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Spring Chess Tournament
Join us on Saturday, March 22 for the Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian’s Spring Chess Tournament!
Since school and community chess programs have been created and revitalized, the 1500-year-old game has seen a resurgence in Mississippi. These tournaments are an important opportunity for children in Mississippi to exercise not only their skills but self-confidence. A growing body of research indicates that playing chess improves students’ problem-solving and critical thinking skills, which directly translates to their math, science, and reading scores.
Unrated Divisions:
- K-2
- K-4
- K-7
- K-12
Rated Divisions: (All Ages Welcome)
- U500
- U900
- OPEN
Fees:
- $20 Entry Fee for Tournament Participants (For both MCM Members & Non-Members)
- $5 for Each Accompanying Adult/Child (Free for MCM Members)
- All entry fees increase by $5 for day-of registrants
- All entry fees include access to all museum exhibits for the day
*Children must be accompanied by an adult!
Pre-registration is recommended & appreciated. Check-in and on-site registration will be available from 9 AM – 10 AM. Online Registration closes on March 19. Walk-ins on Saturday are welcome if capacity allows!
Rounds:
First Round starts at 10:30 AM
- Unrated: 5 Rounds SS, G/25+5 (No Eliminations)
- Rated: 4 Rounds SS, G/30+10 (No Eliminations)
- Chess sets (board/pieces/clocks) will be provided for use during the tournament.
- Trophies will be awarded to the Top 3 players in each division.
Awards:
- Medals will be awarded to the Top 3 Players in each Division
- Tiebreaks by computer calculation
If you have questions regarding the tournament or need more information, please email beththrasher@msscholasticchess.org or call 601-941-5153.
Additional information also available at www.MSscholasticChess.org
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