Ogden Knockout
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Entry fee: $10
Registration
This Event is not USCF rated
Tournament Format
Format: 2 matches will be played every week at the Saturday and Thursday chess club.
There will be up to 33 Total matches, each player will play at least 2 matches and up to 5 total matches
Schedule will be released October 25th and the Finals may be as late as January 31st
Contact: Matthew Chamberlain will contact players each week to schedule matches. If a schedule cannot be agreed 1 week prior to the match, the least accommodating player will be forfeited. If possible matches will be moved to accommodate schedules.
Online Matches: If both players cannot attend Saturday or Thursday chess club in Ogden, it may be played online, officiated by a tournament director. During online matches, players will need audio and video livestream via the Iron Knights discord.
Spectating: Spectating is encouraged.
Players may be asked to wear noise cancelling headphones during finals matches with live commentary.
Time Control: Time control will be 10 + 0, first to 3 points wins the match. Coin flip determines starting color. Players will get a 1 minute break between games, and clocks will start after 1 minute. Each player may call one 3 minute time out per match.
Touch Move: Touch move may be enforced by opponent.
King Capture: The king can be captured in the event of a traditionally illegal move. Players may claim draw by stalemate.
Resignation: In matches with spectators, players are expected to play till king capture or checkmate.
Photos: Photos and video will be taken for social media and may be used on flyers.
Prize: Winner receives $40 and a Crown.
Registration: Players must fill out this form and pay the $10 entry fee by October 25th. Matthew Chamberlain will contact players to confirm their registration. All proceeds support the Iron Knights Chess Club.
If there are more than 16 entries, more than 2 matches may be played weekly.
All other rules will follow the USCF rule book
This Event is not USCF rated
Tournament Format
Format: 2 matches will be played every week at the Saturday and Thursday chess club.
There will be up to 33 Total matches, each player will play at least 2 matches and up to 5 total matches
Schedule will be released October 25th and the Finals may be as late as January 31st
Contact: Matthew Chamberlain will contact players each week to schedule matches. If a schedule cannot be agreed 1 week prior to the match, the least accommodating player will be forfeited. If possible matches will be moved to accommodate schedules.
Online Matches: If both players cannot attend Saturday or Thursday chess club in Ogden, it may be played online, officiated by a tournament director. During online matches, players will need audio and video livestream via the Iron Knights discord.
Spectating: Spectating is encouraged.
Players may be asked to wear noise cancelling headphones during finals matches with live commentary.
Time Control: Time control will be 10 + 0, first to 3 points wins the match. Coin flip determines starting color. Players will get a 1 minute break between games, and clocks will start after 1 minute. Each player may call one 3 minute time out per match.
Touch Move: Touch move may be enforced by opponent.
King Capture: The king can be captured in the event of a traditionally illegal move. Players may claim draw by stalemate.
Resignation: In matches with spectators, players are expected to play till king capture or checkmate.
Photos: Photos and video will be taken for social media and may be used on flyers.
Prize: Winner receives $40 and a Crown.
Registration: Players must fill out this form and pay the $10 entry fee by October 25th. Matthew Chamberlain will contact players to confirm their registration. All proceeds support the Iron Knights Chess Club.
If there are more than 16 entries, more than 2 matches may be played weekly.
All other rules will follow the USCF rule book