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_11_14

Contact:
Shawn.Kmetz@ChessInIowa.Org
USChess Membership vouchers available upon request (free).