Event Overview

The Chess Warriors Academy proudly presents a USCF-rated scholastic chess tournament for players of all skill levels, along with a non-rated adult side event.

Check-in: 9:00 AM – 9:20 AM
Round 1 Starts: 9:30 AM sharp

All players must be checked in before the start of Round 1.
Chess sets and clocks will be provided.

Registration:
https://forms.gle/k9zoJEtLKi1Boj9x8

Format

• 5-Round Swiss
• No elimination — all players play all rounds
• One (1) half-point bye allowed if requested before Round 1
• Pairings conducted using standard USCF Swiss pairing rules

Time Control

• G/30, d5 (30 minutes per player with a 5-second delay)
• USCF Regular rating for all rated sections

Sections Offered

Scholastic Rated Sections (K–12)

• K-12 Open
• K-12 U900
• K-12 U600

Scholastic Non-Rated Sections

• K-3 Non-Rated
• Grades 4–8 Non-Rated

Adult Side Event

• Adults 40+ NON-Rated (Side Event)
  • Conducted separately from scholastic sections
  • Does not affect scholastic awards

USCF Membership

• USCF membership is required for all rated sections
• Non-rated sections do not require USCF membership
• Players must have an active USCF membership by the start of Round 1

Awards

(Sections might be added/merged based on number of registrations)

• Trophies to Top 3 finishers in each section
• Participation medals for all players

Entry Fees

Early Bird Pricing (Ends at 11:59 PM on February 28)

• $35 – General (Rated Sections)
• $30 – Special Rate for The Chess Warriors Academy students
• $20 – Non-Rated Sections

Regular Pricing (Starting March 1)

• $40 – General (Rated Sections)
• $35 – Special Rate for The Chess Warriors Academy students
• $25 – Non-Rated Sections