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  • 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 […]

  • Arizona Golden Cup – July 25, 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 […]

  • Arizona Golden Cup – August 22, 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 […]

  • Arizona Open

    ONE EXCITING DAY OF CHESS Hosted by: PHOENIX CHESS ACADEMY – UNITY CHESS CLUB – M & B CHESS ACADEMY AUGUST 29th, 2026 At Hilton North Scottsdale at Cavasson 7965 E. Cavasson Boulevard, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255 Register Entry List OPEN EVENT Open for ALL AGES. Format: 5 Rounds Swiss G/45; d5. Sections: Open (1800 & Up), U1800, U1400 & U1000. Playing up allowed if within 100 rating points. $20 to play up. Prizes: Arizona Open Cup for the top 3 in each section. Entry Fee: $70 by 8/1 $75 by 8/8 $80 by 8/15 $85 by 8/22 $90 by 8/28 $95 Same Day Schedule: Round 1 – 9:00 AM Round 2 – 10:50 AM Round 3 – 1:00 PM Round 4 – 2:45 PM Round 5 – 4:30 PM Awards Ceremony – 7:00 PM USCF Membership is required. K-12 MORNING CHAMPIONSHIP Format: 4 Rounds Swiss G/25; d5. Sections: K-3 U500 K-3 Over 500 K-12 U1000 K-12 Over 1000 Prizes: Trophy for every Kindergarten player. Big Trophy for the Top 5 in each section. 6th and 7th Place awards in K-3 U500 and K-12 U1000. Top 5 Team Awards. Teams can be formed by clubs or friends. Top 4 players count […]

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    12th Annual Phoenix Open 2026

    Delta Hotels by Marriott Phoenix Mesa, 200 North Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201 200 North Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ, United States

    Unity Chess presents the 12th Annual Phoenix Open Chess Tournament Sep 5th - Sep 7th, 2025 (Sat, Sun, Mon)   This highly anticipated event, promises an exciting and competitive environment for chess enthusiasts. With a focus on both intermediate and advanced players, the tournament will offer a series of USCF-rated matches, featuring state-of-the-art facilities. Join us in this celebration of strategic mastery and skillful play at one of the premier chess events of the year. Location: Delta Hotels by Marriott Phoenix Mesa, 200 North Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201 Register Entry List Format: 6-round Swiss System Time Controls: 3-day Schedule: G/90+30 all rounds 2-day Schedule: G/45+5 rds 1-3, G/90+30 rds 4-6 Four Sections: Premier (1800+) U1800 (1400 – 1799) U1400 (1000 - 1399) U1000 (UNR - 999) Players rated 1700-1799 may play up into the Premier Section for an additional $50. Players within 100 pts of the rating floor of lower sections may play up for an additional $25. Schedule: 3-Day Rounds: 10am & 3pm, Sat, Sun, & Mon 2-Day Rounds: Sun: Rd1 9:00am. Rd2 11:00am, Rd3 1:00pm, Rd4* 3:00pm Mon: Rd5 10:00am, Rd6 3:00pm *Merge with 3-day Schedule Important: USCF regular ratings apply for all sections. USCF membership required (may be […]

  • Rising Star Chess

    Rising Star September Grand Prix 

    Date:Saturday, September 12, 2026 Rising Star Chess This will take place on Saturday, September 12, 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 […]