SACA August 2026 Swiss

Join us for the SACA August Swiss tournament at the Tucson Woman’s Club! 🌟

📍 Location: 6245 E. Bellevue Street, Tucson, AZ 85712
🗓️ Open to all ages and skill levels!
Get ready for a thrilling 4-round Swiss tournament with sections for everyone:

• Championship
• U1600
• U1200
• Scholastic (K-8 U1000 & K-6 U500)

📝 Registration Details:

• US Chess membership is required for all sections.
• Online Registration: Register Here (closes Friday, 8/14 at 7 pm)
• Onsite Registration: Saturday 8 am – 8:30 am (note: late registrations may receive a ½ point bye for round 1).

💵 Entry Fees:

• Championship: $35 by 8/6 | $40 after | $45 on site
• U1600: $30 by 8/6 | $35 after | $40 on site
• U1200: $25 by 8/6 | $30 after | $35 on site
• Scholastic: $20 by 8/6 | $25 after | $30 on site
  Play up fee: $10 (one section only)

⏰ Time Control: G/45; d5
📅 Schedule:

• Rounds at 9 am, 11 am, 12:45 pm, 2:30 pm
  Please arrive by 8:45 am for pairings and announcements. ½ point byes are available if requested before round two.

🏆 Prizes:
Prizes are 100% guaranteed!

• Championship: 1st: $120, 2nd: $80, 3rd: $50
• Under 1600: 1st: $100, 2nd: $70, 3rd: $40, Best Under 1300: $30
• Under 1200: Trophies for 1st-3rd
• Scholastic: Trophies for 1st-3rd in each section, plus participation items for K6 U500 participants.
  Unrated players are not eligible for under prizes.