Event Overview
Scholastic State Championship Event
Any student enrolled in an Ohio school or home schooled in Ohio in grades K-12 is eligible to participate; 12 sections for players of all skill levels!
Elementary/Primary Sections: SATURDAY ONLY
- Elementary Championship (K-5) 5 Rounds: G/45; d5 The winner qualifies for the Rockefeller and receives a $300 stipend.
- Primary Championship (K-3) 5 Rounds: G/30; d5 The winner qualifies for the Ashley and receives a $300 stipend.
- U1000 (K-5), U700 (K-5), U400 (3-5), U400 (K-2): 5 Rounds: G/30; d5
High School/Middle School Sections: SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
- High School Championship (9-12) 6 Rounds. Rounds 1-4: G/60; d5. Rds. 5-6: G/90; d5 The winner qualifies for the Denker and receives a $300 stipend.
- Middle School Championship (6-8) 6 Rounds. Rounds 1-4: G/60; d5. Rds. 5-6: G/90; d5 The winner qualifies for the Barber and receives a $300 stipend.
U1400 (6-12), U1000 (9-12), U1000 (6-8), U600 (6-12). 6 Rounds: G/60; d5
Free year-long USCF membership included for players with new or expired memberships!
Progress With Chess will provide clocks for all Championship sections and 6-12 U1400, sets and boards provided for all sections. Up to two half-point byes available (no last round); must request before round two pairings are posted. USCF March Supplement ratings will determine section eligibility. Provisional or online ratings may be used for unrated players.
Free Ohio Blitz Championship Saturday 8:15 PM to determine Ohio High School, Middle School and Elementary Blitz Champions!! Individual trophies for the Winners. Under 1000 and Under 600 Sections as well!
Online Registration at progresswithchess.org/ohstate
Entry fee: $45 received by 3/4/26, $50 after. No onsite entries!
Online registration will close at 6 PM on Friday, 3/6/26.
Discounted entry for students for students in financial need, contact Mike at (216) 321-7000.
Schedule
Doors open at 8:00 AM. No section changes after 9:00 AM. Announcements at 9:50 AM.
Elementary K-5 Championship Section (SATURDAY)
Round 1: 10 AM | Round 2: 12 PM | Round 3: 1:45 PM | Round 4: 3:30 PM | Round 5: 5:15 PM |
Primary K-3 Championship, U1000 (K-5), U700 (K-5), U400 (3-5), U400 (K-2) Sections (SATURDAY)
Round 1: 10 AM | Round 2: 11:30 AM | Round 3: 1 PM | Round 4: 2:15 PM | Round 5: 3:30 PM |
Middle and High School Championship Sections
Saturday | Round 1: 10 AM | Round 2: 12:30 PM | Round 3: 3 PM | Round 4: 5:30 PM |
Sunday | Round 5: 9 AM | Round 6: 12:30 PM |
U1400 (6-12), U1000 (9-12), U1000 (6-8), U600 Sections (6-12)
Saturday | Round 1: 10 AM | Round 2: 12:30 PM | Round 3: 3 PM | Round 4: 5:30 PM |
Sunday | Round 5: 9 AM | Round 6: 11:30 AM |
Awards:
Elementary Sections: Trophies for all players achieving a score of 3.5 points or higher.
Middle/High School Sections: Trophies for all players achieving a score of 4 points or higher.
Trophies for top 3 teams in each section (top 4 scores count for team). All students will receive a participation medal.
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Hotel: Doubletree by Hilton Akron Fairlawn, 3180 W. Market Street, Akron, OH, 44333
Food: There is a restaurant on-site and abundant restaurants within a two mile radius
Contact: Mike Joelson, (216) 321-7000, Click here to show mail address, or
Eliot Sernau, (914) 434-2557, Click here to show mail address
3180 W. Market Street
, OH 44333
United States