The 2026 CPS K-8 Chess Championship brought together 117 students from 23 Chicago Public Schools for an exciting day of competition. Players from across the city competed in the K-4, K-6, and K-8 championship sections, battling through five rounds to determine this year’s individual and team champions.
The event showcased the continued growth and strength of the CPS Academic Chess program, with students demonstrating strong preparation, sportsmanship, and competitive spirit throughout the tournament.
👉 Full tournament results & photos:
https://results.cpschess.org/index.php/2025-2026/2026-cps-k-8-championship/
Below are the 2026 CPS K-8 Individual and Team Champions.
🏆 Individual Champions
K-4 Champion
Daniel Yang – Decatur Classical Elementary (5.0 points)
K-6 Champion
Miesen Yang – Skinner North Elementary (5.0 points)
K-8 Champion
Maxwell Kozlowski – Mount Greenwood (5.0 points)
♟️ Team Champions
K-4 Team Champion
Edison Regional Gifted Center – 15.5 points
K-6 Team Champion
Skinner North Elementary – 15.5 points
K-8 Team Champion
Skinner North Elementary – 13.5 points
👏 Congratulations to all of the players, coaches, and schools who participated!
Your dedication continues to make CPS Academic Chess one of the strongest scholastic chess programs in the country.
