Georgia Chess Association upcoming events

Chess Night Mondays at Varners Restaurant & Tavern (May 11, 2026)

Mon, 11 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082

Date: Mondays

Time: Registration starts at 7:00PM and rounds start at 7:15PM.

Style: Swiss System Four-rounds

Time-Control: G/10 + 0

Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points

Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required.

Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase

Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place

Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

GCA Board Meeting (May 13, 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Topic: GCA Board Meeting

Time: May 13, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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CHESSTRONICS Johns Creek Location–Monthly Girls Only USCF Rated Scholastic Chess Tournament (May 15, 2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Name: CHESSTRONICS Johns Creek Location–Monthly Girls Only USCF Rated Scholastic Chess Tournament

Description:

Sections: U400, U800, U1200, U1200 Plus. Sections may be merged to the nearest section, if less than 6 players in a section.

Time Control: 3RR, G/25; d5, USCF rated.

Prizes: Trophy for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each section.

Medals to anyone with 2.0 or more points not receiving a trophy

* New or first-time players are required to secure a USCF membership at: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

Break:

* Complimentary donuts will be provided to all players

Player Limit & Policies:

* Capacity: 30 players

* No byes or withdrawals allowed

3 Round Times:

* 06:00 p.m.

* 7:10 p.m.

* 8:15 p.m. (or earlier if both players agree)

Location: HighMarks Education, Suite 112, 10450 Medlock Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30097

Contact:

Email: info@highmarkseducation.com

Phone: (770) 274 4545

Frequency: Held every 3rd Friday of the month

Organizer: Manisha Churiwal

Registration Link: https://services.chesstronics.com/products/chesstronics-girlsonly-chess-tournament

GEORGIA CHESS - FRIDAY KNIGHT FACE OFF (May 15, 2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Name: GEORGIA CHESS FRIDAY KNIGHT FACE OFF - NEW VENUE

Desc: Time Control: 3SS G/30;d5 - USCF Rated Five Sections: Elite = Class A and above 1800. Premier = Class B & C 1400 to 1799. Amateur = Class D & E 1000 to 1399. Reserve = 600 to 999. Beginner = Unrated players to 599. Player rated within 100 points may choose to play up one section. Sections maybe combined at TD discretion.

New or first time players must obtain a USCF membership by going to https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

Registration ends at 6:00PM. Please register early as the tournament is limited to 80 players. Entry Fee: $40, $5 more the day of the tournament. Rounds: 1st 7:00PM - rounds start immediately after Info: Tyler@georgiachess.club - (470) 717-1004

Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Barrington Ballroom - 1075 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell Georgia 30076

Starts: Friday 15 May 2026

Ends: Friday 15 May 2026

Registration Ends: Friday 15 May 2026 6:00PM

Rounds: 3

Organizer Name: Georgia Chess Club

CHESS ZONE MAY MELEE G/30+5 (May 16, 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Saturday, May 16th - Melee G/30+5

CHESS ZONE MAY MELEE G/30+5
Four rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated

SECTIONS
CHAMPIONSHIP: 1600+: Open to players rated 1600 or above. 1st Place - $200; 2nd Place - $50; Top U1800 - $35;
RESERVE: U1600: Open to players rated under 1600. 1st Place - $125; 2nd Place - $50; Top U1200/Unrated- $35;

Live US Chess regular ratings used for section, pairings and prizes. Players may play up if rating within 100 points of the section requirement. Sections may be combined at TD discretion. Prizes based on 30 registrations. Unrated players eligible only for place prizes.

Time Control: G/30; inc. 5; USCF dual rated (regular and quick).
Entry Fee:
Members: $33 by 5/13; $43 by 5/16; $48 at the site;
Non-members: $40 by 5/13; $50 by 5/16; $55 at the site;
Free entry for (W)FMs, (W)IMs, (W)GMs - entry fees deducted from prizes. The field is limited to the first 50 registrants.
Schedule: 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm
1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit two. Must request 1/2-point byes before round 2. 0-point byes available at any time for any round.

K-12 End of School May Scholastic Chess Tournament (May 16, 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

K-12 End of School May Scholastic Chess Tournament

Intown Community Church, 2059 Lavista Rd NE, Ga 30329

USCF Dual Rated

Format:

4 round Swiss tournament (May supplement regular rating used)
Sections: Over 800 Under 800 and Under 400
Standard Tie Breaks used

Prizes: Trophy for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each section

Medals to anyone with 2.5 or more points not receiving a trophy

When: Saturday May 16th

Where? Intown Community Church, 2059 Lavista Rd NE, Ga 30329

Round Times: 1st round:10 am2nd round 11:30, 3rd round 1:30 pm, 4th round 3 pm. Time Control G/25 Minutes; D;5

1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit two. Must request 1/2-point byes before round 1 ends. USCF membership is required.

Chess sets are provided. Please bring clocks if possible.

Entry Fee: $30 by Thursday May 14th $40 After

Payment can be made through Zelle 404-556-4398 Venmo @damir-studen Questions: DamirStuden@gmail.com 404-556-4398

Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1m0979gakjrgObXi7gGBLGw-IlDvzUrvMBv2-U3o24Wc/edit

Registered Players: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fC2qzAQNUT9j8wBF0WDQeuqF08LzkFqOrSSwhzciI_8/edit?tab=t.0

Chess Night Mondays at Varners Restaurant & Tavern (May 18, 2026)

Mon, 18 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082

Date: Mondays

Time: Registration starts at 7:00PM and rounds start at 7:15PM.

Style: Swiss System Four-rounds

Time-Control: G/10 + 0

Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points

Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required.

Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase

Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place

Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

CHESS ZONE MAY RAPID (May 23, 2026)

Sat, 23 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Saturday, May 23rd - May Rapid G/15+10

CHESS ZONE MAY RAPID
Four rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated (quick rated)

Place Prizes: 1st Place - $160; 2nd Place - $80; 3rd Place - $40;
Class Prizes: Class A 1800-1999 - $25; Class B-C 1400-1799 - $25 Class E-D 1000-1399 - $25; U1000: $25

Live US Chess regular ratings used for pairings and prizes. Prizes based on 30 registrations. Unrated players eligible only for place prizes.

Time Control: G/15; inc. 10; USCF quick rated.
Entry Fee:
Members: $23 by 5/20; $28 by 5/23 $33 at the site;
Non-Members: $30 by 5/20; $35 by 5/23; $40 at the site;
Free entry for (W)FMs, (W)IMs, (W)GMs - entry fees deducted from prizes. The field is limited to the first 50 registrants.
Schedule: Pre-registration closes at 9:00 am. On-site registration ends at 9:45 am.
Rounds: 10:00 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM.
1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit two. Must request 1/2-point byes before start of round 2. 0-point byes available at any time for any round.

