Upcoming South Dakota Chess Association Events
Website:  https://sdchess.org

North Dakota Open State Championship 2026
Contact Name: Eric Ashton
Contact Email: eric@fargochessclub.com
Contact Telephone: 701-306-4130
Location: Ramada, 3333 13th Ave S, Fargo, ND, 58103 (contact the Ramada regarding room reservations and to ask for a room from the chess conference block at 701-235-3333)
Dates: October 31 to November 1, 2026
Registration Time: 8:00 AM-9:00 AM
USCF Rated: Yes
USCF Membership Required: Yes
Entry Fee:  Online registration is $40 for adults; $30 for college students; $20 for grades K-12; https://caissachess.net/register/11114297
Register Onsite: $45 for adults; $35 for college students; $25 for grades K-12
Notes: This state championship is open to players outside of North Dakota
Prize Money: Sections and prizes money are based on entries at the discretion of the TD
Rounds: There will be 6 rounds. 4 rounds Saturday will be g/75, d/5, 2 rounds Saturday will be g/75, d/5
Byes: Players may request a maximum of two 1/2 point byes, and they must be requested before the start of round 3.  
Round 1: 9:15 AM Saturday
Round 2: 12:30 PM Saturday
Round 3: 3:30 PM Saturday
Round 4: 7:30 PM Saturday
Round 5: 9:15 AM Sunday
Round 6: 1:00 PM Sunday
Websites: https://fargochessclub.com and https://www.facebook.com/FargoChessClub
Entry Fees: Collected on site for those that register onsite. You can see current registrations at https://caissachess.net/live/11114297

2026 Capital City Classic Chess Tournament (USCF Membership Required)
Dates:  December 12 & 13, 2026
Location: Quality Inn at 1030 East Interstate Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58503 (please contact the Quality Inn directly at 701-223-1911 to reserve a room in the chess block)
Rounds: 5
Time Control: G/75 with a 30 second increment
Registration: 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Saturday
Round 1: 10:15 AM Saturday
Round 2: 2:30 PM Saturday
Round 3: 7:00 PM Saturday
Round 4: 9:00 AM Sunday
Round 5: 1:00 PM Sunday
Sections: Open & Under 1400
Entry Fee: Adults $50; College Students $30; K-12 $20
Prizes:  Based on entry fees.
Notes:  Players may request ½-point byes for up to 2 rounds. Byes must be requested before the start of the 3rd round.
Contact:  Todd Wolf 701-426-3768 or wolfpack@bis.midco.net