THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR THIS TOURNAMENT IS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 .
Schedule
9:00 Doors open. There is no check-in; all registered players will be paired.
10:00 Round One for all sections will begin following announcements in the playing hall.
Subsequent rounds are paired back to back with a break for lunch. Awards ceremonies take place for each section after that section's final round is complete.
Contact the TD. For late arrivals or last-minute cancellations, send a text to 707-685-7045. This helps us start on time and avoid pairing players with no-shows.
Sections & Prizes
Players will be grouped in sections by school grade with the following exceptions.
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K-1st, 9-10th and 11-12th will be combined.
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All sections are 5 rounds, G/25. Quick rated only.
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Notation is not required.
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🏆 Trophies for first, second, and third-place individuals. Outstanding Performance trophies for players scoring 4.0+ who did not place in the top three. Team* trophies for 1st place in K-2nd, 3-4th, 5-6th, 7-8th and 9-12th.
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🏅Medals for players with scores of 3.0–3.5.
*Team scores will be determined by the top two players in each group.
Equipment
Sets are provided for tournament games, but players are encouraged to bring their own for skittles (waiting area).
Scoresheets and Clocks are not required or provided.
Spectator Policy
Spectators are not permitted in the playing hall while games are being played. Players must exit the playing hall after finishing their games and reporting their scores.
When the first round is paired, you are invited to accompany your player as they find their board and listen to morning announcements. You may remain for the first five minutes of the first round only to observe your player and take a photo. After the first five minutes, we will ask you to return to the waiting area.
For all other rounds, parents who wish to escort their players into the playing hall may do so, but must then return to the waiting area. Help us keep the playing hall quiet—no talking while finding your child's board, please.
Membership
A current US Chess membership is required for all players. OSCO offers discounted memberships to all registered players, including non-Oklahoma residents. If your player has never had a US Chess membership, or if their membership will have expired by the date of the tournament, visit the appropriate link below after you register.
Not sure if your player's membership is still current? Please check before you register: US Chess Player Search (Link opens in a new window.)
Read before you register
When you register, you will be asked to agree to OSCO's terms & conditions. You will also be asked to affirm that you will make sure your player understands our tournament rules and code of conduct. Please take a moment to read them now. (Each link opens in a new window, so you won't lose your place.)
If you or your player have a question about OSCO's rules, please contact us at td@oscochess.org so we can answer it before the tournament.
Registration
The Grade Championship is open to Oklahoma residents only.
Registration ends December 11 . No registrations will be accepted after the deadline.
Entry is $30/player.
Questions?
For general tournament or registration questions, requests to change section or team affiliation, or cancellations before the registration deadline, send an email to td@oscochess.org.
For payment questions or refund requests made before the registration deadline, send an email to treasurer@oscochess.org. Refunds do not include online processing fees.