Event Overview
Schedule
9:00 Doors open. There is no check-in; all registered players will be paired.
10:00 Round One for all sections will begin following announcements in the playing hall.
Subsequent rounds are paired back to back with a break for lunch. Awards ceremonies take place for each section after that section's final round is complete.
For late arrivals or last-minute cancellations, send a text to 918-978-1899. This helps us start on time and avoid pairing players with no-shows.
Sections & Prizes
1: Grades K–3 rated under 600
- Five rounds, G/30
- 🏆 Trophies for first, second, and third-place individuals. Outstanding Performance trophies for players scoring 4.0+ who did not place in the top three. Trophies for first, second, and third-place school teams and for first-place club team.
- 🏅Medals for players with scores of 3.0–3.5.
2: All grades rated under 900
K-3rd graders rated under 600 may play in either section 1.
- Five rounds, G/30
- 🏆 Trophies for first, second, and third-place individuals. Trophies for first and second-place school teams and for first-place club team.
- 🏅Medals for players with scores of 3.0 or higher.
3: All grades rated under 1300
- Five rounds, G/30
- 🏆 Trophies for first, second, and third-place individuals. Trophies for first-place school team and for first-place club team.
- 🏅Medals for players with scores of 3.0 or higher.
4: Premier: All grades rated 1300+*
Players in all grades rated 1300+
- Four rounds, G/30 ; 5-second delay
- Clocks provided and notation required
- 🏆 Trophies for first, second, and third-place individuals. Trophy for first-place team and for first-place club team.
- 🏅Medals for players with scores of 2.5 or higher.
*Players with a rating of 1200+ may play up to Premier.
Equipment
Sets are provided for tournament games, but players are encouraged to bring their own for skittles (waiting area).
Scoresheets and pencils are provided.
Clocks are provided for section 4 only. Players in other sections may bring their own. A good selection of tournament-suitable clocks can be found here.
Questions?
For general tournament or registration questions, requests to change section or team affiliation, or cancellations before the registration deadline, send an email to Click here to show mail address.
For payment questions or refund requests made before the registration deadline, send an email to [email protected]. Refunds do not include online processing fees.
Read before you register
When you register, you will be asked to agree to OSCO's terms & conditions. You will also be asked to affirm that you will make sure your player understands our tournament rules and code of conduct. Please take a moment to read them now. (Each link opens in a new window, so you won't lose your place.)
If you or your player have a question about OSCO's rules, please contact us at Click here to show mail addressso we can answer it before the tournament.
Registration
Registration ends September 11. No registrations will be accepted after the deadline.
Entry is $25/player. Parents registering three or more siblings at the same time: $20/player.
Register here: https://www.oklahomachess.org/tournaments/k12september
410 N. 4th Street
Porum, OK 74455
United States