# Event Details - **Event Name**: Carmel Valley Sushi Slam: USCF Rated Chess Tournament + Sushi + Master Lect - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: USCF rated chess tournament with catered sushi lunch and live lecture from WCM Clara Peña. All inclusive. $50 early bird through June 7.About this EventThe Carmel Valley Sushi Slam is a one-day USCF rated chess tournament with a catered sushi lunch and a live digital lecture from Woman Candidate Master Clara Isabel Peña Gonzalez, broadcast live from Venezuela.Three things in one day: real chess against real opponents, real lunch from one of Carmel Valley's favorite restaurants, and a real master walking through her approach to the game. All inclusive for $50.FORMAT- 3-round quad round robin — Players grouped into quads (4 players each) by rating. You play every other player in your quad once. Three rounds, three real games, no eliminations.- G/30 d5 time control — 30 minutes per side, 5-second delay per move- USCF dual rated — Counts for both your USCF Regular and Quick ratings- All ages and ratings welcome — Whether you're rated 800 or 2200, you'll be paired against players at your levelTHE LUNCHAfter Round 3, a catered sushi lunch is delivered to the club. You pre-order your dish during registration so it's ready as soon as the last round wraps. Options include 8 sushi roll combinations (Alaska, California, Cuavo, Philadelphia, Rolling Stones, Santana, Shrimp Tempura, Spicy Tuna), Chicken Don, Tempura Lunch, Japanese Udon, and "K" Ramen. Roll combinations come with miso soup and salad. Gratuity is built into your entry — no extra charge at the table.Drinks at the club: water, Keurig coffee, and self-serve tea. Bring your own bottle for anything else.THE MASTER LECTUREAfter lunch, Woman Candidate Master Clara Isabel Peña Gonzalez joins us live from Venezuela for a chess lecture and Q&A. Clara is a 22-year-old master, a member of Venezuela's 2024 Olympic chess team, and her FIDE ratings are Standard 1947, Rapid 1967, Blitz 2096. You'll get to ask a real master questions about the games you just played.SCHEDULE9:30 AM — Doors open9:50 AM — Be at your board10:00 AM — Round 1 (sharp)11:15 AM — Round 212:30 PM — Round 31:45 PM — Sushi lunch + master lecture2:45 PM — DoneENTRY FEE — ALL INCLUSIVE$50 early bird through June 7, 2026$65 regular registration June 8 and afterEntry includes: tournament play, USCF membership (if you need one), sushi lunch with gratuity, master lecture, and Q&A.IMPORTANT POLICIESPayment — Stripe invoice sent after registration. Payment due within 24 hours or your spot returns to the waitlist.No refunds — All sales final. Players may transfer their spot to another player of comparable rating by emailing the TD at least 48 hours before the tournament.Late arrival — Round 1 starts at 10:00 AM sharp. Your clock runs from 10:00 whether you're at the board or not. More than 15 minutes late = forfeit the round.EQUIPMENTBring your own chess set, board, and clock. Don't have them? Email the TD before June 20 and we'll sort you out.LOCATIONCarmel Valley Chess Club9 Del Fino Place, Suite 201 (above Mika Sushi)Carmel Valley, CA 93924ABOUT THE ORGANIZERCarmel Valley Chess Club is the only dedicated chess club in Monterey County. We run weekly youth chess classes, $5 adult Friday Nights, and USCF rated tournaments. Our inaugural tournament on May 23, 2026 sold out with 18 players in two divisions. Coach JB (Justin Bradley) is a USCF Tournament Director and Arena Candidate Master.CONTACTEmail: chessclubcv@gmail.comFull details: https://cvchess.com/tournaments.htmlchess, USCF, chess tournament, USCF rated, quad tournament, Carmel Valley, Monterey County, sushi, chess lecture, Coach JB - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carmel-valley/carmel-valley-sushi-slam-uscf-rated-chess-tournament-sushi-master-lect/100001990352991376 - **Event Categories**: tournaments, sports, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours - Location: 9 Del Fino Pl - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Carmel Valley - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: 9 Del Fino Pl - **lat**: 36.48065649999999 - **long**: -121.7328896 - **full address**: 9 Del Fino Pl, 9 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Carmel Valley Sushi Slam: USCF Rated Chess Tournament + Sushi + Master Lect - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/0a7963d8bcb5eceb34c429aec93a9ae33235568f6b83bae04a58665d4b9dcfaa-rimg-w1200-h675-dc112721-gmir.jpg?v=1779911171 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Carmel Valley Sushi Slam: USCF Rated Chess Tournament + Sushi + Master Lect being held? - **A:** Carmel Valley Sushi Slam: USCF Rated Chess Tournament + Sushi + Master Lect takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 9 Del Fino Pl, 9 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Carmel Valley Sushi Slam: USCF Rated Chess Tournament + Sushi + Master Lect? - **A:** Carmel Valley Sushi Slam: USCF Rated Chess Tournament + Sushi + Master Lect is organized by Carmel Valley Chess Club. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Carmel Valley Sushi Slam: USCF Rated Chess Tournament + Sushi + Master Lect is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Carmel Valley, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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