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FIRST TOURNAMENT OF THE SCHOOL YEAR - THE KICKOFF OPEN ON OCT 10, 2026 AT DIAMONDHEAD EDUCATION CENTER IN BURNSVILLE Posted Monday, September 7, 2026 by Lorene
The SCA's First Tournament of the School Year - The Kickoff Open on Oct. 10th, 2026, National Chess Day!

We're excited to kick off the first tournament of the school year on Saturday, October 10th.

The tournament will be held at:
Diamondhead Education Center
200 Burnsville Parkway
Burnsville, MN

Registration
Register by Friday, October 9th, to avoid a $5 late fee. Online registration will be available through the SCA website: www.schoolchess.org.

This tournament is open to all players!

Players who placed 1st or 2nd in the SCA Chess Camp tournaments this past summer will receive a special invitation by email. However, you do not need to receive a special invitation to participate - everyone is welcome to play!

Sections
K-2
3-5
6-8
Rated Section - K through adult, for rated players

What to Bring
Please remember to bring:
Your chess set
A pencil
Notation paper

These items will not be provided at the tournament.

You can purchase lunch at the tournament. Chess sets will also be available for purchase.

Important Registration & Arrival Times
Remember, you will want to register by Friday, October 9th, to avoid a $5 late fee at the door. You can register online, or you may register at the door by paying the $5 late fee.

For registration at the door, please arrive by 7:30 AM

For those registered online, please arrive by 8:00 AM to check in and find your name on the registration list.

Registration and check-in will close at 8:30 AM so we can start on time.

We look forward to seeing everyone and celebrating National Chess Day together!

If you have any questions or need additional information, please call 612-209-1001.

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Congratulations to our 2026 Statewide Tournament Champions
Well done!
Primary Champion
Yugan Sundararajan
Elementary Champion
Reyaansh Somasundaram
Middle Champion
Jaden Walker

 

Congratulations 2026
Coach of the Year!

Bill Nara

 

Congratulations 2025
Chess Camp Champs!

Jaden Walker
Championship Section

Nikit Guntipalli
Novice Section

 

Resources: Check out these recommended instructional books.

USCF's Scholastic Chess page Check it out

Why teach chess to children?? Click here to find out.

Parents -- check out this tournament chess primer by the U.S. Chess Center

Wanted: Chess Coaches
 There are many schools that need either a chess coach or someone with chess knowledge. If you are in Junior/Senior High School you may qualify as a chess assistant. Most chess clubs are after school, but some are before school or in the evening. If you are interested, please call 763-593-1168 or write to:

School Chess Association
5901 Laurel Ave Apt 134
Golden Valley, MN 55416-1070

Chess Clubs
 Does your school have a chess club? If not, contact the School Chess Association.
We may be able to help your school start a club!!
Contact Lorene at Lorene@SchoolChess.org or 763-593-1168

The School Chess Association is dedicated to providing chess activities for students in Kindergarten through Grade 12.

In support of our mission, the SCA provides the following services:

  • Run chess tournaments
  • Provide chess camps
  • Develop chess clubs
  • Promote instruction
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The SCA is dedicated to providing the best programs for all participants.  The SCA runs only non-elimination tournaments.  We believe that all students should have the greatest opportunity to play chess and that no one should be eliminated from a tournament.

This web site is devoted to providing information about the SCA and other chess activities.

For more information, e-mail Lorene Lampert or call us at (763)-593-1168

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