This event will take place in person. This IS NOT an online event.

 

3rd Annual McKinley Elementary Chess Tournament

 

This is a beginner-friendly tournament with three non-rated sections

 

USCF Membership Required for Rated Section. 

Memberships available on site. 

 

When

Saturday, February 25, 2023

Check-in: 8:15-9:00 AM

Round 1: 9:30 AM - subsequent rounds start shortly after the completion of prior round.

Where

McKinley Elementary School

2435 N 89th St Wauwatosa, WI 53226

Byes Limit one half-point bye. Additional byes OK but are for zero points. Final round byes are zero points unless requested prior to the first round. Contact the organizers at td@ia-chess.com to arrange byes.
 
Bring Pencils & Clocks. Sets provided. 
 
Lunch Concessions on site. 
 
Supervision Players in K-8th grade MUST have adult supervision at all times.
 
E-mail questions to td@ia-chess.com 
 
 
Scholastic Tournament 

 

4 SECTIONS
 
K-3 Non-Rated: 5 Rounds

K-5 Non-Rated: 5 Rounds

K-12 Non-Rated: 5 Rounds

K-12 Rated: 4 Rounds
 
Time Control
 
K-3/K-5/K-12 Non-Rated Sections: G/30 

K-12 Rated: G/45 

All sections 5 second delay 
 
Awards

K-3/K-5/K-12 Non-Rated 

Top 3 Team  Top 8 Individual  Participation Awards to all. 

 
K-12 Rated 
 
Top 3 Team  Top 8 Individual  Medals to those with a plus score (2.5+)

 

 
ENTRY FEE 
 
$25 Online Pre-registration $30 Same Day Registration 
 

 Refund Policy: If you register for the tournament and are unable to make it, please notify us at least one hour in advance of the start of round one. If this is done, then the IAC will refund your entry fee less the cost of online registration ($1) and payment processing ($0.30 + 2.9% of the entry fee.)