CHESS ZONE MAY ACTION G/60+5 (May 24, 2026)

Sun, 24 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Sunday, May 24th - May Action G/60+5

CHESS ZONE MAY ACTION G/60+5
Four rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated. $1250 in prizes, 50% guaranteed

Three sections:
CHAMPIONSHIP (1800+): Open to USCF rated 1800 and above. 1st -- $500 2nd -- $100 Top Under 1900 -- $50
AMATEUR (U1800): Open to USCF rated between 1400 and 1799. 1st -- $200 2nd -- $100 Top Under 1500 -- $50
RESERVE (U1400): Open to USCF rated under 1400 and unrated. 1st -- $100 2nd -- $50 Top U1000/Unrated -- $50

One ""special"" Top Senior (age 50+) prize awarded: $50.

Live US Chess regular ratings used for pairings and prizes. Players may play up if rating within 100 points of the section requirement. Sections may be combined at TD discretion. Prizes based on 50 registrations. Unrated players eligible only for place prizes.

Time Control: G/60; inc. 5; USCF dual rated (regular and quick rated).
Entry Fee:

Members: $48 if pre-registered by 5/20, $58 by 5/24, $63 on-site.

Non-Members: $55 if pre-registered by 5/20, $65 by 5/24, $70 on-site.
Free entry for (W)FMs, (W)IMs, (W)GMs - entry fees deducted from prizes. The field is limited to the first 50 registrants.
Schedule: On-site registration ends at 9:40 am. All players, including pre-registrants, please check in by 9:45 am; please call/text if going to be late.
Rounds: 10:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:30 pm, 6:00 pm.
1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit two. Must request 1/2-point byes before round 1 ends. 0-point byes available at any time for any round.

Chess Night Mondays at Varners Restaurant & Tavern (May 25, 2026)

Mon, 25 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082

Date: Mondays

Time: Registration starts at 7:00PM and rounds start at 7:15PM.

Style: Swiss System Four-rounds

Time-Control: G/10 + 0

Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points

Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required.

Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase

Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place

Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

GEORGIA CHESS - FRIDAY KNIGHT FACE OFF (May 29, 2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Name: GEORGIA CHESS FRIDAY KNIGHT FACE OFF - NEW VENUE

New or first time players must obtain a USCF membership by going to https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Barrington Ballroom - 1075 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell Georgia 30076

Starts: Friday 29 May 2026

Ends: Friday 29 May 2026

Registration Ends: Friday 29 May 2026 6:00PM

Rounds: 3

Organizer Name: Georgia Chess Club

2026 Georgia Senior Open Chess Championship (May 30, 2026)

Sat, 30 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

2026 Georgia Senior Open Chess Championship

May 30-31, 2026

Chess Zone

2500 Old Alabama Rd Suite 11, Roswell, GA 30076

This event honors Senior chess players in Georgia. The top Georgia player will receive a $500 stipend to attend the 9th Annual (2026) John T. Irwin National Tournament of Senior State Champions. Cash prizes may be won by players from other states.

Eligibility: Players must be over the age of 50 on or before May 30, 2026. Players must be GCA members with current US Chess memberships.

Format: 2-day USCF-rated event, 4-SS, Time-Control: G/90+30 inc.

EF = $75 online until May 28th. EF = $100 onsite. Rounds: 10 am and 3 pm, both Saturday and Sunday.

Byes - One “½ Point Bye” is available in Rounds 1 thru 3. A “Zero Point Bye” is available in Round 4. ½ point byes must be requested in advance of 1st round before pairings posted. Zero-point byes can be requested at any time.

Sections: – Open and Under 1600

Prize Fund: $2,000 b/27

Open Section: 1st Place=$600, 2nd Place=$400, 3rd Place=$200,Under 1800=$150

U1600 Section: 1st Place=$300, 2nd Place=$200, Under 1400=$150

Sections may be combined at TD discretion.

Trophies for 1st Place Open Section, 1st Place U1600 Section, Top player over 80, Top player over 70 (Trophies available to GA residents only. Cash prizes may be won by players from other states.)

$500 stipend for top Georgia player to attend the 9th Annual (2026) John T. Irwin National Tournament of Senior State Champions August 3-6, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Reimbursement given on proof of attendance of all rounds.

Tie-break Systems:

1. Modified Median

2. Solkoff

3. Cumulative

4. Cumulative of Opposition

Questions: Email keith@georgiachess.org

Chess Night Mondays at Varners Restaurant & Tavern (June 01, 2026)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082

Date: Mondays

Time: Registration starts at 7:00PM and rounds start at 7:15PM.

Style: Swiss System Four-rounds

Time-Control: G/10 + 0

Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points

Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required.

Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase

Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place

Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

CHESSTRONICS CUMMING K-12 GRADE LEVEL CHAMPIONSHIP (June 06, 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Name: CHESSTRONICS CUMMING K-12 GRADE LEVEL CHAMPIONSHIP

Desc: Time Control: 4RR G/25;d5 - USCF rated; most current unofficial ratings used at TD discretion.

New or first time players must obtain a USCF membership by going to https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

Lunch Break: Free Pizza For all Players. 12.00 to 12.30 p.m. (Tentative)

Prizes: Trophy for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each section

Medals to anyone with 2.5 or more points not receiving a trophy

K-12 Players only. K-3, 4-5, Middle (6-8), High School (9-12) . Sections may be merged to nearest section , if less than 6 players in a section.

Format:

4-Rounds , Time-Control: G/25+5, 10.00 am, 2nd Round ASAP am, Break 12.30 to 12:50 p.m. 12:50 p.m. and 2.15 pm.. 3.15 Trophy Ceremony

Chess Sets provided. Bring your own Clocks if possible (We provide clocks for the last 10 minutes).

Location: 1675 Peachtree Parkway Suite# 180, Cumming GA
Email: echesstronics@gmail.com or peachpkwy@chesstronics.com

Every 1st Saturday!

Organizer Name: Suriya / Viral TD - CHESSTRONICS Team.

