NACC January Championship - 2026

Desc: G/45 + 5 sec | Swiss | 4 rounds
Location: 3140 Old Atlanta Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024 (New Life Atlanta)

Tournament Details:

Open to all ages | USCF Rated

Round Times: 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM (or after Round 2), 4:00 PM (or after Round 3)

Sections: ELITE | U1800 | U1400

Prizes (Each Section):
ELITE: 1st $500, 2nd $200, Top U1900 $50
U1800: 1st $250, 2nd $100, Top U1500 $50
U1400: 1st $100, 2nd $50, Top U800/UR $50
Special Prize: Top Senior $50
Prizes based on 50 registrations but 50% guaranteed
Unrated limit: $50 for U1400 and $100 for U1800 and Elite.

Entry Fee: $50 if paid by Jan 27th, $55 by Jan 29th, $60 thereafter.
Female participants: $40. ($10 Refund available at the venue)

Player Limit: 70 players

Registration Link: https://www.chessregister.com/register?event_key=-uDoRkbzGFhy0bTk1eCm-s1V04Ucuw73-2nkGVypuPY%3D

Byes:
½-point byes available (maximum 2). Must be requested before the end of Round 1.
0-point byes available at any time for any round.

Additional Details:

Sections may be merged under TD discretion.
Players may play up if their rating is within 100 points of the section limit.
USCF membership is required and must be current.
Players are requested to bring a chess clock if they own one.

Note: By Paying Entry Fee for this tournament, the participant's parents/guardians agree for the NACC media-release policy. We look forward to seeing you at the board!