Rated Chess Tournament in Hershey: April 18th

US Chess Rated Chess Tournament in Hershey – Saturday, April 18th 2026

Location: Hershey Public Library, 701 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033

Format: Open (all ages) and Scholastic Quads. Quads are 4 player sections. Each player plays one game vs each player in his/her quad.

Registration:

Advanced: $15 online through Friday, April 17th

At-site: $20 Saturday, April 18th (10:00 AM - 10:30 AM)

Players must register in advance or arrive by 10:30 AM to register at the site to participate.

Time Control: G/40; d/5. Games played with chess clocks, 40 minutes per player (5 second delay for each move)

Schedule: At site Registration: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Round 1: 11:00 AM

Rounds 2 & 3: 1 PM & 2:30 PM (Approx start time, can start sooner if players are ready. Scholastic Quads usually run early)

Prizes:

Open Quads: $40 1st place

Scholastic quads: Trophy: 1st place (minimum 2 pts)

Medal: 2 pts (non-trophy winners)

Ribbons: Players not qualifying for a trophy or medal

Current US Chess Federation membership is required. Membership can be purchased on the US Chess website: www.uschess.org.

Please contact if you have any questions:

Leteef Street

Tournament Director

[email protected]

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Hershey Public Library, 701 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, United States

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