This is a DON’T MISS event! The National Middle School Tournament offers sections for every ability level. Players only need to be 8th grade or younger.
Date
The tournament takes place over a long weekend, with games on Friday, April 21st thru Sunday, April 23rd.
Location
The tournament takes place at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in Round Rock.
Details
Format: 7SS, G/90 d10. (NEW time control!)
7 Sections: K-8 Championship, K-8 U1700, K-8 U1400, K-8 U1100, K-8 U900, K-8 U700, and K-8 Unrated. “Playing up” is allowed. Unrated players may play either Championship or Unrated sections only. April rating supplement will be used.
Byes: Maximum two half-point byes available any round if requested prior to the start of Rd. 1. A half-point bye in round 1 must be requested at the time of registration, or on-site before 11 AM Friday. A half-point bye request for rounds 2-7 not requested in advance must be requested two hours before the scheduled start of round 2. Byes may not be revoked after Rd. 1.
Scoring: Team score = total of top four (minimum two) finishers from each school per section. K-8 Championship first place individual and team, including ties, will be the National Middle School Champion.
Awards: Medals to top individuals & trophies to top teams in each section. Every player receives a commemorative item! Full list of awards on tournament website.
Registration
More information and registration is now available. Visit our online TLA for more event details, including schedule, fees, and site information.
Visit http://www.uschess.org/tournaments/2023/ms/ to register for the event!