Hillcrest - TEAM (& Individual) Chess Tournament
December 12th, 2026
Hillcrest Christian School
4060 S. Siwell Road
Jackson, MS 39212
Sections (Unrated):
K-3rd Grade,
K-5th Grade,
K-8th Grade,
K-12th Grade
Or
RATED Quads for Cash (All Ages - Adults Welcomed)
*Scholastic Teammates will NOT PLAY in same QUAD if avoidable
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Entry Fee: $25 Before 11:59PM on December 9th $35 thereafter & at the door
Email to request $10 Discount Code (unrated sections ONLY) for Students of Title 1 Schools
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Check-in & On-site registration will be available from 9:00--9:30 AM
*First Round Begins at 9:45 am, Awards after Final Rounds
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Lunch Break after Round 1 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
K3, K5, K8, K12 play 4 rounds, G/25;d5. No eliminations.
Rated Quads play 3 Rounds, G/40;d10
Chess sets (board/pieces/clocks) will be provided
Trophies/Ribbons/Medals to the Top 3 Individuals in each Unrated Section.
TEAM PLAQUES to 1st & 2nd Place Teams in K3, K5, K8 & K12 Categories.
Team Score = Sum of Top 4 Individual Scorers (Rated points multiplied by 1.5 toward overall Team Score)
$100 Cash Prize to each rated quad winner (ties split cash)
Questions? E-mail beththrasher@msscholasticchess.org or Call/Text 601.941.5153