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2026 Michigan Bottom Half Class Championships

Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Michigan Chess Association
Wyndham Garden Ann Arbor 2900 Jackson Ave Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States Directions: Hotel Rate: $109 + tax by September 9, 2026 Or call 734-665...

McNair October Scholastic

Herndon, Virginia
McNair PTA
McNair October Scholastic Three sections- K-3, K-5, K-8 K-3 five rounds 30d5 K-5 four rounds 45d5 K-8 four rounds 45d5 Trophies to top 3 in each...

Make the Right Move - TRM192 (National Chess Day 2026)

Delmar, New York
Thihansa Waduthanthree for Make The Right Move
4-SS, G30d5 for Open, King, Queen & Rook sections.(USCF Regular & Quick Rated) King (USCF 1400 & below), Queen (USCF 1000 & below) & Rook (USCF 600 &...

2026 National Chess Day Scholastic (K-12)

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama
Caesar Lawrence
2026 National Chess Day Scholastic (K-12): Site: Riverchase Galleria - Food Court 5SS - TC: G/10, d5 - EF: $30 by OCT 4th. After OCT 4th, Pay $40...

October Chess Challenge

Deland, Florida
Stephen Lampkin
Chess In Schools Monthly Chess Challenge Courtyard by Marriott, Deland, FL SATURDAY October 10, 2026 2 Sections Adult and Scholastic Scholastic...

Rock Bridge High School Swiss VI

Columbia, Missouri
Rock Bridge High School Chess Club
Come join us as we continue to grow chess in Mid-Missouri! This tournament is open to ALL players, not just scholastic! Registration Payment Entry...

Ultimate Gladiator Scholarship Tournament U1050 Grades 4-9

Pembroke Pines, Florida
ChessMinds Chess Club
Time Control: G/30 min+5 second delay. USCF rules. Notation required. Sections: Scholastic. Grades 4-9, U1050. Registration: $45 before 10/5/2026. $50...

CHESS ZONE OCTOBER ACTION G/60+5

Roswell, Georgia
CHESS ZONE
CHESS ZONE OCTOBER ACTION G/60+5 Four rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated. $1250 in prizes, 50% guaranteed Three sections: CHAMPIONSHIP (1800+): Open to...
Every Saturday, Lehigh Valley Chess Super Quads: ST TIMOTHY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 140 S OTT ST, ALLENTOWN, PA 18104. PLEASE CONTACT THE...

3rd Annual Central Capital Scholastic Championship

Herndon, Virginia
Gmchessprep
3rd Annual Central Capital Scholastic Championship Compass Homeschool Enrichment 510 Herndon Pkwy # C, Herndon, VA 20170 Saturday, October 10, 2026...

5th Chess4Smiles Open

Arcadia, California
Chess4Smiles
5TH CHESS4SMILES OPEN Chess Tournament Proceeds support the kids at Children’s Hospital in the Los Angeles area! New Location! Date: Saturday, Oct...

West Texas '26 National Chess Day October Open

Lubbock, Texas
Robert Moore
PURPOSE: Our goal is to expand rated chess opportunities in our community to benefit and encourage both new and experienced players. MONTHLY SPECIAL...

ACA Fall Scholastic 2026

Arlington, Texas
Knight Club
Saturday, October 10, 2026 Onsite Registration: 7:45 - 8:30 AM First round starts at: 9:00 AM, opening announcements at 8:45 AM Registrations at the...

2026 Mechanics' Institute Monthly Scholastic Swiss - Oct

San Francisco, California
Mechanics' Institute Chess Club
2026 Mechanics' Institute Monthly Scholastic Swiss - Oct Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026 Eligibility: K-12 students (USCF rating 1400 or below)...

Tunnelvision XLIX

Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia Chess Club
The Columbia Chess Club Presents Columbia Tunnelvision XLIX October 10, 2026 $1000 Guaranteed 10:30 a.m. 4-Round G/45;inc.5 Columbia Chess Club 6169...

