Thomas Metcalf Tournament - December 13, 2025

7000 S University St, Normal, IL 61790 (Park behind the school off
Dry Grove/Main Street or across Main Street by Student Accounts)

Sections & Format

• Lower Primary (K–1), Upper Primary (2–3), Elementary (4–5)
  • 5 rounds — G/30, Delay 5
• Junior High (6–8)
  • 4 rounds — G/45, Delay 5

Registration & Fees

• Entry Fee: $25 — Checks payable to Metcalf Chess Club.
• Registration Deadline: 7:00 PM, Friday, December 12, 2025
• Check-in / Changes: Due by 8:30 AM on Saturday
• Changes after 8:30 AM will result in a first-round bye.
• ½ bye for all rounds except the last. Final round 0 point bye
• Round 1 begins at 9:00 AM, with all following rounds starting as soon as possible.

Eligibility
USCF memberships must be valid through December 13, 2025, except K–3 (JTP acceptable).

Awards
This will be a “recycle tournament” with the majority of the trophies being reused from previous Metcalf team accomplishments, with the description plates updated. Additionally, the awards underlined are trophies that our team took apart and recreated into unique or mega awards

Team Awards:

• Trophies for Top 5 Team, in each section
• Most Unrated Players: The school with the most unrated players in the tournament added together from all divisions.
• Most Points Total: The school with the most points, added together from all divisions.
• Individual Awards:
  • Trophies for Top 5, in each section
  • Grade-Level Medals: awarded to those who did not receive a top 5
  • First place Kindergarten
  • First place First Grade
  • First place Second Grade
  • First place Third Grade
  • First place Fourth Grade
  • First place Fifth Grade
  • First place Sixth Grade
  • First place Seventh Grade
  • First place Eighth Grade
  • Kind Competitor: Someone who fosters an environment of mutual respect and support, even while striving to win
  • Fight to the end: for someone who continues on despite facing overwhelming odds Chess fashionista: coolest chess themed outfit and/or accessories

Outside food is allowed but please consider purchasing from concessions to support Metcalf Chess.
Bloom Bawarchi and Papa John’s Cheese Pizza will be available as well as snacks and drinks.

 

2026 MLK Chess Tournament

January 19, 2026
Location: ISU Bone Student Center

Any addition to the tournament on Monday morning will get a first round bye
Coaches report changes by 8:30am – Changes not in by 8:30am will get 1st round bye
1st round begins at 9:00am – Subsequent Rounds ASAP

• Registration is open on the BNASC Tournament Registration page
• Registration closes at 7:00pm on Saturday, January 17, 2026
• No Club Teams
• Must be USCF members or JTP registered

Entry fee $30 - Please make checks payable to BNASC

Sections, Times and Rounds
Lower Primary, Upper Primary & Elementary G/30 Delay 5 5 rounds
Junior High (6-8) G/45 Delay 5 4 rounds

Trophies

• Lower Primary, Upper Primary and Elementary
  • Top 5 Overall – Top 5 Teams – Class Trophies
• Junior High
  • Top 5 Overall – Top 4 Teams – Class Trophies

Food will be available onsite

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