National Championship

2027 National High School Championships

WHERE:
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place – 2233 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Chicago, IL

WHEN:
April 9-11, 2027

FORMAT:
6-Round, Swiss System (no elimination)

TIME CONTROL: 
Game/90, d5

SCHEDULE:
Friday:  11 AM Bughouse, 2:30 PM Opening Ceremony, 3 PM Round 1, 7 PM Blitz
Saturday: 10 AM Round 2, 2:30 PM Round 3, 6:30 PM Round 4
Sunday: 9 AM Round 5, 1 PM Round 6, 5 PM Awards

SECTIONS: (Age as of January 1, 2026)

AWARDS:
    Under 8 top 16 individuals, top 500 – 799, top U500, top 6 schools
    Under 10 top 16 individuals, top 700 – 999, top U700, top 6 schools
    Under 12 top 16 individuals, top 900 – 1199, top U900, top 6 schools
    Under 14 top 16 individuals, top 1100 – 1399, top U1100, top 6 schools
    Under 16 top 8 individuals, Top 1300 – 1599, top U1300, top 3 schools
    Under 18 top 8 individuals, Top 1500 – 1799, top U1500, top 3 schools

Top 3 players added for team scores, team members must attend the same school

If your child or team wins an award, and you were unable to claim it at the tournament, you can contact our trophy maker Crown Trophy in Buffalo Grove, IL, via email at sales@crownbg.com starting Wednesday after the tournament to find out the cost to ship the trophy and to arrange payment.

AWARDS PROCESS:

The top 8 individual and team awards will be presented on stage. All other awards can be picked up at the Early Trophy Pickup Table, which will be located in the lobby of room W-190.

2027 National Elementary (K-6) Championships, April 30 – May 2
Playing Site: Greater Columbus Convention Center
400 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Tournament hotels:
Columbus Hyatt Regency
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Convention Center
(all are attached to GCCC).

More Information Coming Soon!

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2027 National Middle School (K-8) Championships, May 14-16
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
3001 Kalahari Boulevard, Round Rock, TX 78665
HR: $205 single-quad

More information coming soon!

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