2025 King's Land Chess Tri-Valley Friday Night Open Tournament

Friday, January 10

Open to the public
Min rating requirement: 1000 US Chess rating

Location: Pleasanton Office: 1024 Serpentine Ln, Suite #101, Pleasanton, CA 94566

 

Tournament Overview:
The Friday Night OTB tournament is a rated event for the public (KLC students and other scholastic players), offering a competitive yet welcoming atmosphere for all participants.

Sections:

• Open Section: Open to all players who meet the required rating (min USCF 1000). No play-up.

Not yet 1000+ rated AND KLC student? Register for this event: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/KLCSwiss-2025Jan10

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).
  
  

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 8:30PM).

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.
• Estimated ratings will be assigned by the tournament director 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 Pleasanton Office: 1024 Serpentine Ln, Suite #101, Pleasanton, CA 94566
  
  

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, aiming 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:

US Chess crosstable: https://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?202501109952

SwissSys Standings. 2025 KLC Tri-Valley Friday Night Open-Jan 10(USCF 1000+): Open

#	Name	ID	Rating	Rd 1	Rd 2	Rd 3	Total
1	Calvin Hou	31435398	1279	W15	W10	W4	3.0
2	Max Snyder	31626474	1219	W7	W11	W5	3.0
3	Sreyshthaa Krishnan	30452740	1398	D6	W17	D11	2.0
4	Shaurya Jijesh	30674090	1201	W12	W16	L1	2.0
5	Varun Karthik Turaga	31603312	1194	W19	W8	L2	2.0
6	Pranav Db	30518186	1123	D3	W13	D10	2.0
7	Ahaan Jain	31453870	1090	L2	W20	W17	2.0
8	Ansh Shah	16996315	1084	W18	L5	W14	2.0
9	Vihaan Kumar	30424067	1039	L10	W15	W16	2.0
10	Sania Bidurukontam	15494131	1190	W9	L1	D6	1.5
11	Eshaan Kashyap Amin	30205762	1155	B---	L2	D3	1.5
12	Ziyad Ashraf	30855990	1072	L4	D18	W20	1.5
13	Jason Sun	31291545	939	H---	L6	W18	1.5
14	Ethan Y. Wang	31156044	1160	L17	W19	L8	1.0
15	Vasisht Macharla	30508930	1116	L1	L9	B---	1.0
16	Carlo Feng	17321652	1103	W20	L4	L9	1.0
17	Ashvika Ramakrishnan	30982565	1018	W14	L3	L7	1.0
18	Sanvi Pawar	30098379	1202	L8	D12	L13	0.5
19	Oliver Chang	15616873	1054	L5	L14	H---	0.5
20	Keller Ma	31327889	1237	L16	L7	L12	0.0