The tournament consists of three events:

• The Blitz Tournament: Friday evening March 8th, with Round 1 at 6:30 pm. We play 4 rounds, maybe 5, depending on the number of players. Games end about 8:30.

• The 5-round "Main Event": Saturday and Sunday, with Round 1 at 9 am.

• A Parents & Friends (P&F) Tournament: Saturday and Sunday, with Round 1 at 12:45 pm on Saturday.

There are 9 Sections of play in the Main Event:

• K-3 Championship & K-3 Under 600.  The K-3 Under 600 Section is for players rated 599 and below, including Unrated players.

• K-5 Championship & K-5 Under 1000.  K-5 Under 1000 is for players rated 999 and below, including Unrated players.

• K-8 Championship & K-8 Under 1200.  K-8 Under 1200 is for players rated 1199 and below, including Unrated players.

• K-12 Championship & K-12 Under 1400.  K-12 Under 1400 is for players rated 1399 and below, including Unrated players.

• College. Open only to players enrolled in college, not open to HS students attending college. The College Games are only on Saturday.

• NOTE: Unrated Players can play in the Championship or Under section within their grade group.

See the detailed rules for the Main Event, Blitz, and Parents & Friends using the Buttons on the left.

Use the "Hotels" button on the left to see the hotel options we have arranged near the tournament site.

• There are 5 hotels to choose from, and they are all an easy 5-min drive from the High School.

Questions about Player Eligibility, Team Eligibility, Residency Requirements, etc.? Select the FAQ button on the left.

WE WILL USE THE MARCH 2025 US Chess Rating Supplement. The March Rating Supplement will be on line with US Chess starting on/about Thursday or Friday, February 15th or 16th. If you are not sure how to look-up a player's rating, contact us here.