Event Details

Note:

Online registration for this event will not be available after November 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM EST

When: Saturday, November 21, 2026, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM EST
Where:
Norwalk Public Library
1 Belden Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06850
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Sponsor: National Scholastic Chess Foundation
Event Type: Scholastic (K-12)
Entry Fees:
Section Fees & Conditions
Grades 6-12 $25 USD initial ; $30 USD effective 11/18/2026
School grades 6 through 12.  Maximum 20 participants.
20 slots remaining!
Grades 3-5 $25 USD initial ; $30 USD effective 11/18/2026
School grades 3 through 5.  Maximum 20 participants.
20 slots remaining!
Grades K-2 $25 USD initial ; $30 USD effective 11/18/2026
Pre-Kindergarten through 2nd grade.  Maximum 20 participants.
20 slots remaining!
Schedule: Round 1 begins at 1:00pm. Remaining rounds are ASAP. Event will be completed no later than 4:00pm.
Time Control: G/15; D5 (15 minutes per player with a 5 second delay per move).
Byes: Half (1/2) point bye requests (1 maximum) are available for round 1 only.
Byes must be requested prior to the start of round 1.
Contact:
NSCF Tournaments
tournaments@nscfchess.org
P: +19146835322
Notes/Terms:
Format

All participants will play four games.  The time control is game in 15 minutes (per player) with a 5 second delay per move.  


Prizes

Trophies to 1st - 3rd place for the top individual players in grades K-2, 3-5 and 6-12.  


Notes

  • A separate room will be available for parents and players between games.  
  • This is an UNRATED tournament, no USCF membership required.  

Discounts

50% discount for Norwalk residents.  Use the promotion code "RESIDENT" at checkout.  


Refunds/Cancellation Policy: If you cannot play in an event you have registered for, you may withdraw by emailing tournaments@nscfchess.org prior to the tournament. Emails must be received by 5:00 PM the day prior to the event to qualify for refund.  No telephone requests for refunds. Refunds are subject to a $7 fee which covers administrative and credit card processing charges. There will be no refunds given for No-Shows.

Supervision & Photo Release Policy: All participants under 16 must have an adult supervisor during the tournament. The NSCF does not provide supervision between games. Also note: Photography and/or video recording occurs at most NSCF tournament events. By registering your child for this event, you hereby give permission for your child's name and/or picture to appear on the NSCF website/promotion. If for any reason this is not acceptable, please advise tournament staff PRIOR to the start of the tournament.

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