$12,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund

Dates:

June 26-28, 2026

Location:

Emory University – Emory Student Center 605 Asbury Circle, Atlanta, GA.

Free Parking at Emory is at the Peavine Parking Lot, 29 Eagle Row, Atlanta, GA. Use the covered parking deck – do not park in the outside deck or you will be charged. Allow ~15 minutes to walk from Peavine to the ESC.

Format:

5 rounds. **Time Control: **G/90, inc/10. 2-day schedule, round 1, G/60, inc/10.

Sections & Prizes:

$12,000 fully guaranteed prize fund in 7 sections.

Master (2200+): $1700 – $1000 – $500; top U2400: $600 – $300. 80 USCF Grand Prix Points. Expert (2000-2199): $1000 – $600 – $400. Class A (1800-1999): $800 – $500 – $300. Class B (1600-1799): $600 – $400 – $300. Class C (1400-1599): $500 – $300 – $200. Class D (1200-1399 or Unrated): $500 – $300 – $200. U1200 (100-1199 or Unrated): $500 – $300 – $200.

* Strict 100-point rule used for “playing up” a section – see below.

• June 2026 US Chess ratings usually used.
• **100-point Rule: **Players rated within 100 points of next section cutoff (June USCF supplement or live rating thereafter) may “play up” a section if they choose to.
  • Example: a player rated 1700 on the June rating list (or live rating thereafter) may play up in Class A if they choose to, but not a player rated 1699.
  • No exceptions – do not register for a section that you are ineligible for by rating. Erroneous registrations will be moved to the correct section.
• Unrated players may enter the Class D or U1200 sections and are eligible for prizes.
• Prizes are paid on site on Sunday, June 28 until 5:30pm, or mailed out the week of June 30.

Entry Fee:

• $125 online by June 23
• $140 online after June 23 or on-site (cash only, exact change), at least 45 minutes before game.
• Free entries:
  • All GMs, IMs, WGMs: Free online entry. No deduction if registered by June 20, otherwise $125 deducted from prize.
  • FMs & WIMs currently rated 2200+, All Players currently rated 2400+. Free online entry. $125 deducted from prize.
• Re-entry: $60 online or on-site (cash, exact change).
• Campers who pay for the tournament at registration should not register separately.

Registration:

Online registration is strongly recommended!

On-site registration (not recommended): 3-day – Friday 5:15-5:30pm. 2-day/Re-Entry: Saturday 8:45-9:00am. Re-enter online or on-site. Cash only (exact change) on-site.

All registration & re-entry closes 1 hour before game.

Bye request/change deadline: 1 hour before first game.

NO CHECK-IN NEEDED if you register online – just show up for your first game.

Campers who pay for tournament at registration should not register separately.

Schedule:

3-day Schedule (5 rounds):

• Friday 6:30pm
• Saturday 1:30pm
• Saturday 6:00pm
• Sunday 9:30am
• Sunday 1:45pm

2-day Schedule (5 rounds):

• Round 1 – Saturday 10:00am (G/60, inc/10)
• Merge with 3-day schedule above starting round 2, Saturday 1:30pm.

Up to two half-point byes available, commit before first round. All byes requested during the tournament are zero points.

Contact:

tournament@castlechess.org – Chief TD Grant Oen

Notes:

• NO SPECTATORS – during active rounds, parents, spectators, and players that have finished their games are not permitted in the playing room or nearby hallways. Only staff and active players may be in the tournament hall and immediate hallways during play.
• Boards, sets, and clocks are supplied for the tournament only – bring your own for analysis or skittles.
• Withdrawals:
  • Cancellations until June 24 may incur a $5 transaction fee.
  • 50% refunds after June 24 until 90 minutes before round 1.
  • No refunds for cancellations less than 90 minutes before round 1.
  • Cancellations, withdrawals, or 0-point byes must be submitted at least 1 hour before the relevant round. Players who “no show” or forfeit a game may incur a $100 fine.
• Fair Play Policy will mirror the Charlotte Chess Center’s FPP – leave cell phones and smart watches in your room or car, or store them in a bag or under your chair during your game. No electronics on your person or in your pocket during play.
• **==IMPORTANT==** – due to the FIFA World Cup Games in Atlanta, out-of-town players should make their travel and hotel arrangements soon!

