Turkey Shoot 2026

Get ready to show off your chess skills and aim for victory in the Turkey Shoot Chess Tournament! REGISTER INTEREST TODAY This is a USCF rated swiss chess tournament open to all chess players. There will be 5 rounds in total with 2 schedules offered. The two-day schedule will be on November 21st, and 22nd, while the three-day schedule will be the 20th, 21st, and 22nd. 1/2 point byes available for any round if notified before Round 2 is paired. No last round byes. LIMIT 100 PEOPLE FOR THIS EVENT. Round times (Two day schedule): • Registration at 9:00-9:30 am if not done online. May have to take a first round bye. • Rounds 1, 2, & 3 starts promptly on November 21st at 10:00am, 2:00pm, and 6:30pm. • Rounds 4 & 5 starts promptly on November 22nd at 10:00am and 2:30pm. Time controls (Two day schedule): • Round 1: G/60;d5 • Rounds 2, 3, 4, & 5: G/60+30 sec. Round times (Three day schedule): ($30 re-entry Available) • Registration at 5:00-5:30 pm if not done online. May have to take a first round bye. • Rounds 1 starts promptly on November 20th at 6:00pm. • Rounds 2, & 3 starts promptly on November 21st at 2:00pm, and 6:30pm. • Rounds 4 & 5 starts promptly on November 22nd at 10:00am and 2:30pm. Time controls (Three day schedule): • All Rounds: G/60+30 sec Entry fee: Masters play for free if signed up before November 1st. The first 3 GM's get a free hotel day! $60 if received before August 1st, $75 before October 31st, $90 till 4:30pm, November 20th (day of event). Onsite Registration $100 May have to take a first round bye (King & Tournament Pass members play for free. Knights get $10 off. Must register online. Entry fee deducted from any winnings) Sections and Prizes: Championship (1800+) Playups available Overall: 1st $600 / 2nd $250 Expert (2000–2199): 1st $100 Class A (1800–1999): 1st $100 Reserve (U1800) Playups available Overall: 1st $600 / 2nd $300 Class C (1400–1599): 1st $100 Class D/Unrated (U1400): 1st $100 Novice (U1200) Overall: 1st $600 / 2nd $250 CANCELLATION POLICY: If you do not wish to participate in our tournament after paying the entry fee, please withdraw by 4:30 November 20th. NO refunds will be issued if not done online. To Edit Your Ticket: Please follow the steps on ChessRoster.