Scholastic · Florida

2026 US Chess K–12 Grade National Championships

Seven-round national championship with an individual section for every school grade.

Dec 11–13, 2026

Orlando, Florida

At a glance

Dates: Dec 11–13, 2026
Location: Rosen Shingle Creek · 9939 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819
Organiser: US Chess
Eligibility: Kindergarten through Grade 12. Players compete in their own grade; US Chess membership through December 2026 required.
Rating: US Chess
Time control: G/90; d10
Entry fees: $105 through Oct 26; $160 through Nov 9; later entry tiers increase.
Sections: Separate sections for Kindergarten through Grade 12
Schedules: Review exact round times, registration deadlines, and alternate schedules on the organiser’s site. Times follow the venue’s local time zone.