WHAT:

5 Rounds, USCF-rated, G/25; d5 (Each round can last up to 1 hour).

Every round your child's "pairing" (The specific board they will play on, their opponent's name, and which color pieces they will use for the game) will be posted online at acrosstheboardchess.com or in print on-site. If you are new to tournaments and have questions, contact us in advance of the event. Contact: ekempjr74@yahoo.com

WHEN:

Saturday, May 9th, 2026. The tournament starts at 9:30 am. Here is a guideline for when each round will likely start: 10am, 11:15, 12:30, 1:45, 3pm. The award ceremony for those who won trophies will likely last until about 4:45.

WHERE:

Gresham Recreation Center ~ 3113 Gresham Rd S E, Atlanta, GA 30316

WHO:

Any Kindergarten through 12th grade student who has an active USCF membership may compete in this event. To acquire United States Chess Federation membership, go HERE, scroll down and select "join/renew" for the appropriate age group. If you have trouble with that process, we can do it for you: Click HERE

HOW:

Arrive at the playing site by 9:30 am on the day of the event and remain at the site, with your child, until they finish their 5th game. Players under 16 years of age should be accompanied by at least one parent/guardian. Players will not be monitored by tournament staff outside of the Playing Hall. Parents will not be allowed in the playing hall while games are in progress.

LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED FOR PLAYERS

The event will be filmed, and by participating in the event you consent to the filmed/captured content being used as we see fit. We'll provide all of the boards and pieces. Please bring a chess clock if you have one.

PRIZES:

1st, 2nd & 3rd place trophy for each section (K-3; Upper Elementary (4th-5th); Middle School; High School). All players who tie for 3rd, with at least one point, will be awarded a 3rd place trophy.

Note: Sections will be merged if there are fewer than 4 players in any section by the start of the 1st round.

REGISTRATION:

To register, click HERE. 

Pay $30 online by May 8th at 8pm. Pay the $30 Registration Fee via cash app to $EssigKemp or via Zelle to ekempjr74@yahoo.com.

NO ONSITE REGISTRATION WILL BE PERMITTED. 

2026 Southeastern Regional Women's and Girls' Chess Championship

                                     $5000 Guaranteed Prize Fund

Venue: Atlanta Chinese Christian Church, 4434 Britt Rd, Tucker, GA 30084 (Cafeteria and chapel). Hotel: Doubletree by Hilton Atlanta Northeast/Northlake, 4156 Lavista Road, Atlanta, GA 30084

 Sections & Format:

                  (Registration -free- for titled players, ACCC members and children)

Scholastic / Family-Friends / Unrated Schedule 5SS – G25;d5: 

Open Women’s schedule 4SS - G60/d5:    Boards and Sets provided – bring clocks!

Top Board games will be broadcast by DGT Boards over the Internet!

Southeastern Regional Women’s and Girls’ Chess Championship Task Force, are the following partners:

Chess Nation, North Atlanta Chess Club, Atlanta Chinese Christian Church (Tucker)

Note: More information to follow, please mark your calendar.

2026 Phillip O’Neal Taylor Georgia State

Championship & Scholastic

April 10 – 12, 2026

New 2-Day Scholastic Tournament  

Register at ChessRegister:  events

$10,000 Guaranteed. Enhanced Grand Prix Points: 100

A special thanks to Mr. Taylor for his $ 4500 contribution which makes this tournament possible.

5-SS; G/90, delay 30; (Round 1 of 2-day schedule not FIDE rated; G/60, delay 5)

 Scholastic: Two day 5 Rd SS - G/60;d5 on Saturday and Sunday.

Location:  Courtyard by Marriot Atlanta Dunwoody, 4401 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Chamblee, Georgia, 30341, USA. Chess rate: $129 per night   6 Sections:    Championship (FIDE): (2000+) $1500-900-500-300 /U2200 ($500-300).  Amateur (FIDE): (1800-1999) $700-400-150-100 /U1900 ($150) Reserve (FIDE): (1600-1799) $700-300-150-100 /U1700 ($100) Booster: (1400-1599) $700-300-150-100 /U1500 ($100) Minor: (Under 1400) $600-300-150-100 /U1300 ($100) U1200 ($100) U1100 ($100) Scholastic: (U1200) /U900 /U600 TROPHIES FOR 1st  TO 3rd  PLACES, 1st  U900, 1st  U700, 1st Unrated., MEDALS TO ALL OTHERS

