| PALS January Chess Tournament | |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard |
| Date | January 23, 2027 |
| Number of Rounds | 5 |
| Pairing Type | Swiss |
| Time Control | G/30 |
| Site | Central Christian Church 3690 Cherry Creek South Dr. Denver, CO 80209 |
| City | Denver |
| Entry Fee | K-2, K-5, and 6-12 sections (unrated): $30 Early Bird (more than 7 days before tournament date) $35 (less than 7 days before tournament date) K-12 Rated: $35 Early Bird (more than 7 days before tournament date) $40 (less than 7 days before tournament date) |
| Prizes | Trophies for 1st-5th place and medals for 6th-10th will be given out, unique prizes such as the Chess Queen Trophy awarded to the girl who scores the most points, the David vs. Goliath award which will go to the youngest grade player in each section with the highest score of 2 points or more, and medals for participants showing outstanding sportsmanship will be given out at the awards ceremony. School team trophies will also be given out for the top 3 schools (must have 4 players from the same school to be eligible)! Participation medals will be given to all. |
| Sections | K-2, K-5, and 6-12 sections (unrated): |
| Registration Times | Registration until 11:59 pm 01/22/2027 |
| Round Times | Round 1 9:00, Round 2 10:00, Round 3 11:00, Round 4 12:30 pm, Round 5 1:30 pm |
| Contact Name | Kevin McConnell |
| Contact Email | kevin@palschess.com |
| Contact Phone | 303-501-0974 |
| Bye Policy | 1 1/2-point bye can be requested for any round in advance. PALS January 23 Registration |