Kenneth I. Stokes Inaugural Chess Tournament

In conjunction with the Charles W. Tisdale 100th Birthday Celebration

In Commemoration of MLK following the 10AM Wreath Laying at Freedom Corner

 

Tournament Location:

MEDGAR EVERS LIBRARY 

4215 Medgar Evers Blvd

Jackson, MS   39213

 

Time(s):

Check-In / On-Site Registration  10:30-11:00am

 

First Round starts at 11:00 am

 

 

Game Time Controls & Rounds:

4 Rounds, Unrated

No Eliminations!

15 minutes on the clock / per player each game 

 

 

Four (4) Separate Playing SECTIONS:

- Elementary (K-5th Grade)

- Middle School (6th-8th Grade)

- High School (9th-12th Grade)

- Adult

 

Entry Fee & Awards:

FREE ENTRY!

Register using the Green Button here

Space is Limited

Medals for ALL Children!

 

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EXHIBITION CHESS MATCH

immediately following tournament:

 

Councilman Stokes vs. Dr. Anne Sulton (Jackson Advocate Newspaper Correspondent)

Children will assist each player in the exhibition!

Huddle up and get ready to Lead the Leaders!!

 

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**** Event sponsored by Jackson City Councilman Kenneth I. Stokes & The Jackson Advocate Newspaper ****