The Mississippi Chess Association website is https://www.mcachess.org and you can find all of the details for our events there, including full details for this event.

Out of state players are welcome!

A fun fall event for K-12 players. 

Location: St Andrew's Episcopal School, 370 Old Agency Rd, Ridgeland, MS 39157

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Check In: No later than 8:30 AM

These are officially rated US Chess tournaments organized by the Mississippi Chess Association and run in coordination with the host site.  US Chess membership is required and student membership is available at uschess.org. 

Entry Fee: $25 by the Sunday before, $35 after.

All chess equipment will be provided.

All players are required to take manual notation using scoresheets provided by the tournament director.

The Swiss System tournament is divided into 3 Sections: K-5, 6-8, and 9-12.

Schedule:  4 Rounds no elimination.  All rounds will be played 30 minutes for each player with a 15 second increment.

Round Times:  9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM, 3:15 PM, may accelerate as possible. Players will be allowed a minimum 10 minute rest break between rounds.

Awards Ceremony to follow last round. Plaques or trophies will be given for the top 2 finishers in each section.

One half-point bye only is available and must be requested before the start of the tournament. No half-point byes available for round 4.

Tiebreaks: Computer tiebreaks will be used: 1. Modified Mean 2. Solkoff 3. Cumulative 4. Cumulative Opponent’s Score

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Any questions? Contact Douglas Stewart via e-mail at douglas@pobox.com or text/call 601-260-6087