

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 North Mississippi Championship
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Event Description**: January 24 @ Fountain Square Event Center in Water Valley
Check In:  No later than 8:30 AM
218 Frostland Drive, Water Valley, MS 38965
This is an officially rated US Chess tournament organized by the Mississippi Chess Association and run in coordination with the host site.  US Chess membership is required and membership is available at uschess.org. Out of state players are welcome.

Entry Fee: $30 by 8 PM the 1/15, $40 after. Cash prizes based on 70% of entries.

Register online at King Registration 
https://www.kingregistration.com/event/2026NorthMS

Registrants will be posted at https://www.mcachess.org. 

All chess equipment will be provided. 

All players are required to take manual notation using scoresheets. Scoresheets are available at the tournament.

This Swiss System tournament for all ages has one section.

Schedule:  4 Rounds no elimination.  All rounds will be played 45 minutes for each player with a 15 second increment.

Round Times:  9:00 AM, 11:15 AM, 2:15 PM, 4:30 PM, may accelerate as possible. Players will be allowed a minimum 10 minute rest break between rounds.

One half-point bye only is available and must be requested before the start of the tournament. No half-point byes available for round 4.

Any questions? Contact Mark Nicholas via e-mail at mark@mcachess.org or text/call 615-631-3876
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/water-valley/2026-north-mississippi-championship/200029338895203
- **Event Categories**: sports, tournaments
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/2026NorthMS?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=water+valley-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Water Valley
- **state**: MS
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 218 Frostland Dr, Water Valley, MS 38965-2822, United States
- **lat**: 34.1341
- **long**: -89.64542
- **full address**: 218 Frostland Dr, Water Valley, MS 38965-2822, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 218 Frostland Dr, Water Valley, MS 38965-2822, United States
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, tournaments
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 North Mississippi Championship ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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