Tournaments

LACC Schedule of activities

Founder & Director: Life Senior Master Mick Bighamian

The Los Angeles Chess Club (LACC) is currently one of the top 5 most active chess clubs in the country and the premier chess club in Southern California.

The first step towards improving your chess is to attend lectures by Masters of the game (we offer weekly lectures on various areas of the Royal Game such as Opening, Middle game, Ending, Tactics, Planning, etc.).

Operating on the premises of The Barrington Bridge Club, LACC offers Group Classes, Private (1:1) Lessons, and tournaments (with various time controls) every week!

  LACC 1000-CLUB MEMBERSHIP

For $1,000, you can play in any and all the LACC tournaments for a year - $750 for LACC members.

LACC MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

1. Free attendance to both classes
2. Free visitation rights
3. Discount on Entry Fees
4. Discount on equipment purchased
5. Discount on USCF membership renewals 
6. 1 free weekend tournament
7. 1 free Tactics software
8. Play for free on your birthday week!
9. Play in 10 tournaments and the 11th one is free
10. Borrow books from club library
     

TOURNAMENTS

Saturday (G/61) (12-6 pm)

A weekly tournament for USCF players only (may join USCF at site, LACC membership optional). First tournament is free for new/renewing LACC members.

• Registration: 11:30 am – 12 noon
• 3 Rounds of Game/61 min
• Rounds: 12, 2, 4 pm
• Entry Fee: $25 / $20 LACC members, $10 off siblings, $10 EF/no prizes
• Prizes: ½ Collections: Cash& books
• Free grocery store parking; or in building basement ($3)

LA Masters (G/30) (6 - 9 pm)

A weekly tournament for USCF players only (may join USCF at site, LACC membership optional). First tournament is free for new/renewing LACC members.

• Registration: 5:30 - 6 pm
• 3 rounds of Game/30 min
• Rounds: 6, 7, 8 pm
• Entry Fee: $30 / $20 LACC members, $10 off siblings, $10 EF/no prizes
• Prizes: Cash& books - 75% of Collections
• Free BOA & grocery store parking; or in building basement ($3)

Saturday Night Blitz (G/5) (9:30 – 11 pm)

A weekly Quick-rated tournament for USCF& Non-USCF players (LACC membership is optional).

• Registration: 9 – 9:30 pm
• 5 double rounds of Game/5 minutes (10 games)
• Rounds: 9:30, 9:50, 10:10, 10:30, 10:50 pm
• Entry Fee: $10 for all
• Prizes: ½ Collections: Cash& books
• Free BOA & grocery store parking; or in building basement ($3)

Sunday (G/61) (12-6 pm)

A weekly tournament for USCF members only (may join USCF at site, LACC membership optional). First tournament is free for new/renewing LACC members.

• Registration: 11:30 am - 12 noon
• 3 Rounds of Game/61 min
• Rounds: 12, 2, 4 pm
• Entry Fee: $25 / $20 LACC members, $10 off siblings, $10 EF/no prizes
• Prizes: ½ Collections: Cash& books
• Free BOA and street parking; or building basement ($3)

Every Sunday Chess 4 Juniors (G/30) (1-5 pm)

A weekly tournament for USCF Scholastic players (may join USCF at site, LACC membership optional). First tournament is free for new/renewing LACC members.

• Registration: 12-1 pm
• 5 Rounds of Game/30 minutes
• Rounds: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 pm
• Entry Fee: $25 / $20 LACC members, $10 off siblings, $10 EF/no prizes
• Prizes: Trophies (Top 3) and Medals (the rest)
• Free class for all (12-1 pm)
• Free refreshments
• Free BOA and street parking; or building basement ($3)

LACC Feature tournaments

The dates for these tournaments vary each month – check the USCF web site – below - for such events:

http://main.uschess.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=199

Upcoming Tournaments

February

February 4, 11, 18, 25, LACC - Saturday G/613SS, G/61, 11514 Santa Monica Blvd, LA, 90025, 2nd fl. ($320 b/20), $100/50/30; U1800-1200:$50/40/30/20. EF: $25 ($20 memb). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm. Parking: basement ($3). Info: 310/795-5710.

February 4, 11, 18, 25, LACC - LA Masters G/30 3SS, G/30, 11514 Santa Monica Blvd, LA, 90025, 2nd Fl. 4 blks W 405. EF: $30 ($20 memb). Reg.: 5-6 pm. Rds.: 6, 7, 8 pm. Prizes: ($180 b/10, 75%); Parking: Free @ BoA ($3 basement). Info: 310/795-5710.

