2025 GROVE ELEMENTARY CHESS TOURNAMENT
Date: Saturday, December 06, 2025
Location: Grove Elementary School
1101 Airport Rd, Normal, IL 61761
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 Grove Chess Club.
Registration Deadline: 7:00 PM, Friday, December 05, 2025
Check-in / Changes: Due by 8:30 AM on Saturday
Changes after 8:30 AM will result in a first-round bye.
Round 1 begins at 9:00 AM, with all following rounds starting as soon as possible.
Eligibility
USCF membership required for all players except K–3 (JTP acceptable).
Grades 4–8: USCF memberships must be valid through December 06, 2025.
Awards
Team Awards:
Trophies for Top 5 Teams in each section
Individual Awards:
Trophies for Top 5, Biggest Upset, and Top Unrated in each section
Grade-Level Awards:
Various grade-based trophies
Additional Awards:
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
K–1 Special:
All K–1 participants receive medals
Important
NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED ■
Kaushik Sen
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Cell: 309-825-6788
Santhosh
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Cell: 252-292-0666