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4th Annual Aristoi Chess Tournament 

March 22, 2025

A K-12 Chess Tournament open to all scholastic players.

Location: Aristoi Classical Academy

5610-A Morton Rd, Katy, TX 77493

4th Annual Aristoi Chess Tournament Registration

Thanks for registering for the 4th Annual Aristoi Chess Tournament!

Tournament Information:

♟ Eligibility: Open to all K-12 students.
♟ Entry Fee: $30 through March 15; $40 thereafter. Registration closes on March 21 at midnight.
♟USCF Membership Required: A USCF membership is necessary to participate. A discounted membership can be purchased through the provided link.
♟ Format: 5-round Swiss System, Game/25 with a 5-second delay, and USCF rated.
♟Sections: The tournament will be limited to 30 players per section, with sections divided by grade and USCF rating.
♟ Team Awards: School awards will be based on the combined scores of the top 4 players from each team.

Schedule:

♟ First round begins as close to 9:00 AM as possible. Participants are advised to arrive early.
♟ Lunch will be provided around 11:30 AM, following the completion of round 2.
♟ The final round starts around 3:00 PM, with the award ceremony concluding by approximately 5:00 PM.

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Registration and Membership:

♟ Online Registration: For expedited processing and magazine options use this link.
♟ Discounted USCF Membership: Purchase for $13 at this link. This might take one to a few days, so join ASAP.
♟ After receiving your USCF membership number via email, forward it to John Hendrick at john@foundationchess.org.

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Additional Information:

♟ Participants can play up to 5 rounds (non-elimination format). Competitors are expected to be familiar with the rules.
♟ Chess boards and pieces, and chess clocks are provided by the event organizers. Players should bring their own notation sheets and pencils.
♟ Parental Access: Parents or guardians are not permitted in the playing area once rounds have started but may escort their children to the playing area and take photos before rounds begin.

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Helpful Links:

Tournament Rules and Expectations
USCF New Member Registration
♟ Contact: John Hendrick at john@foundationchess.org or 832-893-0138
♟ Subscribe to Our Newsletter

We look forward to seeing you at the 4th Annual Aristoi Chess Tournament!

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