About this Event
Welcome to the 2026 National Private & Parochial School Chess Championships! This USCF-Rated Tournament is for students in grades K-12. Other details are below:
• Times: Blitz (Side event): Friday 6:30 PM. Saturday rounds: 10:00 am, 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm. Sunday rounds: 1:00 pm, 3:30 pm
• Location: River Oaks Baptist School (2300 Willowick Rd., Houston, Texas 77027)
• Grades: K-12 students who attend private, parochial or home-schools
• Sections: Elementary, middle, and high school sections
• System: 5 Rounds Swiss System
• Game: 55 min. Delay 5 sec.
• Registration: $50 tournament; $25 Blitz event
Lunch and refreshments will be sold throughout the tournament. Vegetarian and nut-free options will be available.
📣 Please note: USCF membership is required. If your student is not yet a member of the United States Chess Federation (USCF), you can visit http://chess.jliptrap.us/hgroup.htm to become a member.
To learn more about our programs and events, please visit us online at https://kingchessandathletics.com.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
River Oaks Baptist School, 2300 Willowick Road, Houston, United States
USD 28.52 to USD 55.20












