Arizona State Grades Championship – February 7, 2026

February 7 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Arizona State Grades Championship 2026

Date: February 7^th, 2026

Location:
Madison Meadows Middle School
225 W. Ocotillo Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Format

US Chess rated 5-round Swiss Tournament in 10 sections based on grade.

Time Control

G/40; d5

Sections

KG through 8th grade and High School (9th–12th). Players MUST
register in their current grade level and may not play up.
Sections may be combined if not enough players are registered.

Byes

Half-point byes are available in all rounds with a maximum of two.
Byes must be requested before the start of round 1.
All byes requested after the start of round 1 will be zero-point byes.
Byes cannot be cancelled once round

Schedule

Round 1: 9:00 AM
Round 2: 11:00 AM
Round 3: 12:45 PM
Round 4: 2:30 PM
Round 5: 4:15 PM

Awards will follow after the last round is completed.

Entry Fee

$60 if received by January 17^th, 2026
$65 if received by January 24^th, 2026
$70 if received by January 31^st, 2026
$75 if received by February 7^th, 2026
$90 same day

50% refund if cancelling by 1/24/2026. No refunds after that date.

Registration:

www.phoenixchessacademy.com

Prizes

Trophy for every Kindergartener
Trophy for Top 7 in each section
Trophy for Top 3 School Team in each section
Top 3 scorers per grade form a team
Medals for all scoring at least 3.5 points but not receiving a trophy
Silicone wristband for all participants

Equipment

Boards, sets, pencils, and score sheets will be provided.
Clocks will be provided for 1st–8th Grade sections.
High School players must bring their own clock.

Hotel Discounts

15% discount at Hilton Phoenix Resort at The Peak
7677 N 16th St., Phoenix, AZ 85020
Call 1-602-997-2626 and mention the group code:
CHESS or State Chess Tournament

Hilton Booking Link

20% discount at DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Midtown
4000 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012
(Book by 01/12/2026)