Top Senior Prize in each cash prize section, (MUST BE AT LEAST 60 ON April 10th.): $70   Trophies and Titles to top GCA members in cash prize sections.   Time control: all rounds G/90, delay 30 except Two Day Rd 1 Sat. G/60, delay 5. All Scholastic games will be G/60; d5.   3-DAY OPEN SCHEDULE: (G/90; d30) Friday 7pm, Saturday 2 pm & 7 pm, Sunday 10 am & 3:30pm 2-DAY OPEN SCHEDULE: Saturday: 10am (G/60; d5); then 2 pm & 7pm (G/90; d30) - Sunday: 10am & 3:30pm (G/90; d30)

SCHOLASTIC SCHEDULE: (G/60; d5) Saturday: 10 am, 2 pm & 4;30 pm - Sunday: 10 am & 3:30 pm

Entry Fee: $120 ($10 Discount for GCA Members ), if received by March 31st; then $140 then after midnight April 7th and on site $160 registration. (W) GM, (W)IM Free ($100 deducted from any cash prizes won). Re-entry costs: $60 except the Open Section.

Scholastic Section is $60, then $80 and $100.   On-line registration:

Championship Link: https://www.chessregister.com/register?event_key=mjCplFINHZgRW9-ybo8AaM1V04Ucuw73-2nkGVypuPY%3D

Scholastic Link: https://www.chessregister.com/register?event_key=mcZ-IAypE6xXnZer22YMuM1V04Ucuw73-2nkGVypuPY%3D

Friday on-site registration 5 – 6 PM; Saturday on-site registration 8 – 9 AM

Byes: 1/2-Point Byes available for all rounds (limit two). Must request all 1/2-Point Byes before Round 2 begins. 0-Pt. Byes may be requested at any time an hour before next round. 

All sections: Players (rated 1400 and above) may elect to enter the next higher section provided player’s Official rating is within 100 points of the next higher section’s rating minimum. All player’s “Official Rating” is per the USCF April 2026 Rating Supplement.

All (Awarding of Prizes): If any post-event rating published between 1/2/2025 thru 3/31/2026 was more than 50 points above the section rating maximum, the prize limit is $200. Balance of any limited prize(s) goes to the next player(s) in line.   Unrated players (0-3 lifetime games rated) may enter Minor with maximum prize:  $150.

Players Must Bring Clocks

– Sets And Boards Are Supplied by The Georgia Chess Association.    Side Events:   Georgia Hall of Fame Induction in main playing room at 1:30 PM Saturday April 11, 2026.

GCA Annual Membership & Business Meeting in Main Playing room at 2:30 PM Sunday April 12, 2026.

2026 Thad Rogers Memorial Georgia Class Championships 

Grand Prix –  points 

DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody

Friday, October 16, 2025 - Sunday, October 18, 2025

A Georgia State Championship Event

Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody, 4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, Georgia, 30341, USA. 

Georgia Residents: GCA membership required: https://www.georgiachess.org/membership

Saturday Night Side event: Class Blitz Tournament: 4 double rounds. Saturday at 9:00 pm, G/3 d2, Cash prizes based on entries. Online EF $20, $30 if not playing in main tournament. Blitz online entry is available until noon Saturday, otherwise $5 more at the door. Blitz Registration Link

Location: 4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta Starts: Friday 16 Oct 2026 Ends: Sunday 18 Oct 2026 Reg Ends: Friday 16 Oct 2026 6:00PM Rounds: 5 Organizer Name: Georgia Chess Association Organizer eMail: kingsgambit50@gmail.com

2026 Thad Rogers Memorial Georgia Class Scholastic Tournament 

Date: Sunday October 18, 2026 at 11:00AM

Location: Location DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody, 4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, Georgia, 30341, USA.

Limited to the first 75. 

Online Registration 

4-SS, 3 Sections. 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM 

Schedule: Rds. 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:00 pm. 

Time Control: G/30; d10 

Sections:

Under 1200: Open to players rated under 1200 and unrated.  Under 900: Open to players rated under 900 and unrated.  Under 600: Open to players rated under 600 and unrated. 

Trophies: 1st thru 4th places; Top Unrated. Tie breaks will be used to determine each place. Participants who do not win a trophy will receive a Participation Medal. 

Field is limited to first 75 entries. Registration deadline is October 17, 2025, at 10 PM. All participants must have a valid USCF membership at time of registration. 

