DC Ward 3 Chess Challenge

2026 Ward 3 Scholastic Chess Challenge

Saturday February 21st, 2026

Location: John Eaton Elementary School

                      3301 Lowell Street NW

                       Washington, DC 20008

A US Chess Federation (USCF) scholastic tournament.

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE USCF!!

Tournament details

Sections: K-1, K-3, K-5, K-8, K-12
You may play in sections with grades higher than yours, but not lower.

Format: 4-SS (4 rounds / games; Swiss System - everyone plays 4 games).
G/45,d5 (45 minutes per side, 5 second delay per move).

Schedule: Check in 9:15 am - 9:45 am. 1st round starts at 10 am.

Awards:

• Individual 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophy for each section. Top team trophy for each section. Top female trophy for each section.

Entry fee: FREE

Please register early! No onsite registration!

Registration: Please register via the link

https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/8372

Registration closes 2/20 at 9 pm!

Please email: Click here to show mail address for more information.

Sponsored by: JUSTICE Chess, Ateya Productions, and John Eaton Afterschool Program