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SUMMARY:Rising Star Grand Prix 
DESCRIPTION:Date:May 2\, 2026 @ 9:00 AM \nRising Star Chess\nThis will take place on Saturday\, May 2nd at the Mesa DoubleTree Hotel. Here is the street address for this nice venue: \nHOTEL:\nMesa DoubleTree by Hilton\n1011 W Holmes Ave\nMesa\, AZ 85210 \nPhone Reservations: (480) 833-5555\nThe first round will start at 9:00 am on Saturday morning\, May 2nd. \nREGISTRATION: \nTo register for the tournament\, please follow this link to the King Registration website:\nClick to Register\nRising Star May Grand Prix \nUSCF MEMBERSHIP:\nAn active USCF membership is required to play in any of the sections. You may join or renew here:\nJoin or Renew with USCF  \nENTRY FEE: \n$30 on or before Fri\, Apr 24th; $35 on or before Wed\, Apr 29th;\n$40 on or before Fri\, May 1st; $45 on-site Sat\, May 2nd\nFree entry for any GM/WGM/IM/WIM/FM/WFM:\n$30 deducted from FIDE-titled players’ prize winnings if registering after April 24th\, 2026 \nBYES: \nA maximum of two half-point byes is available. Half-point byes must be requested no later than 30 minutes before the round starts. Any half-point byes for rounds 3 or 4 must be requested before the start of round 2and may not be cancelled after round 2 starts. \nUSCF Dual-Rated: \nAffects both your Regular and Quick USCF ratings. \nROUND TIMES: \nRd 1: 9:00 am\, Rd 2: 11:10 am\, Rd 3: 1:35 pm\, Rd 4: 3:45 pm \nTIME CONTROL: \nGame in 45 minutes with a 10 second increment (G/45;+10) \nSECTIONS AND PRIZES: \nThe Total Prize Fund of $1000 is based on 80 paid entries!\nOpen (2000 and up): $120/$90/$60\, and 1st U2200: $30\nClass A (1800-1999: $90/$60/$40\nClass B(1600-1799): $60/$45/$30\nClass C(1400-1599): $60/$45/$30\nClass D (1200-1399): $60/$45/$30\nUnder 1200 (100-1199): $40/$30/$20\, and 1st U800: $15 \nI look forward to seeing you on Saturday\, May 2nd!\nSincerely and cordially yours\,\nRichard Smouse\nRising Star Chess\, LLC\n(480) 390-9528\nrick_smouse@yahoo.com
URL:https://www.unitychess.com/event/rising-star-grand-prix/
CATEGORIES:Rising Star Grand Prix
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260523T073000
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SUMMARY:Rising Star Chess Memorial Day Blitz
DESCRIPTION:Rising Star Chess\nMemorial Day Blitz\nSaturday\, May 23rd\, 2026\nLocation:\nMesa DoubleTree by Hilton\, 1011 West Holmes Ave\, Mesa\, AZ 85210 \nFormat:\nSix round Swiss (6SS); (one game per round). \nTime control:\nThe time control is: G/3;+2; (Game in 3 minutes with a 2 second bonus per move). \nRegistration:\nPlease register early on the King Registration:\n\nkingregistration.com/event/RSMAYBlitz26\n website.\nUSCF membership is required.\nNew or renewing USCF members are welcome. You can renew or sign up for the USCF membership on site.\nYour official 2026 May USCF Regular rating will be used for the Swiss pairings and for prize purposes. \nSchedule:\nRound 1 starts at 7:30 pm\, Saturday\, or at the conclusion of Round 4 of the Rising Star Memorial Day Classic tournament\, whichever is later. Subsequent rounds will be paired as soon as possible. \nEntry Fee: $25 \nContact:\nRichard Smouse: Text/Voice:\n(480) 390-9528;\nemail:\nrick_smouse@yahoo.com \nRefunds:\nRefunds may be requested until one hour before the start of round 1.\nNo refunds be given after that time. All refunds will incur a 5% transaction fee. \nPrizes are based on 20 entries:\n1st: $100\,\n2nd: $65\,\n3rd: $35\,\nU2000: $50\,\nU1400: $30\,\nU800: $20 \nRising Star Chess\n\nrisingstarchess.com
URL:https://www.unitychess.com/event/rising-star-chess-memorial-day-blitz/
