2026 Emory Tate Open and Scholastic Chess Championship

2026 Emory Tate

Scholastic and Open

Chess Championship

Saturday, February 28, 2026

$1,200 guaranteed in Prizes!!! GM’s/IM's FREE!      

Location: Bryant Street Market, 670 Rhode Island Avenue NE, Washington, D.C. 20002

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE USCF!

Sections:

• Open – anyone, any age
• Scholastic - K-1, K-3, K-5, K-8, K-12
  You may play in sections with grades higher than yours, but not lower.

Format: 4-SS (4 rounds / games; Swiss System - everyone plays 4 games).
G/45;d5 (45 minutes per side, 5 second delay per move).

Schedule: February 28, check in 9:15 am - 9:45 am. 1st round starts at 10 am.

Open Entry Fee: $55

Scholastic Entry Fee: Standard - $25, Supporter - $40 (Being a supporter enables you to contribute to the mission of ensuring chess access and opportunities for all.)

ALL ENTRY FEES PAID AT THE DOOR!

GM’s and IM’s: FREE!!

Open Prizes:       Open $180-85-65

                                    U2000 $140-75-55

                                    U1800 $120-65-50

                                    U1600 $100-55-45

                                    U1200 $80-45-40

Scholastic Awards:

Individual 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophy for each section. Top team and top female trophy for each section.

To register, please use the online form at:

https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/8410

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