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  • Rising Star Chess

    Rising Star Grand Prix 

    Date:May 2, 2026 @ 9:00 AM Rising Star Chess This will take place on Saturday, May 2nd at the Mesa DoubleTree Hotel. Here is the street address for this nice venue: HOTEL: Mesa DoubleTree by Hilton 1011 W Holmes Ave Mesa, AZ 85210 Phone Reservations: (480) 833-5555 The first round will start at 9:00 am on Saturday morning, May 2nd. REGISTRATION:  To register for the tournament, please follow this link to the King Registration website: Click to Register Rising Star May Grand Prix USCF MEMBERSHIP: An active USCF membership is required to play in any of the sections. You may join or renew here: Join or Renew with USCF  ENTRY FEE:  $30 on or before Fri, Apr 24th; $35 on or before Wed, Apr 29th; $40 on or before Fri, May 1st; $45 on-site Sat, May 2nd Free entry for any GM/WGM/IM/WIM/FM/WFM: $30 deducted from FIDE-titled players' prize winnings if registering after April 24th, 2026 BYES:  A 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 […]

  • Rising Star Chess Memorial day blitz

    Rising Star Chess Memorial Day Blitz

    Rising Star Chess Memorial Day Blitz Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 Location: Mesa DoubleTree by Hilton, 1011 West Holmes Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210 Format: Six round Swiss (6SS); (one game per round). Time control: The time control is: G/3;+2; (Game in 3 minutes with a 2 second bonus per move). Registration: Please register early on the King Registration: kingregistration.com/event/RSMAYBlitz26 website. USCF membership is required. New or renewing USCF members are welcome. You can renew or sign up for the USCF membership on site. Your official 2026 May USCF Regular rating will be used for the Swiss pairings and for prize purposes. Schedule: Round 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. Entry Fee: $25 Contact: Richard Smouse: Text/Voice: (480) 390-9528; email: rick_smouse@yahoo.com Refunds: Refunds may be requested until one hour before the start of round 1. No refunds be given after that time. All refunds will incur a 5% transaction fee. Prizes are based on 20 entries: 1st: $100, 2nd: $65, 3rd: $35, U2000: $50, U1400: $30, U800: $20 Rising Star Chess risingstarchess.com

  • Rising Star Chess Memorial day U800

    Rising Star Chess Memorial Day U800

    Rising Star Chess Memorial Day U800 Saturday, May 23rd Location: DoubleTree by Hilton in Mesa, 1011 W Holmes Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210 Easy freeway access from Route 60, take the Alma School Rd exit north. Format: Six round Swiss (6SS); boards, sets, clocks and scoresheets will be provided. Time control: The time control is: G/30;+5 for all 6 rounds. Registration: Register early on the King Registration: kingregistration.com/event/RSMAYU80026 USCF membership is required. New or renewing USCF members are welcome. You can renew or sign up on site. Your official USCF May rating will be used for the Swiss pairings and prize purposes. Schedule: Rnd 1: 10:00 am, Rnd 2: 11:30 am, Rnd 3: 01:00 pm, Rnd 4: 03:00 pm, Rnd 5: 04:30 pm, Rnd 6: 06:00 pm Entry Fee: $25 on or before Wed, May 20th, $30 on Fri, May 22nd, $35 until 9:00 am MST at the site on Sat, May 23rd Contact: Richard Smouse: Text/Voice: (480) 390-9528; email: rick_smouse@yahoo.com Byes: Zero or half-point byes are available in all six rounds (max 3). All byes must be requested before the start of round 3. No byes may be changed after round 3 starts. Withdrawing is the only option after round […]

