An in person, 5 round USCF dual-rated chess tournament taking place on Saturday, January 25, 2025. One section for advanced players, and the rest for scholastic chess players rated under 1000.
Onsite registrations receive a half-point bye in round 1.

View the  tournament details before you register!

Please note – sections will be closed as they reach max capacity!

Sections:

K-3 U400
This section is for our youngest players who are newest to tournament chess.  Players must be in 3rd grade or younger.  All brand new players are welcome.  Players with any tournament experience must be rated below 400. USCF ID required.

K-5 U600
This section is for Elementary students who are relatively new to tournament chess.  Players must be in Elementary school (including 6th graders who attend an elementary school).  All brand new players are welcome and new 4th and 5th graders should consider playing in this section.  Experienced players must be rated below 600. USCF membership required.

K-5 U1000
This section, aimed at more experienced Elementary players, is open to any player who attends an Elementary school and is rated below 1000. USCF membership required.

6-12 U600
This section is for Middle School or High School students who are relatively new to tournament chess. (Homeschooled 6th graders play in one of the 6-12 sections.)  All brand new players are welcome.  Experienced players must be rated below 600. USCF membership required.

6-12 U1000
This section is for Middle School or High School students who are more experienced at tournament chess. (Homeschooled 6th graders play in one of the 6-12 sections.)  All brand new players are welcome.  Experienced players must be rated below 1000. USCF membership required.

K-12 Elite
This section is for any experience student rated 950 or above. USCF membership required.
Different round times and time controls from the under sections: K-12 Elite tournament details