New national championship event!
When: Thursday, May 8 at 3 p.m. EDT.
Two Sections: Grades 7-12, and Grades K-6. PLAYERS WILL NEED TO SUPPLY AN INTERNET-CAPABLE LAPTOP. ChessKid will supply logins for the event.
Entry fee: $20 online by 4/14, $30 online after 4/14 until 1:00 p.m. EDT 5/8.
Prizes: Plaques to top 15 in each section.
NO ON-SITE ENTRIES
The National Puzzle Championship will be separated into two divisions: grades K-6 and grades 7-12. Prizes will be awarded to top finishers in each section, including the title "National Puzzle Champion". Participants will compete onsite in real time via the ChessKid platform. ChessKid staff will facilitate the puzzle solving. Additionally, FM Mike Klein, a.k.a. "FunMaster Mike" will act as a special master of ceremonies.
While entrance into the main event at SuperNationals is not a requirement for entry, all participants must have a current US Chess membership to compete in the National Puzzle Championship. The same eligibility requirements set forth for national events also apply. Consult section 4 of the Scholastic Regulations for full details on player eligibility.
