25th Annual Junior Open Chess Tournament

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Scholastic Chess Association (CMSCA)

Our tournaments and events are open to all youth from Pre-K through 12th grade! Whether you're homeschooled or attend a public, private, or parochial school, you’re welcome to join us—no matter where you're from in the USA.

DATE:
January 2025 (Date will be confirmed)TIME:
9:30 a.m. ET LOCATION: TBD REGISTRATION
Online registration is preferred; registration and payment via Paypal (credit card or bank account) will be accepted through posted deadlines. Registration on site is between 8:00 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. on the date of the tournament. Registration after 8:45 a.m. will result in a 1st round bye. Cash, credit card, and checks accepted.SECTIONS:
- 3SS: 21 and under; 18 and under.
- 4SS: 16 and under; 12 and under.
- 5SS: 10 and under, 8 and under.Note:
- Ages are as of November 1
- Sections may be combined at the discretion of the Tournament Director.ROUND TIMES:
- 21 and under; 18 and under: 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m.
- 16 and under; 12 and under: 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 3:00 p.m.
- 10 and under; 8 and under: 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 3:00 p.m.Award Ceremony to follow the approximate end time of each section.TIME CONTROLS:
- 21 and under; 18 and under: G/60
- 16 and under; 12 and under: G/45
- 10 and under; 8 and under: G/30FORMAT:
Swiss SystemRATING SYSTEM:
Quick and RegularENTRY FEE:
- $25.00 by November 8, 2024
- $35.00 by November 9, 2024
- $40.00 Onsite Registration
* Each of the deadlines are at 8:00 a.m. Onsite registration available through first round.PRIZES:
For Groups 8, 10, 12 and Under:
- Top 10 Trophies
- 1 Best Unrated Trophy
- 1 Top Girl TrophyFor Groups 16, 18, and 21 and Under:
- Top 3 TrophiesBYE REQUESTS:
One half-point bye is allowed, except in the last round. Registration after 8:45 a.m. uses this bye for round one. We must be notified in advance of byes. Byes will be posted for pre-registrations on the web and on the wall charts after each round; correction requests are the responsibility of the player.OTHER INFORMATION:
This tournament is open to all players 21 years old and younger. All participants must have a USCF membership valid for the duration of the tournament. Membership can be purchased at the tournament. For information on fees or to apply online, visit the USCF website.

Register Here:
Temporarily on Hold To register online to this tournament, you must be a current member of the United States Chess Federation ("USCF") and a USCF Member ID.

  • Don't have a USCF Member ID? We can help you create a US Chess Membership ID on day of tournament. Please enter 00000 if you don't have a US Chess Federation Membership ID.

  • Click here to look up your USCF ID and expiration date.

  • Click here to purchase or renew USCF membership.

  • Please bring chess sets, notation sheets, and clocks (not required).

  • Chess equipment will also be available for purchase on-site at discounted prices (even cheaper than online retailers).

  • Concessions / food will be available for purchase on-site.

  • This is an excellent tournament for both beginners and experienced chess players.

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