Rising Star Chess
presents the

2nd Annual

Rising Star
Memorial Day U800

Saturday, May 23, 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)
     • May 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: $100 Total Prize Fund Guaranteed:
Open: $40/$30/$20, 1st U500: $10

Entry Fee: $25 early; $30 late; $35 on-site

Online Registration: Rising Star Memorial Day U800
Early online registration until 11:59 pm MST Wed, May 20.
Late online registration until 11:59 pm MST, Fri, May 22.
On-site registration until 9:00 am MST, Sat, May 23.
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 pm, Rd 3 1:00 pm, Rd 4 3:00 pm, Rd 5 4:30 pm, Rd 6 6:00 pm

Refunds: 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.

Contact: Richard Smouse: Text/Voice: (480) 390-9528; Email: rick_smouse@yahoo.com