Event Overview
Schedule
8:45 Doors open. There is no check-in; all registered players will be paired.
9:30 Round One for all sections will begin following announcements in the playing hall.
Subsequent rounds are paired back to back with a break for lunch. Awards ceremonies take place for each section after that section's final round is complete.
For late arrivals or last-minute cancellations, send a text to 918-978-1899. This helps us start on time and avoid pairing players with no-shows.
Sections & Prizes
1: Grades K–3 rated under 600
- Five rounds, G/30
- 🏆 Trophies for first, second, and third-place individuals. Outstanding Performance trophies for players scoring 4.0+ who did not place in the top three. Trophies for first, second, and third-place school teams and for first-place club team.
- 🏅Medals for players with scores of 3.0–3.5.
2: Grades 4–6 rated under 600
- Five rounds, G/30
- 🏆 Trophies for first, second, and third-place individuals. Outstanding Performance trophies for players scoring 4.0+ who did not place in the top three. Trophies for first, second, and third-place school teams and for first-place club team.
- 🏅Medals for players with scores of 3.0–3.5.
3: All grades rated under 900
K-6th graders rated under 600 may play in either section 1 or 2 according to their grade.
- Five rounds, G/30
- 🏆 Trophies for first, second, and third-place individuals and Outstanding Performance trophies for players with 4.0 or higher who did not place in the top three. Trophies for first, second, and third-place school teams and for first-place club team.
- 🏅Medals for players with scores of 3.0–3.5
4: All grades rated under 1300
- Four rounds, G/40;d5
- Clocks required
- Notation strongly encouraged
- 🏆 Trophies for first, second, and third-place individuals. Trophies for first-place school team and club team.
- 🏅Medals for players with scores of 2.5 or higher.
5 (Premier): All grades rated 1300+*
Players in all grades rated 1300+
- Four rounds, G/40;d5
- Clocks and notation required
- 🏆 Trophies for first, second, and third-place individuals. Trophy for top U1600. Trophies for first-place school team and club team.
- 🏅Medals for players with scores of 2.5 or higher.
*Players with a rating of 1200+ may play up to Premier.
Equipment
Sets are provided for tournament games, but players are encouraged to bring their own for skittles (waiting area).
Scoresheets and pencils are provided.
Clocks are provided for sections 4 & 5 only. Players in other sections may bring their own. A good selection of tournament-suitable clocks can be found here.
Membership
A current US Chess membership is required for all players. OSCO offers discounted memberships to all registered players, including non-Oklahoma residents. If your player has never had a US Chess membership, or if their membership will have expired by the date of the tournament, visit the appropriate link below after you register.
Read before you register
When you register, you will be asked to agree to OSCO's terms & conditions. You will also be asked to affirm that you will make sure your player understands our tournament rules and code of conduct. Please take a moment to read them now. (Each link opens in a new window, so you won't lose your place.)
If you or your player have a question about OSCO's rules, please contact us at Click here to show mail addressso we can answer it before the tournament.
Registration
Registration ends November 13. No registrations will be accepted after the deadline.
Entry is $25/player. Parents registering three or more siblings at the same time: $20/player.
Visit our website to register: https://www.oklahomachess.org/tournaments/k12november
Coaches, Parents and Teachers: Check the entry list on our website to make sure your child or student is in the correct section and team. If they aren't, please contact us at Click here to show mail addressno later than the Friday before the tournament. Changes requested once the tournament has started cannot be guaranteed.
9815 S. Sheridan Road
Tulsa, OK 74133
United States