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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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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
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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
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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
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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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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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