Rising Star Independence Day U800
Rising Star Independence Day U800 Saturday, July 4, 2026 Location: Mesa DoubleTree by Hilton 1011 West Holmes Ave Mesa, AZ 85210 Format: 6-round Swiss Time Control: G/30;+5 One Section: Open (open to players under 800 and unrated players) Important: • USCF rated. • USCF membership required (may be purchased or renewed at on site) • July USCF Regular ratings will be used for section eligibility, pairings, and prizes. Other ratings may be used if higher. The decision of the Chief Tournament Director regarding eligibility, rating adjustments, conversions, unofficial ratings, or other rating issues is final. • Boards, sets, scoresheets AND clocks will be provided. Prizes: Trophies for Top 3 and 1st U500 Entry Fee: $25 early; $30 late; $35 on-site Online Registration: Rising Star Independence Day U800 Early online registration until 11:59 pm MST Wed, Jul 1. Late online registration until 11:59 pm MST, Fri, Jul 3. On-site registration until 9:00 am MST, Sat, Jul 4. A maximum of three half-point byes is available. Half-point byes must be requested no later than immediately before the start of round 3. Half-point byes for rounds 3 thru 6 must be requested before the start of round 3 and may not be revoked after round 3 starts. Schedule: Sat: Rd 1 10:00 am, Rd 2 11:30 […]
