June PowerChess Tournament
PowerChess Monthly Tournament β All Ages
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Saturday, June 20th, 2026
π Miller Conference Center, SLCC Miller Campus
9750 S 300 W, Sandy, UT 84070
Sections, Times & Format
USCF Rated Sections / Game/25 with 5-second delay
Open, Kβ3 and 4-6 Rated: 9:00 AM β 1:45 PM
Unrated Practice Sections / Game/25 with 5-second delay
Kβ3 and 4-8: 9:00 AM β 1:45 PM
Section Descriptions
USCF Rated Sections
Kβ3 Section
For scholastic players Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Perfect for young players with a USCF Membership.4β6 Section
For beginner and intermediate players in 4thβ6th grade. Perfect for young players with a USCF Membership.Open Section
For older scholastic and adult players with a USCF Membership. Experienced Kβ6 players with a USCF rating may join for a higher level of play. No prior experience required for older participants.
Unrated Sections
Kβ3 Section
For beginners in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Perfect for young players new to tournaments. No prior experience needed.4β8 Section
For beginner and intermediate players in 4thβ8th grade. No experience required.
USCF Memberships
To join please go to https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess and register for a youth membership. Benefits of membership include a digital subscription to Chess Life, Chess Life Kids, an opportunity to earn an official US Chess Federation rating, and a chance to participate in other local and national competitions.
Sections may be combined to ensure maximum play.
Prizes awarded to the top player in each section.
Registration
Early Bird: $30 β available until 11:59 PM on June 13th
Regular: $40 β from June 13th until 7:30 AM on June 20th
Onsite Registration: After 7:30 AM (includes a first-round bye to allow for timely start)
Round Schedules
USCF Rated Sections and Unrated Practice Sections
Round 1: 9:00 AM
Round 2: 10:05 AM
Round 3: 11:10 AM
Round 4: 12:15 PM
PowerChess Monthly Tournament Rules:
1οΈβ£ USCF Official Rules (Open and Scholastic Sections)
The tournament will follow the United States Chess Federation (USCF) Official Rules.
Each player is responsible for knowing and following the rules outlined in the official rulebook.
2οΈβ£ βοΈNotation Requirement (Open Section)
Players must notate their games in the Open section.
Exceptions may be requested under Rule 15.A.1 from a Tournament Director. Players granted exceptions will have their time control reduced by 5%.
3οΈβ£ βοΈNo Notation Required for K-3 & K-6 Sections
Players in the K-3 and K-6 sections are NOT required to notate their games.
4οΈβ£ Tiebreak System (Rule 34.E Variation)
The tiebreak order will be:
Solkoff
Modified Median
Cumulative
Cumulative of Opposition