The Knight Before Christmas: Holiday State Qualifier
Availability
Total players registered: 0
Total number of available spots:
40
| Section | Grades | Max Rating | Players | Spots Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten U500 | Kindergarten | 500 | 0 | 40 |
| 1st - 3rd Grade U600 | 1 - 3 | 600 | 0 | 40 |
| 4th - 6th Grade U800 | 4 - 6 | 800 | 0 | 40 |
| Open (K-12) | K - 12 | n/a | 0 | 40 |
Event Info
Date: the event will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, December 19, 2026.
Registration Cutoff: 3:00 PM on Saturday, December 19, 2026.
After the cutoff you may register on the wait list (you will not be charged at this time).
Registration Fee: $40.00
Changes to:
$50.00
at
12:00 AM
on
Sunday, December 13, 2026
Player Refund Cutoff: 11:59 PM on Friday, December 18, 2026.
Refunds are subject to an $5.00 fee per player.
Contact Information
For Registration Questions please email Ben Radin: ben@chessreg.com
For all other questions please email: info@grandknightschess.com
Notes from the Event Director
Celebrate the season at the board! Our holiday tournament is a 5-round NWSRS-rated state qualifier with a festive twist. Come in your coziest holiday pajamas or ugliest sweater, and enjoy hot cocoa, holiday treats, face painting and gingerbread chessboard decorating between rounds.
Top finishers in each section receive a trophy; all other players receive a participation trophy.
Pizza, holiday treats and hot cocoa
Special Prize: Best Holiday outfit
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