2026 Fremont Scholastic Championship

The Fremont Chess Festival Returns for 2026

Following the resounding success of the 2025 Fremont Chess Festival — made possible by the generous support of Ava Community Energy and the dedication of Fremont Chess volunteers — Fremont Chess and FEMChess are excited to announce the 2nd Annual Fremont Chess Festival in celebration of National Chess Day! Thanks to continued sponsorship from Ava Community Energy, this event remains 100% FREE to the public.

The main event of the festival, 2026 Fremont Scholastic (K-8) Championship, will be led by Chief Tournament Director Kavya Meiyappan, a prominent local chess leader and President of FEMChess. Founded in 2020, FEMChess is a youth-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit and USCF affiliate dedicated to closing the chess gender gap by empowering young women through instruction and competitive play.

Time: 10:00am - 3:30pm, Sunday October 11th, 2026

Time Control: 4 rounds, Swiss, G/25;d5 

First round starts at 10am. All players should arrive 10 minutes prior to the first round. Next round starts after the last game finishes in your section (rolling schedule). There is no set break time for lunch, so please plan accordingly.

Rating: USCF Dual-Rated.

Players must have current US Chess Federation membership.

Capacity: Registration closes once we hit our maximum capacity of 80!

Sections: K-1 Championship, K-5 U800, K-5 Championship (800+), K-8 U1000, K-8 Championship ( 1000+ )

We may update event details, like sections and round times, as the tournament date approaches to ensure the best possible experience for all players.

Equipment: Chess sets will be provided. 

Please bring own notation sheets and pencils. Please bring your own clock if you can.

Prizes: Trophies to top 5 in each section

Registration: https://tinyurl.com/FremontChess2026