MOHAR BACK TO SCHOOL KICK OFF – Scholastic & Open Chess Tournament

MOHAR BACK TO SCHOOL KICK OFF – Scholastic and Open Chess Tournament
July 26, 2025
Holiday Inn: 909 Holcomb Bridge Rd Roswell, GA 30076
4SS, G/25;d5 

New to Mohar Chess – Team Trophies!
Start school off right by adding to your school’s trophy case. A team is a minimum of 4 players in the
rated sections attending the same school (as of the Fall 2025 semester). Teams have no upper limit;
the more players on a team, the higher the chances for a good result, but only the top 4 players’
results count for the team total. The team gains points by winning or drawing rated games. Points are
weighted, with results in higher sections worth more.

5 sections – An Open section for adults and advanced scholastic players, 3 Rated Scholastic-only
sections for K-12 players and a Nonrated Scholastic practice section for new and young players.
ROUND TIMES:  First round is at 10:00AM, rounds 2-4 will start ASAP after the preceding rounds finish
with a slightly longer break for lunch between rounds 2 and 3. We are usually done around 4 – 4:30
PM.
NONRATED SECTION: The Nonrated section is for new/unrated players and players rated below 300
who need practice. While the rules of chess still apply, this is a more relaxed game designed to let new
and young players experience chess without worrying about ratings. New players may choose to play
in the Under 400 section if they want to become rated.
3 SCHOLASTIC-ONLY RATED SECTIONS - Under 400, Under 800 and Under 1200: These sections require
an active US Chess Federation membership (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess). New players
wanting a rating play in the Under 400. 
OPEN SECTION: This Section is available to both adults and scholastic players. Scholastic players rated
over 1199 must play in this section; however, any scholastic player rated 1000+ may choose to play in
either the Open or kids-only Under 1200 section.
Players will be placed in the section that matches their rating unless granted an exemption by the
Tournament Director. Rated sections may be combined at TD discretion.
ENTRY FEE: Early entry received through July 16 is $35. Registration is $40 from July 17 - 23.
Late registration begins July 24 th and is $45.
Same day, onsite registration is $50 and must be completed by 9:00AM to be paired for Round 1. Late
sign ups may receive a ½ point round one bye.
REGISTRATION: Click HERE https://mohar.org/rated.html, fill out the form and pay using the link or Zelle to mohar.chess@gmail.com

BYES: If you have a scheduling conflict and plan to skip one or two rounds, 1/2 Point Byes are available
and should be requested at the time of registration. 
INDIVIDUAL PRIZES: Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in each SCHOLASTIC section and cash or gift cards
for the Open section.
TEAM PRIZES: Team Trophies to top 3 schools based on weighted points of 4 players. Must have a
minimum of 4 players from the same school playing in the USCF Rated Sections to qualify for Team
Prizes.
FOOD: – We plan to have food vendors to supply snacks and lunch.
Sets, boards and notation sheets supplied. Please bring chess clocks if possible.
CONTACT mohar.chess@gmail.com  or 7708158221 FOR QUESTIONS