Annual Chess Classic Tournament

Chess is surging in popularity!

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The undisputed worldwide regent of board games for fourteen centuries, chess is a favorite of athletes for the strategy, mathematicians for the probabilities, and people of all ages as a limitlessly fun and challenging intellectual sport. Whether participants choose to sharpen their skills or build their rank, chess is a fantastic individual and team sport.

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K-8: Saturday, November 8, 2025 10am-2pm

  • 5 rounds of over-the-board chess – 20 mins plus 5 second increment per move
  • Boards, pieces and clocks provided
  • Trophies to the top three finishers and title of Charlottesville Scholastic Chess Champion
  • No registration fee
  • Any player in the Charlottesville area in good standing is welcome to participate.
  • All skill levels are welcome
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9-12: Saturday, March 14, 2026 10am-2pm

  • 5 rounds of over-the-board chess – 20 mins plus 5 second increment per move
  • Boards, pieces and clocks provided
  • Trophies to the top three finishers and title of Charlottesville Scholastic Chess Champion
  • No registration fee
  • Any chess player grade 9-12 in the Charlottesville area in good standing is welcome to participate.
  • All skill levels are welcome
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