Hello! Do you have a K-8th grader who is interested in participating in a low-stakes and fun chess tournament? Chess Club Coffee's Scholastic (K-8) Saturdays are 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.
This is a one-day event, consisting of up to 4 rounds, depending on the number of participants.
Streaming Disclaimer: No audio or visual component of the in-person event will be broadcast. We will, however, be live streaming the top board's game on Twitch using a DGT smart board, with the player's first name and first initial. The stream will only consist of the state of the board at any given moment, without images, audio, or video of the players.
Event Description
Dates: August 22nd, 2026
Location: Chess Club Coffee, 3144 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618
Format: Up to 4 rounds Swiss, one K-8 Open section
Time control: G/25;+10 (25 minutes with a 10-second increment)
Check-in period: Saturday, August 22nd • 9:00 – 9:45am (late check-ins will not be paired for round one)
Round times:
Saturday, August 22nd
10:00am • Round 1
Rounds 2-4 will begin as soon as possible, once all the prior round's games have ended, and the players are ready for the next round
There will also be a 15-minute lunch break after Round 2
Prize:
Chess Club Coffee hat
Registration details:
Entry fee: Free
Registration closes Friday, August 21st at 11:59pm
Limited entry onsite–please register online if possible
Space is limited to 16 participants
Rating & Membership: This event is unrated and no membership is required to participate.
Byes: One half-point bye available if requested before round 1
Parking: Paid and free street parking is available in the vicinity of the building.
Any questions? Reach out to Sam Dannug at sam@chessclubcoffeeco.com or call Chess Club Coffee at (773) 654-3162 (phone available during our business hours).