January Chess Challenge

Chess In Schools

Monthly Chess Challenge

Courtyard by Marriott, Deland, FL

SATURDAY January 24, 2026

2 Sections Adult and Scholastic

Scholastic players who have never been a member of US Chess receive a

FREE 1 year US Chess membership with Entry

Location:  Courtyard by Marriott, 308 N. Woodland Blvd., Deland, FL 32720.  Plenty of FREE parking.

Entry Fee: $50 for Adult Section, Scholastic Section $25

5 Rounds: 10 am,11:30 am, Lunch, 1:15 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:45 pm.

Time Control: G/25;d5

Open Section: ENTRY FEE $50.

$625 total prize fund based on 30 paid adult entries ($313 Guaranteed)

1st 250, 2nd 150, 3rd 100, Top U/1600 75, Top U/1200 50 (unrated not eligible for Under prizes)

Scholastic Section: ENTRY FEE $25. Must be younger than 18

Trophy to 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Top U/1000, Top U/700, Top Unrated 

            Tie Breaks: 1. Modified Median, 2. Solkoff, 3. Cumulative, 4. Opponent Cumulative, 5. Median, 

            6.Kashdan 7. Coin Flip.

Byes, one ½ point bye allowed must be requested prior to start of round 2 and cannot be changed

Registration: On-Line at:  https://onlineregistration.cc/CSFL/CIS005

$5 more at door all sections, Online registration closes at 11:30 pm on 1/23

Information: Call TD/Organizer Steve Lampkin at 386-682-9527 or email [email protected]

• Boards and pieces are provided, but players should bring clocks.
• $10 processing fee for any refund.
• All rated section players must have a valid, active USCF membership to play. Can obtain or renew USCF membership at the door.  Current Months Rating Supplement will be used.

Future Tournament Dates: 2/14/2026, 3/28/2026, 4/18/2026, 5/9/26