The University of Tulsa K–12 Open

SCHEDULE

8:15 Doors open.

9:00 Round One for all sections will begin following announcements in the playing hall. Subsequent rounds are paired ASAP with a break for lunch. Awards ceremonies take place for each section ASAP after that section's final round is complete.

SECTIONS & PRIZES

SECTION I: Elementary U500
Five rounds, G/45. For K–6 players who attend elementary school and are unrated–499. Trophies for 1st, 2nd , and 3rd place individuals and for 1st & 2nd-place teams. Medals for players with scores of 3.0 or higher.

SECTION II: U800
Five rounds, G/45. All grades. For players rated 0–799 who attend middle school or high school and for elementary players rated 500–799. Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place individuals and for 1st & 2nd-place teams. Medals for players with scores of 3.0 or higher.

SECTION III: U1100
Four rounds, G/45; d5
For players rated 800–1099. All grades. Clocks required. Notation strongly encouraged.  Trophies for 1st, 2nd , and 3rd place individuals and for 1st and 2nd-place teams. Medals for players with scores of 2.5 or higher.

SECTION IV: Premier
Four rounds, G/45; d5
For players rated 1100+.  All grades. Clocks and notation required.  Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-place individuals and for 1st and 2nd-place teams. Medals for players with scores of 2.5 or higher. 

EQUIPMENT

• SETS are provided for tournament games, but players are encouraged to bring their own for skittles (waiting area).

• CLOCKS Please bring your own if you have one. Clocks are required  in U1100 and Premier, but players with approved clocks may use them in all sections. 

• SCORESHEETS and pencils are provided. Notation is required in Premier and encouraged in all sections.

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REGISTRATION

Visit www.ochess.org/scholastic-tournament-info for more information and to register. Registration starts October 6 and ends October 20. No registrations will be accepted after the deadline.

Entry is $25/player. Parents registering three or more siblings at the same time: $20/player. Current U.S. Chess membership is required.

QUESTIONS?

For general tournament questions, send an email to Click here to show mail address or call (405) 642-6136.

For registration questions, requests to change section or team affiliation, or cancellations before the registration deadline, send an email to osco_treasurer@ochess.org. If you must cancel after the deadline, please text us at (707) 685-7045‬. 

OSCO tournament rules can be found here: www.ochess.org/osco-rules

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