Chess In Schools

Monthly Chess Challenge

Stetson University, Deland Florida

September 13, 2025

2 Sections Adult and Scholastic

Location:  Stetson University Lynn Business Center 345 N. Woodland Blvd. Deland, FL 32720. Plenty of FREE parking, Turn onto E. Michigan lot is next to the building.  Playing Hall:  Rooms 221,223 & 224.

Entry Fee: $50 for Adult Section, Scholastic Section $25

5 Rounds: 10 am,11:30 am, Lunch, 1:30 pm, 2:45 pm, 4:00 pm.

Time Control: G/25;d5

Open Section: ENTRY FEE $50. 

$625 total prize fund based on 25 paid adult entries ($313 Guaranteed)

1st 250, 2nd 150, 3rd 100, Top U/1600 75, Top U/1200 50 (unrated not eligible for Under prizes)

Scholastic Section: ENTRY FEE $25. Must be younger than 18

Trophy to 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Top U/1000, Top U/800, Top Unrated

             Tie Breaks: 1. Modified Median, 2. Solkoff, 3. Cumulative, 4. Opponent Cumulative, 5. Median,

             6.Kashdan 7. Coin Flip.

Byes, one ½ point bye allowed must be requested prior to start of round 2 and cannot be changed

Registration: https://onlineregistration.cc/CSFL/CIS001

$5 more at door all sections, Online registration closes at 11:30 pm on 9/12

Information: Call TD/Organizer Steve Lampkin at 386-682-9527 or email chesssteve@gmail.com

●       Boards and pieces are provided, but players should bring clocks.

●       $10 processing fee for any refund.

●       All rated section players must have a valid, active USCF membership to play. Can obtain or renew USCF membership at the door.  Current Months Rating Supplement will be used.

Sponsored by Stetson Chess Club: Future Tournament Dates, 10/25, 11/22, 12/13