CATEGORIES:Rising Star Blitz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260523T180000
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SUMMARY:Rising Star Chess Memorial Day U800
DESCRIPTION:Rising Star Chess\nMemorial Day U800\nSaturday\, May 23rd\nLocation:\nDoubleTree by Hilton in Mesa\, 1011 W Holmes Ave\, Mesa\, AZ 85210\nEasy freeway access from Route 60\, take the Alma School Rd exit north. \nFormat:\nSix round Swiss (6SS); boards\, sets\, clocks and scoresheets will be provided. \nTime control:\nThe time control is: G/30;+5 for all 6 rounds. \nRegistration:\nRegister early on the King Registration:\n\nkingregistration.com/event/RSMAYU80026\n\nUSCF membership is required.\nNew or renewing USCF members are welcome. You can renew or sign up on site.\nYour official USCF May rating will be used for the Swiss pairings and prize purposes. \nSchedule:\nRnd 1: 10:00 am\,\nRnd 2: 11:30 am\,\nRnd 3: 01:00 pm\,\nRnd 4: 03:00 pm\,\nRnd 5: 04:30 pm\,\nRnd 6: 06:00 pm \nEntry Fee:\n$25 on or before Wed\, May 20th\,\n$30 on Fri\, May 22nd\,\n$35 until 9:00 am MST at the site on Sat\, May 23rd \nContact:\nRichard Smouse: Text/Voice:\n(480) 390-9528;\nemail:\nrick_smouse@yahoo.com \nByes:\nZero or half-point byes are available in all six rounds (max 3).\nAll byes must be requested before the start of round 3.\nNo byes may be changed after round 3 starts.\nWithdrawing is the only option after round 3 starts. \nPrizes:\n$100 Total Prize Fund Guaranteed:\n$40/$30/$20\, 1st U500: $10 \nRising Star Chess\n\nrisingstarchess.com
URL:https://www.unitychess.com/event/rising-star-chess-memorial-day-u800/
CATEGORIES:Rising Star U800
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260525T150000
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SUMMARY:Rising Star Memorial Day Classic
DESCRIPTION:Rising Star Memorial Day Classic\nSat\, Sun\, Mon on May 23rd-25th\nLocation:\nMesa DoubleTree by Hilton\, 1011 W Holmes Ave\, Mesa\, AZ 85210\nEasy freeway access from Route 60\, take the Alma School Rd exit north. \nFormat:\nSix round Swiss (6SS)\n3-day and 2-day schedules are available.\nBoards\, sets\, clocks\, scoresheets and pens will be provided for all sections. \n4 Sections:\nPremier  (1800 and Up)\, U1800 (1500-1799)\, U1500 (1200-1499)\, U1200 (1199 and Under)\nThe official May USCF ratings will be used to determine section eligibility and prizes.\nHigher unofficial ratings may be used\, when applicable if someone has a higher LIVE rating. \nPlaying up:\nPlayers’ ratings must be within 100 points or less to play up into the next section.\nThe play up fee is $50 for the Premier section\, or $25 for all the other sections. \nTime Controls:\n3-day Schedule: G/90;+30 for all rounds\n2-day Schedule: G/30;+5 for rounds 1-3\, G/90;+30 for rounds 4-6 \nPrizes:\n$5000 Prize Fund (based on 100 paid entries):\nPremier (1800 and Up): $1000/$500/$250\, 1st U2000 $125\, 1st Female $125\nU1800 (1500-1799): $750/$375/$200\, 1st U1650 $100\, 1st Female $100\nU1500 (1200-1499): $450/$250/$100\, 1st U1350 $50\, 1st Female $50\nU1200 (100-1199): $300/$150/$75\, 1st U800 $25\, 1st Female $25 \nSchedule:\n3-day rounds: Sat\, Sun\, Mon: 10:00 am and 3:00 pm each day.\n2-day rounds:\nSun: Rd 1 10:00 am\, Rd 2 11:30 am\, Rd 3 1:00 pm\, Rd 4 3:00 pm.\nMon: Rd 5 10:00 am\, Rd 6 3:00 pm\n*2-day players will merge with the 3-day players on sunday at 3:00 pm in round 4. \nEntry Fees:\nFree entries for any GM\, WGM\, IM\, WIM\, FM\, or WFM.\nNo prize deduction for FIDE titled players if entered on or before Jan 31st\, 2026.