2026 North Mississippi Championship

January 24 @ Fountain Square Event Center in Water Valley

Check In:  No later than 8:30 AM

218 Frostland Drive, Water Valley, MS 38965

This is an officially rated US Chess tournament organized by the Mississippi Chess Association and run in coordination with the host site.  US Chess membership is required and membership is available at uschess.org. Out of state players are welcome.

Entry Fee: $30 by 8 PM the 1/15, $40 after. Cash prizes based on 70% of entries.

Register online at King Registration 

https://www.kingregistration.com/event/2026NorthMS

Registrants will be posted at https://www.mcachess.org. 

All chess equipment will be provided. 

All players are required to take manual notation using scoresheets. Scoresheets are available at the tournament.

This Swiss System tournament for all ages has one section.

Schedule:  4 Rounds no elimination.  All rounds will be played 45 minutes for each player with a 15 second increment.

Round Times:  9:00 AM, 11:15 AM, 2:15 PM, 4:30 PM, may accelerate as possible. Players will be allowed a minimum 10 minute rest break between rounds.

One half-point bye only is available and must be requested before the start of the tournament. No half-point byes available for round 4.

Any questions? Contact Mark Nicholas via e-mail at [email protected] or text/call 615-631-3876