2027 KCF All-Girls National Championships

22nd Annual KCF All-Girls National Championships 

Join the Fun! Open to all girls under 18 as of 1/1/27, this prestigious event is your chance to shine & connect with your peers

Presented by Kasparov Chess Foundation in association with Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation & US Chess

Hyatt Regency McCormick Place – 2233 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Chicago, IL

Click Here to book your room now! Reserve early as space is limited. Hotel rate $205

Click here for the main event website for the 2027 KCF All-Girls National Championships

Each player's rating will be reviewed by the Rating Review Group, per the US Chess Scholastic Rules and Regulations. See event website for details.

Main Event Entry Fees

• $105 by 2/22
• $140 by 3/15
• $190 by 3/29
• $240 by 4/8
• $290 onsite

Service Charges

• $40 Service Charge for all Withdrawal/Refunds 
  • NO Refunds after Thursday, 4/8/27
• $40 Service Charge for all Section Change Requests after 3/29/27

Main Event Information

• This US Chess Scholastic National Tournament adheres to the US Chess Official Rules of Chess and the 2026-2027 US Chess Scholastic National Tournament Regulations
• All sections will play 6 rounds of Swiss-paired G/90;d5
  • Opening Ceremony: Fri 2:30pm. 
  • Rounds: Rd. 1 – Fri 3:00pm; Rounds 2-4 – Sat 10:00am, 2:30pm, 6:30pm; Rounds 5-6 – Sun 9:00am & 1:00pm
  • Awards: 5:00pm
• Players will be paired according to the March 2027 Rating Supplement
• All player ratings will be reviewed by the Tournament Review Group (Scholastic Regulations 4.6.3)
• Chess Sets, clocks, and score sheets are provided
• A single half-point bye is available for any round, except the last round
• US Chess membership through April 2027 is required
• All on-site Bye requests, withdrawals, questions, and customer support can be handled at "Chess Control" (service, registration, and help desk)

Awards and Prizes (Age as of 1/1/2027)

• Under 8 top 14 individuals, top 500 – 799, top U500, top 6 schools
• Under 10 top 16 individuals, top 700 – 999, top U700, top 6 schools
• Under 12 top 16 individuals, top 900 – 1199, top U900, top 6 schools
• Under 14 top 16 individuals, top 1100 – 1399, top U1100, top 6 schools
• Under 16 top 8 individuals, Top 1300 – 1599, top U1300, top 3 schools
• Under 18 top 8 individuals, Top 1500 – 1799, top U1500, top 3 schools

Top 3 players added for team scores, team members must attend the same school

The Champion in each age category, qualifies to represent the USA at the World Cadets (U8, U10, U12), and World Youth (U14, U16, U18) Championships in accordance with US Chess Scholastic National and International Invitation Events and Awards

Side Events

Blitz Tournament (G/3 +2) – Fri. 7pm, EF $55 by 3/29, $65 after, $75 on 4/9

Bughouse Tournament (G/5, d0) – Fri. 11:00 am, EF $50 per team