12/15 KLC 11 Years Blitz Registration
Free Entry, for KLC students only
Please click the link below for the registration. Limit 60 players for each session. Fill in fast, sign up now :)
Brave Knight Section (U600), 12/15 5-6:30pm
If your USCF rating is U600 please register this session.
https://www.kingregistration.com/event/KLC11YRBLITZ_BK
Mighty Rook Section (600+), 12/15 7-8:30pm
If your USCF rating is 600 and up please register this session.
https://www.kingregistration.com/event/KLC11YRBLITZ_MR
Brave Knight Section (U600), 12/15 5-6:30pm
If your USCF rating is U600 please register this session.
https://www.kingregistration.com/event/KLC11YRBLITZ_BK
Mighty Rook Section (600+), 12/15 7-8:30pm
If your USCF rating is 600 and up please register this session.
https://www.kingregistration.com/event/KLC11YRBLITZ_MR
King's Land Chess Monthly Scholastic Swiss
In-person USCF-rated OTB tournament, For KLC students only!
Sign up early because space is limited to 60! No Walk-ins available.
Any tournament regulation related question can be addressed to Chief TD Judit Sztaray (NTD/IA) via Judit.sztaray@gmail.com and cc kingslandchess@gmail.com
Open to: This OTB rated tournament for KLC old and current students ONLY (No walk-ins).
Registration Link: 2023 King's Land Chess Monthly Scholastic Swiss -- 2023 Dec (kingregistration.com)
Limit 60 seats, register early at your convenience. Link will be closed after registration is full. Please must check the "Entry List" and make sure you can find your name on it before coming. 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 optional.
Day & Time:
Monthly In-Person USCF-rated OTB tournament on 12/8 Friday, 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 means your payment doesn't go through.
Address: 1024 Serpentine Ln, Suite 101, Pleasanton, CA 94566 (KLC Pleasanton 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:
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 at around 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.
Registration Link: 2023 King's Land Chess Monthly Scholastic Swiss -- 2023 Dec (kingregistration.com)
Limit 60 seats, register early at your convenience. Link will be closed after registration is full. Please must check the "Entry List" and make sure you can find your name on it before coming. 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 optional.
Day & Time:
Monthly In-Person USCF-rated OTB tournament on 12/8 Friday, 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 means your payment doesn't go through.
Address: 1024 Serpentine Ln, Suite 101, Pleasanton, CA 94566 (KLC Pleasanton 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:
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 at around 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
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: Sign up with the registration link on top of the page. And must make your name is on the Entry list after register. You can find the "Entry List" button next the "Register" on the registration page.
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
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
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: Sign up with the registration link on top of the page. And must make your name is on the Entry list after register. You can find the "Entry List" button next the "Register" on the registration page.
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
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
1. Be supportive.
2. Have a positive attitude.
3. Be respectful.
4. Be willing to learn.
5. Practice self-control.
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
- 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
- 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
1. Be supportive.
2. Have a positive attitude.
3. Be respectful.
4. Be willing to learn.
5. Practice self-control.
