Non-Rated, Capture the King Tournament
(Grades K-6 Only)
Friday July 12, 2024 & Saturday July 13, 2024
**(Note: These are 2 separate tournaments with separate prizes and entry fees.)**

Perfect for:

  • The parent who feels their child is not ready to compete at a "National tournament level" yet because their child has just started to learn & play chess.
  • Have not yet learned know how to checkmate.
  • Have never played in any USCF sanctioned tournament.
  • Don't know how to keep score/notation nor use chess clocks.
  • Do not have a USCF rating nor membership.

    • Format:

  • Games are won by either capturing the opponent's king or checkmate.
  • "Touch Move, Touch Capture" rules will be followed.
  • Players play 2 games against each opponent for total of 8 games.
  • No elimination. Awards are based on total number of wins out of the 8 games for each player.
  • No USCF membership is required.
  • Eligibility: A. If player does have a USCF membership & rating, he/she can only have played in 1 prior USCF rated tournament, either online or over the board. This means they have played 8 games or less. B. A player who have never played a USCF rated tournament ever.
  • Trophies: Top 6 Individuals + Top Club/Team
  • Round Times: Friday: 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm Saturday: 9:30am, 11am, 1pm, 2:30pm
  • Entry Fee: $35 by May 10, $45 from May 11 - June 30, $55 on July 1 or after.
  • 1/2 point Byes (Meaning you won't be able to play in that round due to another conflict): 1 available/tournament