Chess Events in Walton, GA
Results for events and tournaments near Walton, GA
Where: Berkmar High School, 405 Pleasant Hill Rd, Lilburn, GA 30047
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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.
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
CHESSTRONICS Johns Creek Location–Monthly Girls Only USCF Rated Scholastic Chess Tournament
Hosted by Georgia Chess Association
Name: CHESSTRONICS Johns Creek Location–Monthly Girls Only USCF Rated Scholastic Chess Tournament
Description:
**Sections: **U400, U800, U1200, U1200 Plus. Sections may be merged to the nearest section, if less than 6 players in a section.
**Time Control: **3RR, G/25; d5, USCF rated.
**Prizes: **Trophy for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each section.
Medals to anyone with 2.0 or more points not receiving a trophy * New or first-time players are required to secure a USCF membership at: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess Break:
* Complimentary donuts will be provided to all players Player Limit & Policies:
* Capacity: 30 players
* No byes or withdrawals allowed 3 Round Times:
* 06:00 p.m.
* 7:10 p.m.
* 8:15 p.m. (or earlier if both players agree) Location: HighMarks Education, Suite 112, 10450 Medlock Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30097 Contact:
Email: info@highmarkseducation.com
Phone: (770) 274 4545 Frequency: Held every 3rd Friday of the month Organizer: Manisha Churiwal
Registration Link: https://services.chesstronics.com/products/chesstronics-girlsonly-chess-tournament
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
CHESSTRONICS Johns Creek Location–Monthly Girls Only USCF Rated Scholastic Chess Tournament
Hosted by Georgia Chess Association
Name: CHESSTRONICS Johns Creek Location–Monthly Girls Only USCF Rated Scholastic Chess Tournament
Description:
**Sections: **U400, U800, U1200, U1200 Plus. Sections may be merged to the nearest section, if less than 6 players in a section.
**Time Control: **3RR, G/25; d5, USCF rated.
**Prizes: **Trophy for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each section.
Medals to anyone with 2.0 or more points not receiving a trophy * New or first-time players are required to secure a USCF membership at: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess Break:
* Complimentary donuts will be provided to all players Player Limit & Policies:
* Capacity: 30 players
* No byes or withdrawals allowed 3 Round Times:
* 06:00 p.m.
* 7:10 p.m.
* 8:15 p.m. (or earlier if both players agree) Location: HighMarks Education, Suite 112, 10450 Medlock Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30097 Contact:
Email: info@highmarkseducation.com
Phone: (770) 274 4545 Frequency: Held every 3rd Friday of the month Organizer: Manisha Churiwal
Registration Link: https://services.chesstronics.com/products/chesstronics-girlsonly-chess-tournament
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
Name: NACC Saturday Swiss - IX Date & Time: Saturday, April 18th, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 04:30 PM Location: 3140 Old Atlanta Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024 (New Life Atlanta) Format: G/45 + 5 sec | Swiss | 3 rounds Sections: 1000 - 1399 | 1400 - 1799|Above 1800 (Sections may be merged under TD discretion) Entry Fee: $20 Player Limit: 40 Additional Info: USCF Rated |Byes: No Byes Players may play up if within 100 rating points of section limit Bring a chess clock if available. Free pizza served after Round 2.
Registration Link: https://www.chessregister.com/register?event_key=w37GMryF5Jp_JYCWENqvGM1V04Ucuw73-2nkGVypuPY%3D
Name: NACC Scholastic Tournament(2026) - XII Desc: G/25 + 5 sec | Swiss | 4 rounds When: Saturday, April 18th , 2026 from 10:00AM – 4:00PM Location: 3140,Old Atlanta Rd, Suwanee, GA, 30024 (New Life Atlanta) K–12 | USCF Rated Round Times: 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:15 PM, 2:30 PM Sections: K-2(U500)|U500 | U1000 | U1400 Entry Fee: $30 by April 16th and $40 thereafter. Player Limit: 50 players Prizes (Each Section): 1st Place: $50 + Trophy 2nd Place: Trophy 3rd Place: Trophy Free Pizza will be served for players after Round 2. ½-point byes available (maximum 2). Must be requested before the end of Round 1. 0-point byes available at any time for any round.
Registration URL:-https://www.chessregister.com/register?event_key=mIa_Cuxv2vSspk8-YS9-6M1V04Ucuw73-2nkGVypuPY%3D
Name: NACC Saturday Swiss - X Date & Time: Saturday, April 25th, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 04:30 PM Location: 3140 Old Atlanta Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024 (New Life Atlanta) Format: G/45 + 5 sec | Swiss | 3 rounds Sections: 1000 - 1399 | 1400 - 1799|Above 1800 (Sections may be merged under TD discretion) Entry Fee: $20 Player Limit: 40 Additional Info: USCF Rated |Byes: No Byes Players may play up if within 100 rating points of section limit Bring a chess clock if available. Free pizza served after Round 2.
Registration Link: https://www.chessregister.com/register?event_key=A1j_yNJVEQ1Rgrj5wZn4Is1V04Ucuw73-2nkGVypuPY%3D
Name: NACC Scholastic Tournament(2026) - XIII Desc: G/25 + 5 sec | Swiss | 4 rounds When: Saturday, April 25th , 2026 from 10:00AM – 4:00PM Location: 3140,Old Atlanta Rd, Suwanee, GA, 30024 (New Life Atlanta) K–12 | USCF Rated Round Times: 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:15 PM, 2:30 PM Sections: K-2(U500)|U500 | U1000 | U1400 Entry Fee: $30 by April 23rd and $40 thereafter. Player Limit: 50 players Prizes (Each Section): 1st Place: $50 + Trophy 2nd Place: Trophy 3rd Place: Trophy Free Pizza will be served for players after Round 2. ½-point byes available (maximum 2). Must be requested before the end of Round 1. 0-point byes available at any time for any round.
Registration URL:-https://www.chessregister.com/register?event_key=k0WjPnS3MA6vikOecipneM1V04Ucuw73-2nkGVypuPY%3D
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.
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