Bright Knights Chess Club host a free chess tournament for youth who just learned chess and for youth who want to progress to the next level. The tournament is limited to participants with US Chess Federation rating less than 800.

4 levels of competitions:

A) Beginner - New to Chess. Just learned to move

B) Novice - Knows how to move, and understands basic chess strategy

C) US Chess Federation Rated Under 700 - Requires USCF membership to play. Games are reported to the US Chess Federation for National ranking. Membership can be registered or renew at www.uschess.org

D) US Chess Federation Open Rated 700 - Requires USCF membership to play. Games are reported to the US Chess Federation for National ranking. Membership can be registered or renew at www.uschess.org. This section is for players rated 700 or higher in either quick or regular rating. 

Tournament Format:

1) Standard US Chess Federation Rules are followed;  4 Non-Elimination Rounds - all Players get to play all 4 games regardless of win, draw, or loss

2) Round Clock Time is 20 minutes per player with 5 seconds delay. A clock may or may not be assigned. 

Awards:
- Medals to Top 3 Beginners- Trophies to top 3 in Novice & US Chess Federation Quick Rated Sections
- Chess Pin to all participants that complete all 4 rounds

Registration & Information Email: bkchessclub@gmail.com

Bright Knights Chess Club (www.bkchessclub.org) is a Volunteer Chess Organization founded in 1999 that host free chess programs & tournaments for youth in the San Francisco Bay Area.