2026 Utah Class Championships
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Entry fee: $25
Registration
2026 Utah Class Championships
Saturday, August 15th, 2026
Warnock Engineering Building (“WEB”)
University of Utah
72 Central Campus Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Ten Sections by US Chess Rating Class (based on August 2026 US Chess Rating Supplement*)
Class X (Expert and Above), Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, Class E (including US Chess unrated adults*), Class F (including unrated 7th through 12thgraders*), Class G (including unrated 4ththrough 6thgraders*), Class H including unrated 2nd and 3rdgrade*), and Class I/J (including unrated 1st grade and younger*). *Tournament Director may use discretion to place players, including unrated or provisionally rated players, in an appropriate section.
* Players are responsible for supplying equipment (pieces, board, and clock) and for knowing how to set clocks. (USCF Rule 16B)*
Players must play in their own section, players may NOT “play up”; however, if a player has a higher “unpublished” US Chess rating and would prefer to play in that section, he or she may do so by contacting utchess@gmail.com.
Note: Sections may be combined at the tournament director’s discretion, for example, if fewer than six (6) players register for any particular section.
Format and Time Control: Four rounds, Swiss-system pairings (no eliminations).
Sections X-C, all rounds: G/60;+10. (Regular-rated)
Sections D-F, all rounds: G/45;+5. (Dual-rated)
Sections G, H and J/I, all rounds: G/30;+5. (Dual-rated)
Schedule: (Sections X-C) 9:30 a.m., (then lunch), 12:45 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 5:15 p.m.
(Sections D-F) 10:00 a.m., 11:45 a.m., (then lunch), 2:00 p.m., 3:45 p.m.
(Sections G, H and J/I) First round at 9 am, other rounds to follow ASAP.
* – Note: For Sections X-C, round 4 will be paired as soon as possible after the previous round has finished. If both players agree, games in round 4 may start before the scheduled round time, i.e., if your opponent agrees, you may start your game as soon as the pairings have been posted even though it may be before the official round time. Otherwise, you must wait until the scheduled round times noted above to start the clock.
Prizes: The following prize structure is based on at least 8 paid entries per class. Prizes for classes with fewer than 8 paid entries will be reduced proportionately. Non-residents of Utah may participate hors concours with full eligibility for cash prizes, and unrated players similarly are eligible for cash prizes in their sections. Titles of Utah Class Champion will be awarded to highest-placed Utah resident with a USCF rating in each section (as defined below).
Class X Section (USCF rating 2000 and above): 1st Place $100, 2nd Place $50 (2nd place prize will be paid out only if there are at least 4 Experts)
Class A Section (USCF rating 1800-1999): 1st Place $100, 2nd Place $50
Class B Section (USCF rating 1600-1799): 1st Place $100, 2nd Place $50
Class C Section (USCF rating 1400-1599): 1st Place $80, 2nd Place $40
Class D Section (USCF rating 1200-1399): 1st Place $80, 2nd Place $40
Class E Section (USCF rating 1000-1199): 1st Place $80, 2nd Place $40
Class F Section (USCF rating 800-999): 1st Place $60, 2nd Place $30
Class G Section (USCF rating 600-799): 1st Place $60, 2nd Place $30
Class H Section (USCF rating 400-599): 1st Place $60, 2nd Place $30
Class J/I Section (USCF rating 100-399): 1st Place $60, 2nd Place $30
Note: If two or more classes are combined in one section, all players in the section will be eligible only for the class prizes for their class. Cash prizes shall be awarded in accordance with USCF Rules.
Entry Fee: $25 if registered and paid by Friday, August 14th 10 p.m. (at www.utahchess.com), $40 onsite.
Advance Registration: Register online via link at utahchess.com
Onsite Registration: Onsite registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. Players arriving less than 15 minutes before Round 1 for their section is scheduled to begin and who have not registered and paid in advance will be given a half-point bye for round one and paired for round two (when that round is paired for all players in the section) or paired for round one at TD’s discretion.
Byes: Half-point byes – One (1) half-point bye may be taken but must be requested at least one hour before the bye round. Last round bye requests must be made prior to Round 2. Last round bye requests are irrevocable. Additional byes (i.e., more than one per player) will be zero-point byes.
