Event Overview
2026-27 Iowa Denker (HIgh School; grades 9-12) championship!
The winner qualifies for the National Denker Tournament in Dallas, Tx.
5 rounds G60;d5
9:30, noon , 2PM, 4PM, ASAP
Note that if there is a tie after 4 rounds, a sudden death blitz playoff will occur.
2026-27 Iowa Barber (Middle School; grades 6-8) championship!
The winner qualifies for the National Barber Tournament in Dallas, Tx
5 rounds G45;d5
9:30, 11:30, 1PM, 2:30PM, ASAP
Note that if there is a tie after 5 rounds, a sudden death blitz playoff will occur.
2026-27 Iowa Rockefeller (Elementary School; grades K-5) championship!
The winner qualifies for the National Rockefeller Tournament in Dallas, Tx.
5 rounds G25;d5
10:00, 11:00, 12:30PM, 1:30PM, ASAP
Note that if there is a tie after 5 rounds, a sudden death blitz playoff will occur.
Please note that there is a new tournament this year and K-3 are suggested to enter that
2026-27 Iowa Ashley (Elementary School; grades K-3) championship!
The winner qualifies for the National Ashley Tournament in Dallas, Tx.
5 rounds G25;d5
10:00, 11:00, 12:30PM, 1:30PM, ASAP
Note that if there is a tie after 5 rounds, a sudden death blitz playoff will occur.
Entry Fee: $20 online $30 onsite
A stipend (amount to be determined at the IASCA Annual Meeting) will be awarded to the player after attending all rounds of the National Event and turning in all games notated, one game must be annotated, and a 2 paragraph (minimum) story of attending the National Event to Cassidy Noble for publication in the IASCA quarterly chess Journal "En Passant"
All four tournaments will occur simultaneously at Faith Lutheran Church in Marion Iowa on the corner of Alburnet and Boyson roads.
155 Boyson Rd, Marion, IA 52302
Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
Registration
155 Boyson Rd
Marion, IA 52302
United States