May Tuesday Night Rated

Tournament Details:

  • Venue: StarWizard Chess, 580 E Windmill Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89123
  • Time Control: 60 minutes with a 30-second delay to finish the game
  • Schedule:
  • Every Tuesday at 6:00 pm
  • Round 1: May 5, 2026 at 6:00 pm
  • Round 2: May 12, 2026 at 6:00 pm
  • Round 3: May 19, 2026 at 6:00 pm
  • Round 4: May 26, 2026 at 6:00 pm
  • Forfeit Time: 6:45 pm (45 minutes after the scheduled start time)
  • Registration Fee: $50 for 1700 above
  • $60 for 1700 and below
  • Free for GM’s, IM's, WGM's, and WIM's
 
 

Tournament Format:

  • 4 rounds, Swiss system with accelerated pairing in the first round
  • Pairings will be posted days before each round starting with round 2.

Monthly Tournament Incentives:

  • Top 2 players: Free registration for the next month's tournament
  • Points towards Grand Finals qualification

Grand Finals Details:

  • 16-player field: Top players compete for cash prizes and recognition
  • Qualification criteria:
  • Top 10-point totals from our Tuesday, Sunday and any other rated tournaments
  • Up to 6 wildcard slots chosen by organizer
  • Format: To be announced (Swiss system or double knockout)

 

The Grand Finals is a free to play tournament with cash and other prizes that players have to qualify for by playing in our tournaments throughout the year. Excited to see who's improved the most and who'll claim the top spot!

Contact Information:

  • Phone: 725-286-7005