Event Overview
The Atlantic Chess Association (ACA) is proud to organize the '3rd Annual MLK Day Open' Chess Tournament and all side events.
For a complete list of events click HERE.
WHEN AND WHERE:
Saturday, January 16, 2027
Dallas/Addison Marriott Quorum by the Galleria
14901 Dallas Parkway Dallas, Texas, USA, 75254
SECTIONS, PRIZES and ELIGIBILITY:
Only K-12 students can play in this tournament. Everyone will register under one section: Scholastic.
Depending on the number of registrations, more sections will be created (based on ratings). Section information will be posted on
Chessroster, the week of the tournament. Please register soon as it helps us with the logistics.
REGISTRATION:
Registration Link: https://caissachess.net/register/11114874
Onsite Registration closes at 8 AM on 1/16 (after that players may register with a half-point bye)
ROUNDS and TIME CONTROL:
5 Rounds Swiss.
All games are G/25;d5
We reserve the right to use accelerated Swiss pairings for the first two rounds and regular Swiss pairings for the next two rounds.
This ensures a closer match up for players.
SCHEDULE:
Round 1: 9 AM
Round 2: 10 AM
Round 3: 11 AM
Lunchtime: 12 PM - 12:30 PM
Round 4: 12:30 PM
Round 5: 1:30 PM
Award ceremony immediately after the last round. Tournament is expected to be over shortly after 2:30 PM.
BYES:
Limit one half-point bye. Bye must be committed 1 hr before Round 1 (8:00 AM on 1/16)
ENTRY FEE
$45 by 1/5,
$50 by 1/12,
$60 on or after 1/13
All entry fee deadlines are in EST. Please select the correct entry fee option for your section while registering.
CONTACT
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14901 Dallas Parkway,
Dallas, TX 75254
United States