

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Annual K-12 Scholastic Chess Tournament at Bowman Library
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Date: February 21, 2026
Location: Bowman Library
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Event Contact: David Hubbard 

Registration &amp; Details
https://www.handleyregional.org/event/scholastic-annual-chess-tournament-2026-36993
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10:00 AM – 10:15 AM: Registration and Check-in
– Participants arrive and check in for the tournament.
– Finalize any last-minute registrations.

10:15 AM – 10:30 AM: Opening Remarks
– Welcome participants and explain the tournament format.
– Outline the rules and schedule for the day.

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Round 1 – Round 4
– Round 1: 10:30 AM – 10:50 AM
– Round 2: 10:50 AM – 11:10 AM
– Round 3:  11:10 AM – 11:30 AM
– Round 4: 11:30 AM – 11:50 AM

11:50 AM – 12:00 PM: Break
– Quick break for players to stretch and prepare for lunch.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break
– Participants can enjoy lunch and socialize.

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Round 5 – Round 6
– Round 5: 1:00 PM – 1:20 PM
– Round 6: 1:20 PM – 1:40 PM

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Play-off Rounds, if needed

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Awards Ceremony
– Announce the winners and distribute awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.
– Acknowledge all participants and thank them for attending.

Prizes

Trophies, medals, certificates

Registration Deadline: February 19, 2026 at 11:59 pm

We look forward to an exciting day of chess at Bowman Library!

General Information: Chess sets and boards will be provided. You are encouraged to bring your own clocks.

Chess enthusiasts age 18 and older are needed to assist with logistics, including set up and off loading. Please contact Rene Picota to assist.

For more information, email Tournament Director, David Hubbard at winchesterchess@gmail.com


This event is made possible by the Shenandoah Valley Chess community and Handley Regional Library.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/stephens-city/annual-k-12-scholastic-chess-tournament-at-bowman-library/200029622699507
- **Event Categories**: sports, tournaments
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.handleyregional.org/event/scholastic-annual-chess-tournament-2026-36993?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=stephens+city-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Stephens City
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 871 Tasker Rd, Stephens City, VA 22655-2207, United States
- **lat**: 39.10144
- **long**: -78.1924
- **full address**: 871 Tasker Rd, Stephens City, VA 22655-2207, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Shenandoah Valley Chess Club (https://allevents.in/org/shenandoah-valley-chess-club/4172826)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 871 Tasker Rd, Stephens City, VA 22655-2207, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Shenandoah Valley Chess Club
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, tournaments
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Annual K-12 Scholastic Chess Tournament at Bowman Library ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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