Event Overview
February 22nd, 2025
St. Charles Preparatory School
2010 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43209
This tournament is open to students in Grades 6 – 12 only. Maximum limit of 55 players. Sections are: Open, U1000, and U600.
Sections: All sections have grade level and rating requirements. Players must have an active US Chess membership before the tournament. February rating supplement will be used. Notation is required and clocks must be used if one or both players provides one. Clocks will be used in all sections with games reaching the time limit. Players should bring their own clocks if they have one. Sets will be provided.
Format: U600 and U1000: 5 Round Swiss, G/30;d5. Open: 4 Round Swiss, G/45;d5.
Schedule:
8:30 – 8:45 Self-check-in. No section changes after 8:45 AM
8:50 – 8:55 Announcements
9:00 Round 1
Subsequent rounds will start once everyone in the section is finished. Awards will be conducted as sections finish.
Entry Fee: Register at columbuschessacademy.org. $30 for all online registrations until February 15th, thereafter $35 registration fee until 8:00 PM February 21st. $40 for on-site registrations. One half-point bye may be requested before the start of round 2. Discounted entry fee for students with financial need are available. Please contact Click here to show mail address for more information or to register by mail. US Chess discounted membership: $18, must request when registering. Refunds for withdrawals with $5 administrative fee will be given if requested by 8:00 PM, February 21st. No refunds thereafter.
Awards: Place trophies are awarded to the top 4 players in each section. Participation medals or keychains to all players. Trophies awarded to top 2 teams (school only) in each section. The top three players’ scores combined determine trophy award.
Concessions: Concessions will be available on-site for purchase (cash only).
Parking: Parking is available in any lot on the west side of the high school.
Registration Questions and Chief Tournament Director: Kathy Lin.
Email: Click here to show mail address Phone: 614-746-7682
2010 E Broad St
Columbus, OH 43209
United States