Enjoy the excitement of competing in the 23rd annual Electronic Knights championship. Three rounds of competition for those who score 4½ or more in each round. Those who score less than 4½ in the Preliminary round will receive a gift certificate valued at $15.00 and those who do not score 4½ or more in the Semifinal round receive a certificate suitable for framing. For the Preliminary and Semifinal rounds, if no player within the seven player group scores 4½ or more, those with 4 are advanced. Those players who complete all three rounds with no forfeit losses will receive commemorative chess pin and can possibly win prize money depending on their weighted-point score.

Players play 6 game single round robin, sections assigned on order of entries received. Players start in the Preliminary round and qualify for Semi-final and then Final rounds based on score in previous round.

The prize fund is $2,300.00 based on 200 entries which is distributed among the top 10 places as follows:

• First Place: $800.00 plus title of 2026 Electronic Knights Champion and plaque
• Second: $500.00
• Third: $300.00
• Fourth-Tenth: $100.00 each

ICCF Server events are open to all US Chess members with an email address, access to the ICCF internet based correspondence chess server and an ICCF account (free to create) in good standing.

If you do not have an ICCF account, it is recommended to sign up for one prior to registering for this event. Please follow these instructions:

1. Visit https://www.iccf.com/Signup.aspx and sign up for an ICCF account. On the main registration page, in the Message section please enter “I have signed up for a US Chess correspondence chess event.”
2. You will receive a confirmation email from ICCF. It is very important you respond to this email and confirm your account within 24 hours.
3. Once your account is confirmed as set up, you will receive a final email from ICCF on which the US Chess CCD will be copied. After this step is complete you will be available to be assigned to US Chess ICCF events.

NOTE: Correspondence Chess rating will be used to assign sections.

The Special Rules for the Golden Knights Championship and the Electronic Knights Championship are posted at https://new.uschess.org/correspondence-chess/knights-regulations-24.

Correspondence Chess Gift Certificates can only be used with postal or email entry.