Albin O. Kuhn Library is the site of this year's U.S. Junior Invitational Chess Championship. This closed championship begins on July 6th and continues through July 16th. The U.S. Junior Invitational Chess Championship consists of 9 rounds . In addition, the winner will receive a four-year full tuition scholarship to the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Prizes for second, third and fourth place will also be awarded.
Some restrictions apply.
The U.S. Junior Open Chess Championship consists of 6 rounds. The winner will be seeded into the 2001 U.S. Junior Invitational Chess Championship. In addition, various other awards, will be offered. The United States Chess Federation, founded in 1939, serves as the governing body for chess in the United States and is devoted to extending the role of chess in American society. It promotes the study and knowledge of the game of chess, for its own sake as an art and enjoyment, and as a means for the improvement of society.