- Byes for a round must be requested at least 10mins before round start.
Withdrawals:
- Players may withdraw up to 30mins before Round 1 for a partial refund
- Players withdrawing after Round 1 starts will not receive a refund
Refunds:
- If eligible for a refund, $5 service fees will be deducted from the refund amount

No electronic devices should be on a player while rounds are in progress. This includes computers, phones, tablets, smartwatches.
Notation is required. Exceptions will be considered only for the Beginner section with a time reduction to compensate.
USCF rules will be followed.
Tiebreaks, in order:
- Head-to-head
- Modified Median
- Solkoff
- Sonnenborn-Berger
- Cumulative