Upcoming Tournament

GM Sam Shankland Lecture & Special Blitz


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Info

  • Date: Thursday, Jul 24, 2025
  • Eligibility: Open to Everyone!
  • Rating: USCF & FIDE
  • Location: 57 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94104
  • Capacity: n/a

Registration

  • Onsite Registration Open Until: Thursday, July 24: 7:00 pm
  • Onsite Registration: 6:00-6:45pm
  • Entry fee for Mechanics' Institute Members: $30
    • Play-up fee: $10
  • Entry fee for Non-Members: $40
    • Play-up fee: $15
  • Late fee: $10
  • $5 admin fee for all cancellations & refunds.

Tournament Format

  • Tournament Format: Swiss System
  • Total Rounds: 7
  • Round Times: 7/24 6:30pm TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
  • Sections: 1800+ U1800

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