Lafayette Open 2026

Lafayette, Louisiana
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Tommy LeBlanc
Event Overview Lafayette Open 2026 * A National Chess Day Event * Saturday, October 10 – Sunday, October 11, 2026 Event Information One Section w...

Many Springs 161

North Richland Hills, Texas
Tarrant County Chess Club
Many Springs 161 North Richland Hills Public Library, Board Room 9015 Grand Ave. North Richland Hills, TX 76180 3 Round Swiss, G/60, 5 second time...

OMCC’s Team Chess Challenge: The Clash of the 4 Horsemen

Owings Mills, Maryland
Owings Mills Chess Club
Team Requirements: Open to 4- player teams with one optional alternate. Team average of ratings (using 2026 September Rating List) of 4 highest-rated...

BVCA October Swiss

Bryan, Texas
Brazos Valley Chess Association
Registration Form First Baptist Bryan 3100 Cambridge Dr. Bryan, TX 77802 https://fbcbryan.org/ 3 Sections: Open U1500 U1000 4 Rounds with a time...

10/10 - Open and Scholastic Saint Petersburg Swiss Chess tournament G40; d5

Saint Petersburg, Florida
Timotey Gospodinov
LOCATION: Saint Petersburg Chess Club 540 4th Avenue North Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 (it is located in between Mirror Lake and the Coliseum, next to...

The District 4 National Chess Day Challenge

Louisville, Kentucky
Coach Corbin
Please note this tournament falls on a Saturday, October 10, 2026. Two choices...blitz or speed chess. Blitz, G/5, open, 6 rounds, EF 8.00 DOLLARS...

67TH ANNUAL U.S. ARMED FORCES OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP

JB MDL, New Jersey
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Michael E Hoffpauir, NTD/IA/SI
67TH ANNUAL U.S. ARMED FORCES OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP A Heritage Event, A National Championship Event At Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL), JB...

BayAreaChess Cash Day Quads G/60 d5 @ Fremont (Oct 10, 2026)

Fremont, California
BayAreaChess
Experience focused competition in our Cash Day Quads! This three-round event with a time control of G/60 d5 is ideal for players seeking intense...

Ultimate Gladiator Colosseum

Pembroke Pines, Florida
ChessMinds Chess Club
Time Control: 4Rds: G/30 min+5 second delay. Rated, USCF rules. Notation required. Bring chess set, clock and notation. None provided. Sections: U2050...

1st Annual Loretto/ Crusader Angels National Chess Day Tournament

El Paso, Texas
Crusader Chess Club ELP, Renate Garcia
Event Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026 Event Name: Loretto/ Crusader Angels National Chess Day Scholastic Chess Tournament Open to all Scholastic...

HCC October Game-in-45 Challenge (Prizes: $600, b/24; 70% GTD)

Hamden, Connecticut
Hamden Chess Club
HCC October Game-in-45 Challenge ($600 in prizes b/24; 70% GTD; 2 sections) DATE & TIME: Saturday October 10, 2026; 11:00AM~6:15PM (Round 1 at 11:00AM...

Smyrna October Quick Tournament

Smyrna, Georgia
zeki ozyilmaz
Come join us for our second rated tournament! Swiss-style pairing, 4 rounds, G/15d5, done by 12 o'clock! This will be an on-going tournament for the...

South Jersey Fall Open

Bridgeton, New Jersey
Jayvon Fairman-Davis
USCF RATED Swiss Tiebreaks- USCF Swiss System Tie Breaks (Any clarification or questions please email [email protected]) Sections: Open, U1400...

Texas State Girls Championship 2026

Irving, Texas
Suresh Suruliraj
2026 Texas State Girls' Championship The 2026 Texas State Girls’ Championship will take place at Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel in 4440 West John...

Piermont Chess: Pick Your Poison Tournament Series! Oct 10

Piermont, New York
Piermont Chess Club
Piermont Chess Club presents Pick Your Poison: Rapid or Blitz Tournament Series! October 10, 2026 @ 11am Supported by Coffee Ride Cafe | 282 S...