THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR THIS TOURNAMENT IS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 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.
For late arrivals or last-minute cancellations, send a text to 918-978-1899. This helps us start on time and avoid pairing players with no-shows.
Sections & Prizes
1: Grades K–3 rated under 600
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Five rounds, G/30
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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. Trophies for first, second, and third-place school teams and for first-place club team.
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🏅Medals for players with scores of 3.0–3.5.
2: All grades rated under 900
K-3rd graders rated under 600 may play in either section 1.
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Five rounds, G/30
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🏆 Trophies for first, second, and third-place individuals. Trophies for first and second-place school teams and for first-place club team.
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🏅Medals for players with scores of 3.0 or higher.
3: All grades rated under 1300
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Five rounds, G/30
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🏆 Trophies for first, second, and third-place individuals. Trophies for first-place school team and for first-place club team.
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🏅Medals for players with scores of 3.0 or higher.
4: Premier: All grades rated 1300+*
Players in all grades rated 1300+
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Four rounds, G/30 ; 5-second delay
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Clocks provided and notation required
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🏆 Trophies for first, second, and third-place individuals. Trophy for first-place team and for first-place club team.
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🏅Medals for players with scores of 2.5 or higher.
*Players with a rating of 1200+ may play up to Premier.
Equipment
Sets are provided for tournament games, but players are encouraged to bring their own for skittles (waiting area).
Scoresheets and pencils are provided.
Clocks are provided for section 4 only. Players in other sections may bring their own. A good selection of tournament-suitable clocks can be found here.
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.
All players: Grades K–3 rated under 600
All players: Renew an expired membership
Oklahoma residents: First-time membership, Section 2 or higher
Other states: First-time membership, Section 2 or higher
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.)
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.
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.
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
Registration ends September 11. No registrations will be accepted after the deadline.
Entry is $25/player. Parents registering three or more siblings at the same time: $20/player.
If nothing happens when you press "Go to registration," make sure you didn't skip any required information. If it still doesn't work, use this link: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/7164