Anderson Chess Tournament – Saturday November 8, 2025

$45 registration fee.
$5 discount for Anderson Students.
Free registration for 1600+.
NO ON SITE REGISTRATION.

Rookies: (unrated section for Pre-K, Ks. Perfect for beginners)
Novice: 1st-3rd grade Unrated (4 rounds, no clock)
K-1: K-1 Rated – Must be below 700 rating (4 round, G/25 5 second delay)
Primary: 2nd-5th Grade Under 800 (4 rounds, G/25 5 second delay)
Reserve: K-12 Under 1200 (4 rounds, G/40 5 second delay)
Open: K-12 [Minimum 1200 rating] (4 rounds, G/40 5 second delay)

Will be given based on registration for each section.
Cash prizes will be given in the Open section.
Perfect scores will have a blitz tie-breaker to determine standings.

First round for Reserve and Open will start at 9:30am, then 11:00am, 1pm, 2:15pm.
First round for Primary starts at 9:45am, 11:15am, 12:45pm, 2pm.
First round for K-1, Novice, Rookies start at 10am.
(If all players have finished early we will try and start the next round earlier.)

All chess pieces, board, scoresheets and pencils will be provided. Please bring a chess clock if you have one. If neither player has a clock, one will be used for the end of game at the tournament directors discretion.

All chess pieces, board, scoresheets and pencils will be provided. Please bring a chess clock if you have one. If neither player has a clock, one will be used for the end of game at the tournament directors discretion.

Snacks, drinks, and pizza will be available for purchase. All proceeds will go to the Anderson school.

If your child is playing in a rated section they must be a member of the United States Chess Federation.