February 4, 11, 18, 25, LACC - Sat Nite Blitz (G/5) 5DSS, (10 Games). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd, LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blks W 405. EF: $10. Q-rated. Reg.: 8-9 pm. Rds.: 9, 9:20, 9:40, 10, 10:20. Prizes: ½ EF. Parking: Free on Butler ($3 basement).

February 5, 12, 19, 26, LACC - Sunday G/61 3SS, G/61, 11514 Santa Monica Blvd, LA, 90025 2nd fl. ($320 b/20), $100/50/30; U1800-1200:$50/40/30/20. EF: $25 ($20 memb). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm. Parking: Free @ BoA and streets ($3 basement). Info: 310/795-5710.

February 4&5, 18&19, 25&26, LACC - Sat & Sun G/61 6SS, G/61 11514 Santa Monica Blvd, LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $45 ($35 LACC memb). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Prizes: ½ collections. Parking: Free @ BoA and streets ($3 basement). Info: 310/795-5710 or Mick@LAChessClub.com. JGP.

February 18&19, LACC - Sat & Sun G/90 4SS, G/90 11514 Santa Monica Blvd, LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $45 ($35 LACC memb). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 3 pm each day. Prizes: ½ collections. Parking: Free on Butler ($3 basement). Info: 310/795-5710 or  Mick@LAChessClub.com. JGP.

February 11&12, ‘What’s in a Name?’ (Sponsor: Harold C. Valery, MD, INC.) Open (6SS, G/60, No time delay), Reserved (7SS, G/60, No time delay) 11514 Santa Monica Blvd, LA 90025, 2nd fl. 2 sections: OPEN & RESERVED EF: $60 at the door ($55 if received by 2/10); $50 LACC members ($45 if received by 2/10); Siblings $15 off, $30 new LACC members, Free new LACC Life members! 20% off EF for each friend you bring in. Reg: Sat 2/10 11-12 pm Rds: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Byes: Up to three ½-point byes available.

1-Day option I: Play 1 day- no 1/2 pt byes- 1/2 EF.

1-Day option II: Play 1 day & receive three 1/2 pt byes- full EF.

Prizes: $$ 1,500 Cash& Gifts (b/45, 2/3 Guaranteed). 1st-3rd $400-200-75 U2200: $125. U1900: $200-100; U1700: $100–50-Digital Clock; U1500: $100-50; U1300/unrated: $75 Ent: LACC Box 251774, LA, CA 90025. Info: Mick Bighamian: Cell (310) 795-5710; Mick@LaChessClub.com or www.LAChessClub.com. Parking: Free street & BoA Parking; or building basement ($3). GPP: 6

February 5, 12, 19, 26, LACC – Every Sunday Chess 4 Jrs 4 separate events – 2 Sections: 1000+ & U1000 (latest ratings used), 5SS, G/30 11514 Santa Monica Blvd LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks W 405. EF: $25 ($20 LACC memb, $10 off siblings, Free new LACC memb). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1, 2, 3, 4 pm; Prizes: Trophies (Top 3) & Medals (rest); each player receives a prize! Parking: Free at BoA and streets. Free snacks & free class (12-1). Info: (310) 795-5710 or Mick@LAChessClub.com.

March

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, LACC - Saturday G/61 3SS, G/61, 11514 Santa Monica Blvd, LA, 90025, 2nd fl. ($320 b/20), $100/50/30; U1800-1200:$50/40/30/20. EF: $25 ($20 memb). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm. Parking: basement ($3). Info: 310/795-5710.

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, LACC - LA Masters G/30 3SS, G/30, 11514 Santa Monica Blvd, LA, 90025, 2nd Fl. 4 blks W 405. EF: $30 ($20 memb). Reg.: 5-6 pm. Rds.: 6, 7, 8 pm. Prizes: ($180 b/10, 75%); Parking: Free @ BoA ($3 basement). Info: 310/795-5710.

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, LACC - Sat Nite Blitz (G/5) 5DSS, (10 Games). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd, LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blks W 405. EF: $10. Q-rated. Reg.: 8-9 pm. Rds.: 9, 9:20, 9:40, 10, 10:20. Prizes: ½ EF. Parking: Free on Butler ($3 basement).

March 4, 11, 18, 25 LACC - Sunday G/61 3SS, G/61, 11514 Santa Monica Blvd, LA, 90025 2nd fl. ($320 b/20), $100/50/30; U1800-1200:$50/40/30/20. EF: $25 ($20 memb). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm. Parking: Free @ BoA and streets ($3 basement). Info: 310/795-5710.

