Lexington December Scholastic Chess Tournament

Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Location: Ashland Elementary School, 195 N. Ashland Ave., Lexington, KY

Late Registration at 8:00 AM

K-3 & K-5 Round 1 begins at 8:30 AM

K-8 & K-12 Round 1 begins at 8:15 AM

US Chess Federation membership is required before registering!

Use the following link to renew or obtain an annual youth membership for $20:

US Chess Federation Membership https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

We expect the K-3 section to finish by 12:00

We expect the K-5 section to finish by 1:00

We expect the K-8 & K-12 sections to finish by 2:30

Sections and time controls:

K-3, K-5: 5 games in each section, G/30

K-8, K-12: 4 games in each section, G/40 +10 seconds per move

Sections may be combined if necessary. Players still compete for prizes in their grade section only, even in a combined section.

Entry Fee: $30 per player online by 8:00 PM Friday 12/6, $35 for onsite entry

Trophies: 3 in each section & additional prizes depending on the number of entries.

Refunds: There are no cash refunds. A credit will be given to anyone who withdraws via E-mail by 8:00 PM Friday 12/6. The credit is good at either the 1/11/25 or the 2/8/25 tournament.

Questions: [email protected] or 201 334 2959

Organizer: Steven Givan

Host or Publisher Mark Schwarcz & Alan Trimble