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Scholastic Grand Prix is restarting December 7th, with Up to $3,000 is prizes and fun! Click the button to the right.
You can register for ALL Chess Castle and MSCA events online at onlineregistration.cc! You can also always register in-person - please arrive before the start time.
The Chess Castle is open four nights a week, on Monday-Thursday, and most weekends!
WEEKDAY TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Monday Action Quads
Action Quads every Monday. For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Sunday.
Format: Quads, Game in 25 with a 10 second increment (G/25+10), 3 rounds, players grouped by rating.
Round Times: 1st round at 6:30 PM, remaining rounds ASAP.
Entry Fee: $15 for Castle members by Sun, $20 by Mon online until 6 PM, $25 at site, $5 more for non-members.
Prizes: 1st $30 in each quad. If there is a Swiss lower section, then 1st $30 and $15 class prize.
Registration: Online by 6 pm Mon, CLICK HERE! Onsite registration and check-in 6:00-6:20 PM.
Other: USCF membership is required. Games may be broadcast, but it is optional to players. Most games are done by 10:00 PM.
Withdrawals: Please do not withdraw. Withdrawal from a quad without serious cause may incur a $50 penalty before registering for another quad.
This only applies to quad sections, not the swiss.
Questions: Contact TD Dan Voje at danvoje@gmail.com or 651-280-5473. Please call if Mon after 3 PM.
Tuesday Knighter OPEN (up to $160 in sponsored prizes!)
Rounds every Tuesday. For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Sunday before round 1.
Format: 4-5 Rd SS, (G/60; +30). New event each month, 1st round 1st Tuesday, last round last Tuesday.
Round Times: 6:30 PM each Tuesday, check-in by 6:20 or you may not get paired.
Entry Fee: If 2-days early, $25 for CCM members, $35 for non-members, (NE discount $5, NM discount $10). After that, EF is $5 more online until site opens, $10 more at site. It's good for whole month. 1-day rate is $10 for CCM members, $15 for non-members.
Onsite: Club opens at 6:00 PM. Registration and check-in ends at 6:20. Online registration: NOV SIGN UP CLICK HERE!
Prizes: $120-40 (b/12) 1st-2nd sponsored prizes! Top Cumulative Upsets get FREE entry next month.
Byes: One bye if 4 rounds, two byes if 5 rounds. Request by round 3. One-day entry not applicable.
Other: USCF membership is required. Most games done by 9:00 PM. Games may be broadcast. Spectators welcomed. Play TUE & THU and save $10, scroll down to Week-Knighter Special for more info.
Questions: Contact TD Nathan Hoover at nathanhoover@msn.com or 763-232-9944
2025 Tuesday Knighter Leaderboard, 2025 Upset Leaders
Wednesday Casual Night & Unrated Blitz
Perfect for new players or returning members to learn about the club, play some friendly games, or join the US Chess Federation.
Entry Fee: Free for first timers, $5 donation requested after that per week.
Casual: 5-6:30 PM. Unrated chess fun to play friendly games and socialize
Unrated Blitz Format: Around 6:30 PM we start an unrated blitz. G/5; d3.
Questions: Contact TD Dan Voje at danvoje@gmail.com or 651-280-5473
Thursday Knighter OPEN/PREMIER
Rounds every Thursday. For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Tuesday before round 1.
OPEN: Personal chess set & clock optional.
Format: 4-5 Rd SS, (G/90; +30). New event each month, 1st round 1st Thursday, last round last Thursday.
Round Times: 6:30 PM each Thursday, check-in by 6:20 or you may not get paired.
Entry Fee: If 2-days early, $25 for CCM members, $35 for non-members. After that, $5 more online until site open, $10 more at site. It's good for whole month. 1-day rate is $10 for CCM members, $15 for non-members.
Onsite: Club opens at 6:00 PM. Registration and check-in ends at 6:20. Online registration: NOV SIGN UP CLICK HERE!
Prizes: Winner and Top Cumulative Upsets get FREE entry next month, split on a tie. Winner may optionally use entry for PREMIER.
Byes: One bye if 4 rounds, two byes if 5 rounds. Request by round 3. One-day entry not applicable.
