MSJE 2025 Xiaoxue Monday Night Marathon

MSJE 2025 Xiaoxue Monday Night Marathon is a USCF-rated tournament for all members of MSJE Chess community.

Xiaoxue 小雪, also known as Minor Snow, is the 20th of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar. 

Date: Monday, Nov 17, 2025  - Monday, Dec 8, 2025

Rating: USCF Dual-Rated

Eligibility: The tournament is open to MSJE students, parents, and alumni. Expiration date of a player's US Chess membership must be later than the last day of the tournament. 

Capacity: 50

Tournament Format: 3-round Swiss  

Time Control: G/25;d5 

Round Times:  11/17 6:45pm, 12/1 6:45pm, 12/8 6:45pm 

Sections: 600+, 300-599,  U300

US Chess rating will be used for section determination and pairings.  Pairings are based on the November 2025 regular supplemental regular US Chess rating.

We may update event details, like sections and round times, as the tournament date approaches to ensure the best possible experience for all players.

Parental Guidelines:

• Non-playing parents are kindly asked to drop off and pick up their children. Only players and tournament staffs are allowed to remain inside MUR while games are in progress. Thank you for your understanding.

Tournament Rules:

• All US Chess tournament rules apply.
• The tournament director's decisions are final.
• Notation is required, per MSJE Chess Head Coach's policy. 

Equipment:

• Chess sets will be provided.
• Please bring own notation sheets and pencils.

Go Mustangs!