US Chess Rated Chess Tournament, Carlisle PA

US Chess Rated Chess Tournament in Carlisle – Saturday, February 21, 2026

Location: Bethany Evangelical Church (New Beginnings Loft), 558 Petersburg Road, Carlisle, PA 17015

Format: Open (all ages) and Scholastic Quads. Quads are 4 player sections. Each player plays one game vs each player in his/her quad.

Registration:

Advanced : $15 online through Friday, Feburary 20th

At-site: $20 Saturday, February 21st (8:30 AM - 9:00 AM)

Players must register in advance or arrive by 9:00 AM to register at the site to participate.

Time Control: G/25; d/5. Games played with chess clocks, 25 minutes per player (5 second delay for each move)

Schedule:

At site Registration: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Round 1: 9:30 AM

Rounds 2 & 3: 10:30 AM & 12:00 PM or earlier.

Prizes:

Open Quads: $40 1st place

Scholastic quads: Trophy: 1st place (minimum 2 pts)

Medal: 2 pts (non-trophy winners)

Ribbons: Players not qualifying for a trophy or medal

Current US Chess Federation membership is required. Membership can be purchased on the US Chess website: www.uschess.org. Please contact if you have any questions:

Leteef Street

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