Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Location: Mountaineer Montessori Staunton Ave Campus, 4801 Staunton Ave SE, Charleston, WV 25304
Sections: K-3, K-5, K-8
Registration: Check-In by 8:40am to ensure participation.
Rounds: 9-ASAP
Format: 4 Round Swiss System, G/30 no delay
Entry Fee: $20 by 11/13 online at vegaresults.com. $40 for day-of registration, cash not accepted.
Prizes: Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for individuals and teams in each section.
Questions: Danielle Eisenhauer, danielle.l.eisenhauer at gmail.com.
Other Info: Capacity Limit: The tournament is strictly limited to the first 50 paid and confirmed entries. A seat is only reserved once both registration and payment are complete. Once full, players will be added to a timestamped waitlist. Arrival: Please enter through the front doors beneath the blue awning. Parking: Free parking is available on-site. Overflow parking is located one block away at the St. Agnes Parking lot. Please do not block neighborhood driveways. Equipment: All boards, pieces, clocks, scoresheets, and pencils are fully supplied. Supervision & Spectators: Parents/guardians must stay on-site for the duration of the event as childcare is not provided. Spectators are not permitted inside the active playing room but are welcome to use the seating area in the hallways. Food & Allergies: Mountaineer Montessori is a strict Nut-Free campus. Concessions will be available on-site, but please feel free to pack nut-free snacks and drinks to keep your player energized for a full day of chess.