Other: USCF membership is required. Most games are done by 10:00 PM. Spectators welcomed. Play TUE & THU and save $10, scroll down to Week-Knighter Special for more info.
Questions: Contact TD Norm Myrin at normalcyforever@gmail.com or 612-964-6673
PREMIER: Chess set & clock provided. Up to $200 in sponsored prizes!
Format / Round Times: Same as OPEN section. Excellent opportunity for higher rated players (must be 1700 or higher) with discount incentives.
Entry Fee: If 2-days early and a CCM member (1700-1899 $35), (1900-1999 $30), (2000-2099 $25), (2100-2199 $20), (2200-2299 $15), (2300+ $10), (NE receives $5 off, NM receives $10 off, FM and above FREE). After that, $5 more until site opens, $10 more at site. Non-members $10 more. Entry fee is good for whole month. One-day rate is same as OPEN.
Onsite: Same as OPEN.
Prizes: $150-50 (b/12) 1st-2nd sponsored prizes! Top Cumulative Upsets get FREE entry next month.
Byes: Same as OPEN, must be 1800+.
Other: Exceptions to minimum rating and byes at TD's discretion. TD may require submission of game scores. Games may be broadcast with live commentary on YouTube. Play TUE & THU and save $10, scroll down to Week-Knighter Special for more info.
Questions: Contact TD Nathan Hoover at nathanhoover@msn.com or 763-232-9944
2025 Thursday Knighter Leaderboard, 2025 Upset Leaders
Week-Knighter Special
Play in both TUE & THU Knighter and save $10! For best rate, sign-up 2 days before first event.
EF: See specific events above and subtract $10, or click the sign up link below and let the system calculate. If you are playing in the THU PREMIER, please select appropriate rating-based section, all others select OPEN section. TUE is OPEN section for all. EF is good for whole month. One-week (Tue & Thu) options are available, $15 for CCM members, $20 for non-members.
Byes: Please email or text TD with your byes.
Other: NE discount $10, NM discount $20. For more info, see specific Tue or Thu events above.
Questions: Contact TD Nathan Hoover at nathanhoover@msn.com or 763-232-9944
WEEKEND TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Daniel Naroditsky Memorial Tornado (November 1)
For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Thursday.
Format: 4-round SS, (G/30; +30). USCF membership is required.
Entry fee: If 2-days early, $30 for Castle members, $40 for non-members. After that, $10 more online until site opens, $20 more at site.
Onsite: Club opens at 9:30 AM. Registration and check-in ends at 9:50, please text TD if running late.
Rounds: 10:00, 1:00, 3:30, 6:00. Lunch after rd 1.
Prizes: $200 total (based on 16). $100 for 1st, $40 for 2nd, and two Class prizes $30 each.
Note: The number of prizes and the amount of money in the prize pool changes with attendance.
Other: One half point bye allowed. USCF Regular and Quick rated. Games may be broadcast
Questions: Contact TD Dan Voje at danvoje@gmail.com or 651-280-5473
Fall Rapid (November 8)
For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Thursday.
Format: 5-round SS, (G/30; d5). USCF membership is required.
Entry fee: If 2-days early, $30 for Castle members, $40 for non-members. After that, $10 more online until site opens, $20 more at site.
Onsite: Club opens at 9:30 AM. Registration and check-in ends at 9:50, please text TD if running late.
Rounds: 10:00, 11:20, 1:20, 2:40, 4:00. Lunch after rd 2.
Prizes: $200 total (based on 16). $100 for 1st, $40 for 2nd, and two Class prizes $30 each.
Note: The number of prizes and the amount of money in the prize pool changes with attendance.
Other: Two half point byes allowed, Request by round 3. USCF Regular and Quick rated. Games may be broadcast
Questions: Contact TD Joshua Rajadurai at joshua.chesscastle@gmail.com
Exerciser Quad (November 15)
For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Thursday.
Format: 3-round SS, (G/60; +30). USCF membership is required.
Entry fee: If 2-days early, $10 for Castle members, $20 for non-members. After that, $5 more online until site opens, $10 more at site.
Onsite: Club opens at 9:30 AM. Registration and check-in ends at 9:50, please text TD if running late.
