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Event Details
Date(s)
June 20-21, 2026
Location
Hillman Hall
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO 63105
Parking
Free parking is available in the underground garage under Wrighton Way, off Forsyth Blvd. Enter the underground parking garage via Wrighton Way.
Check-in Period
Classical Championship - Saturday 9:00-9:45 AM Sharp - Late Check-ins will not be paired in round one.
Blitz Championship - Saturday 1:00-1:45 PM Only if the player is not playing the Classical Championship
Format
Classical - 5 round Swiss [Two Sections - K-12 Open and K-6 Open]
Blitz - 9 round Swiss [One Section]
Time Controls
K-12 and K-6 Championships - G/30;+10
Blitz Championship - G/5;+0
Round Times
Saturday Classical Championship - 10:00 AM RD 1 | 12:00 PM RD 2
Sunday Classical Championship - 10:00 AM RD 3 | 12:00 PM RD 4 | 2:00 PM RD 5
Saturday Blitz Championship - 2:00 PM | 2:15 PM | 2:30 PM | 2:45 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:15 PM | 3:30 PM | 3:45 PM | 4:00 PM
Awards to follow shortly after the final rounds.
Registration Details
Registration
Registration closes Friday night before the event.
Limited Entry onsite - please register online if possible.

Space is limited to 80 participants.
Entry Fee
$10 per event ($10 Classical, $10 Blitz)
Individual Prize Trophies
K-12 Open - Individuals
  • First
  • Second
  • Third
  • Fourth
  • Fifth
  • Top Female
K-6 Open - Individuals
  • First
  • Second
  • Third
  • Fourth
  • Fifth
  • Top Female
Blitz Championship - Individuals
  • First
  • Second
  • Third
  • Fourth
  • Fifth
Perpetual Trophy: The K-12, K-6, and Blitz Champions will have their names engraved on the Chess Club's perpetual trophy.
How to decide which section to play in:
  • K-12 Championship: strongest competition; for experienced players in grades K-12.
  • K-6 Championship: friendly OTB experience for grades K-6 newer to tournaments.
  • Blitz Championship: open to all grades PreK-12 who enjoy fast chess.

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