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 South Florida. The tournament is free thanks to the support of our sponsor The City of Miami Beach.
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.
Advance Registration Only. Check-in begins at 8:45 am. Opening ceremony at 9:15. 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 National Scholastic Chess Foundation, The City of Miami Beach 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!
