2022 National K-12 Grade Championships December 9-11 in National Harbor, Marylan
national grade championships
Format: 7SS, G/90 d10. 13 Sections. Play only in your grade section – No “playing up” allowed. December Rating Supplement will be used.
Site: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor MD 20745. Guest rooms can be booked, NLT 11/12/2022, by visiting the tournament website or calling (301) 965-4000, mention “US Chess”. HR: $159 Single/Double (fees and applicable taxes not included).
Byes: Maximum two 1/2-point byes available, any round except Round 7, if requested prior to the start of Rd. 1.
Scoring: Team score = total of top three (minimum two) finishers from each school per grade. First place individual and team, including ties, will be the National Champion for their grade.
CORRECTED Schedule: Opening ceremony Fri. 12:45 PM. Round start times: Fri. 1 PM & 6 PM, Sat. 9 AM, 1:30 PM, & 6 PM, Sun. 9 AM & 1:30 PM. Awards Ceremony: Sun., approx. 6 PM. Special round start times for K-1 sections: Fri. 1:30 PM & 5:30 PM, Sat. 9:30 AM, 1:30 PM, & 5:30 PM, Sun. 9:30 AM & 1:30 PM. K-1 Awards Ceremony: Sun. approx. 5:30 PM.
EF: $80/participant postmarked or online by 11/21, $100 postmarked or online by 11/28, $115 by 12/5, $120 on site; $30.00 extra for all phone registrations; $30 fee for roster or section changes after 11/28 or any onsite changes.
Registration: Onsite registration Thurs. 9 AM to 9 PM & Fri. 8 AM to 11 AM. Players who register or change sections after 11 AM on Friday will receive a 1/2-point bye for Rd. 1.
Awards: Awards to top individuals & top teams in each grade. Every player receives a commemorative medal! Full list of awards on tournament info page.