Packer Pelikings – Sunday, February 22, 2026
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TOURNAMENT HIGHLIGHTS
• Excellent Playing Conditions
• Trophies and Medals (all sections)
• Great Food | Coffee + Refreshments
• Seating Areas for Families and Siblings
• Free WiFi | Text Announcements
• Children’s Activity Area
• Convenient Location | Access to 8 Subway Lines
SECTIONS
1. Novice I: K-1, Unrated
2. Novice II: 2-4 Unrated
3. Juniors: K-6, U400
4. Primary: K-8, U800
5. Reserve: K-12, U1100
6. Classic: K-12, 1000 – 1400
7. Junior Championship: K-12, 1300 – 1600
8. Open Championship: K-12, 1600+
9. Premier Championship: 2000+
START TIMES
9:15 am for Premier Championship
9:30 am for Junior Championship and Open Championship
9:45 am for Juniors, Primary, Reserve, and Classic
10:00 am for NoviceROUNDS
4 rounds for Novice, Juniors, Primary, Reserve, Classic
4 rounds for Junior Championship and Open Championship
3 rounds for Premier Championship
4th round byes available for all sections, except for PremierTIME CONTROL
Game 40 | d5 for Juniors and Primary
Game 40 | d5 for Reserve
Game 45 | d5 for Classic
Game 50 | d5 for Junior Championship
Game 60 | d5 for Open Championship
Game 70 | d5 for Premier Championship* Clocks and notation are required for all rated sections. No clocks or notation required for the Novice (unrated) section, however tournament directors may provide a time limit for Novice games that reach 60 minutes.
REGISTRATION FEE
• $60 until 2 weeks prior to the tournament (early bird)
• $70 until 48 hours prior to the tournament (regular rate)
• $90 for waitlist, or within 48 hours of the tournament (late entry)DISCOUNTS
Siblings: $10 off per child
(discount code: SIBLING)
Junior Championship: free registration for players rated 1500+
(discount code: 1500+)
Open Championship: free registration for players rated 1900+
(discount code: 1900+)
Premier Championship: free registration for scholastic players rated 2400+
(discount code: 2400+)Note: Discounts are available until 2 weeks prior to the tournament, and subject to availability. Max 10 free entries per section.
REGISTRATION
Registration closes at 6:00 am on the day of the tournament, subject to availability, however the organizers reserve the right to close registration at any time during the registration period.PLEASE NOTE: TOURNAMENT ENTRIES ARE NOT VALID UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. THE ORGANIZER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND ENTRIES, FOR ANY REASON, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION.
ADULT SUPERVISION
All children under 16 must be supervised by a parent or guardian. The Packer Pelikings and/or Packer does not provide supervision between games. Please do not bring outside food or beverages into the facilities to participate in a chess tournament (the “Activity”).CHANGES OR CANCELLATIONS
If you’re already registered for an upcoming tournament but need to request a change or cancellation, please email admin@pelikings.org.PRIZES
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$1,000 cash prizes
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$600 for Premier Championship ($350, $150, $100)
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$350 for Open Championship ($200, $100, $50)
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$50 for Junior Championship (first place)
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Trophies, medals and/or cash awards for all sections
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Certificates for first unrated chess tournament (Novice sections)
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Medals for first USCF-rated chess tournament
SECTIONS
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Novice I: K-1, Unrated | 4 rounds
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Novice II: 2-4, Unrated | 4 rounds
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Juniors: K-6, U400 | 4 rounds | G40, d5
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Primary: K-8, U800 | 4 rounds | G40, d5
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Reserve: K-12, U1100 | 4 rounds | G40, d5
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Classic: K-12, 1000 – 1400 | 4 rounds | G45, d5
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Junior Championship: K-12, 1300 – 1600 | 4 rounds | G50, d5
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Open Championship: K-12, 1600+ | 4 rounds | G60, d5
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Premier Championship: 2000+ | 3 rounds | G70, d5
START TIMES
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9:15 am for Premier Championship
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9:30 am for Junior and Open Championship
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9:45 am for Juniors, Primary, Reserve and Classic
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10:00 am for Novice sections
REGISTRATION FEE
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$60 until 14 days prior to the tournament (early bird)
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$70 until 48 hours prior to the tournament (regular rate)
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$90 for waitlist, or within 48 hours of the tournament (late entry)
BYES
Premier Championship Section: No byes are available in this section
All Other Sections:
Half point byes may be requested as follows:
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All half-point bye requests must be made prior to round 2 pairings.
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Half-point bye requests cannot be changed once round 2 is paired.
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Bye requests can be made by emailing admin@pelikings.org or by visiting Chess Control on-site.
SECTION CUTOFFS AND PAIRINGS
Championship and Classic section cutoffs and pairings are based on live USCF ratings. All other rated sections are based on monthly USCF published (“book”) ratings. Please note that it is the player’s obligation to register for the correct section. Players that register for the wrong section may be reassigned or removed from the tournament in the organizer’s sole discretion.
DISCOUNTS (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY)
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Siblings: $10 off per child (discount code: SIBLING)
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Junior Championship: free registration for players rated 1500+ (discount code: 1500+)
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Open Championship: free registration for players rated 1900+ (discount code: 1900+)
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Premier Championship: free registration for scholastic players rated 2400+ (discount code: 2400+)
Note: Discounts are available until 30 days prior to the tournament, and are subject to availability. Max 10 free entries per section. Please note that entry discounts will be offset against cash prizes of $50 of more.
REGISTRATION
Registration closes at 6:00 am on the day of the tournament, subject to availability, however the organizers reserve the right to close registration at any time during the registration period.
PLEASE NOTE: TOURNAMENT ENTRIES ARE NOT VALID UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. THE ORGANIZER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND ENTRIES, FOR ANY REASON, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION.
CHANGES OR CANCELLATIONS
If you’re already registered for an upcoming tournament but need to request a change or cancellation, please email admin@pelikings.org. -