OMCC’s Team Chess Challenge: The Clash of the 4 Horsemen

Team Requirements:

Open to 4- player teams with one optional alternate.

Team average of ratings (using 2026 September Rating List) of 4 highest-rated players of entire team must be under 2200.

For teams rated over 2000 average, no more than 1000 points between board 3 and 4.

Advance registration only: no on-site registration.

To register, send 1) Team Name, 2) US Chess player IDs and EF (Paypal/Zelle) to:[email protected] 

US Chess Dual Rated: G/25;5d

Rounds: 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM

Teams will be responsible for their own boards, sets, and clocks.

EF: $220 online only by 9/26/26, $260 after.

Teams do not need to commit to a slate until 9/26/26

Any changes to a set team after September 26: $40 charge.

Refunds after 10/03/26–$100 surcharge. No refunds after 10/8/26.  

ENTRY MAXIMUM IS 16 TEAMS. Enter early! 

Enter via email: Click here to show mail address

Current entries: https://www.owingsmillschess.org/events-1/omccs-team-chess-challenge-the-clash-of-the-4-horsemen

Prizes (b/8 teams):

1st: $600 & Trophy

2nd: $400 & Trophy

Top U1600 Team: $300 & Trophy

Special Prizes:

Best Team Upset: Trophy

Best Individual Upset: Trophy

Best Team Name: Trophy