MSCA Team & Individual Cup

2024 MSCA Scholastic Chess TEAM & Individual Championship CUP 

Saturday March 9, 2024 

At Mississippi State University 

Colvard Student Union Ballroom 

Starkville, MS 39759 

 

MSCA invites you to our largest annual scholastic chess tournament. Open to all Mississippi school-aged students. 

 

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SECTIONS:

 

K-1, K-3, K-5, K-8, K-12 (Unrated) 

Trophies: 1st - 3rd  Individual. 

 

U700, U1200, Open (USCF Rated) 

Trophies: 1st - 5th Individual 

 

TEAM TROPHIES: 1st - 5th Place 

“Team” can consist of a mix of rated/unrated players in the same Grade Level Group 

Rated Points DOUBLED for Team Score 

 

Top Girl Prize in each section & 1 BIGGEST UPSET Award (among all RATED Play) 

 

Current USCF Membership is required for players in USCF Rated sections Memberships available on-site or at https://secure2.uschess.org/webstore/member.php 

 

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ROUNDS & TIME CONTROLS:

 

Unrated sections: 5 SS rounds, G/25, d5 

Rated sections: 3 SS rounds, G/50, d10. 

 

The combined score of the top four players from the same school determines that team’s score in the Team Standings. Teams can consist of 2 to 4 players. Individuals are welcomed to play if they have no team. 

 

The top girl prize will be awarded even if that girl has also won another trophy in that section. 

 

Detailed tournament regulations are included on the flyer. 

 

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REGISTRATION: 

 

Online registration is available at www.MSscholasticChess.org. 

 

•  Entry fee is $25 if received by March 5th, $30 thereafter & on-site 
•  Inquire about reduced rates for Title I schools, large families or students in need
• On-site registration available from 8:00am to 9:00am 
• All players must check-in by 9:00 am. 
• Lunch break after Unrated Rd#2 & Rated Rd#1. 

 

For More Info: [email protected] or (601) 941-5153