Event Overview
SVC + AoPS | 2026 Scholastic K–12 Chess Championship
4-Round Swiss Chess Tournament
October 3, 2026 | AoPS Campus, San Mateo
Join Silicon Valley Chess (SVC) and Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) for an exciting K–12 Scholastic Chess Championship in San Mateo!
Whether your child is playing in their first tournament or is an experienced competitor, this event offers competitive sections for players of different skill levels.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Location: AoPS Academy San Mateo, 1886 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA
Format: 4-Round Swiss
Eligibility: K–12 students
Age Limit: No age limit within K–12 eligibility
Sections
6 Sections | 5 USCF-Rated + 1 Unrated
Unrated Section | For players without a USCF rating | G/25;d5
U300 | USCF-rated | G/25;d5
U600 | USCF-rated | G/25;d5
U900 | USCF-rated | G/25;d5
U1200 | USCF-rated | G/25;d5
1200+ | USCF-rated | G25;d5
Prizes & Awards
30 Players Awarded!
- 6 Trophies | 1st Place in each section
- 12 Medals | 2nd & 3rd Place in each section
- 12 Certificates | 4th & 5th Place in each section
Every section recognizes the Top 5 players.
Entry Fee
Early: $29
Register on or before October 1st
Regular: $35
Register October 2nd & onwards
Cancellation Policy
100% refund for cancellations made on or before September 30, 2026.
Why Participate?
- 4 exciting Swiss-system rounds
- USCF-rated and unrated options
- Sections for different playing levels
- Open to K–12 students
- Great opportunity to gain tournament experience
- Competitive chess in a collaborative learning environment
- Fantastic trophies, medals, and certificates
Book your ticket(s) NOW: tinyurl.com/ENROLLOCT3
Live standings + Pairings:
Unrated: tinyurl.com/103unr
U300: tinyurl.com/103u300
U600: tinyurl.com/oct3u600
U900: https://tinyurl.com/103u900
U1200: https://tinyurl.com/103u1200
1200+: https://tinyurl.com/oct31200plus
Think. Calculate. Compete. Grow.
Come experience a day of competitive chess, problem-solving, and community at the SVC + AoPS Scholastic K–12 Chess Championship!
1886 S Norfolk St
San Mateo, CA 94403
United States