SCHOLASTIC SUMMER SHOWDOWN 2026

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.

Join us this for this exciting day of chess competition.

Event Check-in: Saturday, June 20 - 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

(Late arrivals will not be paired for round 1)

Event Details
Date(s)
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Location
TBA - Location information will be emailed to participants when finalized.
Check-in Period
9:00-9:45 AM Sharp - Late Check-ins will not be paired in round one.
Format
4 round Swiss [Two Sections - K12 Open and K6 Open]
3 round Quads [Introductory Quads]
Time Controls
K12 Open and K6 Open - G/26 + 5s increment
Introductory Quads - G/10 + 10s increment
Round Times
K12 Open - 10 AM | 11:15 AM | 1:15 PM | 2:30 PM
K6 Open - 10 AM | 11:15 AM | 1:15 PM | 2:30 PM
Introductory Quads - 10 AM to 12 PM
Awards to follow shortly after the final rounds.
Registration Details
Registration
Registration 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
  • Top Female
K - 6 Open - Individuals
  • First
  • Second
  • Third
  • Fourth
  • Fifth
  • Top Female
Introductory Quads - Individuals
  • First Place for each Quad
K - 12 Open - Teams
  • First
  • Second
  • Third
K - 6 Open - Teams
  • First
  • Second
  • Third
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 & Membership
USCF 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.
Byes
One half point bye available before round 1. Must be included in registration.
Information
[email protected] or 314.361.2437

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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