Ward 3 Scholastic Chess Challenge

Saturday February 1^st, 2025

Location: John Eaton Elementary School

                3301 Lowell Street NW

                Washington, DC 20008

A US Chess Federation (USCF) scholastic tournament.

IMPORTANT - ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE MEMBERS OF THE USCF!

Tournament details

Sections: K-1, K-3, K-5, K-8, K-12
You may play in sections with grades higher than yours, but not lower.

Format: 4-SS (4 rounds / games; Swiss System - everyone plays 4 games).
G/45,d5 (45 minutes per side, 5 second delay per move).

Schedule: Check in 9:15 am - 9:45 am. 1st round starts at 10 am.

Awards:

• Individual 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophy for each section. Top team trophy for each section. Top female trophy for each section.

Entry fee: FREE

Please register early! No onsite registration!
Registration closes 1/31 at 9 pm!

Please email vaughn_bennett@yahoo.com or text (202) 557-9516 for more information.
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Sponsored by: DC State Chess Federation, Ateya Productions, and John Eaton Afterschool Program

About the DC State Chess Federation

The DC State Chess Federation provides accessible and affordable opportunities for all children, adults, and seniors to learn and play chess in and around the District of Columbia, particularly people of color who are historically underrepresented in chess and to build bridges between people of diverse backgrounds.