Open to Aspiring Chess Players in grades K to 12, this fun chess tournament offers trophies up to 10 places in each division (K-5 and Middle/High School) based upon registration. To win a trophy players must score 2.5 or higher out of 4 rounds.
Our event is open to all students in grades K to 12 attending school (public, charter, private, religious or registered in homeschool) in Broward County, Florida. This event is not affiliated with BCPS. The tournament is free thanks to the support of our sponsor The City of Sunrise.
Format: Game/25, delay 5 if clocks are used. Notation is required but clocks are not. 4 rounds.
This tournament follows USCF rules but is not rated by the Federation.
You must register using the City of Coral Springs Parks & Recreation site; click here.
Advance Registration Only. Check-in begins at 8:30 am. Opening ceremony at 9:00. First round begins immediately afterwards.
Other details: By registering for this event, participant agrees to abide by the rules and the direction of the tournament director. For more information on how tournaments work, visit this page. Participants and/or their legal guardian acknowledge that photography and/or videotaping may be occurring during this event and, by registering, grant the right for their, and/or their child's image, to be used in promotional materials, both print and online, for The Sunrise Center for Excellence in Chess, The City of Sunrise and/or their affiliates and promotional partners. If there is a reason why your child cannot be videotaped, please advise the staff at check-in and we will do our best to accommodate you. Children must have a responsible adult with them (parent or a coach you trust) during the entire event. We will have some activities for our guests while the tournament is in progress. Most important: have fun!