March 3&4, 10&11, 17&18, 24&25 LACC - Sat & Sun G/61 6SS, G/61 11514 Santa Monica Blvd, LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $45 ($35 LACC memb). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Prizes: ½ collections. Parking: Free @ BoA and streets ($3 basement). Info: 310/795-5710 or Mick@LAChessClub.com. JGP.

March 24&25, LACC - Sat & Sun G/90 4SS, G/90 11514 Santa Monica Blvd, LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $45 ($35 LACC memb). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 3 pm each day. Prizes: ½ collections. Parking: Free on Butler ($3 basement). Info: 310/795-5710 or Mick@LAChessClub.com. JGP.

March 4, 11, 18, 25, LACC – Every Sunday Chess 4 Jrs 4 separate events – 2 Sections: 1000+ & U1000 (latest ratings used), 5SS, G/30 11514 Santa Monica Blvd LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks W 405. EF: $25 ($20 LACC memb, $10 off siblings, Free new LACC memb). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1, 2, 3, 4 pm; Prizes: Trophies (Top 3) & Medals (rest); each player receives a prize! Parking: Free at BoA and streets. Free snacks & free class (12-1). Info: (310) 795-5710 or Mick@LAChessClub.com.

April

April 7, 14, 21, 28, LACC - Saturday G/61  3SS, G/61, 11514 Santa Monica Blvd, LA, 90025, 2nd fl. ($320 b/20), $100/50/30; U1800-1200:$50/40/30/20. EF: $25 ($20 memb). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm. Parking: basement ($3). Info: 310/795-5710.

April 7, 14, 21, 28, LACC - LA Masters G/30 3SS, G/30, 11514 Santa Monica Blvd, LA, 90025, 2nd Fl. 4 blks W 405. EF: $30 ($20 memb). Reg.: 5-6 pm. Rds.: 6, 7, 8 pm. Prizes: ($180 b/10, 75%); Parking: Free @ BoA ($3 basement). Info: 310/795-5710.

April 7, 14, 21, 28, LACC - Sat Nite Blitz (G/5) 5DSS, (10 Games). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd, LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blks W 405. EF: $10. Q-rated. Reg.: 8-9 pm. Rds.: 9, 9:20, 9:40, 10, 10:20. Prizes: ½ EF. Parking: Free on Butler ($3 basement).

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, LACC - Sunday G/61 3SS, G/61, 11514 Santa Monica Blvd, LA, 90025 2nd fl. ($320 b/20), $100/50/30; U1800-1200:$50/40/30/20. EF: $25 ($20 memb). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm. Parking: Free @ BoA and streets ($3 basement). Info: 310/795-5710.

April 7&8, 14&15, 21&22, 28&29, LACC - Sat & Sun G/61 6SS, G/61 11514 Santa Monica Blvd, LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $45 ($35 LACC memb). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Prizes: ½ collections. Parking: Free @ BoA and streets ($3 basement). Info: 310/795-5710 or Mick@LAChessClub.com. JGP.

April 14&15, LACC - Sat & Sun G/90 4SS, G/90 11514 Santa Monica Blvd, LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $45 ($35 LACC memb). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 3 pm each day. Prizes: ½ collections. Parking: Free on Butler ($3 basement). Info: 310/795-5710 or Mick@LAChessClub.com. JGP.

April 22 LACC – 2012 Westwood Spring Open 5SS, G/45, 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. 2 sections: Open & U1800; EF: $55 ($50 by 4/21); $50 LACC members ($45 by 4/21). Reg.: 9:00-9:45 am. Rds.: 10:00, 11:30, 1:30, 3:15, 4:45. Byes: Up to two 1/2 pt. byes available. Prizes: $$ 1,500 (b/45 - 50% Guaranteed). 1st-5th $400-200-100-50-50 U2000: $100. U1800: $200- $100; U1600: $100–Digital Clock; U1400: $100-$50-Clock. Ent: LACC Box 251774, LA, CA 90025. Info: Mick Bighamian: Cell (310) 795-5710; Mick@LAChessClub.com or www.LAChessClub.com. Parking: Free street & BoA Parking; or building basement ($3). GPP: 6

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, LACC – Every Sunday Chess 4 Jrs 5 separate events – 2 Sections: 1000+ & U1000 (latest ratings used), 5SS, G/30 11514 Santa Monica Blvd LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks W 405. EF: $25 ($20 LACC memb, $10 off siblings, Free new LACC memb). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1, 2, 3, 4 pm; Prizes: Trophies (Top 3) & Medals (rest); each player receives a prize! Parking: Free at BoA and streets. Free snacks & free class (12-1). Info: (310) 795-5710 or Mick@LAChessClub.com.