Arizona State Grades Championship – February 7, 2026

Arizona State Grades Championship 2026
Date: February 7th, 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 17th, 2026
- $65 if received by January 24th, 2026
- $70 if received by January 31st, 2026
- $75 if received by February 7th, 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
20% discount at DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Midtown
4000 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012
(Book by 01/12/2026)
Food
Food truck from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM with very affordable pizza by the slice.
