ChessKidsNation & Hoover Public Library Chess Tournament 
Date: Saturday, October 3rd 2026
Place: Hoover Public Library, 200 Municipal Dr, Hoover, AL 35216 
Scholastic Division
Each Section
Trophy - 1st – 3rd
Medals - 4th – 6th
5 Round Swiss G/25; d5. Three Sections, by School Grade.

Rated - Primary (K-3), Elementary (K-6), Jr. High & High (K-12)
Not Rated - Primary (K-3), Elementary (K-6), Jr. High & High (K-12)

Players are strongly encouraged to play in the lowest section for which they are eligible but may play in a higher section. Sections may be merged at the TD's discretion. No viewing of games will be permitted. 

Rounds Scholastic- 10:30 AM, 11:40 AM, 12:50 PM, 2:00 PM, & 3:10 PM
 (Last round may start early)
Entry Fee $25.00 by September 30th. (Maximum 70 Entries)
 
Early Online Registration STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. 
No Onsite Registration 
ON-SITE Check-in :- 10:00am – 10:15am.

Questions Balagee Govindan Phone: 205-920-2427
Email: Contact@ChessKidsNation.com www.ChessKidsNation.com