\n$120 deducted from FIDE titled players’ prize winnings if entered after Jan 31st. \nPremier (1800 and Up): $120 early\, $140 late\, $150 on site.\nU1800 (1500-1799): $100 early\, $120 late\, $130 on site.\nU1500 (1200-1499): $80 early\, $100 late\, $110 on site.\nU1200 (100-1199): $60 early\, $80 late\, $90 on site. \nRe-entry:\n3-day players may re-enter in the 2-day schedule before 9:15 am on Sunday for $40. \nRegistration:\nPlease register online at:\n\nwww.kingregistration.com/register/RSMayClassic26 \nEarly online registration is on or before\, May 9 for 3-day or May 10 for 2-day.\nLate online registration is on or before\, Fri\, May 22 for 3-day or Sat\, May 23 for 2-day.\nOn-site registration ends at 9:30 am on May 23 for 3-day or at 9:30 am on May 24 for 2-day. \nByes:\n1/2-point byes are available in all six rounds (max 3). Any 1/2-point byes must be requested\n30 minutes before the start of rounds 1-3. 1/2-point byes for rounds 4-6 must be requested\nbefore the start of round 3 and may not be cancelled or changed after the start of round 3. \nContact:\nRichard Smouse\nText/Voice: (480) 390-9528\nEmail: rick_smouse@yahoo.com \nRising Star Chess\n\nwww.risingstarchess.com
URL:https://www.unitychess.com/event/rising-star-classic/
CATEGORIES:Rising Star Classic
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SUMMARY:Rising Star Grand Prix 
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 6\, 2026 @ 9:00 AM \nRising Star Chess\nThis will take place on Saturday\, June 6 at the Mesa DoubleTree Hotel. Here is the street address for this nice venue: \nHOTEL:\nMesa DoubleTree by Hilton\n1011 W Holmes Ave\nMesa\, AZ 85210 \nPhone Reservations: (480) 833-5555\nThe first round will start at 9:00 am on Saturday morning\, May 2nd. \nREGISTRATION: \nTo register for the tournament\, please follow this link to the King Registration website:\nClick to Register\nRising Star May Grand Prix \nUSCF MEMBERSHIP:\nAn active USCF membership is required to play in any of the sections. You may join or renew here:\nJoin or Renew with USCF  \nENTRY FEE: \n$30 on or before Fri\, Apr 24th; $35 on or before Wed\, Apr 29th;\n$40 on or before Fri\, May 1st; $45 on-site Sat\, May 2nd\nFree entry for any GM/WGM/IM/WIM/FM/WFM:\n$30 deducted from FIDE-titled players’ prize winnings if registering after April 24th\, 2026 \nBYES: \nA maximum of two half-point byes is available. Half-point byes must be requested no later than 30 minutes before the round starts. Any half-point byes for rounds 3 or 4 must be requested before the start of round 2and may not be cancelled after round 2 starts. \nUSCF Dual-Rated: \nAffects both your Regular and Quick USCF ratings. \nROUND TIMES: \nRd 1: 9:00 am\, Rd 2: 11:10 am\, Rd 3: 1:35 pm\, Rd 4: 3:45 pm \nTIME CONTROL: \nGame in 45 minutes with a 10 second increment (G/45;+10) \nSECTIONS AND PRIZES: \nThe Total Prize Fund of $1000 is based on 80 paid entries!\nOpen (2000 and up): $120/$90/$60\, and 1st U2200: $30\nClass A (1800-1999: $90/$60/$40\nClass B(1600-1799): $60/$45/$30\nClass C(1400-1599): $60/$45/$30\nClass D (1200-1399): $60/$45/$30\nUnder 1200 (100-1199): $40/$30/$20\, and 1st U800: $15 \nI look forward to seeing you on Saturday\, May 2nd!\nSincerely and cordially yours\,\nRichard Smouse\nRising Star Chess\, LLC\n(480) 390-9528\nrick_smouse@yahoo.com
URL:https://www.unitychess.com/event/rising-star-grand-prix-2/
CATEGORIES:Rising Star Grand Prix
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260621T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260621T193000
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SUMMARY:Unity Weekly Blitz - Jun 21 2026
