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Sit & Go Swiss Chesskiddo Tournament (K-12 )

Join our upcoming Sit & Go Swiss Chesskiddo Tournament (K-12 ) and experience the excitement of competing against opponents of varying skill levels in a fair and competitive environment. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a newcomer to chess, this tournament offers you the opportunity to showcase your skills and enjoy the flexibility in scheduling.

Don’t miss out on this chance to participate in a widely popular tournament format used in open tournaments, club events, and major international chess competitions. Register now and be part of an engaging and challenging chess tournament. Sharpen your strategies, face new opponents, and strive for victory in our Swiss chess tournament. Secure your spot today!

Rated Sections:

Primary Swiss – K-3 Under 500 (4 rounds) Designed for K-3 students with an unrated or a rating below 500.

Elementary Swiss – K-6 Under 900 (4 rounds): Open to K-6 students with an unrated or a rating below 900.

Championship Swiss – K-12 Under 1500 (4 rounds): Open to K-12 students with an unrated or a rating below 1500.

Address: UU of Princeton 50 Cherry Hill Rd Princeton, NJ 08540 ( Founder Room)

Parking: We have a large parking lot on the top level of the property, facing Cherry Hill Road, which provides easy access to the main building.

Tournament's date:

SIT & GO CHESS TOURNAMENT
K-12 Swiss Chesskiddo Tournament.

September 23, 2023

Time Control:

All sections will be G/30 or G/25; d5

entry fee:

Entry Fees:

$60.00 $50.00 You can pay in cash on the day of the tournament.

$50 by 9/14, $55 by 9/22, $60 on 9/23. On-site registration is allowed, but participants may not be allowed to play in the first round.

Schedule:

Information for all sections:

All participants must check-in no later than 12:15 pm.

On-site registration is allowed, but participants won’t be able to play in the first round.

The first round begins at 12:30pm. The following 2-3-4 rounds begin as soon as the last game of the section is completed.

4SS– All chess players will play four (4) rounds regardless of their results.

Byes: Single half-point bye available for any round, including the final round.

For Round 1, bye must be requested in advance entry or online by 11 pm the day before the tournament.
For later rounds, bye must be requested before the published start time of Round 1.
0-point byes available for all rounds.
Chief TD can grant a half-point bye for any round, except the last round, in exceptional circumstances.

AWARDS:

US Chess Federation Membership:

Trophies to top 5 players in all sections and trophy for best team. The award ceremonies begin as soon as the section’s final round is completed.

Top 4 players added for team scores, team members must attend the same school or chess club.

Any player who scores 3 or more points and doesn’t win a trophy will receive a medal!

Select the Youth membership. One (1) year membership is $20.00.

Purchase the US Chess Membership: U.S. CHESS FEDERATION (USCF)

Notes:
Chess Set: While chess sets and and scoresheets are provided, kindly bring your own chess clock if you wish to use one.

Please bring a pencil to record your game and, if you have one, a chess clock.

Please keep in mind that photographs will be taken during the event.

The rules of this tournament are based on the handbook of the United States Chess Federation.

SECTION DESCRIPTION

Primary K-3 Under 500

This section is open to players in grades K–3. Both newcomers and seasoned chess players can benefit from participating in this section.. All K-3 players are welcome to participate in this section, as long as their rating does not exceed 500. Additionally, unrated players are also eligible to join. Please note that this section is rated, requiring players to obtain a US Chess membership. The US Chess Membership is reasonably priced at $20.00 per year. It is mandatory for chess players to have a membership prior to the commencement of any rated tournament; otherwise, entry will be denied.

The section will begin at 12:30 p.m. Each participant will play four games, regardless of their results, and the tournament should last for approximately two hours.

Elementary K-6 Under 900

This section is open to players in grades K–6. All K-6 players are welcome to participate in this section, as long as their rating does not exceed 900. Additionally, unrated players are also eligible to join. Please note that this section is rated, requiring players to obtain a US Chess membership. The US Chess Membership is reasonably priced at $20.00 per year. It is mandatory for chess players to have a membership prior to the commencement of any rated tournament; otherwise, entry will be denied.

The section will begin at 12:30 p.m. Each participant will play four games, regardless of their results, and the tournament should last for approximately two hours.

Championship K-12 Under 1500

This section is open to players in grades K–12. All K-12 players are welcome to participate in this section, as long as their rating does not exceed 1500. Additionally, unrated players are also eligible to join. Please note that this section is rated, requiring players to obtain a US Chess membership. The US Chess Membership is reasonably priced at $20.00 per year. It is mandatory for chess players to have a membership prior to the start of any rated tournament; otherwise, entry will be denied.

The section will begin at 12:30 p.m. Each participant will play four games, regardless of their results, and the tournament is expected to last a little over two hours.

US Chess Membership:

Your player must be a member of USCF to register for the rated section. $20.00 for the entire year.
Select the Youth membership. One (1) year membership is $20.00.
Purchase the US Chess Membership: U.S. CHESS FEDERATION (USCF)

Visit: U.S. CHESS FEDERATION (USCF)

CHESSKIDDO CHESS TOURNAMENT

Form for Individual Registration:

When your registration is processed, you will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours. For any request for a change of section, please email info@chesskiddo.com or chesskiddousa@gmail.com. Please bring a copy of this email or a screenshot of the section description to prove your registration.