Chess In The Schools – CM Julie Menin Chess Challenge at ERHS – Saturday January 17, 2026

This is a free CIS event.

Registration for this event will open in December of 2025

Sections:
Quads (1400 and above) G/45
K-12 Reserve (1000-1399)
JH-HS Novice (6-12 Under 1100)
EL Novice (K-5 Under 1000)
EL Rookie (K-5 Under 600)

Time Control:
All sections except Quads will be G/30 or G/25;d5
Quads will be G/45 or G/40;d5

Schedule:
For all sections except “Quads”
Check -in: 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 11:15 AM
Round 3: 1:00 PM
Round 4: 2:15 PM
Awards: 3:30 PM.

“Quads”
Check-in 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM, rounds times will be pushed forward if all games in a quad are complete.
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 11:45 AM
Round 3: 1:45 PM
Awards will be given after prizes calculated.

Notes:
Sets, boards, and scoresheets provided. Bring a clock if you have one, and a pen or pencil for notation. Please note that pictures will be taken during the event.

https://chessintheschools.org/tournament/2026-1-17cm-julie-menin-chess-challenge/