DESCRIPTION:June 21\, 2026 \n\nRegisterEntry List \n\n \n\nUnity Weekly Blitz Chess Tournament\nGet ready for high-energy chess at our Weekly Blitz Tournament\,\nwhere quick thinking and sharp instincts matter most. This USCF-rated event features six single round of nonstop action\, with a time control\nof G/3 +2\, ensuring every game is intense from the first move\nto the last. \nOpen to players of all skill levels\, the tournament offers a\ncompetitive yet welcoming environment—perfect for seasoned blitz specialists and players looking to sharpen their speed-chess skills.\nAll USCF rules apply\, and a current USCF membership is required.\nHalf-point byes (maximum of two) are available upon request and must be submitted before the end of Round 1. \nWhether you’re chasing rating points\, testing new ideas\, or simply enjoying fast-paced chess with fellow enthusiasts\, our weekly blitz promises exciting games\, great competition\, and a lively chess atmosphere.\nJoin us each week and bring your best blitz game to the board! \n\nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 pm\nTime Control: G/3;+2\n6 Single Round\nEntry Fee: $25 (1 unit)\n\nLocation:\n985 W Chandler Heights suite Ste 2\,\nChandler\, AZ 85248 \nPrizes:\nOpen: \n\n1st: Chess Trophy\n2nd: Chess Trophy\n3rd: Chess Trophy\nBest U1000: Chess Trophy\n\nNote:\nUnity chess players can send a message in the Telegram group\nto use their units and join the tournament. \nFor more information\, please visit:\n\nwww.UnityChess.com\n \nContact Us\nPhone number: 602-326-2727 \nEmail:  unitychessevents@gmail.com\n \nTelegram Group:  https://t.me/UnityEventRegistration\n \nTelegram: @PedramAtoufi \nWe look forward to seeing you at the next tournament and wish you the best of luck.
URL:https://www.unitychess.com/event/unity-weekly-blitz-jun-21-2026/
CATEGORIES:Unity Blitz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260621T120000
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SUMMARY:Unity Sunday Weekly - June 21 2026
DESCRIPTION:June 21\, 2026 \n\nRegisterEntry List \n\nThe Unity Sunday Weekly is our most popular weekly event! \nJoin us every Sunday at 12:00 PM for the Unity Sunday Weekly\,\na four-round Swiss tournament designed to challenge and inspire chess players of all levels! \nTournament Details:\nSections: Open\, U1800 & U1400 \nTime Control: G/30;+5 (30 minutes + 5-second increment) \nLocation: 985 W Chandler Heights Ste 2\, Chandler\, AZ 85248 \nEntry Fee: $35 (or 1.5 units) by Saturday\, $45 (or 2 units) by Sunday \nUSCF Rated: Current USCF membership required.\nUSCF rules apply. Notation required for all sections. \nPrizes:\nOpen Section (based on min 20 paid entries):\n\n1st: $100\n2nd: $60\n3rd: $40\n\nU1800 Section:\n\n1st: Chess Trophy\n2nd: Chess Trophy\n3rd: Chess Trophy\n\nU1400 Section:\n\n1st: Chess Trophy\n2nd: Chess Trophy\n3rd: Chess Trophy\nBest U1000: Chess Trophy\n\nSchedule:\n\nRound 1: 12:00 PM\nRound 2: 1:20 PM\nRound 3: 2:40 PM\nRound 4: 4:00 PM\n\nNote: Unity Chess players may use their units to join the tournament by sending a message in the Telegram group.\nPlease note that play up is not allowed. To participate in the Open Section\, players must have a posted or current rating of 1800 or higher\,\nand to participate in the U1800 Section\, players must have a posted or current rating of 1400 or higher. \nFor more information\, please visit:\nwww.UnityChess.com \nContact Us\nPhone Number: 602-326-2727 \nEmail: unitychessevents@gmail.com \nTelegram Group:\n\nhttps://t.me/UnityEventRegistration\n \nTelegram: @PedramAtoufi \n  \nCome compete\, improve your skills\, and make your mark in the Unity Chess community!
