21ST ANNUAL KCF ALL-GIRLS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Join the Fun! Open to all girls under 18 as of 1/1/26, 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

DETAILS

• Format: 6SS, G/90,d5
• Entry Fee: $100 by 2/23, $130 by 3/16, $180 by 3/30, $230 by 4/9, $280 onsite. $20 refund fee. No refund after 4/9.
• Section Change: $40 fee after 3/30.
• Online Entry/More Info: http://www.allgirls.rknights.org
• 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
• Bye: A single half-point bye is available for any round, except the last round. See website for details.
• Hotel: single - quad $195 Reservations: (312)567-1234. Reserve early rate may increase / sell out.

SECTIONS / AWARDS

Age as of 1/1/2026

• 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

SIDE EVENTS

• Blitz Tournament (G/3 +2) – Fri. 7pm, EF $50 by 3/30, $65 after/onsite
• Bughouse Tournament (G/5, d0) – Fri. 11:00 am, EF $50 per team

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