Chess In Schools

Monthly Chess Challenge

Courtyard by Marriott, Deland Florida

November 22, 2025

2 Sections Adult and Scholastic

NEW LOCATION!!:  Courtyard by Marriott, 308 N. Woodland Blvd. Deland, FL 32720. This hotel is directly across the street form Lynn Business Center at Steson: Plenty of FREE parking in hotel lot. Same walking distance to restaurants you have used before. 

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

5 Rounds: 10 am,11:30 am, Lunch, 1:15 pm, 1:30 pm, 3:45 pm.

Time Control: G/25;d5

Open Section: ENTRY FEE $50. 

$625 total prize fund based on 30 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/700, 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: On-Line at: https://onlineregistration.cc/CSFL/CIS003

$5 more at door all sections, Online registration closes at 11:30 pm on 11/21

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.

Future Dates, 12/13, 1/24/2026