BKnights Chess Series @ IS 318 – Mon, October 20, 2026
Entry Fees:
Registration – $40
Available until Oct 12 Tournament entry is open to all players at any level.
Registration + Lunch – $50
Available until Oct 12 Registration fee includes tournament entry & pizza/snack combo. Registration fee includes tournament entry & pizza/snack combo.
I.S. 318 Student Registration – $20
Available until Oct 12 I.S. 318 students receive a reduced entry fee.
I.S. 318 Student Registration + Lunch – $30
Available until Oct 12 Registration fee includes tournament entry & pizza/snack combo. Registration fee includes tournament entry & pizza/snack combo.
Late Registration – $60
Available until Oct 16 Late entry fee after October 12th. All entries close on October 16th.
Late Registration + Lunch – $70
Available until Oct 16 Late entry fee after October 12th. Includes tournament entry & pizza/snack combo. All entries close on October 16th.
Sections:
- Novice: Unrated | 4 rounds| G/25 d/5
- Primary: U700 | 4 rounds | G/25 d/5
- Reserve: U1000 | 4 rounds | G/25 d/5
- Open: Quads 1000+ | 3 rounds | G/60 d/5
Schedule:
Check in: 8:00 – 8:30am
Swiss:
- Round 1: 9:00am
- Round 2: 10:15am
- Round 3: 11:30am
- Round 4: 1:00pm
- Award Ceremony: 2:30pm
Quads:
- Round 1: 9:00am
- Round 2: 11:30am
- Round 3: 2:00pm
Awards:
- Trophies to top 5 in U700 & U1000
- Medals for 6th – 10th place
- $50 Prize to Quad winners
Other Info:
- Registration entries will be finalized at 8:00am on the day of the tournament.
- Please arrive no later than 8:30am to check-in, as the tournament will begin promptly at 9:00am.
- Please bring your own clocks if you are able to.
- All pairings will be based off of live ratings.
- Pre-purchases for pizza and snack combos can be purchased at a $10 additional cost.
- Pizza, snacks, & drinks will also be available for on-site purchases.
- Players may bring packed lunches, as well. PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY ITEMS CONTAINING NUTS.
- All players under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents are welcome to drop players off or may stay in the auditorium or their team room throughout the duration of the tournament. Please email is318chessfriends@gmail.com with any questions.