2019-20 Chess Tournament Schedule
McAuliffe Lollapalooza Chess Tournament
Where: McAuliffe Elementary School, multi-purpose room, 4100 Golden Avenue, Riverside, CA 92505
When: Saturday, February 22nd, from 9:00 – 2:30 (registration begins at 8 AM)
Who: K-12 students who know the fundamentals of the game and can play “touch move” tournament style chess in a Round Robin format.
Divisions: There will up to ten divisions with some grade levels combined (if there are not a enough entries at a certain grade level). 1st, 2nd, 3rd place trophies will be awarded for the highest scoring players in each division.
Clocks will be used for grades 6-12 with a time control of 20 minutes for each player (G/20 or Game in 20).
Registration: Advanced registration (by end of Thursday, February 20th) cost is free. Email the below information or a scanned copy to matthew.dixon@alvordschools.org
Late registration or at the door: $10.00. Please make checks payable to RYCA.
Snacks and lunch will be available for purchase at the tournament and there are several stores and restaurants in the vicinity.
Information: Contact Matt Dixon at the above email or 951-970-4343
When: Saturday, February 22nd, from 9:00 – 2:30 (registration begins at 8 AM)
Who: K-12 students who know the fundamentals of the game and can play “touch move” tournament style chess in a Round Robin format.
Divisions: There will up to ten divisions with some grade levels combined (if there are not a enough entries at a certain grade level). 1st, 2nd, 3rd place trophies will be awarded for the highest scoring players in each division.
Clocks will be used for grades 6-12 with a time control of 20 minutes for each player (G/20 or Game in 20).
Registration: Advanced registration (by end of Thursday, February 20th) cost is free. Email the below information or a scanned copy to matthew.dixon@alvordschools.org
Late registration or at the door: $10.00. Please make checks payable to RYCA.
Snacks and lunch will be available for purchase at the tournament and there are several stores and restaurants in the vicinity.
Information: Contact Matt Dixon at the above email or 951-970-4343
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MVEA Scholastic Chess Tournament: January 25, 2020
Where: MVEA Conference Room 12125 Day Street, Ste. M409, Moreno Valley, CA 92557
When: Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM Registration between 8:00 AM and 8:45 AM; Tournament is from 9:00 AM to 2:30
Who: K through 12th grade students who know the fundamentals of the game and can play “Touch Move” tournament style chess in Round Robin format. Clocks will be used for grades 6-12 with a time control of 20 minutes for each player (Game/20 or G/20).
Divisions: There will be 12 divisions with some grade levels combined. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies will be awarded for the highest scoring players in each division. Divisions may be combined if there are not sufficient entries.
To Register: To register, please visit our web site at www.rycachess.weebly.com, e-mail registration to erangel@mvusd.net or fax to Eligio Rangel (951) 571-4460.
Early Registration: The tournament fee is FREE for those who register by Thursday, January 23rd.
Late Registration: January 24th or later will be $10.00. Please make checks payable to RYCA.
Lunch: Snacks and lunch will be sold by Serrano’s Chess Club.
Information: Eli Rangel is the contact person at Serrano Elementary at (951) 571-4660.
When: Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM Registration between 8:00 AM and 8:45 AM; Tournament is from 9:00 AM to 2:30
Who: K through 12th grade students who know the fundamentals of the game and can play “Touch Move” tournament style chess in Round Robin format. Clocks will be used for grades 6-12 with a time control of 20 minutes for each player (Game/20 or G/20).
Divisions: There will be 12 divisions with some grade levels combined. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies will be awarded for the highest scoring players in each division. Divisions may be combined if there are not sufficient entries.
To Register: To register, please visit our web site at www.rycachess.weebly.com, e-mail registration to erangel@mvusd.net or fax to Eligio Rangel (951) 571-4460.
Early Registration: The tournament fee is FREE for those who register by Thursday, January 23rd.
Late Registration: January 24th or later will be $10.00. Please make checks payable to RYCA.
Lunch: Snacks and lunch will be sold by Serrano’s Chess Club.
Information: Eli Rangel is the contact person at Serrano Elementary at (951) 571-4660.
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La Sierra Holiday Classic Scholastic Chess Tournament 2019
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When: Saturday, December 14, 2019 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM 8:15-8:55 AM registration and check-in.
Where: La Sierra High School (MPR), 4145 La Sierra Ave., Riverside (MPR is located next to FRONT parking lot.) ½ mile north of the 91 Freeway.
Who: K through 12th grade who know the fundamentals of the game.
Divisions: Up to 8 divisions with some grade levels combined. Round Robin format with cross-over playoffs for large divisions Clocks will be used for grades 6-12 with a time control of 20 minutes for each player (Game/20 or G/20).
Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies will be awarded in each division.
Registration: The tournament is Free to those who register by Thursday, December 12th who check-in by 8:55. $10.00 for registration at the door, or late check-in.
Contact: Bruce Bartholomew by email at bruce.bartholomew@alvordschools.org or text image of registration form to 951-760-0024.
