2026 Columbia October THINK MOVE CHESS TOURNAMENT

Date: Saturday, October 31st, 2026

Location:Columbia First Church of the Nazarene, 901 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210

Entry Fee:
Rated Section: $30/or $35 cash at the Tournament
Unrated Section: $30 /or $35 cash at the Tournament

Sections:
VIEW CURRENTLY REGISTERED PLAYERS
Unrated Section
Rated Section - USCF membership required; Number of sections determined by attendance.

Rated sections require an active USCF membership.
If your player needs one, you can easily register for a 12-month youth membership with us using the link below.
www.thinkmovechess.com/uscf

Or Join/renew USCF here:
https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

Prizes:
1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize trophies in Rated/Unrated Section.
Costume contest and Fall Activities in the Skittle Area. (Please Keep Safety of Students in mind)

Final Registration and Check-in 9:30 am – 9:55 am.
(Anyone not registered by 9:25 am will not be paired for the first round, but may play the remainder.)

Time Controls: 4 rounds, G/25, d5, Swiss System – no one is eliminated, but byes may occur.  Participants may play in a higher section, but not below their grade level.Section assignments may be adjusted based on number of participants.

Tournament Schedule:

10: a.m. Round 1
11 a.m. Round 2
12 p.m. LUNCH
1 p.m. Round 3
2 p.m. Round 4
ASAP: Awards and Closing Remarks

Tournament Directors may adjust the schedule as needed. Restaurants are nearby