November Scholastic (K-12) 2026

About this event

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 $5 entry, 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).

Sign-Up Link

https://chessnut.club/e/november-scholastic-k-12