📣 The Chess Warriors December Open ♟️

TheChessWarriors Academy proudly presents the December Open, a USCF-rated scholastic chess tournament for players of all skill levels.

📍 Venue: Concord Township Hall
📅 Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026

• Check-in: 9:30 AM – 9:50 AM
• Round 1 Starts: 10:00 AM sharp

🏆 SPECIAL AWARD: KING OF THE BOARD

Any player who wins all 5 games will receive FREE ENTRY into the next TheChessWarriors tournament across all sections (date to be announced later) — a $40 value!

All players must be checked in before Round 1 begins. Chess sets and clocks will be provided.

🍕 Lunch / Concessions Available for Purchase

• Slice of Pizza + Drink Combo – $2

Registration:
https://forms.gle/SUkCNdZ4tFbjqM1K9

Format

• 5-Round Swiss System
• No elimination — all players play all rounds
• One (1) half-point bye allowed if requested before Round 1
• Pairings conducted using standard USCF Swiss pairing rules

Time Control

G/30, d5
30 minutes per player with a 5-second delay.

Rated sections will be USCF Regular rated.

Sections Offered

Subject to change based on the number of participants.

Scholastic Rated Sections (K–12)

• K–12 Open
• K–12 U1200
• K–12 U900
• K–12 U600
• K–6 U300

Scholastic Non-Rated Sections

• Grades K–8 Non-Rated

USCF Membership

• USCF membership is required for all rated sections.
• Non-rated sections do not require membership.

Awards

• Trophies for players scoring 3.5 or more points
• Participation medals for all players

Note: Sections and the number of trophies are subject to change based on entries and will be finalized closer to the tournament date.

Entry Fees

⏳ EARLY BIRD PRICING
Valid until November 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM

• $35 – General (Rated Sections)
• $30 – TheChessWarriors Alumni
• $25 – TheChessWarriors Active Students
• $20 – Non-Rated Sections

📌 STANDARD PRICING
November 16 – December 5, 2026, at 11:59 PM

• $40 – General (Rated Sections)
• $35 – TheChessWarriors Alumni
• $30 – TheChessWarriors Active Students
• $25 – Non-Rated Sections

⚠️ LATE PRICING
Starting December 6, 2026

• $45 – General (Rated Sections)
• $40 – TheChessWarriors Alumni
• $35 – TheChessWarriors Active Students
• $30 – Non-Rated Sections

Make Your Move! Let the Game Begin! ♟️

— TheChessWarriors