Chess Tournament (Grades K-5)
Schedule
REGISTRATION NOT OPEN YET
(BELOW INFORMATION MAY BE CHANGED PRIOR TO REGISTRATION)
Date: Saturday, March 7
Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Timberline School
2605 SE LA Grant Parkway, Waukee, Iowa
$55
Info
Test your mettle against the best chess players throughout the Des Moines metro area! Each participant participates in six rounds of tournament chess! This is a fantastic opportunity for students and your school to match up their skills against players of similar age and skill level. Team champion trophy with individual trophies and medals will be awarded. Pizza and beverages will be provided as well. Sign up begins in January 2026!
Team Trophy: The team score is calculated by taking the top four scores for each school. Whether a school has 20 players or two players, we take the top four scores (a school with fewer than four players would only count for the number of players they have). The school with the highest combined score will receive the TEAM CHAMPION TROPHY. We will have a runner-up trophy for the second place team.
Individual Tournament: Students will play 6 games against students of similar grade level (k-1, 2-3, 4-5). We reserve the option to combine or separate grade levels based on the number of participants.
Swiss Play: Participants are matched against others of similar skill level and grade. If a player wins more games, they will play other players who have won more often as well. By the 6th round, we will have a clear champion.
Medals & Trophies: Trophies are given out to 1st - 5th place in each grade level category. Medals are given out based on your performance. Every student will get either a trophy or a medal by the end of the day.
Host: Youth Enrichment League through WCSD Community Education Department