Questions? Send an email to utchess@gmail.com.
2026 Utah Class Championships
Saturday, August 15th, 2026
Warnock Engineering Building (“WEB”)
University of Utah
72 Central Campus Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Ten Sections by US Chess Rating Class (based on August 2026 US Chess Rating Supplement*)
Class X (Expert and Above), Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, Class E (including US Chess unrated adults*), Class F (including unrated 7th through 12thgraders*), Class G (including unrated 4ththrough 6thgraders*), Class H including unrated 2nd and 3rdgrade*), and Class I/J (including unrated 1st grade and younger*). *Tournament Director may use discretion to place players, including unrated or provisionally rated players, in an appropriate section.
* Players are responsible for supplying equipment (pieces, board, and clock) and for knowing how to set clocks. (USCF Rule 16B)*
Players must play in their own section, players may NOT “play up”; however, if a player has a higher “unpublished” US Chess rating and would prefer to play in that section, he or she may do so by contacting utchess@gmail.com.
Note: Sections may be combined at the tournament director’s discretion, for example, if fewer than six (6) players register for any particular section.
Format and Time Control: Four rounds, Swiss-system pairings (no eliminations).
Sections X-C, all rounds: G/60;+10. (Regular-rated)
Sections D-F, all rounds: G/45;+5. (Dual-rated)
Sections G, H and J/I, all rounds: G/30;+5. (Dual-rated)
Schedule: (Sections X-C) 9:30 a.m., (then lunch), 12:45 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 5:15 p.m.
(Sections D-F) 10:00 a.m., 11:45 a.m., (then lunch), 2:00 p.m., 3:45 p.m.
(Sections G, H and J/I) First round at 9 am, other rounds to follow ASAP.
* – Note: For Sections X-C, round 4 will be paired as soon as possible after the previous round has finished. If both players agree, games in round 4 may start before the scheduled round time, i.e., if your opponent agrees, you may start your game as soon as the pairings have been posted even though it may be before the official round time. Otherwise, you must wait until the scheduled round times noted above to start the clock.
Prizes: The following prize structure is based on at least 8 paid entries per class. Prizes for classes with fewer than 8 paid entries will be reduced proportionately. Non-residents of Utah may participate hors concours with full eligibility for cash prizes, and unrated players similarly are eligible for cash prizes in their sections. Titles of Utah Class Champion will be awarded to highest-placed Utah resident with a USCF rating in each section (as defined below).
Class X Section (USCF rating 2000 and above): 1st Place $100, 2nd Place $50 (2nd place prize will be paid out only if there are at least 4 Experts)
Class A Section (USCF rating 1800-1999): 1st Place $100, 2nd Place $50
Class B Section (USCF rating 1600-1799): 1st Place $100, 2nd Place $50
Class C Section (USCF rating 1400-1599): 1st Place $80, 2nd Place $40
Class D Section (USCF rating 1200-1399): 1st Place $80, 2nd Place $40
Class E Section (USCF rating 1000-1199): 1st Place $80, 2nd Place $40
Class F Section (USCF rating 800-999): 1st Place $60, 2nd Place $30
Class G Section (USCF rating 600-799): 1st Place $60, 2nd Place $30
Class H Section (USCF rating 400-599): 1st Place $60, 2nd Place $30
Class J/I Section (USCF rating 100-399): 1st Place $60, 2nd Place $30
Note: If two or more classes are combined in one section, all players in the section will be eligible only for the class prizes for their class. Cash prizes shall be awarded in accordance with USCF Rules.
Entry Fee: $25 if registered and paid by Friday, August 14th 10 p.m. (at www.utahchess.com), $40 onsite.
Advance Registration: Register online via link at utahchess.com
Onsite Registration: Onsite registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. Players arriving less than 15 minutes before Round 1 for their section is scheduled to begin and who have not registered and paid in advance will be given a half-point bye for round one and paired for round two (when that round is paired for all players in the section) or paired for round one at TD’s discretion.
Byes: Half-point byes – One (1) half-point bye may be taken but must be requested at least one hour before the bye round. Last round bye requests must be made prior to Round 2. Last round bye requests are irrevocable. Additional byes (i.e., more than one per player) will be zero-point byes.
Questions? Send an email to utchess@gmail.com.