Maryland Chess Association
Montgomery County K-12
Sunday 02 August 2026
Hits : 386
The Montgomery County Scholastic Challenge
Hilton Garden Inn Rockville-Gaithersburg
14975 Shady Grove Rd, Rockville, Maryland 20850
Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 10 am
Register on dmvchess.com or go to the direct registration link at https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/8869
Tournament Information
- This tournament will take place on Sunday, August 2nd at 10 am.
- Four rounds: first round at 10 am, subsequent rounds occur as soon as possible
- Four sections: K-12, K-8, K-5, and K-3
- Time control: Game in 25 minutes with a 5-second delay (US Chess regular and quick rated)
- Entry fee: $34 by 7/19, $39 by 7/26, $44 by 8/1, $50 on the day of the tournament (on-site registration is allowed; registration for round one closes at 9:30 am on Sunday).
- Boards and pieces will be provided for all players, but we don’t have enough clocks for everyone (those who have clocks are welcome to bring them)
- This tournament is US Chess rated, so an active US Chess membership is required. Click here to join the US Chess Federation for the first time or to renew an inactive membership: https://new.uschess.org/user/login?destination=/form/membership
- Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at Click here to show mail address with any questions
- PRIZES: Trophies to 1st through 3rd in each section
Venue Information/Logistics
- PARKING: The hotel has plenty of free parking.
- Free water will be provided for players.
- There is no scheduled lunch break, but there is almost always time for players to have food between games. There aren't any scheduled round times--rounds will occur as soon as possible.
How to Register
Register on dmvchess.com or go to the direct registration link at https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/8869