All sections for this event will start at 10:00 AM and run for 60 minutes. Players can join in advance and during the event. See the individual sections below for further details.*LICHESS Ratings will be used, this event will not be USCF rated.

Chess in the Schools will also be streaming the event live with interviews and commentary (more details to follow).

A FREE lichess.org account is required to join all of our online tournaments. We will have three sections for the event (Click on the section you would like to compete in):

Open Scholastic Arena (Open to all) – Register Now.

Under 1600 Scholastic Arena  – Register Now

Under 1200 Scholastic Arena – Register Now

Parents and Friends Arena (Open to Adults) – Register Now

All prizes are donated by CHESSABLE

Individual winners will receive special certificates from CIS.  Top teams and individuals will also receive special gift certificates to select chess sites.

Email tournaments@chessintheschools.org with any questions or concerns regarding this event.