Name: Miami Scholastic Open (Miami Chess Festival 2026)
Desc:
### Part of the Miami Chess Festival 2026 ###
The Miami Scholastic Open is a US Chess-rated tournament open to players in grades K-8. Whether this is your child's first tournament or they are an experienced competitor, the Miami Scholastic Open provides a fun and competitive environment to gain tournament experience and compete for trophies.
####################################### Format
* 4 Rounds
* Swiss System
* USCF Rated
* Time Control: G/25;+5
####################################### Schedule
####################################### Friday, July 24
* Check-In: 9:00 AM
* Round 1: 10:00 AM
Awards Ceremony immediately following the final round.
####################################### Sections
* K-1
* K-3
* K-5
* K-8
Sections may be combined at the organizer's discretion based on attendance.
####################################### Entry Fee
* $30 through Wednesday, July 22
* $40 on Thursday, July 23 and Friday, July 24
####################################### Awards
Trophies will be awarded to top finishers in each section.
####################################### Venue
Pinecrest North Preparatory
8925 Fontainebleau Blvd
Miami, FL 33172
####################################### Organizer
South Miami Chess Club
####################################### Part of the Miami Chess Festival
Also featuring:
♟️ Miami FIDE Open (July 24-26)
♟️ Miami Blitz Championship (Saturday Evening)
Join us for a full weekend of chess competition as part of the inaugural Miami Chess Festival.
Location: Pinecrest North Preparatory
| 8925 Fontainebleau Blvd, Miami, FL, 33172
Starts: Friday 24 Jul 2026
Ends: Friday 24 Jul 2026
Reg Ends: Thursday 23 Jul 2026 12:00AM
Rounds: 4
Organizer Name:
South Miami Chess Club
Organizer eMail:
southmiamicc@gmail.com