URL:https://www.unitychess.com/event/unity-sunday-weekly-june-21-2026/
CATEGORIES:Unity Sunday Weekly Tournaments
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260627T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260627T140000
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SUMMARY:Arizona Golden Cup - June 27\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Arizona Golden Cup\nArizona’s Premier Year-Long USCF Chess Series \nRegister Entry List \n\nEarn Points. Win Gold. Become a Champion. \nHosted by:\nPhoenix Chess Academy in partnership with Unity Chess Club \n\nA year-long USCF-rated chess series. Players earn Golden Points at each monthly event.\nFinal standings after December determine the Arizona Golden Cup Champion\, 2nd and 3rd Place\nin each section. Players may enter the series at any time during the year. \n\n2026 Series Dates\n1/31\, 2/28\, 3/28\, 4/25\, 5/9\, 6/27\, 7/25\, 8/22\, 9/26\, 10/24\, 11/21 and 12/19 \nTime: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM \n\nLocation\nPhoenix Chess Academy\n18440 N. 7th Street\, Suite #8\nPhoenix\, AZ 85022 \n\nFormat\n\nMonthly 4-Round Swiss G/30; d5\nUSCF-rated tournament series with cumulative points\nUSCF Membership is required\n\n\nSections\n\nOpen (1800+)\nUnder 1800\nNo playing up allowed\n\n\nSchedule\n\nRound 1: 9:00 AM\nRound 2: 10:15 AM\nRound 3: 11:30 AM\nRound 4: 12:45 PM\nAwards ceremony will follow after the last game\n\n\nEntry Fee\n\n$35 by Wednesday\n$40 by Friday\n$45 Same Day\n\nRefund Policy: Full refund up to 1 hour before the event. No refunds after. \n\nGolden Points System\n\n1st Place – 20 points\n2nd Place – 16 points\n3rd Place – 13 points\n4th Place – 10 points\n5–6 – 8 points\n7–10 – 5 points\nParticipation – 3 points\n\nBonus Points:\n+3 points – Perfect score (4/4)\n+2 points (December only) – Played most consecutive months \n\nMonthly Event Tie Handling\nWhen two or more players are tied for placement in a monthly Arizona Golden Cup event\,\nGolden points are split evenly among the tied positions. \n\nYear-End Tie-Breaks\n\nMost 1st-place finishes\nHead-to-head results\nMost tournaments played\nBest December result\n\nTD decisions are final. \n\nIf a player moves to a higher section during the year\, points earned in the previous section\ndo not transfer. The player begins earning Golden Cup points in the new section. \nPlayers are eligible to win only one Arizona Golden Cup prize\, awarded in the highest section\nin which they competed. \n\nOfficial rating will be used for sections and prizes.\nHalf-point byes available in all four rounds (maximum two) and must be requested before round two. \n\nRegistration\nWebsite:\nwww.phoenixchessacademy.com\n\nPhone: 602-402-4985
URL:https://www.unitychess.com/event/arizona-golden-cup-february-28-2026/
CATEGORIES:Arizona Golden Cup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260703T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260705T150000
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SUMMARY:Rising Star Independence Day Classic
DESCRIPTION:Rising Star Independence Day Classic\nFri\, Sat\, Sun on July 3rd-5th\nLocation:\nMesa DoubleTree by Hilton\, 1011 W Holmes Ave\, Mesa\, AZ 85210\nEasy freeway access from Route 60\, take the Alma School Rd exit north. \nFormat:\nSix round Swiss style Tournament\n3-day and 2-day schedules are available.\nG/90;+30 for all rounds\nG/30;+5 for rounds 1-3\,\nG/90;+30 for rounds 4-6 \n4 Sections:\nPremier  (1800 and Up)\,\nU1800 (1500-1799)\,\nU1500 (1200-1499)\,\n U1200 (1199 and Under)\nPlayers rated 1700-1799 may play up into the Premier Section for an additional $50.\nPlayers within 100 points of the rating floor of lower sections may play up for an additional $25. \nImportant:\n• USCF Regular ratings apply for all sections.