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♟️Snow Library Chess Tournament♟️

📅 Date: Saturday, June 20th 2026
📍 Location: Snow Library Branch - 8740 Courthouse Rd.
⏰ Time: 9:30am-2:00pm
📝 Registration and Check In: 9:30am-10:00am  -  Register in Advance or at the Door     

        Pre-registration form             

🆓No Entry Fee - It's free to participate!

• Limited to 60 players

Calling all students — from first-time players to seasoned competitors!

Do you enjoy strategy, competition, and fun challenges? 

Join us in person for an exciting day of chess battles and brainpower!  This tournament is open to ALL grades and ALL levels and is the perfect place to test your skills, meet fellow chess enthusiasts, and have a blast!

🏆 Trophies & awards for individual and school teams
♟️ Competitive play for all levels
🤝 Meet other young chess players
🔥 Fun and and exciting matches

Experience the thrill of tournament chess in a welcoming and friendly environment. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this fun and competitive event!

No matter your age or rating — every move counts!

Round 1 starts around 10:00am

Awards Ceremony around 1:30pm 

This is an unrated tournament for students in grades K-12. 

Students will have the opportunity to play three or four rounds as time allows.  Each round is 25 minutes but if a game exceeds 25 minutes, players will finish using a 5-minute clock. Play will continue until 1:30 pm and will be followed by a brief awards ceremony. 

Notation is not required but encouraged.

Individual trophies will be awarded to the top 3 players in each section 

• Primary School (K-3rd)                                                     

• Elementary School (4th-5th)

• Middle School (6th-8th)

• High School (9th-12th)

Team trophies will be awarded to the top school in each section.

Bring your focus, your sportsmanship, and your best game face. We can’t wait to see who will claim victory on the chessboard! 

Learn about how our tournaments work 

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Spotsylvania Middle School Checkmate Challenge Chess Tournament

Location: Spotsylvania Middle School

                  8801 Courthouse Rd.

                  Spotsylvania, VA 22553

When: Saturday, May 9th,2026

Registration and Check-in:  8:30am - 9:15am

                                                 Register in advance or at the door

                                                 Pre-registration form

Entry Fee: $5.00 per child (payable at the door) 

Round 1 starts at 9:30 

Awards Ceremony around 1:00pm EDT

This is an unrated tournament for students in grades K-12. All levels are welcome and beginners encouraged to attend. 

Students will have the opportunity to play three or four games as time allows. Play will continue until 1pm and will be followed by a brief awards ceremony. 

Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 players in each section Primary School - Elementary School -- Middle School -- High School 

Learn about how our tournaments work at our website : Spotsychess.org

Overview

Join us in person for an exciting day of chess battles and brainpower. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, this tournament is the perfect place to test your skills, meet fellow chess enthusiasts, and have a blast!

Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this fun and competitive event. Sharpen your strategies and come show off your moves and win a trophy!

View the Flyer PDF HERE

Details: 

Robert E. Jenkins Scholastic Chess Spring Tournament

Ebenezer United Methodist Church Stafford, VA

Saturday, Apr 11 from 9:30 am to 2 pm EDT

Overview

Join us in person for the Robert E. Jenkins Scholastic Chess Spring Tournament—fun battles on the board!

Get Ready for the Robert E. Jenkins Scholastic Chess Spring Tournament!

Join us in person for an exciting day of chess battles and brainpower. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, this tournament is the perfect place to test your skills, meet fellow chess enthusiasts, and have a blast!

Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this fun and competitive event. Sharpen your strategies and come show off your moves and win a trophy!

Registration Link here. 

Chancellor Elementary Open 

Chess Tournament 

pre-register here 

Or Email: volunteerteam@spotsychess.org

Saturday January 24thh Location: Physical Address: 5995 Plank Rd, Fredericksburg Va 22407 

Registration: 9:00- 9:45am 

Round 1 begins: 10:00am 

Awards Ceremony: 2:00pm 

Entry Fee : $5.00 per child (payable at the door) 

(nobody will be turned away for lack of funds.) 

This is an unrated tournament for students aged k-12, beginners are welcome and encouraged to attend. 

Register in advance or at the door. 

Students will have the opportunity to play three or four games as time allows. Play will continue until 1 or 2pm, followed by a brief awards ceremony. 

Chancellor Elementary Chess club will be hosting their closed private event concurrent with this tournament. If you are a member of that club and interested in participating, speak with your chess sponsor. 

Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 players in each section Elementary School -- Middle School -- High School 

Learn about how our tournaments work at our website : Spotsychess.org

Chancellor Chess