2026-27 CalChess Super States: K-1, K-6 & K-12 Sections

Join us for a high-level weekend of chess competition featuring dedicated K-1, K-6 & K-12 USCF-rated sections! This is the perfect stage for scholastic players aiming to test their skills at a state level and compete for state titles and personal trophies.

Register now!

• Online registration closes at 12:00 a.m. the day of the tournament, or when maximum capacity is reached.
• Onsite registration is subject to availability ($49 additional fee incurred).
• Late fees applied starting October 11 or when reaching capacity.

Sections

• Players will need to register based on their 2026-27 school grade and their October Supplement Rating (i.e., rating as of Sep. 17) into one of the following sections:
  • K-1 Champ (All ratings)
  • K-6 Beginner (u500)
  • K-6 Jr. Varsity (500-999)
  • K-6 Champ (1000+)
  • K-12 Intermediate (u1000)
  • 7-12 Intermediate (u1000)
  • 7-12 Advanced (1000+)

Play-up Rule

• A player may pay to play up one higher section, double play up is NOT allowed.
• Players must be within 300 points of the rating cutoff to play up.
  (Note: The rating used to determine if a player may play up is their October USChess Published Supplement Rating)

Schedule

• Multiple schedule available (More info):
  • Saturday, Oct. 17 only (Register here)
    • K-1 Champ
    • K-6 Beginner
    • K-6 Jr. Varsity
    • 7-12 Intermediate
  • Sunday, Oct. 18 only (Register here)
    • K-6 Beginner
    • K-12 Intermediate
    • K-6 Champ (Sunday only)
    • 7-12 Advanced (Sunday only)
  • Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17-18 (Register here)
    • K-6 Champ (2-day)
    • 7-12 Advanced (2-day)
• ½-point bye is available for one round, except for the last round (Byes must be requested at least 30 min before that round's start).
• 0-point byes are available for any round.
• If you request more than one bye, we will give you a ½-point for the latest round possible except for the last round (0-point byes for all other rounds).

Awards

• Personal Trophies to all players with a winning record.
  • One trophy per player.
  • Trophy size vary based on standings.
• Medals to all other players.
• Team Trophies to all of the following with two or more players in a section:
  • Clubs
  • Schools
• A player who withdraws during the tournament is not eligible for awards.

Fees

• Entry fee
  • K-6 Champ & 7-12 Advanced
    • 2-day: $117
    • Sunday only: $99 
  • All other sections: $83
• Play up fee: +$33
• Discount for BayAreaChess Basic/Premium Members (More Info).
• Late fees, starting:
  • Oct. 11: +$13
  • Oct. 13: +$25
  • Oct. 15: +$37
• Onsite fee: +$49
• BayAreaChess Membership discounts are NOT redeemable for late and onsite fees.

Withdrawals

• Withdrawals are eligible for a partial refund, subject to the following deductions:
  • until Oct. 10, 7% processing fee.
  • from Oct. 11 to Oct. 12, $13 withdrawal fee + 7% processing fee.
  • from Oct. 13 to Oct. 14, $25 withdrawal fee + 7% processing fee.
  • from Oct. 15 onward, NO REFUND will be issued.
• Only withdrawals made before or on Oct. 14 are eligible for refund.

Change requests

• After registration, changes can be requested at bayareachess.com/changeform and are subject to the following fees:
  • until Oct. 10, no change fee.
  • from Oct. 11 to Oct. 12, $6 change fee.
  • from Oct. 13 to Oct. 14, $12 change fee.
  • from Oct. 15 to Oct. 16, $18 change fee.
  • from Oct. 17 onward, $24 change fee.
• The following requests are exempt from the change fee:
  • playing up to a higher section.
  • requesting byes.
  • updating club and/or school.

Other requirements

• USCF membership must be active.

More info available here.