Georgia Chess Association
UPCOUNTRY STONE OPEN APRIL 2026
4-round Swiss Tournament. USCF rated. (PLUS a separate not USCF rated beginners tournament with the same format as the scholastic one)
Open Sections: Open, U1700, U1200 (section cut-offs may vary depending on number of entries.) All games G45/inc5. Rounds at 10:00, 12:15, 2:00, 3:45. Prizes: 70% of registration
Scholastic Section(s): U1000 USCF/Unrated. One or two sections, depending on number of entries. All games G25/inc5 Rounds at 10:00, 11:00, 12:15, 1:15. Prizes: Trophies for top 3 players plus special prizes from our sponsors!
Entry fees:
Open Sections: Early registration through April 23th is $40. Knight of the Upstate Club members is $35. $50 late registration for everyone the day before/morning of the tournament. Entry for titled players (National Master and above) is free, standard entry fee deducted from prizes.
Scholastic Section(s): Early registration through April 23th is $30. Knights of the Upstate Club members is $25. Late registration for everyone the day before/morning of the tournament is $40.
Not rated tournament: $20 entry fee.
Registration link:
https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/8821
Address:
351 S Broad St Pendleton, SC 29670 United States
Sections:
Grand Prix Points:
Prize Fund:
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: No
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No
KNIGHTS OF THE UPSTATE
Email: vincent.iorga@gmail.com
Phone: 8643092505
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