CHESS ZONE 2-DAY SUMMER CLASSIC G/90+10 (June 06, 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Saturday, June 6th & Sunday, June 7th - 2-Day Summer Classic G/90+10

CHESS ZONE 2-DAY SUMMER CLASSIC G/90+10
Four rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated. $2200 in prizes, 50% guaranteed

Three sections:
CHAMPIONSHIP (1900+): Open to USCF rated 1900 and above. 1st -- $800 2nd -- $200 Top Under 2100 -- $70
AMATEUR (U1900): Open to USCF rated between 1400 and 1799. 1st -- $400 2nd -- $100 Top Under 1500 -- $70
RESERVE (U1500): Open to USCF rated under 1500 and unrated. 1st -- $200 2nd -- $70 Top U1000/Unrated -- $70

One ""special"" Top Senior (age 50+) prize awarded: $70.

Live US Chess regular ratings used for pairings and prizes.
Players may play up if rating within 100 points of the section requirement. Sections may be combined at TD discretion.
Prizes based on 60 registrations. Unrated players eligible only for place prizes.

Time Control: G/60; inc. 5; USCF dual rated (regular and quick rated).
Entry Fee:
Members: $65 if pre-registered by 5/8, $70 by 5/20, $80 by 6/3, $90 on-site.
Non-Members: $72 if pre-registered by 5/8, $77 by 5/20, $87 by 6/3, $99 on-site.
Free entry for (W)FMs, (W)IMs, (W)GMs - entry fees deducted from prizes. The field is limited to the first 50 registrants.
Schedule: On-site registration ends at 9:40 am. All players, including pre-registrants, please check in by 9:45 am; please call/text if going to be late.
Rounds: Saturday 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, 6:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am, 2:00 pm.

1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit two. Must request 1/2-point byes before round 1 ends. 0-point byes available at any time for any round.

Marietta Stonehaven Scholastic June 2026 (June 06, 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Stonehaven Chess Club (Marietta, GA) is hosting a USCF-rated scholastic tournament open to all K-12 students. Time Control: 3SS G/25;d5 (3 games, 25 mins/side with 5 second delay). USCF Rated Four Open Sections: Beginner (unrated-399), Intermediate (400-749), and Advanced (750-1099), Champion (1100+). Players rated within 100 points may choose to play up one section. Unrated players may contact TD if they want to request to play up. Sections may be combined at TD discretion. Registration: ends 6/5; please register early as the tournament is limited to 60 players. Fee: $30. Rounds: 1st 9:00AM, subsequent rounds start immediately after, usually ends around 11:45am. Medals awarded to top scorer(s) in each division; ribbons for all participants. Paid USCF membership required. Info: khughes@stonehavenschool.org.

Chess Night Mondays at Varners Restaurant & Tavern (June 08, 2026)

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082

Date: Mondays

Time: Registration starts at 7:00PM and rounds start at 7:15PM.

Style: Swiss System Four-rounds

Time-Control: G/10 + 0

Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points

Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required.

Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase

Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place

Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

Johns Creek Chesstronics Monthly Scholastic Tournament (June 13, 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Name: Johns Creek Chesstronics Monthly Scholastic Tournament

Description:

• Time Control: 3RR, G/25; d5 — USCF rated.

• New or first-time players are required to secure a USCF membership at: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

Lunch Break:

• Complimentary pizza will be provided to all players from 12:00–12:30 p.m. (Tentative)

Player Limit & Policies:

• Capacity: 30–36 players

• No byes or withdrawals allowed

• Registration ends at 9:15 a.m.

• Early registration is strongly encouraged, as the event is capped at 36 players

Round Times:

• 10:00 a.m.

• 11:10 a.m.

• 12:30 p.m. (or earlier if both players agree)

Location: 10450 Medlock Bridge Rd, Suite 112, Johns Creek, GA 30097

Contact:

Email: info@highmarkseducation.com

Phone: (770) 274 4545

Frequency: Held every 2nd Saturday of the month

Organizer: Manisha Churiwal

Registration Link: https://services.chesstronics.com/products/johnscreek-chess-math-competition

Chess Night Mondays at Varners Restaurant & Tavern (June 15, 2026)

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082

Date: Mondays

Time: Registration starts at 7:00PM and rounds start at 7:15PM.

Style: Swiss System Four-rounds

Time-Control: G/10 + 0

Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points

Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required.

Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase

Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place

Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

2026 Chicago Summer Open (June 19, 2026)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Marietta Summer Championship (June 20, 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The Stonehaven Chess Club (Marietta, GA) is hosting a USCF-rated Swiss tournament open to all area players (all ages welcome) on Saturday, June 20. Time Control: 4SS G/30;d5 (4 games, 30 mins/side with 5 second delay). USCF Rated Four Open Sections: Beginner (unrated-599), Intermediate (600-999), Advanced (1000-1399), and Champion (1400+). Players rated within 100 points may choose to play up one section. Unrated players may contact TD if they want to request to play up. Sections may be combined at TD discretion. Registration: ends 6/19; please register early as the tournament is limited to 60 players. Fee: $35 before 6/12, then $40. Rounds: 1st 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 12:30PM, 2:00PM. Free pizza served after the end of round 2. Paid USCF membership required (purchase available through checkbox below). Info: khughes@stonehavenschool.org.

Chess Night Mondays at Varners Restaurant & Tavern (June 22, 2026)

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082

Date: Mondays

Time: Registration starts at 7:00PM and rounds start at 7:15PM.

Style: Swiss System Four-rounds

Time-Control: G/10 + 0

Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points

Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required.

Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase

Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place

Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

2026 Castle Chess Grand Prix Tournament (June 26, 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

$12,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund

Dates:

June 26-28, 2026

Location:

Emory University – Emory Student Center
605 Asbury Circle, Atlanta, GA.

Free Parking at Emory is at the Peavine Parking Lot, 29 Eagle Row, Atlanta, GA. Use the covered parking deck – do not park in the outside deck or you will be charged. Allow ~15 minutes to walk from Peavine to the ESC.

Format:

5 rounds. Time Control: G/90, inc/10. 2-day schedule, round 1, G/60, inc/10.

Sections & Prizes:

$12,000 fully guaranteed prize fund in 7 sections.

Master (2200+): $1700 – $1000 – $500; top U2400: $600 – $300. 80 USCF Grand Prix Points.
Expert (2000-2199): $1000 – $600 – $400.
Class A (1800-1999): $800 – $500 – $300.
Class B (1600-1799): $600 – $400 – $300.
Class C (1400-1599): $500 – $300 – $200.
Class D (1200-1399 or Unrated): $500 – $300 – $200.
U1200 (100-1199 or Unrated): $500 – $300 – $200.

* Strict 100-point rule used for “playing up” a section – see below.

