Prairie Chess Series
Start Date
Saturday, October 24, 2026
End Date
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Director
Shawn Kmetz
The Prairie Chess Series 2026
Prairie Point Middle School, Cedar Rapids IA
October 24, 2026 and November 14, 2026
Scholastic Chess Tournament
5 Round Swiss – G/25; d5
Sections:
K-3
K-5
K-8
K-12
Team Scoring:
Top 4 players from each school make up the school score.
Trophies to top 3 schools in every section - cumulative across both tournaments!
(Yes, you can play without a team! )
Team trophies will be awarded at the end of the November 14th tournament
Individual Awards:
Trophies for top 5 players in every section
Trophies for first-time players
Individual awards are awarded at each tournament
Schedule:
Check-in: 8:00 AM
Rounds: 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM
K-3 & K-5 sections will be paired as soon as possible, allowing a half hour break for lunch. K-8 and high school will stick to the schedule.
Awards: ASAP after last round of section
Register at:
https://www.kingregistration.com/event/CRLJ_10_26
Contact:
Shawn.Kmetz@ChessInIowa.Org
USChess Membership vouchers available upon request (free).
Time Control
G/25; d5
Rounds
5
Additional Info
Broadcast Link
Registration
US Chess Required:
Yes
IASCA Required:
No
Memberships Available Onsite:
Yes
Onsite Reg Time:
8-8:30AM
Entry Fee:
$15 until 10/1, $20 after, $25 on site
Send Entry Fee:
Shawn Kmetz
Location
Prairie Point Middle School
8015 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, USA
free, onsite lot.