Chess In Schools
Monthly Chess Challenge
Courtyard by Marriott, Deland, FL
SATURDAY March 28, 2026
2 Sections Adult and Scholastic
Scholastic players who have never been a member of US Chess receive a
FREE 1 year US Chess membership
Location: Courtyard by Marriott, 308 N. Woodland Blvd., Deland, FL 32720. Plenty of FREE parking.
Entry Fee: $50 for Adult Section, Scholastic Section $25
5 Rounds: 10 am,11:30 am, Lunch, 1:15 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:45 pm.
Time Control: G/25;d5
Open Section: ENTRY FEE $50.
$625 total prize fund based on 30 paid adult entries ($313 Guaranteed)
1st 250, 2nd 150, 3rd 100, Top U/1600 75, Top U/1200 50 (unrated not eligible for Under prizes)
Scholastic Section: ENTRY FEE $25. Must be younger than 18
Trophy to 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Top U/1000, Top U/700, Top Unrated
Tie Breaks: 1. Modified Median, 2. Solkoff, 3. Cumulative, 4. Opponent Cumulative, 5. Median, 6.Kashdan 7. Coin Flip.
Byes, one ½ point bye allowed must be requested prior to start of round 2 and cannot be changed
Registration: On-Line at:
https://onlineregistration.cc/CSFL/CIS007
$5 more at door all sections, Online registration closes at 11:30 pm on 3/27
Information: Call TD/Organizer Steve Lampkin at 386-682-9527 or email
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● Boards and pieces are provided, but players should bring clocks.
● $10 processing fee for any refund.
● All rated section players must have a valid, active USCF membership to play. Can obtain or renew USCF membership at the door. Current Months Rating Supplement will be used.
Future Tournament Dates: 4/18/2026 and 5/9/2026
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