Tournaments
Participate in prestigious club opens, FIDE-rated blitz challenges, and closed-bracket championships. Climb the rating ladders and secure your victory.
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.
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.
Grandmaster Chess Classic
An elite round-robin invitation-only classical chess standard tournament designed for candidates pursuing GM norms. Requires peak ELO of 2200+.
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.
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.
Spring Blitz Championship
Fast-paced blitz action. 11 rounds Swiss, 3+2 time control. Winner: IM Viktor Sokolov.
Active Club Leaderboard
| Rank | Player | Title | Peak Rating | Wins | Recent Triumph | Win Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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MS
Maximilian Schwarz
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GM |
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142 | Summer Classic 2026 |
72.4%
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VS
Viktor Sokolov
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IM |
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118 | Spring Blitz 2026 |
68.1%
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CD
Charlotte Durand
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WGM |
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98 | FIDE Blitz Arena |
64.5%
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#4
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KS
Kenji Sato
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FM |
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92 | Youth Championship |
61.0%
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#5
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AA
Amina Al-Jamil
|
WIM |
|
84 | Weekly Blitz Arena |
59.8%
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Swiss Tournament Bracket & Live Board
Board Pairings (FIDE Rated)
Live Clocks Running- 1st Place: $2,500 + FIDE Trophy
- 2nd Place: $1,500
- 3rd Place: $1,000
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.
Minor Section
Tailored for club novices, rising juniors, and club players targeting their first official FIDE standard classical rating.
Major Section
Fierce competitive bracket for experienced club players, national candidates, and seasoned tournament veterans.
Championship Open
Our flagship FIDE Open contested by Grandmasters, International Masters, and national champions on DGT broadcast sensor tables.
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.