Do you have a K-12 student who is interested in participating in a low-stakes and fun chess tournament? Chess Club Coffee's monthly Scholastic (K-12) series is a great way to have fun, gain tournament experience, and engage with a community of like-minded chess enthusiasts. This event is free to enter, and the winner will receive Chess Club Coffee merchandise.
Tournament Details
Date: Saturday, November 7th, 2026
Location: Chess Club Coffee, 3144 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618
Format:
4-round Swiss
Check-in: 9:00 – 9:45am (late arrivals will not be paired for round 1)
Round times:
K-12 Open: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Entry fee: $5.00 (Online registration closes Friday, November 6th at 11:59pm. Limited entry onsite–please register online if possible.)
Time control:
K-12 Open: G/25 minutes + 10-second increment
Prizes: Chess Club Coffee hat and $5.00 gift card for 1st place in the K-12 Open. $5.00 gift card for 2nd.
Rating & membership: This event is unrated and no membership is required to participate.
Byes: One half-point bye may be requested before round 1.
Have a question? Feel free to email sam@chessclubcoffeeco.com or call Chess Club Coffee at (773) 654-3162 (phone only available during business hours).