  • Rising Star Chess Classic

    Rising Star Memorial Day Classic

    Rising Star Memorial Day Classic Sat, Sun, Mon on May 23rd-25th 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 (6SS) 3-day and 2-day schedules are available. Boards, sets, clocks, scoresheets and pens will be provided for all sections. 4 Sections: Premier (1800 and Up), U1800 (1500-1799), U1500 (1200-1499), U1200 (1199 and Under) The official May USCF ratings will be used to determine section eligibility and prizes. Higher unofficial ratings may be used, when applicable if someone has a higher LIVE rating. Playing up: Players’ ratings must be within 100 points or less to play up into the next section. The play up fee is $50 for the Premier section, or $25 for all the other sections. Time Controls: 3-day Schedule: G/90;+30 for all rounds 2-day Schedule: G/30;+5 for rounds 1-3, G/90;+30 for rounds 4-6 Prizes: $5000 Prize Fund (based on 100 paid entries): Premier (1800 and Up): $1000/$500/$250, 1st U2000 $125, 1st Female $125 U1800 (1500-1799): $750/$375/$200, 1st U1650 $100, 1st Female $100 U1500 (1200-1499): $450/$250/$100, 1st U1350 $50, 1st Female $50 U1200 (100-1199): $300/$150/$75, 1st U800 $25, 1st […]

  • Rising Star Chess

    Rising Star Grand Prix 

    Date: June 6, 2026 @ 9:00 AM Rising Star Chess This will take place on Saturday, June 6 at the Mesa DoubleTree Hotel. Here is the street address for this nice venue: HOTEL: Mesa DoubleTree by Hilton 1011 W Holmes Ave Mesa, AZ 85210 Phone Reservations: (480) 833-5555 The first round will start at 9:00 am on Saturday morning, May 2nd. REGISTRATION:  To register for the tournament, please follow this link to the King Registration website: Click to Register Rising Star May Grand Prix USCF MEMBERSHIP: An active USCF membership is required to play in any of the sections. You may join or renew here: Join or Renew with USCF  ENTRY FEE:  $30 on or before Fri, Apr 24th; $35 on or before Wed, Apr 29th; $40 on or before Fri, May 1st; $45 on-site Sat, May 2nd Free entry for any GM/WGM/IM/WIM/FM/WFM: $30 deducted from FIDE-titled players' prize winnings if registering after April 24th, 2026 BYES:  A 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 […]

  • Unity Weekly Blitz – Jun 21 2026

    June 21, 2026 RegisterEntry List Unity Weekly Blitz Chess Tournament Get ready for high-energy chess at our Weekly Blitz Tournament, where quick thinking and sharp instincts matter most. This USCF-rated event features six single round of nonstop action, with a time control of G/3 +2, ensuring every game is intense from the first move to the last. Open to players of all skill levels, the tournament offers a competitive yet welcoming environment—perfect for seasoned blitz specialists and players looking to sharpen their speed-chess skills. All USCF rules apply, and a current USCF membership is required. Half-point byes (maximum of two) are available upon request and must be submitted before the end of Round 1. Whether 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. Join us each week and bring your best blitz game to the board! Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm Time Control: G/3;+2 6 Single Round Entry Fee: $25 (1 unit) Location: 985 W Chandler Heights suite Ste 2, Chandler, AZ 85248 Prizes: Open: 1st: Chess Trophy 2nd: Chess Trophy 3rd: Chess Trophy Best U1000: Chess Trophy Note: Unity […]

  • Sunday Chess Weekend: Compete, Learn, Win!

    Unity Sunday Weekly – June 21 2026

    June 21, 2026 RegisterEntry List The Unity Sunday Weekly is our most popular weekly event! Join us every Sunday at 12:00 PM for the Unity Sunday Weekly, a four-round Swiss tournament designed to challenge and inspire chess players of all levels! Tournament Details: Sections: Open, U1800 & U1400 Time Control: G/30;+5 (30 minutes + 5-second increment) Location: 985 W Chandler Heights Ste 2, Chandler, AZ 85248 Entry Fee: $35 (or 1.5 units) by Saturday, $45 (or 2 units) by Sunday USCF Rated: Current USCF membership required. USCF rules apply. Notation required for all sections. Prizes: Open Section (based on min 20 paid entries): 1st: $100 2nd: $60 3rd: $40 U1800 Section: 1st: Chess Trophy 2nd: Chess Trophy 3rd: Chess Trophy U1400 Section: 1st: Chess Trophy 2nd: Chess Trophy 3rd: Chess Trophy Best U1000: Chess Trophy Schedule: Round 1: 12:00 PM Round 2: 1:20 PM Round 3: 2:40 PM Round 4: 4:00 PM Note: Unity Chess players may use their units to join the tournament by sending a message in the Telegram group. Please 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, and to […]

