# 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 & 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


## 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 gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Annual K-12 Scholastic Chess Tournament at Bowman Library being held?
  - **A:** Annual K-12 Scholastic Chess Tournament at Bowman Library takes place on Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 871 Tasker Rd, Stephens City, VA 22655-2207, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Annual K-12 Scholastic Chess Tournament at Bowman Library?
  - **A:** Annual K-12 Scholastic Chess Tournament at Bowman Library is organized by Shenandoah Valley Chess Club.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Annual K-12 Scholastic Chess Tournament at Bowman Library is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Stephens City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Annual K-12 Scholastic Chess Tournament at Bowman Library sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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