Discovery Chess Scholastic Open

Discovery Chess Scholastic Open at ImmerseCon 2026

Greater Richmond Convention Center
Saturday, July 11, 2026

Event Overview

The Discovery Center at Stony Point™, in partnership with ImmerseCon 2026, a STEM and GAME convention, will host a one-day US Chess rated scholastic tournament at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.

Open to players in grades 2–9 from Richmond, Virginia and surrounding counties.

Location:
Greater Richmond Convention Center
403 N 3rd St, Richmond, VA 23219

Date:
Saturday, July 11, 2026

Register Here: https://www.hisawyer.com/discovery-chess/schedules/activity-set/1901152

Format

Five-round Swiss tournament. Round 1 is expected to begin shortly after the player meeting and final pairings. Subsequent rounds will begin as soon as possible after pairings are posted.

Time Control: Game/25 with 5-second delay (G/25 d5)
Chess clocks are required for U1000 and U1400.

Tournament expected to conclude approximately 5:30 PM.

Sections

• Scholastic U600
• Scholastic U1000
• Scholastic U1400

Players will compete in sections based on rating and experience to ensure fair and competitive pairings.

Tournament staff reserves the right to combine or adjust sections based on final registration numbers.

Awards

U600

• 1st Place Trophy
• 2nd Place Trophy
• 3rd Place Trophy

U1000

• 1st Place Trophy + $75
• 2nd Place Trophy + $50
• 3rd Place Trophy + $25

U1400

• 1st Place Trophy + $100
• 2nd Place Trophy + $75
• 3rd Place Trophy + $50

Additional Awards:

• Medals for Top Finishers

Entry Fee

• $65 Standard Registration

Advance registration required. No registrations at the door. Space is limited.

Entry fee also covers 2-day access for player and parent/guardian to ImmerseCon. Additional guests must purchase a separate ticket. 

Additional Information

• This tournament is US Chess rated
• Current US Chess membership required
• Players should bring a chess clock or be prepared to share with an opponent
• Boards and sets will be provided
• Players must know standard chess rules and be able to play independently
• Parents are not permitted in the tournament playing area during active rounds

This tournament will be held within a dedicated supervised tournament area during ImmerseCon 2026.

For questions, contact:
[email protected]