\n• USCF membership is required (may be purchased or renewed on site)\n• The official published July 2026 USCF Regular ratings will be used for section eligibility\, pairings\,\nand prize eligibility. Higher unofficial USCF ratings might be used for playing up\, or for other purposes.\n• A maximum of three half-point byes are available. Any half-point byes must be requested no later than\n30 minutes before the round starts for rounds 1-3. Half-point byes for rounds 4-6 must be requested\nbefore the start of round 3 and may not be cancelled or changed after round 3 starts.\n• Boards\, sets\, clocks AND pens will be provided for all sections.\n• Special Side Event: Arizona Independence Day U800\, Saturday\, Jul 4 @ 10:00 am\n• Special Side Event: Arizona Independence Day Blitz\, Saturday\, Jul 4 @ 7:30 pm \nPrizes:\n$5000 Prize Fund (based on 100 paid entries):\nPremier (1800 and Up): $1000/$500/$250\, 1st U2000 $125\, 1st Female $125\nU1800 (1500-1799): $750/$375/$200\, 1st U1650 $100\, 1st Female $100\nU1500 (1200-1499): $450/$250/$100\, 1st U1350 $50\, 1st Female $50\nU1200 (100-1199): $300/$150/$75\, 1st U800 $25\, 1st Female $25 \nSchedule:\n3-day rounds: Sat\, Sun\, Mon: 10:00 am and 3:00 pm each day.\n2-day rounds:\nSat: Rd 1 10:00 am\, Rd 2 11:30 am\, Rd 3 1:00 pm\, Rd 4 3:00 pm.\nsun: Rd 5 10:00 am\, Rd 6 3:00 pm\n*2-day players will merge with the 3-day players on saturday at 3:00 pm in round 4. \nEntry Fees:\nFree entries for any GM\, WGM\, IM\, WIM\, FM\, or WFM.\nNo prize deduction for FIDE titled players if entered on or before Jan 31st\, 2026.\n$120 deducted from FIDE titled players’ prize winnings if entered after Jan 31st. \nPremier (1800 and Up): $120 early\, $140 late\, $150 on site.\nU1800 (1500-1799): $100 early\, $120 late\, $130 on site.\nU1500 (1200-1499): $80 early\, $100 late\, $110 on site.\nU1200 (100-1199): $60 early\, $80 late\, $90 on site. \nRe-entry:\n3-day players may re-enter into the 2-day schedule before 9:15 am on Saturday for a $40 re-entry fee \nRegistration:\nPlease register online at:\n\nwww.kingregistration.com/register/RSMayClassic26 \nOnline Registration: Rising Star Independence Day Classic Registration\nEarly online registration is available through Jun 20 for the 3-day or Jun 21 for the 2-day\nLate online registration is available through Jul 2 for the 3-day or Jul 3 for the 2-day.\nOn-site registration is available on or before 9:30 am on Jul 3 for 3-day or 9:30 am on Jul 4 for 2-day\nLate on-site registration is available with half-point byes for any preceding rounds that are missed. \nHotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix/Mesa 1011 W Holmes Ave\, Mesa\, AZ\, 85210\nGroup rate: $129/night + tax for single or double occupancy. $15/night for each additional adult. Free parking and internet.\nReservations: Click here for the link for special chess group rate online or call (480) 833-5555 with Group code: 938 \nNOTE: If you cannot reserve your desired room selection on your desired dates at the group rate for any reason\, please contact us BEFORE checking in and we’ll try to get the group rate applied to your reservation. We can usually get the group rate applied as long as you have not yet checked in and did not book your room through a third-party booking agency. \nRefunds: Refunds may be requested until one hour before the start of Round 1. No refunds will be given after that time. All refunds will incur a 5% processing fee. \nContact:\nRichard Smouse\nText/Voice: (480) 390-9528\nEmail: rick_smouse@yahoo.com \nRising Star Chess\n\nwww.risingstarchess.com
URL:https://www.unitychess.com/event/rising-star-independence-day-classic/
