Introducing

Scholastic Chess Tournaments

A special tournament series designed for scholastic players or children that are still relatively new to chess.

Pick a Section

A Star is Born (Unrated)

For children under 13 who are not yet USCF Members. We recognize that the extra step of becoming a USCF member can be daunting to first-time players and we want to make the transition to rated tournament play easier.

Time Control: 30+0

# of Rounds: 3

Awards: Top 3 Winners will get Trophies & FREE Annual USCF Membership (Value: $20)

A Star is Born (Unrated)

For children under 13 who are not yet USCF Members. We recognize that the extra step of becoming a USCF member can be daunting to first-time players and we want to make the transition to rated tournament play easier.

Time Control: 30+0

# of Rounds: 3

Awards: Top 3 Winners will get Trophies & FREE Annual USCF Membership (Value: $20)

Express Challenge (USCF Rated)

For younger children (under-13 & under-1000 rating) that are excited about chess but still developing their patience and stamina. Games are relatively shorter, with 30 minutes per player per game. Guaranteed 3 USCF Rated games.

Time Control: 30+0

# of Rounds: 3

Awards: Trophies will be given to all players completing "The Express Challenge" i.e. going 3-0 in the Express Section.

Express Challenge (USCF Rated)

For younger children (under-13 & under-1000 rating) that are excited about chess but still developing their patience and stamina. Games are relatively shorter, with 30 minutes per player per game. Guaranteed 3 USCF Rated games.

Time Control: 30+0

# of Rounds: 3

Awards: Trophies will be given to all players completing "The Express Challenge" i.e. going 3-0 in the Express Section.