2020 City Chess Championship

2020 City Chess Championship

March 6-7, 2020

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

Sponsored by Systems Products and Solutions, Inc.

Madison City will hold its 5th Annual Grade-Level City Chess Championship in 2020!  That means we will crown a chess champion for each grade level K-12.  There is no need to qualify.  The City Chess Championship is 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 for all sections.

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 March 4th.

Schedule:  

Jr High and High School grades Game 90/d5; 4 rounds; starts Friday (3/6) 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: 9:15–11:45–2:00-4:30
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.

Note: If you are registered for Mathapalooza in grades 3-6, your testing rooms will be available at James Clemens HS so you can participate in the Mathapalooza exam and then start your City Chess Championship round on Saturday.