CATEGORIES:Rising Star Classic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260704T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260704T180000
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SUMMARY:Rising Star Independence Day U800
DESCRIPTION:Rising Star Independence Day U800\nSaturday\, July 4\, 2026\nLocation: \nMesa DoubleTree by Hilton\n1011 West Holmes Ave\nMesa\, AZ 85210 \nFormat: 6-round Swiss \nTime Control: G/30;+5 \nOne Section: Open (open to players under 800 and unrated players) \nImportant:\n• USCF rated.\n• USCF membership required (may be purchased or renewed at on site)\n• July USCF Regular ratings will be used for section eligibility\, pairings\, and prizes.\nOther ratings may be used if higher. The decision of the Chief Tournament Director regarding\neligibility\, rating adjustments\, conversions\, unofficial ratings\, or other rating issues is final.\n• Boards\, sets\, scoresheets AND clocks will be provided. \nPrizes: Trophies for Top 3 and 1st U500 \nEntry Fee: $25 early; $30 late; $35 on-site \nOnline Registration: Rising Star Independence Day U800\nEarly online registration until 11:59 pm MST Wed\, Jul 1.\nLate online registration until 11:59 pm MST\, Fri\, Jul 3.\nOn-site registration until 9:00 am MST\, Sat\, Jul 4.\nA maximum of three half-point byes is available. Half-point byes must be requested no later than\nimmediately before the start of round 3. Half-point byes for rounds 3 thru 6 must be requested\nbefore the start of round 3 and may not be revoked after round 3 starts. \nSchedule: Sat: Rd 1 10:00 am\, Rd 2 11:30 pm\, Rd 3 1:00 pm\, Rd 4 3:00 pm\, Rd 5 4:30 pm\, Rd 6 6:00 pm \nRefunds: Refunds may be requested until one hour before the start of Round 1. No refunds will be given after that time. All refunds will incur a 5% processing fee. \nContact:\nRichard Smouse\nText/Voice: (480) 390-9528\nEmail: rick_smouse@yahoo.com \nRising Star Chess\n\nwww.risingstarchess.com
URL:https://www.unitychess.com/event/rising-star-independence-day-classic-2/
CATEGORIES:Rising Star Classic,Rising Star U800
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SUMMARY:Rising Star Independence Day Blitz
DESCRIPTION:Rising Star Chess\nMemorial Day Blitz\nSaturday\, July 4\, 2026\nLocation: \nMesa DoubleTree by Hilton\n1011 West Holmes Ave\nMesa\, AZ 85210 \nFormat: 5-round Double Swiss System (two games per round) \nTime Control: G/3;+2 \nOne Section: Open (open to players of all ratings) \nImportant:\n• USCF rated.\n• USCF membership required (may be purchased or renewed at on site)\nor may be requested on site.\n• July USCF Regular ratings will be used for section eligibility\, pairings\, and prizes.\nOther ratings may be used if higher. The decision of the Chief Tournament Director regarding\neligibility\, rating adjustments\, conversions\, unofficial ratings\, or other rating issues is final.\n• Boards\, sets\, AND clocks will be provided for all sections. \nPrizes: $300 Total Prize Fund (based on 20 entries):\n1st:           $100\n2nd:            $75\n3rd:             $50\n1st U2000:  $30\n1st U1400:  $25\n1st U800:    $20 \nEntry Fee: $25 \nOnline Registration: Rising Star Independence Day Blitz Registration\n\nOnsite Registration: Available until 7:00pm Sat\, Jul 4\, 2026 \nSchedule: Round 1 starts at 7:30 pm or at the conclusion of Round 4 of the Rising Star Independence Day Classic tournament whichever is later. Subsequent rounds will be paired as soon as possible. \nRefunds: Refunds may be requested until one hour before the start of Round 1. No refunds will be given after that time. All refunds will incur a 5% processing fee. \nContact:\nRichard Smouse: Text/Voice:\n(480) 390-9528;\nemail:\nrick_smouse@yahoo.com \nRising Star Chess\n\nrisingstarchess.com
URL:https://www.unitychess.com/event/rising-star-independence-day-blitz/
