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Registration
Registration is open. Closes Saturday, March 20, 2027 at 8:30 AM EDT.
5 of 340 spots filled
RegisterEntry fees are listed with each section.

About this tournament
SC RESIDENTS ONLY
March 20, 2027
TEAMS: Enter the full name of your SCHOOL (ex: "Harbison West Elementary School")--do not use the name of a club or other affiliation. You are eligible to play for any school you have attended during the 2025-2026 school year. If you have any issues with your registration, please contact info@columbiachess.org. If you are home schooled, you are permitted to play for the school in which you are zoned or that you previously attended before homeschooling, or you can indicate "{Lastname} Homeschool."
GRADE: Play in the section for which you qualify (no "playing up"). **Team awards for Elementary combine scores for K-5 and K-3 players for the same school, so you can register for either section and still be counted toward your school's score**
GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP on April 10, 2027 requires separate registration at https://tournachess.com/t/ccc-c68u-2027/register. Girls are permitted and encouraged to play in both State Championship on March 20, 2027 as well as Girls' Championship on April 10, 2027)
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE
Saturday, March 20, 2027
10 a.m. Round 1
11:20 a.m. Round 2
Lunch
1:30 p.m. Round 3
2:50 p.m. Round 4
4:10 p.m. Round 5
5:40 p.m. Awards
Sections
High School (9-12)
USCF rated · Ratings under 3001 · G/30;d5 · 5 rounds · 0 registered
Entry: $45.00 Standard Entry
Middle School (6-8)
USCF rated · Ratings under 3001 · G/30;d5 · 5 rounds · 1 registered
Entry: $45.00 Standard Entry
Elementary School (K-5)
USCF rated · Ratings under 3001 · G/30;d5 · 5 rounds · 4 registered
Entry: $45.00 Standard Entry
Primary School (K-3)
USCF rated · Ratings under 3001 · G/30;d5 · 5 rounds · 0 registered
Entry: $45.00 Standard Entry
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