  • Arizona Golden Cup

    Arizona Golden Cup – June 27, 2026

    Arizona Golden Cup Arizona’s Premier Year-Long USCF Chess Series Register Entry List Earn Points. Win Gold. Become a Champion. Hosted by: Phoenix Chess Academy in partnership with Unity Chess Club A year-long USCF-rated chess series. Players earn Golden Points at each monthly event. Final standings after December determine the Arizona Golden Cup Champion, 2nd and 3rd Place in each section. Players may enter the series at any time during the year. 2026 Series Dates 1/31, 2/28, 3/28, 4/25, 5/9, 6/27, 7/25, 8/22, 9/26, 10/24, 11/21 and 12/19 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location Phoenix Chess Academy 18440 N. 7th Street, Suite #8 Phoenix, AZ 85022 Format Monthly 4-Round Swiss G/30; d5 USCF-rated tournament series with cumulative points USCF Membership is required Sections Open (1800+) Under 1800 No playing up allowed Schedule Round 1: 9:00 AM Round 2: 10:15 AM Round 3: 11:30 AM Round 4: 12:45 PM Awards ceremony will follow after the last game Entry Fee $35 by Wednesday $40 by Friday $45 Same Day Refund Policy: Full refund up to 1 hour before the event. No refunds after. Golden Points System 1st Place – 20 points 2nd Place – 16 points 3rd Place – 13 points 4th […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Rising Star Chess Memorial day blitz

    Rising Star Independence Day Blitz

    Rising Star Chess Memorial Day Blitz Saturday, July 4, 2026 Location: Mesa DoubleTree by Hilton 1011 West Holmes Ave Mesa, AZ 85210 Format: 5-round Double Swiss System (two games per round) Time Control: G/3;+2 One Section: Open (open to players of all ratings) Important: • USCF rated. • USCF membership required (may be purchased or renewed at on site) or may be requested 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, AND clocks will be provided for all sections. Prizes: $300 Total Prize Fund (based on 20 entries): 1st:           $100 2nd:            $75 3rd:             $50 1st U2000:  $30 1st U1400:  $25 1st U800:    $20 Entry Fee: $25 Online Registration: Rising Star Independence Day Blitz Registration Onsite Registration: Available until 7:00pm Sat, Jul 4, 2026 Schedule: 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. Refunds: Refunds may […]

  • Rising Star Chess

    Rising Star July Grand Prix 

    Date:July 11, 2026 Saturday Rising Star Chess This will take place on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the Mesa DoubleTree Hotel. Here is the street address for this nice venue: HOTEL: Mesa DoubleTree by Hilton 1011 W Holmes Ave Mesa, AZ 85210 Format: 4-round Swiss tournament Time Control: G/45;+10 Six Sections: Open (2000 and up) Class A (1800-1999) Class B (1600-1799) Class C (1400-1599) Class D (1200-1399) U1200 (1199 and Under) Players within 100 points of rating floor of a higher section may play up for an additional $5. Important: • All sections USCF dual-rated. • USCF membership required (may join or renew here: USCF join or renew or 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 two half-point byes are available. Half-point byes must be requested no later than 30 minutes before the round starts for rounds 1-2. Half-point byes for rounds 3-4 must be requested before the start of round 2 and may not be revoked after round 2 starts. • Boards, sets, clocks AND pens will be provided for all sections. Prizes: $1000 Prize Fund (based […]