June 2026 US Chess ratings usually used.
100-point Rule: Players rated within 100 points of next section cutoff (June USCF supplement or live rating thereafter) may “play up” a section if they choose to.
- Example: a player rated 1700 on the June rating list (or live rating thereafter) may play up in Class A if they choose to, but not a player rated 1699.
- No exceptions – do not register for a section that you are ineligible for by rating. Erroneous registrations will be moved to the correct section.
Unrated players may enter the Class D or U1200 sections and are eligible for prizes.
Prizes are paid on site on Sunday, June 28 until 5:30pm, or mailed out the week of June 30.

Entry Fee:

$125 online by June 23
$140 online after June 23 or on-site (cash only, exact change), at least 45 minutes before game.
Free entries:
- All GMs, IMs, WGMs: Free online entry. No deduction if registered by June 20, otherwise $125 deducted from prize.
- FMs & WIMs currently rated 2200+, All Players currently rated 2400+. Free online entry. $125 deducted from prize.
Re-entry: $60 online or on-site (cash, exact change).
Campers who pay for the tournament at registration should not register separately.

Registration:

Online registration is strongly recommended!

On-site registration (not recommended): 3-day – Friday 5:15-5:30pm. 2-day/Re-Entry: Saturday 8:45-9:00am. Re-enter online or on-site. Cash only (exact change) on-site.

All registration & re-entry closes 1 hour before game.

Bye request/change deadline: 1 hour before first game.

NO CHECK-IN NEEDED if you register online – just show up for your first game.

Campers who pay for tournament at registration should not register separately.

Schedule:

3-day Schedule (5 rounds):

Friday 6:30pm
Saturday 1:30pm
Saturday 6:00pm
Sunday 9:30am
Sunday 1:45pm

2-day Schedule (5 rounds):

Round 1 – Saturday 10:00am (G/60, inc/10)
Merge with 3-day schedule above starting round 2, Saturday 1:30pm.

Up to two half-point byes available, commit before first round. All byes requested during the tournament are zero points.

Contact:

tournament@castlechess.org – Chief TD Grant Oen

Notes:

NO SPECTATORS – during active rounds, parents, spectators, and players that have finished their games are not permitted in the playing room or nearby hallways. Only staff and active players may be in the tournament hall and immediate hallways during play.
Boards, sets, and clocks are supplied for the tournament only – bring your own for analysis or skittles.
Withdrawals:
- Cancellations until June 24 may incur a $5 transaction fee.
- 50% refunds after June 24 until 90 minutes before round 1.
- No refunds for cancellations less than 90 minutes before round 1.
- Cancellations, withdrawals, or 0-point byes must be submitted at least 1 hour before the relevant round. Players who “no show” or forfeit a game may incur a $100 fine.
Fair Play Policy will mirror the Charlotte Chess Center’s FPP – leave cell phones and smart watches in your room or car, or store them in a bag or under your chair during your game. No electronics on your person or in your pocket during play.
IMPORTANT – due to the FIFA World Cup Games in Atlanta, out-of-town players should make their travel and hotel arrangements soon!

Campers who are playing the tournament should register for the Grand Prix as part of camp registration and continue their room and board plan through the weekend. Or, if you prefer to stay and eat elsewhere, select “camp only” and register for the tournament separately.

Castle Chess Grand Prix Champions

2001 – GM Babakuli Annakov (1st title)
2002 – GM Ildar Ibragimov (1st), GM Yury Shulman (1st)
2003 – GM Julio Becerra (1st), NM David Vest (1st)
2004 – IM Jonathan Schroer (1st)
2005 – GM Julio Becerra (2nd), IM Anna Zatonskih (1st)
2006 – GM Julio Becerra (3rd), GM Gregory Serper (1st), NM Kazim Gulamali (1st), FM Alex Dunne (1st), NM Klaus Pohl (1st)
2007 – GM Julio Becerra (4th), GM Gregory Serper (2nd), IM Jonathan Schroer (2nd), IM Emory Tate (1st), IM Ronald Burnett (1st), NM William Stewart (1st)
2008 – GM Gregory Serper (3rd)
2009 – GM Julio Becerra (5th)
2010 – GM Varuzhan Akobian (1st)
2011 – GM Alejandro Ramirez (1st)
2012 – GM Julio Becerra (6th)
2013 – GM Magesh Panchanathan (1st)
2014 – GM Varuzhan Akobian (2nd), NM Sanjay Ghatti (1st)
2015 – GM Irina Krush (1st), GM Alonso Zapata (1st), IM Kassa Korley (1st)
2016 – GM Daniel Naroditsky (1st), GM Varuzhan Akobian (3rd), GM Alex Shimanov (1st), GM Irina Krush (2nd)
2017 – GM Julio Becerra (7th)
2018 – GM Gergely Antal (1st)
2019 – GM Alex Lenderman (1st)
2022 – GM Alex Lenderman (2nd), GM Julio Becerra (8th)
2023 – GM Alex Lenderman (3rd)
2024 – GM Alex Lenderman (4th)
2025 – GM Alex Lenderman (5th)

Online Grand Prix Registration

Chess Night Mondays at Varners Restaurant & Tavern (June 29, 2026)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082

Date: Mondays

Time: Registration starts at 7:00PM and rounds start at 7:15PM.

Style: Swiss System Four-rounds

Time-Control: G/10 + 0

Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points

Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required.

Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase

Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place

Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

CHESSTRONICS CUMMING K-12 GRADE LEVEL CHAMPIONSHIP (July 04, 2026)

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Name: CHESSTRONICS CUMMING K-12 GRADE LEVEL CHAMPIONSHIP

Desc: Time Control: 4RR G/25;d5 - USCF rated; most current unofficial ratings used at TD discretion.

New or first time players must obtain a USCF membership by going to https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

Lunch Break: Free Pizza For all Players. 12.00 to 12.30 p.m. (Tentative)

Prizes: Trophy for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each section

Medals to anyone with 2.5 or more points not receiving a trophy

K-12 Players only. K-3, 4-5, Middle (6-8), High School (9-12) . Sections may be merged to nearest section , if less than 6 players in a section.

Format:

4-Rounds , Time-Control: G/25+5, 10.00 am, 2nd Round ASAP am, Break 12.30 to 12:50 p.m. 12:50 p.m. and 2.15 pm.. 3.15 Trophy Ceremony

Chess Sets provided. Bring your own Clocks if possible (We provide clocks for the last 10 minutes).

Location: 1675 Peachtree Parkway Suite# 180, Cumming GA
Email: echesstronics@gmail.com or peachpkwy@chesstronics.com

Every 1st Saturday!

Organizer Name: Suriya / Viral TD - CHESSTRONICS Team.

Chess Night Mondays at Varners Restaurant & Tavern (July 06, 2026)

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082

Date: Mondays

Time: Registration starts at 7:00PM and rounds start at 7:15PM.

