SCHOLASTIC GRAND PRIX #1 November 3, 2024    

10 Southdale Center Suite 910, Edina, MN 55435

For the best rate, sign up 3-days in advance!

“The purpose of a Scholastic Grand Prix is to encourage young chess players to play consecutive monthly tournaments throughout the school year.  We believe that actively playing in rated chess tournaments is the best way to improve one’s chess.”  from the St Louis Chess Club

Eligibility:  Players must be 18 or under.  USCF Membership is required.  (CCM Scholastic Novice Memberships are available through the Chess Castle offering a FREE USCF Membership.) Join Now! 

Format:  Players are grouped by grade levels in sections K-12. Four rounds. All games are g/30, d/5.  ½ hour lunch break after round 1.  Round times:  12:15, 1:45, and Rounds 3 and 4 ASAP.  Questions?  Email danezagar@gmail.com or call or text Dane at 612-805-3958.

Entry Fees:  $35 for CCM Members, $45 for others (if registered 3-days earily). 1-Day before, $5 more. And $10 more in person at the Castle. Doors will open at 11:00.

Prizes:  Trophies and Medals for the top 5 winners of each section at all 6 tournaments.  Grand Prix Points will be awarded to every player (10 just for registering, 5 for taking notation).  Grand Prix Cash Prizes (based on cumulative points) will be awarded at the April Scholastic Grand Prix Tournament #6 Finale.  Tournament Dates (all Sundays, 12:15):  11/03, 12/08, 1/12/25, 2/9, 3/2, 4/6.  Play in as many as you can! 

Grand Prix Points & Cash Awards:  

All chess players will earn points—10 for each registration, 5 for each game notated.  Per game, per section, per tournament:  Win=20 points, Draw=10 points, Loss=5 points.  Points are cumulative.  We will use your top 4 games to determine your total points value.  So, if you miss a tournament or have an off day, you won’t be penalized. 

Cash Awards (presented at the 4/6 finale tournament) will be awarded to the top five winners* (highest point scores) in each section as follows:

First Place:        $250

Second Place: $200

Third Place:       $150

Fourth Place:    $100

Fifth Place:         $ 50

Additional Information:

*Refunds are allowed providing CCM is notified asap prior to the tournament.   
A $10 processing fee will be assessed

*Tie Breaks: USCF Modified Median, Solkoff, Cumulative or Kasdan method  

*All Awards are based on averaging 40 players per event

*US Chess Membership (US Chess Federation) is required for all players.

*Most K-2 players lack the experience to play in a rated event such as this.  Those who do register will meet with one of our coaches to determine readiness.   We don’t want to discourage our up-and-coming young players.