Next Upcoming Tournament
Tournament Location
Mesa DoubleTree by Hilton
1011 West Holmes Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
Easy freeway access from Route 60,
take the Alma School Rd exit north.
Tournament Prizes
Prizes: $1000 Total Prize Fund (based on 80 paid entries):
Open (2000+): $120/$90/$60, 1st U2200: $30
Class A (1800-1999): $90/$60/$40
Class B (1600-1799): $60/$45/$30
Class C (1400-1599): $60/$45/$30
Class D (1200-1399): $60/$45/$30
U1200 (100-1199): $40/$30/$20, 1st U800: $15
Registration
Please register online on the King Registration website.
Free entry for FIDE titled players if entering on or before Fri, July 3, 2026
No prize deduction for FIDE titled players if entered on or before July 3, 2026
$30 deducted from FIDE titled players' prize winnings if entered after July 3, 2026
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Entry Fee:
​ $30 on or before Fri, Jul 24;
$35 on or before Wed, Jul 29,
$40 on or before Fri, Jul 31,
$45 on-site Sat, Aug 1
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Re-entering the Tournament
Players may re-enter after 1st or 2nd round with half-point byes for the previous rounds.
Re-entry fees: $5 after round 1, $10 after round 2.
Playing up into the next section
Players within 100 points or less of the base of the next section may play up for an additional $5:
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Class A players may play up into the Open section, if their rating is 1900 or higher.
Class B players may play up into the Class A section, if their rating is 1700 or higher.
Class C players may play up into the Class B section, if their rating is 1500 or higher.
Class D players may play up into the Class C section, if their rating is 1300 or higher.
U1200 players may play up into the Class D section, if their rating is 1100 or higher.
Schedule
Round times: Rd 1: 9:00 am, Rd 2: 11:10 am, Rd 3: 1:35 pm, Rd 4: 3:45 pm
Time Control
G/45;+10