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Upcoming events

♟️ PowerChess Monthly Tournament – All Ages

📅 June 21, 2025
🕘 K-3 & K-6 Sections: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Open Section: 9:00 AM – 1:45 PM
📍 Miller Conference Center, SLCC Miller Campus, Sandy, UT

  • K-3, K-6, and Open Sections (USCF Rated)

  • 🏅 Prizes for Top Players

  • 🐦 Early Bird Registration: $30 (until June 6th)

PowerChess Tournament Information

PowerChess Monthly Tournament Rules

📚 Official Rules

  • All sections (Open and Scholastic) will follow United States Chess Federation (USCF) Official Rules.

  • Players are responsible for knowing and following the official USCF rulebook.

✍️ Notation Requirements

  • Open Section: Players must notate their games.

    • Exception: Players may request an exception under USCF Rule 15.A.1 from a Tournament Director.

    • Note: Players granted an exception will have their time control reduced by 5%.

  • K-3 and K-6 Sections: No notation is required for players in these scholastic sections.

🏅 Tiebreak System (USCF Rule 34.E Variation)

In the event of a tie, the following tiebreak system will be used, in order:

  1. Solkoff

  2. Modified Median

  3. Cumulative

  4. Cumulative of Opposition

Tips for a Great Tournament Experience

♟️ Preparing Your Child for Success

  • Review key chess tournament rules with your child:

    • Touch-move rule

    • How to properly use a chess clock

    • Importance of being quiet during gameplay

    • How to read a pairing sheet
      (Students can master these skills through PowerChess programs or lessons at ChessKid.com)

  • Teach basic checkmating patterns:

    • Queen and King Checkmate

    • Rook Roller Checkmate

    • Rook and King Checkmate

    • Helper Checkmates
      (These are covered in the PowerChess PowerUP Program.)

  • Practice Before the Big Day:

    • Don’t make the state championship your child’s very first tournament!

    • Sign up for a PowerChess Monthly Tournament to gain valuable experience.

  • Helpful Resource for Parents:

    • Download the FREE ChessKid Parent’s Handbook here to learn how to best support your child’s tournament journey!