Snacks and lunch for sale at the tournament
Where: La Sierra High School (MPR), 4145 La Sierra Ave., Riverside (MPR is located next to FRONT parking lot.) ½ mile north of the 91 Freeway.
Who: K through 12th grade who know the fundamentals of the game.
Divisions: Up to 8 divisions with some grade levels combined. Round Robin format with cross-over playoffs for large divisions Clocks will be used for grades 6-12 with a time control of 20 minutes for each player (Game/20 or G/20).
Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies will be awarded in each division.
Registration: The tournament is Free to those who register by Thursday, December 12th who check-in by 8:55. $10.00 for registration at the door, or late check-in.
Contact: Bruce Bartholomew by email at bruce.bartholomew@alvordschools.org or text image of registration form to 951-760-0024.
Snacks and lunch for sale at the tournament
Rim High School Scholastic Chess Tournament
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When: Saturday November 16th 9:15 AM -- + 2:30 PM (Sign-in 8:30 – 9:00)
Where: Rim of the World High School, 27400 CA-18, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352
In the school cafeteria, entrance is on the north side of CA-18
Who: K through 12th grade players who know the fundamentals of the game
Divisions: + 9 divisions with some grade levels combined in a Round Robin format.
Note: Swiss System pairings may be used in the HS sections in the
event of a large enrollment. Clocks will be used for grades 6-12 with a
time control of 20 minutes for each player (Game/20 or G/20).
Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place trophies will be awarded in each division
Registration: The tournament is FREE to those who register by Thursday, November 14th or $10 registration at the door. ALL arrivals after 9:00 will have to pay a $10 late fee. Please be on site by 8:30 to check-in/register and no later than 9:00 am!
Contact: Keith Martin at: island19@aol.com or (C) 775.560.8600
Directions, maps, etc., are also available at: https://www.facebook.com/RimHighChess
Snacks and lunch for sale at tournament or bring your own
Where: Rim of the World High School, 27400 CA-18, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352
In the school cafeteria, entrance is on the north side of CA-18
Who: K through 12th grade players who know the fundamentals of the game
Divisions: + 9 divisions with some grade levels combined in a Round Robin format.
Note: Swiss System pairings may be used in the HS sections in the
event of a large enrollment. Clocks will be used for grades 6-12 with a
time control of 20 minutes for each player (Game/20 or G/20).
Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place trophies will be awarded in each division
Registration: The tournament is FREE to those who register by Thursday, November 14th or $10 registration at the door. ALL arrivals after 9:00 will have to pay a $10 late fee. Please be on site by 8:30 to check-in/register and no later than 9:00 am!
Contact: Keith Martin at: island19@aol.com or (C) 775.560.8600
Directions, maps, etc., are also available at: https://www.facebook.com/RimHighChess
Snacks and lunch for sale at tournament or bring your own
Vista Del Lago Chess Tournament
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CONTACT: Steve Morford 951-682-2965
The Riverside Youth Chess Association (RYCA) presents the 2019 Vista Del Lago Chess Tournament on Saturday, October 12, at 8:00 a.m.
Where : Vista Del Lago High, Multi-purpose room.
Address : 15150 Lasselle St, Moreno Valley, CA 92551
When : Saturday, October 12 , 2019 from 9:00 – 2:30 (registration begins at 8 AM)
Who : K-12 students who know the fundamentals of the game.
Rules : Touch-move tournament style play in all grade levels. Students in grades 6th - 12th will play with a time control of Game 20 min..
Divisions : There will up to ten divisions with some grade levels combined.
Awards : 1st, 2nd, 3rd place trophies for individual divisions.
Registration : Advanced registration by Wednesday, October 10th: Free
Email registration to: pahmadi@mvusd.net
Support for this tournament is provided by the Rotary Club of Riverside. Jesus Holguin of the Board for Moreno Valley Unified School District sponsored this tournament.
Please see the attached flyer for more information
The Riverside Youth Chess Association (RYCA) presents the 2019 Vista Del Lago Chess Tournament on Saturday, October 12, at 8:00 a.m.
Where : Vista Del Lago High, Multi-purpose room.
Address : 15150 Lasselle St, Moreno Valley, CA 92551
When : Saturday, October 12 , 2019 from 9:00 – 2:30 (registration begins at 8 AM)
Who : K-12 students who know the fundamentals of the game.
Rules : Touch-move tournament style play in all grade levels. Students in grades 6th - 12th will play with a time control of Game 20 min..
Divisions : There will up to ten divisions with some grade levels combined.
Awards : 1st, 2nd, 3rd place trophies for individual divisions.
Registration : Advanced registration by Wednesday, October 10th: Free
Email registration to: pahmadi@mvusd.net
Support for this tournament is provided by the Rotary Club of Riverside. Jesus Holguin of the Board for Moreno Valley Unified School District sponsored this tournament.
Please see the attached flyer for more information
If you are interested in hosting a tournament at your high school, please let an RYCA officer know and we will be glad to help you and your students hold it.
