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THE NEXT TOURNAMENT IS MARCH 21ST AT DIAMONDHEAD EDUCATION CENTER IN BURNSVILLE. Posted Sunday, February 15, 2026 by Lorene
The next tournament is the Statewide Grade Level Tournament on March 21. The annual chess tournament in Minnesota is open to players in all grades. There are individual and Team awards. Players compete within their own grade level in grades K-8 and 9th-12 grade. Home-schooled students are placed in the section that has players of the same age.
We may have to combine some grades, possibly Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd grades to make a team, as we may need enough players to support that section.
You do not have to be a member of a team to participate. You can compete as an individual.

If you register online you can arrive at 8:30 to check in. If you register at the door, arrive by 7:30.

There is a $5.00 late fee for registration at the door.
Players who register at-the-door after 8:30am may not be paired in the 1st round. We try our best to make sure everyone that registers will be in the FIRST round, but we also want to be on time with the tournament.

Food can be purchased throughout the day in the cafeteria.
There will be chess equipment that you can purchase in the morning.

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Congratulations to our 2025 Statewide Tournament Champions
Well done!
Primary Champion
Rihaan Sen
Elementary Champion
Harrison Tan
Middle Champion
Neil Vartak

 

Congratulations 2025
Coach of the Year!

Veronica Harrison

 

Congratulations 2025
Chess Camp Champs!

Jaden Walker
Championship Section

Nikit Guntipalli
Novice Section

 

Resources: Check out these recommended instructional books.

USCF's Scholastic Chess page Check it out

Why teach chess to children?? Click here to find out.

Parents -- check out this tournament chess primer by the U.S. Chess Center

Wanted: Chess Coaches
 There are many schools that need either a chess coach or someone with chess knowledge. If you are in Junior/Senior High School you may qualify as a chess assistant. Most chess clubs are after school, but some are before school or in the evening. If you are interested, please call 763-593-1168 or write to:

School Chess Association
5901 Laurel Ave Apt 134
Golden Valley, MN 55416-1070

Chess Clubs
 Does your school have a chess club? If not, contact the School Chess Association.
We may be able to help your school start a club!!
Contact Lorene at Lorene@SchoolChess.org or 763-593-1168

The School Chess Association is dedicated to providing chess activities for students in Kindergarten through Grade 12.

In support of our mission, the SCA provides the following services:

  • Run chess tournaments
  • Provide chess camps
  • Develop chess clubs
  • Promote instruction
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The SCA is dedicated to providing the best programs for all participants.  The SCA runs only non-elimination tournaments.  We believe that all students should have the greatest opportunity to play chess and that no one should be eliminated from a tournament.

This web site is devoted to providing information about the SCA and other chess activities.

For more information, e-mail Lorene Lampert or call us at (763)-593-1168

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