Eager to exercise your skills in a competitive environment?
Join us for a Grupology Scholastic Chess Tournament!
Upcoming Tournaments
Grupology Scholastic Chess Tournaments take place every other month at our Downtown Burlingame location.
Tournaments start promptly at 9:30am.
Tournament Details
Dates & Location
- When: One Saturday every other month at 9:30am
- Where: 1419 Chapin Ave. Suite 101, Burlingame CA 94010
Sections
- K–12th Rated Over 700
- K–12th Rated Under 700
- K–8th Non-Rated
Schedule
- Check-In: 9:15–9:25am
- Start Time: Game 1 starts promptly at 9:30am with games 2–5 on a rolling schedule.
- Rounds: Each player will play 5 games. This is not an elimination competition.
- End Time: ~1:00 pm for Non-Rated; ~1:30pm for Rated
- Byes: Limit one 1/2-point bye if requested prior to the first round. No last round byes.
- Time Control: G/25 d5 (game in 25 minutes with 5-second delay)
Eligibility
- Players must have current US Chess Federation membership to compete in the rated sections.
- Expiration date of their US Chess membership must be later than the last day of the tournament.
- Check membership status
- Become a member or renew your membership
FAQ
What are the different levels?
Level 1: Intro
USCF Rating: NA
ChessKid Rating: NA
New players are still learning how to play the game.
Level 2: Beginner
USCF Rating: U400
ChessKid Rating: 400–800
Beginner players know the basic rules of chess and can complete a game without assistance.
Level 3: Intermediate
USCF Rating: 400–700
ChessKid Rating: 800–1300
Intermediate players have had some class and tournament experience and are ready for more advanced strategy.
Level 4: Advanced
USCF Rating: 700+
ChessKid Rating: 1300+
Advanced players are ready for more complex matches and want to improve their overall game.
How do I sign up for a USCF rating?
Become a member or renew your membership
Players must have current US Chess Federation membership to compete in the rated sections.
Expiration date of their US Chess membership must be later than the last day of the tournament.
When is my child ready for chess tournaments?
Non-rated tournaments: If your child knows how the pieces move and the basic rules of chess such as check, checkmate and castling then they are ready for a non-rated tournament. Players are ready for non-rated tournaments when they can complete a game with no assistance.
Rated tournaments: Your child is ready when they know the basic rules of chess, can complete a game with no assistance and can annotate the game.
When is my child ready for the chess team?
Chess team is for enthusiastic and committed intermediate and advanced players who would like to compete in rated competitions at least four times per year. We expect all of our players to display strong sportsmanship.
What happens if I miss a class, would like to cancel or have a schedule change?
While there are no make-ups or refunds, we will try to accommodate schedule changes by transferring your child to another class of the same level on a different day subject to availability.