Rising Star Independence Day Classic
Rising Star Independence Day Classic Fri, Sat, Sun on July 3rd-5th Location: Mesa DoubleTree by Hilton, 1011 W Holmes Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210 Easy freeway access from Route 60, take the Alma School Rd exit north. Format: Six round Swiss style Tournament 3-day and 2-day schedules are available. G/90;+30 for all rounds G/30;+5 for rounds 1-3, G/90;+30 for rounds 4-6 4 Sections: Premier (1800 and Up), U1800 (1500-1799), U1500 (1200-1499), U1200 (1199 and Under) Players rated 1700-1799 may play up into the Premier Section for an additional $50. Players within 100 points of the rating floor of lower sections may play up for an additional $25. Important: • USCF Regular ratings apply for all sections. • USCF membership is required (may be purchased or renewed on site) • The official published July 2026 USCF Regular ratings will be used for section eligibility, pairings, and prize eligibility. Higher unofficial USCF ratings might be used for playing up, or for other purposes. • A maximum of three half-point byes are available. Any half-point byes must be requested no later than 30 minutes before the round starts for rounds 1-3. Half-point byes for rounds 4-6 must be requested before the start of round 3 and may not […]