Chess Tournaments This Weekend in Suwanee, GA

Name: Johns Creek Chesstronics Monthly Scholastic Tournament   Description:  • Time Control: 3RR, G/25; d5 — USCF rated.  • New or first-time players are required to secure a USCF membership at: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess   Lunch Break:  • Complimentary pizza will be provided to all players from 12:00–12:30 p.m. (Tentative)   Player Limit & Policies:  • Capacity: 30–36 players  • No byes or withdrawals allowed  • Registration ends at 9:15 a.m.  • Early registration is strongly encouraged, as the event is capped at **36 **players   Round Times:  • 10:00 a.m.  • 11:10 a.m.  • 12:30 p.m. (or earlier if both players agree)   Location: 10450 Medlock Bridge Rd, Suite 112, Johns Creek, GA 30097   Contact:  Email: info@highmarkseducation.com Phone: (770) 274 4545   Frequency: Held every 2nd Saturday of the month   Organizer: Manisha Churiwal   Registration Link: https://services.chesstronics.com/products/johnscreek-chess-math-competition

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Where: 284 SR-314 S Suite D Fayetteville, GA 30214 (Mathnasium Tutoring Center) When: Sunday, September 13; 9:00am-5:00pm Who: All chess players of all ages (rated, unrated and non-rated) Why: To encourage enthusiasm for the game and promote the growth of chess in Georgia

4 SECTIONS: 3 for K-8 Scholastic: Unrated; Rated under 500; Rated under 1000 1 Section for those Rated 1000+ and all High School Students and Adults: Open Rated Sections may be merged at the organizer’s discretion. (Note: Players may elect to enter the next higher section provided player’s Official Rating is within 100 points of that section’s rating minimum.) Players in rated sections must have a current USCF membership. To start or renew membership go to: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess . Cost: $30 entry fee by 8/31; $35 fee by 9/6; $40 online until 9/11 and at the site by 9:30am, if space available. Registration/Payment: Online at ; Click Register: Tournament (https://championshipchess.net/tournaments/tournamentregister/?id=-1) ++36 Total Max Participants ++ Additional Details: All players will participate in 4 rounds regardless of wins/losses. Game clocks will be provided last 10 minutes. However, participants might bring own clock. Rounds will be about 1 hour max (each player has 30 min and 5 seconds delay after each move). Onsite Registration at 9:00am -9:30am, if space is available. Check in: 9:30 Review Rules: 9:45 First Round: 10:00am All young players must be accompanied by an adult during the entire event. Contact: Daniil Kozyrev at MercuryPawn2026@gmail.com *** This is a USCF rated event –with information support from Championship Chess and Mathnasium Fayetteville Tutoring Center.

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CHESS ZONE SEPTEMBER MELEE G/30+5 Four rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated SECTIONS CHAMPIONSHIP: 1600+: Open to players rated 1600 or above. 1st Place – $200; 2nd Place – $50; Top U1800 – $35; RESERVE: U1600: Open to players rated under 1600. 1st Place – $125; 2nd Place – $50; Top U1200/Unrated- $35; Live US Chess regular ratings used for section, pairings and prizes. Players may play up if rating within 100 points of the section requirement. Sections may be combined at TD discretion. Prizes based on 30 registrations. Unrated players eligible only for place prizes. Time Control: G/30; inc. 5; USCF dual rated (regular and quick). Entry Fee: Members: $33 by 9/9; $43 by 9/13; $48 at the site; Non-members: $40 by 9/9; $50 by 9/13; $55 at the site; Free entry for (W)FMs, (W)IMs, (W)GMs – entry fees deducted from prizes. The field is limited to the first 50 registrants. Schedule: 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm 1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit two. Must request 1/2-point byes before round 2. 0-point byes available at any time for any round.

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Team Trophies! Three players in the rated sections attending the same school (as of the spring 2026 semester). Teams have no upper limit; the more players on a team, the higher the chances for a good result, but only the top 3 players’ results count for the team total. The team gains points by winning or drawing rated games. Points are weighted, with results in higher sections worth more.

Mohar September Chess Tournament – Scholastic and Open Chess Tournament September 13, 2026 Mohar Chess Academy — 3170 Peachtree Pkwy Ste 113, Suwanee, GA 30024, USA 4SS, G/25;d5  5 sections – An Open section for adults and advanced scholastic players, 3 Rated Scholastic-only sections for K-12 players and a Nonrated Scholastic practice section for new and young players. ROUND TIMES:  First round is at 10:00AM, rounds 2-4 will start ASAP after the preceding rounds finish with a slightly longer break for lunch between rounds 2 and 3. We are done around 4 – 4:30 PM. NONRATED SECTION: The Nonrated section is for new/unrated players and players rated below 300 who need practice. While the rules of chess still apply, this is a more relaxed game designed to let new and young players experience chess without worrying about ratings. New players may choose to play in the Under 400 section if they want to become rated. 3 SCHOLASTIC-ONLY RATED SECTIONS: Under 400, Under 800 and Under 1200: These sections require an active US Chess Federation membership (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess). New players wanting a rating play in the Under 400.  OPEN SECTION: This Section is available to both adults and scholastic players. Scholastic players rated over 1199 must play in this section; however, any scholastic player rated 1000+ may choose to play in either the Open or kids-only Under 1200 section. Players will be placed in the section that matches their rating unless granted an exemption by the Tournament Director. Rated sections may be combined at TD discretion. ENTRY FEE: Register Registration received till 7th September is $30.  Late registration begins from 8th September to 12th September for  $35.  Same day, onsite registration is $40 and must be completed by 9:00AM to be paired for Round 1. Late sign ups may receive a ½ point round one bye. You may pay via Zelle to mohar.chess@gmail.com BYES: If you have a scheduling conflict and plan to skip one or two rounds, 1/2 Point Byes are available and should be requested at the time of registration.  INDIVIDUAL PRIZES: Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in each SCHOLASTIC section and cash or gift cards for the Open section. TEAM PRIZES: Team Trophies to top 3 schools based on weighted points of 4 players. Must have a minimum of 3 players from the same school playing in the USCF Rated Sections to qualify for Team Prizes. FOOD – We plan to have food vendors to supply snacks and lunch. Sets, boards  and notation sheets supplied. Please bring chess clocks if possible. CONTACT:  Mohar Chess Academy Email: mohar.chess@gmail.com Phone: 7708158221 Website: https://www.mohar.org

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Entry fee: $45