Chess for Champs – November 2026 Chess Tournament

Saturday, November 14, 2026 | Stone Mountain, Georgia
Join us for a chess tournament featuring exciting prizes in three divisions designed for different experience levels!
Children, teenagers, and adults are welcome, whether you're competing in your first tournament or already have experience playing competitive chess. This is an opportunity to challenge yourself, meet other chess players, and enjoy a day of friendly competition.
With prizes including a tournament chess set and clock, a beautiful marble chess set, and a giant chess set featuring 3-foot-tall pieces, there's something exciting to compete for in every division!
This is an unrated tournament, so no US Chess membership is required.

TOURNAMENT DATE & LOCATION

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Location: Auggie's Game Store
5385 Five Forks Trickum Rd SW, Suite G, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
Schedule:

• Player Check-in: 9:00–9:15 AM
• First Round Begins: 9:30 AM
• Expected Finish: Approximately 1:00 PM

TOURNAMENT FORMAT

• Four-round Swiss-system tournament
• Time Control: G/20 with a 5-second delay
• Unrated competition
• Open to eligible players of all ages
• Maximum of 60 players total
• No US Chess membership required
• Chessboards, pieces, and clocks provided
  Players are scheduled to compete in all four rounds, regardless of their results in previous games.

DIVISIONS, ENTRY FEES & PRIZES

FIRST-TIMERS DIVISION — BELOW 500

Entry Fee: $20
This division is reserved exclusively for players who have never participated in a chess tournament before.
Prizes:

• 1st Place: Tournament chess set, chess clock, and Unlocking Chess Patterns puzzle book (approximately $70 value)
• 2nd Place: Trophy
• 3rd Place: Trophy
• 4th Place: Medal

BEGINNER DIVISION — 500–999

Entry Fee: $25
Designed for developing chess players who have some experience and are ready for tournament competition.
Prizes:

• 1st Place: Marble chess set (approximately $150 value)
• 2nd Place: Trophy
• 3rd Place: Trophy
• 4th Place: Medal

INTERMEDIATE DIVISION — 1000–1500

Entry Fee: $35
Designed for more experienced players who are ready for stronger competition.
Prizes:

• 1st Place: Giant chess set featuring 3-foot-tall pieces (approximately $400 value)
• 2nd Place: Trophy
• 3rd Place: Trophy
• 4th Place: Medal

SECTION PLACEMENT & ELIGIBILITY

Players must register in a division appropriate for their chess rating and tournament experience.
Players are welcome to compete in a higher-rated division, but they may not compete in a division below their rating or experience level.
For example:

• A player rated 750 may compete in Beginner or Intermediate, but not First-Timers.
• A player rated 1100 must compete in Intermediate.
• A player rated below 500 who has previously participated in a tournament must compete in Beginner or Intermediate.
• First-Timers must have no previous tournament experience.
  Players should provide their highest current rating from Chess.com, Lichess, US Chess, or another recognized chess platform.
  Players rated above 1500 are not eligible for this event.
  The Tournament Director reserves the right to verify ratings, adjust division placements, and move players into the appropriate section to ensure fair competition.

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT

Registration Deadline: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Maximum Participants: 60 players across all three divisions combined.
Space is limited, and registration is first-come, first-served. Registration may close early if all 60 available spots are filled.
Advance registration and payment are required. A player's spot is confirmed once the registration form and payment have been received.
Entry Fees:

• First-Timers: $20
• Beginner: $25
• Intermediate: $35
  Register and view tournament information:
  https://www.ChessForChamps.com
  There will be no on-site registration. All participants must register and pay before the deadline.

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

We understand that plans sometimes change.
Full refunds are available for cancellations requested at least three days before the tournament.
Refund Deadline: Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
Refund requests must be received by the deadline.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations requested after the deadline or for players who do not attend the tournament.
If Chess for Champs cancels the event, all registered participants will receive a full refund.
To request a refund, please contact Coach Chris using the information below.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Children, teenagers, and adults are welcome.
• No US Chess membership is required.
• All chessboards, pieces, and clocks will be provided.
• Players should arrive during the designated check-in period.
• All participants are expected to follow tournament rules and demonstrate good sportsmanship.
• Players must notify the Tournament Director if they need to withdraw before completing all four rounds.
• Tournament organizers reserve the right to make necessary adjustments to pairings and sections.

QUESTIONS & CONTACT INFORMATION

Hosted by: Chess for Champs LLC
Tournament Organizer: Coach Chris
Phone / Text: 404-274-7058
Email: chess4champscoach@gmail.com
Website: https://www.ChessForChamps.com
For questions about registration, ratings, section placement, or tournament details, please contact Coach Chris.
We look forward to welcoming chess players from across Gwinnett County, Atlanta, and surrounding communities for a great day of chess!