Style: Swiss System Four-rounds

Time-Control: G/10 + 0

Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points

Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required.

Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase

Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place

Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

Johns Creek Chesstronics Monthly Scholastic Tournament (July 11, 2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Name: Johns Creek Chesstronics Monthly Scholastic Tournament

Description:

• Time Control: 3RR, G/25; d5 — USCF rated.

• New or first-time players are required to secure a USCF membership at: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

Lunch Break:

• Complimentary pizza will be provided to all players from 12:00–12:30 p.m. (Tentative)

Player Limit & Policies:

• Capacity: 30–36 players

• No byes or withdrawals allowed

• Registration ends at 9:15 a.m.

• Early registration is strongly encouraged, as the event is capped at 36 players

Round Times:

• 10:00 a.m.

• 11:10 a.m.

• 12:30 p.m. (or earlier if both players agree)

Location: 10450 Medlock Bridge Rd, Suite 112, Johns Creek, GA 30097

Contact:

Email: info@highmarkseducation.com

Phone: (770) 274 4545

Frequency: Held every 2nd Saturday of the month

Organizer: Manisha Churiwal

Registration Link: https://services.chesstronics.com/products/johnscreek-chess-math-competition

Chess Night Mondays at Varners Restaurant & Tavern (July 13, 2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082

Date: Mondays

Time: Registration starts at 7:00PM and rounds start at 7:15PM.

Style: Swiss System Four-rounds

Time-Control: G/10 + 0

Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points

Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required.

Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase

Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place

Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

Marietta Stonehaven Scholastic July 2026 (July 18, 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Stonehaven Chess Club (Marietta, GA) is hosting a USCF-rated scholastic tournament open to all K-12 students. Time Control: 3SS G/25;d5 (3 games, 25 mins/side with 5 second delay). USCF Rated Four Open Sections: Beginner (unrated-399), Intermediate (400-749), Advanced (750-1099), and Champion (1100+). Players rated within 100 points may choose to play up one section. Unrated players may contact TD if they want to request to play up. Sections may be combined at TD discretion. Registration: ends 7/17; please register early as the tournament is limited to 60 players. Fee: $30. Rounds: 1st 9:00AM, subsequent rounds start immediately after, usually ends around 11:45am. Medals awarded to top scorer(s) in each division; ribbons for all participants. Paid USCF membership required. Info: khughes@stonehavenschool.org.

Chess Night Mondays at Varners Restaurant & Tavern (July 20, 2026)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082

Date: Mondays

Time: Registration starts at 7:00PM and rounds start at 7:15PM.

Style: Swiss System Four-rounds

Time-Control: G/10 + 0

Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points

Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required.

Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase

Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place

Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

Chess Night Mondays at Varners Restaurant & Tavern (July 27, 2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082

Date: Mondays

Time: Registration starts at 7:00PM and rounds start at 7:15PM.

Style: Swiss System Four-rounds

Time-Control: G/10 + 0

Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points

Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required.

Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase

Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place

Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

Chess Night Mondays at Varners Restaurant & Tavern (August 03, 2026)

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082

Date: Mondays

Time: Registration starts at 7:00PM and rounds start at 7:15PM.

Style: Swiss System Four-rounds

Time-Control: G/10 + 0

Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points

Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required.

Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase

Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place

Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

CHESSTRONICS CUMMING K-12 GRADE LEVEL CHAMPIONSHIP (August 08, 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Name: CHESSTRONICS CUMMING K-12 GRADE LEVEL CHAMPIONSHIP

Desc: Time Control: 4RR G/25;d5 - USCF rated; most current unofficial ratings used at TD discretion.

New or first time players must obtain a USCF membership by going to https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

Lunch Break: Free Pizza For all Players. 12.00 to 12.30 p.m. (Tentative)

Prizes: Trophy for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each section

Medals to anyone with 2.5 or more points not receiving a trophy

K-12 Players only. K-3, 4-5, Middle (6-8), High School (9-12) . Sections may be merged to nearest section , if less than 6 players in a section.

Format:

4-Rounds , Time-Control: G/25+5, 10.00 am, 2nd Round ASAP am, Break 12.30 to 12:50 p.m. 12:50 p.m. and 2.15 pm.. 3.15 Trophy Ceremony

Chess Sets provided. Bring your own Clocks if possible (We provide clocks for the last 10 minutes).

Location: 1675 Peachtree Parkway Suite# 180, Cumming GA
Email: echesstronics@gmail.com or peachpkwy@chesstronics.com

Every 1st Saturday!

Organizer Name: Suriya / Viral TD - CHESSTRONICS Team.

Johns Creek Chesstronics Monthly Scholastic Tournament (August 08, 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Name: Johns Creek Chesstronics Monthly Scholastic Tournament

Description:

• Time Control: 3RR, G/25; d5 — USCF rated.

• New or first-time players are required to secure a USCF membership at: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

Lunch Break:

• Complimentary pizza will be provided to all players from 12:00–12:30 p.m. (Tentative)

Player Limit & Policies:

• Capacity: 30–36 players

• No byes or withdrawals allowed

• Registration ends at 9:15 a.m.

• Early registration is strongly encouraged, as the event is capped at 36 players

Round Times:

• 10:00 a.m.

• 11:10 a.m.

• 12:30 p.m. (or earlier if both players agree)

Location: 10450 Medlock Bridge Rd, Suite 112, Johns Creek, GA 30097

Contact:

Email: info@highmarkseducation.com

Phone: (770) 274 4545

Frequency: Held every 2nd Saturday of the month

Organizer: Manisha Churiwal

Registration Link: https://services.chesstronics.com/products/johnscreek-chess-math-competition

Chess Night Mondays at Varners Restaurant & Tavern (August 10, 2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082

Date: Mondays

Time: Registration starts at 7:00PM and rounds start at 7:15PM.

Style: Swiss System Four-rounds

Time-Control: G/10 + 0

Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points

Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required.

Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase

Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place

Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

Chess Night Mondays at Varners Restaurant & Tavern (August 17, 2026)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082

Date: Mondays

Time: Registration starts at 7:00PM and rounds start at 7:15PM.

Style: Swiss System Four-rounds

Time-Control: G/10 + 0

Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points

Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required.

Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase

Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place

Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

Chess Night Mondays at Varners Restaurant & Tavern (August 24, 2026)

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082

Date: Mondays

Time: Registration starts at 7:00PM and rounds start at 7:15PM.

Style: Swiss System Four-rounds

Time-Control: G/10 + 0

Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points

Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required.

Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase

Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place

Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

Chess Night Mondays at Varners Restaurant & Tavern (August 31, 2026)

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082

Date: Mondays

Time: Registration starts at 7:00PM and rounds start at 7:15PM.

Style: Swiss System Four-rounds

Time-Control: G/10 + 0

Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points

Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required.

Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase

Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place

Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

CHESSTRONICS CUMMING K-12 GRADE LEVEL CHAMPIONSHIP (September 05, 2026)

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Name: CHESSTRONICS CUMMING K-12 GRADE LEVEL CHAMPIONSHIP

Desc: Time Control: 4RR G/25;d5 - USCF rated; most current unofficial ratings used at TD discretion.

New or first time players must obtain a USCF membership by going to https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

Lunch Break: Free Pizza For all Players. 12.00 to 12.30 p.m. (Tentative)

Prizes: Trophy for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each section

Medals to anyone with 2.5 or more points not receiving a trophy

K-12 Players only. K-3, 4-5, Middle (6-8), High School (9-12) . Sections may be merged to nearest section , if less than 6 players in a section.

Format:

4-Rounds , Time-Control: G/25+5, 10.00 am, 2nd Round ASAP am, Break 12.30 to 12:50 p.m. 12:50 p.m. and 2.15 pm.. 3.15 Trophy Ceremony

Chess Sets provided. Bring your own Clocks if possible (We provide clocks for the last 10 minutes).

Location: 1675 Peachtree Parkway Suite# 180, Cumming GA
Email: echesstronics@gmail.com or peachpkwy@chesstronics.com

Every 1st Saturday!

Organizer Name: Suriya / Viral TD - CHESSTRONICS Team.

Chess Night Mondays at Varners Restaurant & Tavern (September 07, 2026)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082

Date: Mondays

Time: Registration starts at 7:00PM and rounds start at 7:15PM.

Style: Swiss System Four-rounds

Time-Control: G/10 + 0

Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points

Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required.

Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase

Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place

Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

Johns Creek Chesstronics Monthly Scholastic Tournament (September 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Name: Johns Creek Chesstronics Monthly Scholastic Tournament

Description:

• Time Control: 3RR, G/25; d5 — USCF rated.

• New or first-time players are required to secure a USCF membership at: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

Lunch Break:

• Complimentary pizza will be provided to all players from 12:00–12:30 p.m. (Tentative)

Player Limit & Policies:

• Capacity: 30–36 players

• No byes or withdrawals allowed

• Registration ends at 9:15 a.m.

• Early registration is strongly encouraged, as the event is capped at 36 players

Round Times:

• 10:00 a.m.

• 11:10 a.m.

• 12:30 p.m. (or earlier if both players agree)

Location: 10450 Medlock Bridge Rd, Suite 112, Johns Creek, GA 30097

Contact:

Email: info@highmarkseducation.com

Phone: (770) 274 4545

Frequency: Held every 2nd Saturday of the month

Organizer: Manisha Churiwal

Registration Link: https://services.chesstronics.com/products/johnscreek-chess-math-competition

Chess Night Mondays at Varners Restaurant & Tavern (September 14, 2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082

Date: Mondays

Time: Registration starts at 7:00PM and rounds start at 7:15PM.

Style: Swiss System Four-rounds

Time-Control: G/10 + 0

Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points

Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required.

Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase

Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place

Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

Chess Night Mondays at Varners Restaurant & Tavern (September 21, 2026)

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082

Date: Mondays

Time: Registration starts at 7:00PM and rounds start at 7:15PM.

Style: Swiss System Four-rounds

Time-Control: G/10 + 0

Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points

Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required.

Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase

Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place

Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

Chess Night Mondays at Varners Restaurant & Tavern (September 28, 2026)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082

Date: Mondays

Time: Registration starts at 7:00PM and rounds start at 7:15PM.

Style: Swiss System Four-rounds

Time-Control: G/10 + 0

Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points

Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required.

Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase

Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place

Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

CHESSTRONICS CUMMING K-12 GRADE LEVEL CHAMPIONSHIP (October 03, 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Name: CHESSTRONICS CUMMING K-12 GRADE LEVEL CHAMPIONSHIP

Desc: Time Control: 4RR G/25;d5 - USCF rated; most current unofficial ratings used at TD discretion.

New or first time players must obtain a USCF membership by going to https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

Lunch Break: Free Pizza For all Players. 12.00 to 12.30 p.m. (Tentative)

Prizes: Trophy for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each section

Medals to anyone with 2.5 or more points not receiving a trophy

K-12 Players only. K-3, 4-5, Middle (6-8), High School (9-12) . Sections may be merged to nearest section , if less than 6 players in a section.

Format:

4-Rounds , Time-Control: G/25+5, 10.00 am, 2nd Round ASAP am, Break 12.30 to 12:50 p.m. 12:50 p.m. and 2.15 pm.. 3.15 Trophy Ceremony

Chess Sets provided. Bring your own Clocks if possible (We provide clocks for the last 10 minutes).

Location: 1675 Peachtree Parkway Suite# 180, Cumming GA
Email: echesstronics@gmail.com or peachpkwy@chesstronics.com

Every 1st Saturday!

Organizer Name: Suriya / Viral TD - CHESSTRONICS Team.

Chess Night Mondays at Varners Restaurant & Tavern (October 05, 2026)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082

Date: Mondays

Time: Registration starts at 7:00PM and rounds start at 7:15PM.

Style: Swiss System Four-rounds

Time-Control: G/10 + 0

Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points

Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required.

Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase

Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place

Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

Johns Creek Chesstronics Monthly Scholastic Tournament (October 10, 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Name: Johns Creek Chesstronics Monthly Scholastic Tournament

Description:

• Time Control: 3RR, G/25; d5 — USCF rated.

• New or first-time players are required to secure a USCF membership at: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

Lunch Break:

• Complimentary pizza will be provided to all players from 12:00–12:30 p.m. (Tentative)

Player Limit & Policies:

• Capacity: 30–36 players

• No byes or withdrawals allowed

• Registration ends at 9:15 a.m.

• Early registration is strongly encouraged, as the event is capped at 36 players

Round Times:

• 10:00 a.m.

• 11:10 a.m.

• 12:30 p.m. (or earlier if both players agree)

Location: 10450 Medlock Bridge Rd, Suite 112, Johns Creek, GA 30097

Contact:

Email: info@highmarkseducation.com

Phone: (770) 274 4545

Frequency: Held every 2nd Saturday of the month

Organizer: Manisha Churiwal

Registration Link: https://services.chesstronics.com/products/johnscreek-chess-math-competition

Chess Night Mondays at Varners Restaurant & Tavern (October 12, 2026)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082

Date: Mondays

Time: Registration starts at 7:00PM and rounds start at 7:15PM.

