2018 City Chess Championship - 4/14

2018 City Chess Championship

A grade-level championship for Madison residents and those attending Madison City Schools

Sponsored by Systems Products Solutions, Inc.

In 2018, Madison City will expand the levels and amounts of awards by conducting its first Grade-Level City Chess Championship!  That means we will crown a chess champion for each grade level K-12.  There is no need to qualify.  The City Chess Championship now becomes an open championship where anyone can register to compete by grade level.  You must register in your grade level.  The tournament is open to any competitor in grades K-12, but one must reside  within Madison City limits to be eligible to win and be declared City Chess Champion for their grade level.

Membership:  USCF membership is required.

Location:  James Clemens High School, 11306 County Line Road,  Madison  AL  35756.

Registration Fee: $20 for MCCL members; $25 for non-members (reduced price will appear after you add to your shopping cart).

Deadline to Register: Wednesday April 11th.

Schedule:  Note: School is out half-day on Friday, April 13th.

Jr High and High School grades Game 90/d5; 4 rounds; starts Friday (4/13) at 6 p.m. Sat. rounds: 9:00-12:15 - 3:30 
Elementary (4th-6th) grades Game 60/d5, 4 rounds; starts Saturday. Round times: 9:00–11:30–2:00-4:30
Primary (K-3rd) grades Game 45/d5, 4 rounds; starts Saturday. Round times:  9:30 - 11:15 - 1:00 - 2:45

Awards Ceremony at 7 pm.  Awards will be presented at 7 p.m. to the top 3 finishers in each grade level.  Each City Champion in grades K-2nd will receive a $50 prize.  Each City Champion in grades 3rd-12th will receive a $100 prize.