2026 Park MS King's Gambit (K-12)
Availability
Total players registered: 314| Section | Grades | Max Rating | Players | Spots Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten - 2nd Grade | K - 2 | n/a | 46 | Wait List Only |
| 3rd Grade | K - 3 | n/a | 44 | Wait List Only |
| 4th Grade | K - 4 | n/a | 72 | Wait List Only |
| 5th Grade | K - 5 | n/a | 53 | Wait List Only |
| 6th Grade | K - 6 | n/a | 41 | Wait List Only |
| 7th Grade | K - 7 | n/a | 23 | Wait List Only |
| 8th Grade | K - 8 | n/a | 16 | Wait List Only |
| 9th-12th Grade | K - 12 | n/a | 19 | Wait List Only |
Event Info
Date: the event will be held at 8:30 AM on Saturday, February 21, 2026.Contact Information
For registration questions, email:
Ben Radin ben@chessreg.com
For all other questions please email:
Grace Friedrich grace.freidrich@thriveatb5.org
Notes from the Event Director
Come join us for the chess tournament at Park Middle School! This is a K-12 tournament. Individual trophies and team trophies will be awarded and will be dependent on the number of participants per grade level or section with a minimum of 1st through 3rd place presented per grade level or section. Each participant will play five rounds using the Swiss Sys pairing system (S, C, O tiebreaks). Players earning a 3.0 and higher will qualify for the state chess championship in April!
Entry fee is $15 up until 2 weeks before the tournament, then $20 between 7-14 days before the event.
Starting the week of the event, the entry fee is $25/player for late registration. However, we expect registration will fill and close so please register early and pay timely. Note: Online Registration Closes when full (350 K-12 players) or on the Wednesday prior to the event at 12:00 pm PST.
Refunds are subject to a $5 processing fee. No refunds after February 18, 2026.