Rounds: 10:00, 1:30 and ASAP. Lunch after rd 1.
Other: No byes, please do not withdraw. Withdrawal without serious cause may incur a $50 penalty before registering for another quad event. This only applies to the quad sections, not the swiss.
Questions: E-mail TD Dan Voje danvoje@gmail.com or 651-280-5473 (after 8 AM on event day).
Turkey Swiss (November 22)
For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Thursday.
Format: 4-round SS, (G/45; +10). USCF membership is required.
Entry fee: If 2-days early, $30 for Castle members, $40 for non-members. After that, $10 more online until site opens, $20 more at site.
Onsite: Club opens at 9:30 AM. Registration and check-in ends at 9:50, please text TD if running late.
Rounds: 10:00, 12:40, 2:50, 5:00. Lunch after rd 1.
Prizes: $200 total (based on 16). $100 for 1st, $40 for 2nd, and two Class prizes $30 each.
Note: The number of prizes and the amount of money in the prize pool changes with attendance.
Other: One half point bye allowed. USCF Regular and Quick rated. Games may be broadcast
Questions: E-mail Dane Zagar danezagar@gmail.com or 612-805-3958
Frosted Think (November 29-30)
For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Thursday.
Format: 7 rounds, (G/60; d15) USCF membership is required.
Online Entry: If 2-days early, $40 for Castle members, $50 for non-members. After that, $10 more online until site opens, $20 more at site.
Saturday ONLY: $20 (No Prize)
Onsite entry: Starts 9:30 to 9:50AM.
Rounds: 10:00, 1:15, 4:00, 6:45 on Saturday, 11:00, 2:15, 5:00 on Sunday.
Prizes (based on 16): 1st $150, 2nd $80, and two Class prizes $60 each.
Note: The number of prizes and the amount of money in the prize pool changes with attendance.
Other: Up to two half-point byes available for any rounds. Club open at 9:30 on Saturday and 10:30 on Sunday.
Questions: E-mail TD Dan Voje danvoje@gmail.com or 651-280-5473 (after 8 AM on event day).
SCHOLASTIC GRAND PRIX #1 December 7th, 2025!
For the best rate, sign up 3-days in advance!
SIGN UP CLICK HERE!
Eligibility: Players must be 18 or under. USCF Membership is required. CCM Scholastic Novice Memberships are available through the Chess Castle offering a FREE USCF Membership. Join Now!
Format: Players are grouped by grade levels in sections K-12. Four rounds. All games are G/25, d/5. ½ hour lunch break after round 1. Round times: 12:15, 1:45, and Rounds 3 and 4 ASAP. Questions? Email danezagar@gmail.com or call or text Dane at 612-805-3958.
Entry Fees: Just $40 for CCM Members, $50 for others (if registered 3-days early). 1-Day before, $10 more, and $15 more online until 11:00AM, and $20 in person at the Castle. Doors will open at 11:00AM.
Prizes: Trophies and Medals for the top 5 winners of each section at all 6 tournaments. May add prizes! Grand Prix Points will be awarded to every player (10 just for registering, 5 for taking notation).
Grand Prix Cash Prizes (based on cumulative points) will be awarded at the May Scholastic Grand Prix Tournament #6 Finale.
Tournament Dates (all Sundays, 12:15): Dec. 7, Jan. 11, Feb. 8, Mar. 1, April 26, and May 17 final. Play in as many as you can!
Grand Prix Points & Cash Awards:
All chess players will earn points—30 for each registration, up to 40 points for playing 4 or more other chess tournaments, all USCF rated events December-May 17, plus others ask Dane which events qualify. Per game, per section, per tournament: Win-full point=20 points, Draw-half point=10 points, Loss-zero point=5 points. Points are cumulative. We will use your top 4 events out of 6 to determine your total points value. So, if you miss a tournament or have an off day, you won’t be penalized.
Cash Awards presented at the May 17 finale tournament, will be awarded to the top five winners in K-5 and 6-12th grade sections as follows (based on 40 per event):
First Place: $250
Second Place: $200
Third Place: $150
Fourth Place: $100
Fifth Place: $ 50
Contact: danezagar@gmail.com or text 612-805-3958
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