Club Status: Open Today (10 AM - 10 PM)
Competitive Stage

Tournaments

Participate in prestigious club opens, FIDE-rated blitz challenges, and closed-bracket championships. Climb the rating ladders and secure your victory.

Leaderboard Standings
Upcoming FIDE Rated
Nov 10 - Nov 15

Royal Knights Autumn Open

Our flagship classical Swiss tournament. open to all players rated 1600+ ELO. 9 Rounds with a standard time control of 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment.

Prize Pool $10,000
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Upcoming FIDE Rated
Oct 25 (19:00 GMT)

FIDE Rated Blitz Arena

Fast-paced, high-voltage blitz action. 9 Rounds Swiss, 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment. Free entry for all Platinum and Gold members.

Trophy Gold Knight Trophy
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Upcoming Grandmaster Closed
Dec 05 - Dec 12

Grandmaster Chess Classic

An elite round-robin invitation-only classical chess standard tournament designed for candidates pursuing GM norms. Requires peak ELO of 2200+.

Prize Pool $25,000
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Upcoming Junior Category
Nov 22 (10:00 GMT)

Under-18 Youth Championship

Nurturing the future chess elite. Rapid time control: 15 minutes + 10 seconds. Winners receive digital chess.com diamond memberships and personalized roadmaps.

Scholarship Full Academy Pass
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Concluded Jun 10 - Jun 15

Summer Classic Open 2026

An intense 9-round Swiss classical tournament with a $5,000 prize pool. Concluded with GM Maximilian Schwarz taking the championship title.

Winner GM Maximilian Schwarz
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Concluded Apr 20

Spring Blitz Championship

Fast-paced blitz action. 11 rounds Swiss, 3+2 time control. Winner: IM Viktor Sokolov.

Winner IM Viktor Sokolov
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Global Standings

Active Club Leaderboard

Rank Player Title Peak Rating Wins Recent Triumph Win Ratio
#1
MS
Maximilian Schwarz
GM
2692 ELO
142 Summer Classic 2026
72.4%
#2
VS
Viktor Sokolov
IM
2540 ELO
118 Spring Blitz 2026
68.1%
#3
CD
Charlotte Durand
WGM
2455 ELO
98 FIDE Blitz Arena
64.5%
#4
KS
Kenji Sato
FM
2380 ELO
92 Youth Championship
61.0%
#5
AA
Amina Al-Jamil
WIM
2290 ELO
84 Weekly Blitz Arena
59.8%
Live Pairing System

Swiss Tournament Bracket & Live Board

Active Round: Round 4 / 7

Board Pairings (FIDE Rated)

Live Clocks Running
Bd 1 GM Alex Petrov (2784)
1 - 0
(2710) GM Victor Vance
Bd 2 IM Elena Rostova (2542)
1/2 - 1/2
(2490) FM Marcus Vance
Bd 3 FM David Kim (2350)
IN PROGRESS
(2310) WGM Sofia Chen
Grand Tournament Prize Pool
$5,000 USD
  • 1st Place: $2,500 + FIDE Trophy
  • 2nd Place: $1,500
  • 3rd Place: $1,000

Time Controls & Rules

Format
7-Round Swiss
Time Control
3m + 2s Increment
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FIDE Section Eligibility

Find Your Tournament Division

Input your current FIDE, ECF, or national rating to instantly determine your competitive tier, time controls, schedule, and guaranteed prize distribution.

Your Current Rating
ELO
Quick Presets:
Eligible Division
Tier 1 • Introductory FIDE / ECF U1600

Minor Section

Tailored for club novices, rising juniors, and club players targeting their first official FIDE standard classical rating.

Swiss Format 5 Rounds Classical
Time Control 60m + 15s Increment
Guaranteed Prize Fund £1,500 + Trophies
First Place Award £600 + Minor Cup
Junior U14 Prize Medal + Academy Grant
Entry Fee £30
Free for Club Members
Eligible Division
Tier 2 • Competitive FIDE / ECF 1600 – 1999

Major Section

Fierce competitive bracket for experienced club players, national candidates, and seasoned tournament veterans.

Swiss Format 7 Rounds FIDE Rated
Time Control 60m + 30s Increment
Guaranteed Prize Fund £3,000 + Rating Trophies
First Place Award £1,200 + Major Shield
Best U1800 Rating Prize £250 Bonus
Entry Fee £40
Free for Gold / Plat Members
Eligible Division
Tier 3 • Premier Masters FIDE 2000+ & Title Norms

Championship Open

Our flagship FIDE Open contested by Grandmasters, International Masters, and national champions on DGT broadcast sensor tables.

Swiss Format 9 Rounds FIDE Classical
Time Control 90m + 30s Increment
Guaranteed Prize Fund £6,000 + Norms
First Place Award £2,500 + Sterling Cup
Norm Opportunities GM / IM Norms Possible
Entry Fee £50
Free for GMs, IMs & Members
Fair Play Integrity

FIDE Arbiter & Anti-Cheating Protocol

Every match hosted under Royal Knights auspices adheres strictly to FIDE Handbook Article 12 and international fair play standards.

15-Minute Broadcast Delay

All DGT electronic board sensor signals to external audiences and web portals are held on a mandatory 15-minute transmission delay.

Non-Invasive RF Screening

All competitors pass through RF and magnetic scanner screening before hall admittance. Personal electronics are stored in security lockboxes.

Certified FIDE Arbiters

Supervised by Chief Arbiter FA Dr. Jonathan Vance and two certified floor deputies, guaranteeing impartial dispute and clock adjudication.

Neural Engine Analysis

Every PGN scoresheet is cross-verified against multi-depth Stockfish 16 engine calculations to validate move accuracy and integrity.