March Scholastic Chess Open

March 15th. Columbia, MO

Location: Columbia Academy for Learning and Enrichment (2201 W Nifong Blvd, Columbia, MO 65203)

2 Sections:
• K-5th Grade (all ratings)
• K-12th Grade: (all ratings)
All sections are USCF-rated.
The number of participants is limited (30 seats).
Time control: G/25; d10.
4 rounds.
Swiss system pairings. (Pairings will be available on the website and in the playing hall before each round).
Sections could be combined if not enough players are registered in one category.

Registration:
The entrance fee is $30 before 03/13 and $35 after. $10 discount for current students of North American Chess School (contact us for details). $10 family discount (click here to use it). For school group discounts, contact us. 
Payment can be made by DEBIT or CREDIT CARD using the button REGISTER above on this page.
Payments can also be sent by ZELLE/VENMO to 5736394111 with participant information.
Special discount if you registered for multiple tournaments (10%, 15% and 25%). Click here to view our tournament packages.

Prizes:
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals, trophies for the first place, and special prizes will be awarded to individuals in all sections. A special trophy will be awarded to the best school team (just for school team which has 4 or more players). The best 4 players from the school will contribute to the team points. Special prizes for the 1st place the best girl’s results (best scores from any section, if at least 3 girls are registered).
Complimentary water, drinks, and snacks will be provided.
The number of prizes in each category can be changed according to the number of players registered.

Cancellation and refund policies you can check here.

Please have a look at our tournament policies here.

Schedule:

SaturdayMarch 15th  9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Registration
SaturdayMarch 15th    10:00 a.m.Round 1
SaturdayMarch 15th    11:00 a.m.Round 2
SaturdayMarch 15th    12:00 p.m.Round 3
SaturdayMarch 15th  1:00 p.m.Round 4
SaturdayMarch 15th  After the end of the last roundClosing Ceremony

Extra Information

Boards, clocks, and chess blanks will be provided.