District 205 Hosts 22nd Annual Student Chess Tournament

ELMHURST, IL — The 22nd annual Elmhurst Student Chess Tournament will be held on Wednesday, March 7, beginning at 6 p.m. in the York High School Commons, 355 W. St. Charles Road. The district said students will compete in the following six categories: second grade, third grade, fourth grade, fifth grade, sixth-eighth grade and high school. Last year, over 250 students participated in the tournament.

According to the district, all students who attend school in Elmhurst – public or private – are welcome to participate with the completion and submission of a signed permission slip and tournament fee of $3. All participants will receive a certificate; the top four in each category receive ribbons; and the tournament champions receive a trophy.

The annual Student Chess Tournament is organized by parent volunteers, many of whom coach chess clubs at their children’s schools. Contestants will compete within the rules, playing five timed matches each. Volunteer judging is performed by independent chess experts who are brought in for this event. Snacks and drinks will be donated and provided. Pizza will be sold during the tournament.

The registration deadline is Thursday, March 1.