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HEAV’S Homeschool Chess Championships

Attention all homeschoolers!
Whether you're an experienced chess player or just beginning, you won't want to miss this fun morning of chess at HEAV's Third Annual 2011 Scholastic Chess Championships!

Homeschool Chess Championship

HEAV’S HOMESCHOOL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP FAQS

Who can participate in HEAV’s Homeschool Chess Championships?
Any homeschooled student in grades 12 and below, regardless of age, can participate in the championships, provided he or she is also registered for the Virginia Homeschool Convention and knows how to complete a game of chess. All skill levels are welcome!

Where are the championships being held?
The championships will be held at the 28th Annual HEAV Virginia Homeschool Convention in Richmond, Virginia. The championships will be in the main hall between the entrance to the Exhibit Hall and the entrance to the Used Curriculum Sale.

When are the championships?   
The championships will take place on Friday, June 10, 2011, from 9 a.m. to noon.

How do I participate?
If you would like to participate, you must register for the championships through Championship Chess. The deadlines and fees are listed below. The number of players will be limited to 25 players ages 11 and younger and 25 players ages 12 and above, so register early! Note: You must also be registered for HEAV's Virginia Homeschool Convention to participate.

Pre-registration Cost: $10/player by June 2; $15/player by June 8; $20/player after June 8. (After June 8, you must register by calling 770-912-7665 or visiting the Championship Chess booth on Thursday; there will be no time to register at the tournament itself.)

Pre-register by e-mailing the name and age of the chess player as of June 8 to chess@championshipchess.net. Please include a check for the total cost to:
Championship Chess
3565 Evans Road
Atlanta, GA 30340

What are the prizes?
Trophies will be awarded to top players by age group.

What are the rules?

  • Chess ChampionshipTouch/Move and Touch Capture: If you touch a piece, that's the piece you must move, and if you touch an opponent's piece, then you must capture it if it is a legal move.
  • No chess clocks or timers will be used, but players must make reasonable progress to complete a game. Chess notation is suggested, but not required. If writing down moves is slowing the game, the player will be asked to stop.
  • Participants must know how to complete a game.
  • No player is allowed to comment about any other ongoing game unless asked to by the tournament director.

Download the rule sheet and practice up!

Whom can I contact with questions?
More information on chess is available at www.championshipchess.net. For questions regarding the championship, please contact Championship Chess at chess@championshipchess.net (address your e-mail to Steve or Pat Schneider).

For questions about the HEAV convention or convention registration, please contact HEAV at office@heav.org or 804-278-9200.