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King's Land Chess Scholastic Swiss
In-person USCF-rated OTB tournament, For KLC students only!


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Register KLC USCF Rated Tournament on 4/14
Open to: This OTB rated tournament for KLC old and current students ONLY (No walk-ins).

Registration Link: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/KLCSwiss-Apr2023
After registering, please login your PayPal account and pay. Must check the "Entry List" and make sure you can find your name on it before come. If you can't find your name there that means your payment doesn't go through and registration is not completed. "Entry List" button is next to "Register". And please make sure your USCF ID is active. 

​Face masks are required all times in the in-person classes, even if vaccinated. 

Day & Time: 
Monthly In-Person USCF-rated OTB tournament on 4/14 Fridays, 5:30pm - 8:30pm. Tournament will start check in at 5:15, players please must arrive by 5:15pm and check in at the front door.  For pick up, parents please arrive by 8:25pm at the door. We will call your child's name when you are here. If you have another person to pick up your child, you must send notice to KLC in advance. 

Entry Fee:  $45 per tournament; Non-refundable. Please login in your PayPal account and pay. If you can't find your name on the Entry list, that mean your payment did go through. 

Address: 2410 San Ramon Valley Blvd, Suite 225, ​San Ramon, CA 94583 (KLC San Ramon Office)

Sections: Two sections based on the rating. 

Food and Water: You can bring your own nut free snack, water is ok, no drink. 

No-show penalty: Any player who is a no-show without any notification will be suspended from 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: 
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Each tournament will have 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 about at 5:30 PM on Friday. Please arrive by 5:15PM.
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 8:30PM.

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

Rating:
Monthly USCF supplemental rating is used to place players in section and to pair players. No playing up to the stronger section is allowed. 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 required if your rating is 300+ (Coach Kiki 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: KLC provides chess boards, sets and clocks. You don't need to bring a pencil. You can bring your scorebook, 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

Any tournament regulation related question can be addressed to Chief TD Judit Sztaray (NTD/IA) via Judit.sztaray@gmail.com.
Any logistical questions, please email kingslandchess@gmail.com.

How to register
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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 March 3rd tournament: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/KLCSwiss-Mar2023
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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 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
4. Request Change Form: 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTks9GiqXYgXqOQILSW9sJSYfNMMXbi4QYEYNJJreK9bFWig/viewform?usp=share_link

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Please make sure your email is in our chess school email list. We will send out the tournament registration link by email every month. Please email coach Leo if you have more questions. kingslandchess@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.

Location

KLC Main Office
2410 San Ramon Valley Blvd, Suite 225, 
​San Ramon, CA 94583
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KLC Newark Office
35477-A Dumbarton Court, Newark, CA 94560
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Office Hour
​(Online Courses Only due to Covid-19)
Wednesday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday     3:30 pm–6:00 pm
Friday          3:30 pm–6:15 pm
Saturday     9:15 am–11:30 am, 
Sunday        9:15 am–11:30 am, 1:00–3:30 pm

About King's Land Chess

King’s Land Chess is Northern California East Bay based professional chess academy focuses on improving youth chess education, founded by Coach Kiki in 2012. We offer professional chess training for youth players from beginner to master level, include group lessons, elite group training, intensive chess camps, summer chess camps, private lessons and chess tournaments. ​We aim to develop successful chess kids who excel not only on the game, but in life. We dedicated our career to helping children to develop their critical thinking through chess and strengthen their mentality for the reality the children will face in their near future. Chess for World, Wisdom for Life. ​

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