Entry is FREE
Open to unrated and United States Chess Federation rated 700 or under in the Elementary Section.
Open to Middle School/Junior High, as we describe it above. United States Chess Federation rated 900 and below.
High School Section, as we describe it above. United States Chess Federation 1100 and below.
Scholarship awarded immediately after the tournament.
International Chess Federations students are welcome.
Preschool children are welcome and will be placed in the Kindergarten, Tiny Diamonds Section.
Taking notation is not required for the K-1, Tiny Diamonds Section
Taking notation is not required for the 2 – 3 grade, Bright Diamonds Section
Notation, recording your game, is required for the 4 – 6 grade, Jewels Section.
All players must use a chess clock