This registration page is for the MS Scholastic Chess Association and the Mississippi Children's Museum's Chess tournament in Jackson, MS on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

2026 Spring Chess Tournament

SECTIONS:
Unrated: K-2nd grade, K-4th grade, K-6th grade, K-12th grade
Rated ( Adults Welcomed ): U600, U1100, OPEN

Online Entry Fee $25 for Tournament Participants ($30 day-of)
Online $5 fee for each Accompanying Adult/Child ($10 day-of)
Online Registration closes mid-day April 9th

All entry fees include access to all museum exhibits for the day.
Pre-registration is recommended & appreciated.

Check-in and on-site registration will be available from 9 AM – 10 AM
First Round starts at 10:30 AM

Unrated Sections play 5 Rounds SS, G/20,d5
Rated Sections play 4 Rounds SS, G/30,d10
No eliminations. Chess sets (board/pieces/clocks) will be provided.

Awards to Top 3 players in each section.
Tiebreaks by computer calculation.

If you have questions regarding the tournament or need more info:
Please e-mail BethThrasher@MSscholasticChess.org or Call/Text 601.941.5153

At MCM about payment and facility questions please reach out to Pam Graham 601-709-8972 or pamela@mcm.ms