National Junior Chess Congress

2022 National Junior Chess Congress Festival
Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is this festival open only for those in grades K-8?
No. It is open to grades K-12 or ages 4-18. The only tournaments that have a limit of K-8 are the Friday and Saturday Non-Rated K/8. This is because these are beginner tournaments. Most students in grades 9-12 are not beginners.

2. Is my child eligible for all tournaments?
Yes, with the exception of the Thursday - Friday Top 100 USCF Rating List Invitational. Your child needs to qualify for this tournament.

3. I am confused. There are some tournaments that say, "Non-Rated". Is this National Junior Chess Congress Festival USCF rated?
Yes, all are USCF rated except for the Beginner Tournaments on Friday and Saturday (K/8 Non-Rated/Capture the King). All other tournaments are regular USCF rated. The Friday Blitz is USCF Blitz rated. This is an official USCF National Tournament which requires it to be USCF rated.

4. How do I register and give the needed information?
When you pay on Zelle, there is a memo line where you can type in all 5 (A-E) information details.