About this Event
US Chess Rated Chess Tournament in Hershey – Saturday, November 14th 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, November 13th
At-site: $20 Saturday, November 14th (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
Event venue & nearby stays
Hershey Public Library, 701 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, United States
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