Queen City Classic 2025

General Event Information

Saturday March 29, 2025
Where: TQL Stadium
Address: 1501 Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45214

Parking & Directions

There will be FREE tournament parking for players at TQL stadium.

Players and Pairings
All currently registered players and tournament results will be posted on our website.

Please allow one week from the time of your registration for your information to be updated. Once updated, please verify your information and section.

All currently registered players and tournament results will be posted on our website.

On tournament day, pairings for rounds two, three, four, and five will be posted online, as will pairings for round one if time allows.

Online pairings can be viewed LIVE on any computer, tablet, or mobile device with an Internet connection. Pairings are presented in a PDF format and will be posted online prior to each round as soon as updates are ready.

Results

During the event, please make sure you and your player double check all match results and standings.  If you see a mistake has been made or have a question about a result, please alert a TD IMMEDIATELY!  No result will be changed for pairing purposes if two rounds (or the final round) have been paired since the result in question was posted; thereafter, verified changes will be made for rating purposes only.

Final player and team results and standings should be posted online once the final game concludes and data is officially recorded.

Sections
Non-rated (for players who are not rated with the U.S. Chess Federation):
Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grades 7-9, and Grades 10-12

Rated (for players who are rated with the U.S. Chess Federation):
Grades K-3 Open, Grades 4-6 Open, Grades 7-9 Open, and Grades K-12 Open

• Entry in the non-rated sections is limited to players with ten (10) or fewer rated games. No exceptions.

General Reminders

• Participation medals will be given to all participants as they exit the playing room after their last round.
• Trophies will be awarded to all students in each section who win 3.5 games or more. Team trophies will be awarded to the top 3 teams in each section.
• The March USCF supplement will be used to define the current rating for each participant.
• Entry in the non-rated sections is limited to players with ten (10) or fewer rated games.
• Please treat all players, volunteers, and parents with RESPECT.

Registration Information, Dates, and Fees

Registration Fee: 
Early Bird (before February 28, 2025)  $40 
Standard (February 29- March 14, 2025) $50

Registration includes scorebook, pencil, medal, lunch, T-shirt, and ONE GUEST ADMISSION. (All other guests must pay a $5 admission charge. No charge for children under 12 years of age.)
Registration closes March 14 or when sold out. No same day registrations.

Saturday, March 29 Schedule:
Check in 7:00 am – 8:15 am. 8:30 am Program Begins. First round begins promptly at 9 am.

Changes to Registration Information
All player changes, including section, team name, etc. must be made no later than one week prior to tournament date  by emailing Click here to show mail address

No refunds will be given for cancellations after the Monday before the tournament.

All player cancellations are final. Please note that if a player is cancelled, another player from the same team can NOT replace this cancelled player. The cancellation will be processed, and a player will be pulled from the wait list.

Admission
Each paid player registration fee includes ONE guest admission. All other guests must pay a $5 admission charge. No charge for children under 12 years of age. Each player and paid guest will receive a bracelet to wear throughout the weekend.