World Chess Festival (WCF)
Scholastic Tournaments
3 Tournament Dates:
1. June 6, 2026
2. June 7, 2026
3. June 8, 2026
Format:
- Eligibility: Ages 4-14 (Born after June 9, 2011)
- 3 Sections: Under 1200, Under 800, Under 400 & UNR
- Time Control: G/45; delay 5
- Rounds: 9am, 10:45am, 1:45pm, 3:30pm
- Awards: Top 4 In Each Section
- Entry Fee (For Each Tournament): Entry Fee: $30 by May 15, 2026, $35 by June 3, $45 on June 4 or after.
- Membership: USCF membership required for all sections. All USCF rules apply.
- 1/2 point Byes: (Meaning: You are not able to play in that round due to another conflict. Ex: Your son/daughter has a baseball game to play in.): 1 available each day.
- Tournament Official Ratings: Ratings on June 1, 2026 will be official ratings used for all three tournaments.
- Refund/Withdrawal Policies: Refunds minus $10/tournament are offered up to midnight PST on June 4, 2026. On June 5 or after, there are no refunds. Withdrawals: Please contact the Chief Tournament Director or Organizer to notify him/her of your request to withdraw (withdrawals are defined as once the tournament has begun).
- You may play in the scholastic tournament on Saturday June 6 and also compete in the Main Event ($5,000 prize fund) 2 Day Schedule on Sunday and Monday.