ChessRoster

ChessRoster

National Chess Day

Oct 11, 2025

Tournament Details
Start Date
Oct 11, 2025
Started 55 days ago
Map
Description

EVENT OVERVIEW

OUR 8TH ANNUAL NATIONAL CHESS DAY JAX EVENT!

Note: this event draws nearly 100 players every year, and we could cut off registration due to capacity constraints. ENTRY FEE: $25.00 (fee goes to $35 the day before the event, so register early :) )

Includes entry to an Art & Puzzle Contest for players, 5 rounds of tournament games, Top section on DGT digital broadcast board, and Team & Individual trophies as noted below.

CURRENT 2025 FALL SUNDAY ENROLLED ACADEMY STUDENTS MUST USE DISCOUNT CODE. Non students will be fined $10 above entry before round one if code is misused.

REGISTRATION: All registration is online at Chessregister.com . Auto shutoff Friday at 5pm. All players must have a current US Chess membership (can be purchased for $20 with registration) Non-USCF members can buy a membership or renew via this site.

TOURNAMENT INFO: Five rounds G/25;d5 dual-rated chess in four sections. Sections K-2, K-5, K-8 & K-12 allow players to up, but not below their grade level. All sets provided. Bring clocks if you have them. Arrive by 9:00 am Round 1 starts at 9:30 am. Two byes (excused absence from a round) are available. Allows players to come after later or leave early. Some use them to place "Breaks" in the day. Select at registration. The schedule will also have a brief lunch break.

AWARDS: Trophies to Top 5 finishers in each of the four sections K-2, K-5, K-8, K-12 Trophies to Top 3 schools in each of the four sections (two players-same school = team - Homeschool CO-OPs eligible)

Also, please note, the nearest quick lunch venues are Jimmie John's on Hendricks Ave. and Fire House Subs in San Marco Square.

https://www.chessregister.com/register?event\_key=2y3EibARj4aKRFw8bWmB6c1V04Ucuw73-2nkGVypuPY%3D

National Chess Day