November Chess Challenge 2026

Chess In Schools

Monthly Chess Challenge

Courtyard by Marriott, Deland, FL

SATURDAY November 7, 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

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/CIS013

$5 more at door all sections, Online registration closes at 11:30 pm on 11/6

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 Starting in January 2027 To be Announced