CATEGORIES:Rising Star Blitz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260711T160000
DTSTAMP:20260626T235045Z
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SUMMARY:Rising Star July Grand Prix 
DESCRIPTION:Date:July 11\, 2026 Saturday \nRising Star Chess\nThis will take place on Saturday\, July 11\, 2026 at the Mesa DoubleTree Hotel. Here is the street address for this nice venue: \nHOTEL:\nMesa DoubleTree by Hilton\n1011 W Holmes Ave\nMesa\, AZ 85210 \nFormat: 4-round Swiss tournament \nTime Control: G/45;+10 \nSix Sections:\nOpen (2000 and up)\nClass A (1800-1999)\nClass B (1600-1799)\nClass C (1400-1599)\nClass D (1200-1399)\nU1200 (1199 and Under)\nPlayers within 100 points of rating floor of a higher section may play up for an additional $5. \nImportant:\n• All sections USCF dual-rated.\n• USCF membership required (may join or renew here: USCF join or renew or on site).\n• The official published July 2026 USCF Regular ratings will be used for section eligibility\, pairings\, and\nprize eligibility. Higher unofficial USCF ratings might be used for playing up\, or for other purposes.\n• A maximum of two half-point byes are available. Half-point byes must be requested no later than\n30 minutes before the round starts for rounds 1-2. Half-point byes for rounds 3-4 must be requested\nbefore the start of round 2 and may not be revoked after round 2 starts.\n• Boards\, sets\, clocks AND pens will be provided for all sections. \nPrizes: $1000 Prize Fund (based on 80 paid paid entries):\nOpen:    1st — $120\, 2nd — $90\, 3rd — $60\, 1st U2200: $30\nClass A: 1st — $90\, 2nd — $60\, 3rd — $40\nClass B: 1st — $60\, 2nd — $45\, 3rd — $30\nClass C: 1st — $60\, 2nd — $45\, 3rd — $30\nClass D: 1st — $60\, 2nd — $45\, 3rd — $30\nU1200:   1st — $40\, 2nd — $30\, 3rd — $20\, 1st U800: $15 \nAll players earn Rising Star Grand Prix points. See Rising Star Grand Prix Policy for details. \nSchedule: Round times: Rd 1: 9:00 am\, Rd 2: 11:10 am\, Rd 3: 1:35 pm\, Rd 4: 3:45 pm \nEntry Fees: $30 on or before Fri\, Jul 3; $35 on or before Wed\, Jul 8\, $40 on or before Fri\, Jul 10\, $45 on-site Sat\, Jul 11 \nFree entry for any GM/WGM/IM/WIM/FM/WFM\nNo prize deduction for FIDE-titled players if entered on or before Fri\, Fri\, Jul 3\, 2026\n$30 deducted from FIDE-titled players’ prize winnings if entered after Fri\, Fri\, Jul 3\, 2026 \nRe-entry: Players may re-enter after 1st or 2nd round with half-point byes for previous rounds.\nRe-entry fees: $5 after round 1\, $10 after round 2. \nOnline Registration: Rising Star July Grand Prix Registration\nOnline registration is available until 11:59 pm MST Fri\, Jul 10th\nOn-site registration is available until 8:30 am on Sat\, Jul 11th before round 1.\nAfter round 1 starts\, late on-site registration is available with half-point byes for any previous rounds. \nHotel:\nMesa DoubleTree by Hilton\, 1011 W Holmes Ave\, Mesa\, AZ  85210\nGroup Code: TBD\nPhone Reservations: (480) 833-5555\nOnline Reservations:  Group Reservations \nIf you cannot reserve your desired room selection for the group rate for any reason\, please contact us BEFORE checking in and we’ll try to get the group rate applied to your reservation. We can usually get the group rate applied as long as you have not yet checked in and did not book your room through a third-party booking agency. \nRefunds: Refunds may be requested until one hour before the start of round 1. No refunds will be given after that time. All refunds will incur a 5% processing fee. \nContact: Richard Smouse:\nText/Voice: (480) 390-9528\nEmail: rick_smouse@yahoo.com
URL:https://www.unitychess.com/event/rising-star-july-grand-prix/
CATEGORIES:Rising Star Grand Prix
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