Halloween Havoc 2024

This one day Scholastic Chess event will feature three sections for K through 12 students. It features a three round swiss open with two sections [K - 6 Open & K - 12 Open]. Beginners can play in our Introductory Quads to get experience with tournament play. This tournament will be rated by US Chess and provide all students with a national chess rating.

This is the first tournament in our 7-tournament Grand Prix. Students who participate in those tournaments are eligible for Grand Prix Awards and Prizes at the end of the season.

Join us this October 26th at Immacolata School for this exciting day of chess competition.

Event Check-in: Saturday, October 26th - 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

(Late arrivals will not be paired for round 1)

Event Details
Date(s)Saturday, October 26th, 2024
LocationImmacolata School - Clayton, MO
Check-in Period9:00-9:45 AM Sharp - Late Check-ins will not be paired in round one.
Format3 round Swiss [Two Sections - K12 Open and K6 Open]
3 round Quads [Introductory Quads]
Time Controls

K12 Open and K6 Open - G/30 + 15s increment
Introductory Quads - G/10 + 10s increment
Round TimesK12 Open - 10 AM | 11:45 AM | 1:45 PM | 3:30 PM
K6 Open - 10 AM | 11:45 AM | 1:45 PM | 3:30 PM
Introductory Quads - 10 AM to 12 PM
Awards to follow shortly after the final rounds.
Registration Details
RegistrationRegistration closes Thursday night before the event.
No registration at the door.
$10 Day-of entry only available for Introductory Quads.
Space is limited to 150 participants.
Entry Fee$10 Online - Closes Thursday before the Event - No Entry at the Door.
Individual and Team Prize Trophies
K - 12 Open - Individuals
  • First
  • Second
  • Third
  • Fourth
  • Fifth
  • Sixth
  • Seventh
  • Eighth
  • Ninth
  • Tenth
  • Top Female
  • Top U1200
  • Top U1000
  • Top U800
  • Top Unrated

K - 6 Open - Individuals
  • First
  • Second
  • Third
  • Fourth
  • Fifth
  • Sixth
  • Seventh
  • Eighth
  • Ninth
  • Tenth
  • Top Female
  • Top U1000
  • Top U800
  • Top U600
  • Top Unrated

Introductory Quads - Individuals
  • First Place for each Quad
K - 12 Open - Teams
  • First
  • Second
  • Third
  • Fourth

K - 6 Open - Teams
  • First
  • Second
  • Third
  • Fourth

How to decide which section to play in:
The K-12 Open is designed for tournament chess players with experience playing over-the-board tournaments. This section will feature the strongest players and intense competition. Open to all in K-12 grades.
The K-6 Open is designed for chess players who may have only played online in the past two years and would like to experience a swiss style tournament in over-the-board play. Open to all in K-6 grades.
The Introductory Quads are designed for players new to tournament chess, or just new to over-the-board chess. Players are grouped together with three other players of similar ability (as determined by the tournament director). Open to all in the grades preK-12.
Rating & MembershipUSCF Rated.
USCF Membership Required.
Free 1-year USCF Membership to all students who are new to rated tournaments.
Reduced-cost USCF membership renewals are available on-site.
ByesOne half point bye available before round 1. Must be included in registration.
Information[email protected] or 314.669.5010

Registration

The K-12 Open is designed for tournament chess players with experience playing over-the-board tournaments. This section will feature the strongest players and intense competition. Open to all in K-12 grades.

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    • Immacolata School
    • 8910 Clayton Rd., St. Louis, MO, 63117 US
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