Sheridan Chess Association

10/15/2026

Chess club tonight! See you there…SJHS 5:30-6:45pm (temporary gathering place while the library is being remodeled).

09/22/2026

2026 South Dakota Governor’s Cup

Presented by Chess Weekend, Inc. and the South Dakota Chess Association
US Chess Grand Prix Points: 80

$12,000 prize fund unconditionally guaranteed
October 16-18 or 17-18, 2026
New Site!!!
Denny Sanford Premier Center (Sioux Falls Convention Center)
1201 N West Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57107

5 rounds, Swiss System, choice of two-day or three-day playing schedule

Sections and Prizes

Premier (FIDE Rated): $1500-900-400-250, U2300 $650-400-200, U2100-$650, 400, 200, U1900 $600-375-175
Reserve Under 1800: $1100-500-250, U1600 $600-350-175, U1400 $600-350-175
Booster Under 1200: $400-250-150, U1000 $250-150
October 2026 Official Regular US Chess rating will be used. Unrated players may play in any section, but qualify for top prizes in each section only.

Entry Fee

Premier and Reserve: $109; Booster $69 online by 9pm 10/1/2026
Premier and Reserve: $129; Booster $89 online after 10/10/2026 and on site
Booster players rated 900 or higher may play up to Reserve section at Reserve section entry fee.
Reserve players may play up to Premier section for $20 additional.
Re-entries for $50 with appropriate byes
GMs and IMs free entry if registered by 10/1/2026
$10 Discount for SDCA members
Mailed entries must be received three weeks before the tournament starts and should include player name and US Chess ID, section you’re registering for, full address, phone and email. Checks payable to and mailed to Chess Weekend, 21694 Doud Ct., Frankfort, IL 60423. We do not accept checks on-site.

Time Controls and Playing Schedules
1/2 point byes OK all rounds, must commit by end of round 2

3-day Schedule; G/90;+30 second increment

On-site registration 6:00-6:30 pm
Friday 7:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am, 4:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am, 3:30 pm
2-day Schedule

On-site registration 8:45-9:30 am
Saturday (G/60;d5) 10:00 am, 1:00 pm
Saturday (merged - G/90;+30 increment) 4:00 pm
Sunday (merged - G/90;+30 increment) 10:00 am, 3:30 pm
Side Events

Saturday night blitz, $500 prize fund based on 30 entries. More info here.

Other information
Please bring sets and clocks.
For more information: chessweekend.com or [email protected]

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09/22/2026

The time draws near! We can’t wait to roll out the chess boards and learn some new moves with this community.

09/01/2026

The Sheridan Chess Association has board positions are available along with staff positions. We have a meeting Saturday Sept 12th, 9 am in Sheridan. If interested let us know. We are planning another great year of chess but are in need assistance. Come and join us and support chess in the greater Rocky Mountain area.

08/15/2026

Rwanda Chess is thriving. Thanks to donations. He is a recent photo.

08/10/2026

08/10/2026

A special thanks to two of our generous sponsors of the successful Sheridan Chess Camp. Elliason Financial and Powder River Pizza, we thank you both.

08/08/2026

GM Sam Shoker