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Join us for the final event of this year’s Cops & Kids Chess season! Chicago students and police officers will come together for a day of fun, friendly competition, and community connection.

📝 REGISTRATION + BUS REQUEST:
April 7 – April 16 (Noon deadline!)

👉 Don’t miss out! Details & sign-up:
https://cpschess.org/index.php/events/cops-kids-culminating-tournament-2/

Open to CPS students in grades 5–12 who participated in a Cops & Kids program this school year.

Let’s close out the season with a celebration of strategy, sportsmanship, and connection. 🕊️♟️

🌸♟️ Join Our Spring Online Chess Tournament! ♟️🌸

Are you ready to test your skills and compete with other chess enthusiasts? We are thrilled to host our Spring Online Chess Tournament – a perfect opportunity to sharpen your strategy and enjoy a competitive, friendly chess environment!

Tournament Highlights:
✨ 5-round individual Swiss
✨ 2 sections: Elementary (K-6) & Middle/High School (7-12) sections
✨ Awards for 1st-3rd place in each section

Tournament Details
📅 Dates: Monday, March 31
🕙 Start Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Online – Join from anywhere!
🏆 Who Can Join: Open to all CPS students in grades K-12 who have a ChessKid account associated with the CPS City-Wide Chess Club

👑 Calling All CPS Chess Queens! 👑

The largest and most prestigious girls-only chess tournament in the U.S. is back in Chicago! Open to all girls under 18 years old, this event features six sections:
👧 Under 8, Under 10, Under 12, Under 14, Under 16, & Under 18

📅 April 4-6, 2025
📍 Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Chicago, IL

Organized by Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation, Kasparov Chess Foundation, and U.S. Chess Federation , this tournament is an unforgettable experience where young female players compete, connect, and celebrate chess!

⚠️ IMPORTANT CPS STUDENT INFO:
This is a non-CPS tournament. CPS Academic Chess will only be covering the entry fee and U.S. Chess membership for CPS students who want to participate. Students must cover all other expenses (travel, hotel, food, etc.). See the event page for more details and the discount code to receive free entry.

🛑 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: NOON ON MARCH 26! 🛑

🔗 Registration and details

♞ Tuesday Knights Rapid Tournament Returns after our winter break! ♞

Join us every Tuesday for another exciting night of rapid chess! Whether you’re a seasoned player or just looking to sharpen your skills, our weekly rapid tournament is the perfect place to test your abilities, connect with fellow chess enthusiasts, and enjoy some friendly competition.

📅 When: Every Tuesday at 6:00 PM
⏱️ Format: Rapid, 10+0 time control
🏆 Who: Open to all skill levels!
💻 Where: Online – Join from anywhere!

THIS TOURNAMENT WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLINE THROUGH CHESSKID.COM. VIDEO ON HOW KIDS JOIN A CHESS TOURNAMENT

Don’t miss your chance to play, learn, and improve each week. Mark your calendar, bring your best game, and let’s make some memorable moves together!