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SUMMARY:2026 Ohio Elementary\, Middle and High School State Scholastic Championships - Saturday March 7 - Sunday March 8\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://progresswithchess.org/ohstate-page \n2026 Ohio Elementary\, Middle and High School State Scholastic Championships\n\n\nSite Address: 3180 W. Market Street\, Akron\, OH\, 44333. \nQualifications: Any student enrolled in an Ohio school or home schooled in Ohio in grades K-12 is eligible to participate. \nElementary Sections: SATURDAY ONLY \nElementary Championship (K-5) 5 Rounds: G/45; d5 \nThe winner qualifies for the Rockefeller and receives a $300 stipend. \nPrimary Championship (K-3) 5 Rounds: G/30; d5 \nThe winner qualifies for the Ashley and receives a $300 stipend. \nU1000 (K-5)\, U700 (K-5)\, U400 (3-5)\, U400 (K-2) 5 Rounds: G/30; d5 \nHigh School/Middle School Sections: SATURDAY AND SUNDAY \nHigh School Championship (9-12) 6 Rounds. Rounds 1-4: G/60; d5. Rds. 5-6: G/90; d5 \nThe winner qualifies for the Denker and receives a $300 stipend). \nMiddle School Championship (6-8) 6 Rounds. Rounds 1-4: G/60; d5. Rds. 5-6: G/90; d5 \n(Winner qualifies for the Barber and receives a $300 stipend). \nU1400 (6-12)\, U1000 (9-12)\, U1000 (6-8)\, U600 (6-12). 6 Rounds: G/60; d5 \nFree USCF membership included for new or expired memberships only!! \nProgress With Chess will provide all chess sets and clocks for all championship sections and 6-12 U1400. \nUp to two half-point byes available (no last round); must request before round two pairings are posted. \nUSCF March Supplement ratings will determine section eligibility. Provisional or online ratings may be used for unrated players. \nFree Ohio Blitz Championship Saturday 8:15 PM \nto determine Ohio High School\, Middle School and Elementary Blitz Champions!! \nIndividual trophies for the Winners. Under 1000 and Under 600 Sections as well! \nMain Tournament Entry fee: $45 received by 3/4/26\, $50 after. No onsite entries. \nOnline registration will close at 6 PM on Friday 3/06. \nDiscounted entry for students for students in financial need\, contact Mike at (216) 321-7000. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule \nDoors open at 8:00 AM. No section changes after 9:00 AM. Announcements at 9:50 AM. \nElementary Championship (K-5) Section (SATURDAY) \nRound Times: 10 AM\, 12 PM\, 1:45 PM\, 3:30 PM\, 5:15 PM \nPrimary K-3 Championship\, U1000 (K-5)\, U700 (K-5)\, U400 (3-5)\, U400 (K-2) Sections (SATURDAY) \nRound Times: 10 AM\, 11:30 AM\, 1 PM\, 2:15 PM\, 3:30 PM \nMiddle and High School Championship Sections \nSaturday Round Times: 10 AM\, 12:30 PM\, 3 PM\, 5:30 PM \nSunday Round Times: 9 AM\, 12:30 PM \n U1400 (6-12)\, U1000 (9-12)\, U1000 (6-8)\, U600 Sections (6-12) \nSaturday Round Times: 10 AM\, 12:30 AM\, 3 PM\, 5:30 PM \nSunday Round Times: 9 AM\, 11:30 AM \nAwards: \nElementary Sections: Trophies for all players achieving a score of 3.5 points or higher. \nMiddle/High School Sections: Trophies for all players achieving a score of 4 points or higher. \nTrophies for top 3 teams in each section (top 4 scores count for team). \nAll students will receive a participation medal! \nHotel: Doubletree by Hilton Akron Fairlawn\, 3180 W. Market Street\, Akron\, OH\, 44333 \nFood: There is a restaurant on-site and abundant restaurants within a two mile radius \nContact: Mike Joelson\, (216) 321-7000\, mdjoelson@progresswithchess.org\, or Eliot Sernau\, (914) 434-2557\, eliot@progresswithchess.org
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-ohio-elementary-middle-and-high-school-state-scholastic-championships-saturday-march-7-sunday-march-8-2026/
LOCATION:Doubletree by Hilton Akron Fairlawn\, 3180 W. Market Street\, Akron\, OH\, 44333\, United States
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