1/2-Pt. Byes: Available for all rounds (limit one). Must request 1/2-Pt. Bye at time of registration. 0-Pt. Byes may be requested for any round at any time. 

"Do Not Pair” option: Immediate family members may request to not be paired (Rds. 1 thru 3 only). Option must be requested at time of registration. 

Players must bring clocks if they wish to use one. Clocks are not provided, but the Tournament Director reserves the right to place a clock at any game that is at risk of running later than the time control limit for the round. Remaining time will be divided equally between the players. 

Sets And Boards Are Supplied by The Georgia Chess Association.

2026 Georgia Open & Amateur

Scholastic Tournament

State Championship Event

DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody

Sunday, November 22, 2026

Event Overview

2026 Georgia Open & Amateur Scholastic Tournament

When:

Sunday November 22, 2025

Location:

DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody, 4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, Georgia, 30341, USA. 

TLimited to the first 75.

4-SS, 3 Sections. 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Schedule: Rds. 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:00 pm.

Time Control: G/30; d10

Under 1200: Open to players rated under 1200 and unrated.

Under 900: Open to players rated under 900 and unrated.

Under 600: Open to players rated under 600 and unrated.

Trophies: 1st thru 4th places; Top Unrated. Tie breaks will be used to determine each place. Participants who do not win a trophy will receive a Participation Medal.

Limited to the first 75.

E Field is limited to first 75 entries. Registration deadline is November 22, 2025, at 8 AM.  All participants must have a valid USCF membership at time of registration. 

1/2-Pt. Byes: Available for all rounds (limit one) -- must request 1/2-Pt. Bye at time of registration. 0-Pt. Byes may be requested for any round at any time.

” Do Not Pair” option: Immediate family members may request to not be paired (Rds. 1 thru 3 only). Option must be requested at time of registration.

Players must bring clocks if they wish to use one. Clocks are not provided, but the Tournament Director reserves the right to place a clock at any game that is at risk of running later than the time control limit for the round. Remaining time will be divided equally between the players. Sets And Boards Are Supplied by The Georgia Chess Association.   Address:

4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30341 United States

Charles W Hatherill

Email: kingsgambit50@gmail.com

Phone: 7027430305

Website: https://www.georgiachess.org/

Where: Berkmar High School, 405 Pleasant Hill Rd, Lilburn, GA 30047

Details to be posted soon.  Please check back!

Chess2Children closed tournament, various sections, must be C2C member. Round 1 9:15 AM, Round 2 10:30 AM, Round 3 11:45 AM and Round 4 1:30 PM. Advanced, Intermediate and Beginner sections, sections may be combined. Payment links in e-mail.

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082

Date: Mondays

Time: Starts around 7:30PM to 8:00PM

Style: Swiss System Four-rounds

Time-Control: G/10 + 0

Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points

Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required.

Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase

Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place

Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082

Date: Mondays

Time: Starts around 7:30PM to 8:00PM

Style: Swiss System Four-rounds

Time-Control: G/10 + 0

Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points

Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required.

Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase

Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place

Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

Sunday, April 5th - Scholastic K-12 G/25d5

CHESS ZONE APRIL RATED SCHOLASTIC K-12 Four Rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated

SECTIONS: 1300+: Open to scholastic players rated 1300 and up. U1300: Open to scholastic players rated between 600 and 1299. U600: Open to scholastic players under 600 and unrated.

PRIZES: Trophies to 1st-3rd place in each section. Medals to all finish with 50% or greater that don't win a trophy.

Time Control: G/25; d5; USCF dual rated (regular and quick). Entry Fee: Members: $38 if pre-registered by 4/1; $43 by 4/5; $48 on-site. Non-Members: $45 if pre-registered by 4/1; $50 by 4/5; $55 on-site. The field is limited to the first 40 registrants. Schedule: All players, including pre-registrants, please check in by 9:45 am. Rounds: 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 12:45 pm, 2:00 pm 1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit two. Must request 1/2-point byes before round 1 begins. 0-point byes available at any time for any round.

Unrated players must obtain a USCF membership (from https://uschess.org). Please arrive early (by 9:30 AM) if you need assistance on-site. US Chess Live rating will be used sections, pairings and prizes. Players may play up if rating within 100 points of the section requirement. Sections may be merged at TD discretion. Children may be dropped off at Chess Zone; please return by 2:15 PM to pick-up   Register at Events | Chess Zone