Learners Chess Tournaments

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Spring Tournament Schedule

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Day, Date Tournament Restrictions Warm Up Playing Times time control
Sunday, Jan. 25 Sun Afternoon Tournament - Open All 2pm - 2:45pm 2:45pm - 5:30pm G/15+2
Saturday, Jan. 31 Sat Morning Tournament - Beginners Under 600 Under 600 9am - 9:45am 9:45am - 12:30pm G/15+2
Saturday, Feb. 07 Sat Morning Tournament - Open All 9am - 9:45am 9:45am - 12:30pm G/15+2
Sunday, Feb. 08 Sun Afternoon Tournament - Girls Beginners Under 500 Under 500 2pm - 2:45pm 2:45pm - 5:30pm G/15+2
Saturday, Feb. 21 Sat Morning Tournament - Beginners Under 500 Under 500 9am - 9:45am 9:45am - 12:30pm G/15+2
Sunday, Feb. 22 Sun Afternoon Tournament - Open All 2pm - 2:45pm 2:45pm - 5:30pm G/15+2
Saturday, Feb. 28 Sat Morning Tournament - Open All 9am - 9:45am 9:45am - 12:30pm G/15+2
Sunday, Mar. 01 Sun Afternoon Tournament - Beginners Under 450 Under 450 2pm - 2:45pm 2:45pm - 5:30pm G/15+2

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Central NM Team Chess League Finals Tournament: Sunday March 8th!

    • Tournaments are set up throughout the year!

    • Top finishers in each section will receive a trophy! All participants will receive colored chess piece prizes.

    • Need Based Discounts are available through the registration process.

    • All tournaments, unless otherwise noted, are located at our home office on the corner of Adams and Lomas, 532 Adams St NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87108

    • All students must follow all Covid-19 Guidelines, including not coming if they are sick

    • Parents are welcome to drop off their students, or to stay for the tournament.

    • All tournament games count for players' Learners Chess Rating.
    • All tournaments are run using the Swiss tournament pairing system or a round robin system.
    • All tournaments are played with clocks. You can download a free chess clock app on any smart phone or device.

Click here to view past tournament results

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