The date is fast approaching for the Los Angeles Collegiate Invitational (LACI) which will be held in-person at UCLA on Saturday September 17, 2022 from 9AM-6PM PT (6 Rounds Swiss with 15|10 Time Control). As a joint collaboration between CSU Northridge and UCLA, LACI will be held in partnership with all member colleges of the California Intercollegiate Chess League (CICL). Players of all skill levels are welcome to join us for the largest intercollegiate chess tournament in California since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, with players from dozens of colleges all across California and beyond. $20 entry fee required. There will be two sections, Beginner (U1400) and Advanced (Open) with individual cash prizes for each section. In addition to recognizing the individual winners, the Top 4 Players in the Advanced section from each school will contribute to their school’s team score and the highest scoring team will be declared the LACI Champion. Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned expert, we hope to see everyone there for our big event!

For the Los Angeles College Invitational (LACI), here are the three steps to participate!

1. Register on Google Forms by 11:59PM PT on September 16. Even if you filled out previous forms for CICL, you’ll need to re-register since this event is in-person! You can also register at the door if you show up during the check-in period (8-9AM).
2. Spread the word to your fellow college chess players! Current undergraduate/graduate students, alumni, and faculty/staff from any college in the US are welcome to participate.
3. Round 1 will start at 9AM at the Bruin Reception Room on the 2nd Floor of Ackerman Union on UCLA’s campus. Make sure to be on time and check-in before the round starts, or you may be dropped from the tournament. For parking and other tournament information, please read the full tournament announcement.

CURRENT UNDERGRADUATE/GRADUATE STUDENTS, ALUMNI, AND FACULTY/STAFF FROM ANY US COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY ARE ALL ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE