The Pittsburgh Chess Club runs regional chess tournaments for kids about 4 to 5 times a year. All of our regional scholastic tournaments are open to anyone from preschool through Grade 12 who wishes to test their skills. Each of our tournaments offers many different sections divided by age and ability, so that everyone can play against others at their own level.
Prizes typically consist of ribbons and trophies.
In addition to prizes for the individual competition, these tournaments also offers trophies to top teams. The cost for these events is composed of two parts. There is no additional entry fee for competing as part of a school team, but you must have 4 or more entrants from your school to do so. Either type is available for anyone under the age of 18. The scholastic membership is recommended for beginners, and includes a subscription to the bi-monthly chess magazine for kids, School Mates .