Style: Swiss System Four-rounds

Time-Control: G/10 + 0

Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points

Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required.

Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase

Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place

Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

2026 Thad Rogers Memorial Georgia Class Championships (October 16, 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

2026 Thad Rogers Memorial Georgia Class Championships

Grand Prix – points

DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody

Friday, October 16, 2025 - Sunday, October 18, 2025

A Georgia State Championship Event

Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody, 4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, Georgia, 30341, USA.

Georgia Residents: GCA membership required: https://www.georgiachess.org/membership

Saturday Night Side event: Class Blitz Tournament: 4 double rounds. Saturday at 9:00 pm, G/3 d2, Cash prizes based on entries. Online EF $20, $30 if not playing in main tournament. Blitz online entry is available until noon Saturday, otherwise $5 more at the door. Blitz Registration Link

Location: 4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta
Starts: Friday 16 Oct 2026
Ends: Sunday 18 Oct 2026
Reg Ends: Friday 16 Oct 2026 6:00PM
Rounds: 5
Organizer Name: Georgia Chess Association
Organizer eMail: kingsgambit50@gmail.com

2026 Thad Rogers Memorial Georgia Class Scholastic Tournament (October 18, 2026)

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

2026 Thad Rogers Memorial Georgia Class Scholastic Tournament

Date: Sunday October 18, 2026 at 11:00AM

Location: Location DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody, 4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, Georgia, 30341, USA.

Limited to the first 75.

Online Registration

4-SS, 3 Sections. 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Schedule: Rds. 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:00 pm.

Time Control: G/30; d10

Sections:

Under 1200: Open to players rated under 1200 and unrated.
Under 900: Open to players rated under 900 and unrated.
Under 600: Open to players rated under 600 and unrated.

Trophies: 1st thru 4th places; Top Unrated. Tie breaks will be used to determine each place. Participants who do not win a trophy will receive a Participation Medal.

Field is limited to first 75 entries. Registration deadline is October 17, 2025, at 10 PM. All participants must have a valid USCF membership at time of registration.

1/2-Pt. Byes: Available for all rounds (limit one). Must request 1/2-Pt. Bye at time of registration. 0-Pt. Byes may be requested for any round at any time.

"Do Not Pair” option: Immediate family members may request to not be paired (Rds. 1 thru 3 only). Option must be requested at time of registration.

Players must bring clocks if they wish to use one. Clocks are not provided, but the Tournament Director reserves the right to place a clock at any game that is at risk of running later than the time control limit for the round. Remaining time will be divided equally between the players.

Sets And Boards Are Supplied by The Georgia Chess Association.

Chess Night Mondays at Varners Restaurant & Tavern (October 19, 2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082

Date: Mondays

Time: Registration starts at 7:00PM and rounds start at 7:15PM.

Style: Swiss System Four-rounds

Time-Control: G/10 + 0

Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points

Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required.

Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase

Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place

Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

Chess Night Mondays at Varners Restaurant & Tavern (October 26, 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082

Date: Mondays

Time: Registration starts at 7:00PM and rounds start at 7:15PM.

Style: Swiss System Four-rounds

Time-Control: G/10 + 0

Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points

Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required.

Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase

Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place

Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

Chess Night Mondays at Varners Restaurant & Tavern (November 02, 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082

Date: Mondays

Time: Registration starts at 7:00PM and rounds start at 7:15PM.

Style: Swiss System Four-rounds

Time-Control: G/10 + 0

Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points

Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required.

Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase

Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place

Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

CHESSTRONICS CUMMING K-12 GRADE LEVEL CHAMPIONSHIP (November 07, 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Name: CHESSTRONICS CUMMING K-12 GRADE LEVEL CHAMPIONSHIP

Desc: Time Control: 4RR G/25;d5 - USCF rated; most current unofficial ratings used at TD discretion.

New or first time players must obtain a USCF membership by going to https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

Lunch Break: Free Pizza For all Players. 12.00 to 12.30 p.m. (Tentative)

Prizes: Trophy for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each section

Medals to anyone with 2.5 or more points not receiving a trophy

K-12 Players only. K-3, 4-5, Middle (6-8), High School (9-12) . Sections may be merged to nearest section , if less than 6 players in a section.

Format:

4-Rounds , Time-Control: G/25+5, 10.00 am, 2nd Round ASAP am, Break 12.30 to 12:50 p.m. 12:50 p.m. and 2.15 pm.. 3.15 Trophy Ceremony

Chess Sets provided. Bring your own Clocks if possible (We provide clocks for the last 10 minutes).

Location: 1675 Peachtree Parkway Suite# 180, Cumming GA
Email: echesstronics@gmail.com or peachpkwy@chesstronics.com

Every 1st Saturday!

Organizer Name: Suriya / Viral TD - CHESSTRONICS Team.

Chess Night Mondays at Varners Restaurant & Tavern (November 09, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082

Date: Mondays

Time: Registration starts at 7:00PM and rounds start at 7:15PM.

Style: Swiss System Four-rounds

Time-Control: G/10 + 0

Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points

Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required.

Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase

Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place

Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

Johns Creek Chesstronics Monthly Scholastic Tournament (November 14, 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Name: Johns Creek Chesstronics Monthly Scholastic Tournament

Description:

• Time Control: 3RR, G/25; d5 — USCF rated.

• New or first-time players are required to secure a USCF membership at: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

Lunch Break:

• Complimentary pizza will be provided to all players from 12:00–12:30 p.m. (Tentative)

Player Limit & Policies:

• Capacity: 30–36 players

• No byes or withdrawals allowed

• Registration ends at 9:15 a.m.

• Early registration is strongly encouraged, as the event is capped at 36 players

Round Times:

• 10:00 a.m.

• 11:10 a.m.

• 12:30 p.m. (or earlier if both players agree)

Location: 10450 Medlock Bridge Rd, Suite 112, Johns Creek, GA 30097

Contact:

Email: info@highmarkseducation.com

Phone: (770) 274 4545

Frequency: Held every 2nd Saturday of the month

Organizer: Manisha Churiwal

Registration Link: https://services.chesstronics.com/products/johnscreek-chess-math-competition

Chess Night Mondays at Varners Restaurant & Tavern (November 16, 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082

Date: Mondays

Time: Registration starts at 7:00PM and rounds start at 7:15PM.

Style: Swiss System Four-rounds

Time-Control: G/10 + 0

Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points

Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required.

Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase

Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place

Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

2026 GEORGIA OPEN & AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP (November 20, 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Name: 2026 GEORGIA OPEN & AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
Desc: 2026 GEORGIA OPEN & AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP November 20 or 21 to 22, 2026

Location DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody, 4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, Georgia, 30341, USA.

Five Round Swiss: Two Sections (Open Section FIDE rated) and Prizes Guaranteed – Grand Prix

Organizer Name: Georgia Chess Association
Organizer eMail: kingsgambit50@gmail.com

2026 Georgia Open & Amateur Scholastic Tournament (November 22, 2026)

Sun, 22 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

2026 Georgia Open & Amateur

Scholastic Tournament

State Championship Event

DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody

Sunday, November 22, 2026

Event Overview

2026 Georgia Open & Amateur Scholastic Tournament

When:

Sunday November 22, 2025

Location:

DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody, 4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, Georgia, 30341, USA.

TLimited to the first 75.

4-SS, 3 Sections. 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Schedule: Rds. 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:00 pm.

Time Control: G/30; d10

Under 1200: Open to players rated under 1200 and unrated.

Under 900: Open to players rated under 900 and unrated.

Under 600: Open to players rated under 600 and unrated.

Trophies: 1st thru 4th places; Top Unrated. Tie breaks will be used to determine each place. Participants who do not win a trophy will receive a Participation Medal.

Limited to the first 75.

E Field is limited to first 75 entries. Registration deadline is November 22, 2025, at 8 AM. All participants must have a valid USCF membership at time of registration.

1/2-Pt. Byes: Available for all rounds (limit one) -- must request 1/2-Pt. Bye at time of registration. 0-Pt. Byes may be requested for any round at any time.

” Do Not Pair” option: Immediate family members may request to not be paired (Rds. 1 thru 3 only). Option must be requested at time of registration.

Players must bring clocks if they wish to use one. Clocks are not provided, but the Tournament Director reserves the right to place a clock at any game that is at risk of running later than the time control limit for the round. Remaining time will be divided equally between the players. Sets And Boards Are Supplied by The Georgia Chess Association.

Address:

4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Road
Atlanta, GA 30341
United States

Charles W Hatherill

Email: kingsgambit50@gmail.com

Phone: 7027430305

Website: https://www.georgiachess.org/

Chess Night Mondays at Varners Restaurant & Tavern (November 23, 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082

Date: Mondays

Time: Registration starts at 7:00PM and rounds start at 7:15PM.

Style: Swiss System Four-rounds

Time-Control: G/10 + 0

Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points

Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required.

Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase

Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place

Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

Chess Night Mondays at Varners Restaurant & Tavern (November 30, 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082

Date: Mondays

Time: Registration starts at 7:00PM and rounds start at 7:15PM.

Style: Swiss System Four-rounds

Time-Control: G/10 + 0

Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points

Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required.

Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase

Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place

Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

CHESSTRONICS CUMMING K-12 GRADE LEVEL CHAMPIONSHIP (December 05, 2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Name: CHESSTRONICS CUMMING K-12 GRADE LEVEL CHAMPIONSHIP

Desc: Time Control: 4RR G/25;d5 - USCF rated; most current unofficial ratings used at TD discretion.

New or first time players must obtain a USCF membership by going to https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

Lunch Break: Free Pizza For all Players. 12.00 to 12.30 p.m. (Tentative)

Prizes: Trophy for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each section

Medals to anyone with 2.5 or more points not receiving a trophy

K-12 Players only. K-3, 4-5, Middle (6-8), High School (9-12) . Sections may be merged to nearest section , if less than 6 players in a section.

Format:

4-Rounds , Time-Control: G/25+5, 10.00 am, 2nd Round ASAP am, Break 12.30 to 12:50 p.m. 12:50 p.m. and 2.15 pm.. 3.15 Trophy Ceremony

Chess Sets provided. Bring your own Clocks if possible (We provide clocks for the last 10 minutes).

Location: 1675 Peachtree Parkway Suite# 180, Cumming GA
Email: echesstronics@gmail.com or peachpkwy@chesstronics.com

Every 1st Saturday!

Organizer Name: Suriya / Viral TD - CHESSTRONICS Team.

Chess Night Mondays at Varners Restaurant & Tavern (December 07, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082

Date: Mondays

Time: Registration starts at 7:00PM and rounds start at 7:15PM.

Style: Swiss System Four-rounds

Time-Control: G/10 + 0

Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points

Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required.

Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase

Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place

Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

Johns Creek Chesstronics Monthly Scholastic Tournament (December 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Dec 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Name: Johns Creek Chesstronics Monthly Scholastic Tournament

Description:

• Time Control: 3RR, G/25; d5 — USCF rated.

• New or first-time players are required to secure a USCF membership at: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

Lunch Break:

• Complimentary pizza will be provided to all players from 12:00–12:30 p.m. (Tentative)

Player Limit & Policies:

• Capacity: 30–36 players

• No byes or withdrawals allowed

• Registration ends at 9:15 a.m.

• Early registration is strongly encouraged, as the event is capped at 36 players

Round Times:

• 10:00 a.m.

• 11:10 a.m.

• 12:30 p.m. (or earlier if both players agree)

Location: 10450 Medlock Bridge Rd, Suite 112, Johns Creek, GA 30097

Contact:

Email: info@highmarkseducation.com

Phone: (770) 274 4545

Frequency: Held every 2nd Saturday of the month

Organizer: Manisha Churiwal

Registration Link: https://services.chesstronics.com/products/johnscreek-chess-math-competition

Chess Night Mondays at Varners Restaurant & Tavern (December 14, 2026)

Tue, 15 Dec 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082

Date: Mondays

Time: Registration starts at 7:00PM and rounds start at 7:15PM.

Style: Swiss System Four-rounds

Time-Control: G/10 + 0

Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points

Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required.

Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase

Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place

Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

Chess Night Mondays at Varners Restaurant & Tavern (December 21, 2026)

Tue, 22 Dec 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082

Date: Mondays

Time: Registration starts at 7:00PM and rounds start at 7:15PM.

Style: Swiss System Four-rounds

Time-Control: G/10 + 0

Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points

Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required.

Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase

Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place

Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders

Chess Night Mondays at Varners Restaurant & Tavern (December 28, 2026)

Tue, 29 Dec 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082

Date: Mondays

Time: Registration starts at 7:00PM and rounds start at 7:15PM.

Style: Swiss System Four-rounds

Time-Control: G/10 + 0

Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss = 0 Points

Currently no sections, Not USCF rated, no memberships required.

Entry Fee: Free entry with food or beverage purchase

Prizes: House cash for 1st-3rd place

Quarterly Tournaments for top point leaders