| FORMAT | 4-round Swiss — K-12 Open and K-6 Open 3-round quads — Introductory Quads |
| DATE | SATURDAY | 09.26.26 |
| CHECK-IN | 9:00–9:45 AM Late arrivals will not be paired for round 1. |
| ROUND TIMES | K-12 Open and K-6 Open:
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| LOCATION | McKinley Leadership Academy 2156 Russell Blvd St. Louis, MO 63104 |
| ENTRY FEE | $10 online Online registration will close the Thursday before the event. No at the door registration allowed. |
| TIME CONTROL | K-12 Open and K-6 Open: G/25 + 5-second increment Introductory Quads: G/10 + 10-second increment |
| PRIZES | Individual and team trophies K-12 Open and K-6 Open: 1st–5th individual, Top Female, and 1st–3rd team. Introductory Quads: 1st place in each quad. |
| RATING & MEMBERSHIP | US Chess rated; US Chess membership required. |
| BYES | One half-point bye may be requested for one round before round 1. |
| QUESTIONS? | Email [email protected]. |