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*News Flash*Changes have been made to the 24th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tournament NEW THIS YEAR. The 24th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Championship will be the official 2026 Georgia State Scholastic Tournament and Invitational Qualifier for Denker (9th-12th), Barber (6th-8th), Rockefeller (K-5th), Ashley (K-3rd). When & Where: Sunday, January 18th, 2026, at Shiloh High School. Who: Open to players in grades K-12th with a valid USCF membership who live or attend school in Georgia. Format: 5 rounds, Individual/Team Swiss System. Time Control: 25 minutes per player with a 5 sec delay (G/25; d5) Eight Sections: K-1 K-3 Championship K-3 U400/Unrated K-5 Championship K-5 U600/Unrated K-8 Championship K-12 Championship 6-12 U1000/Unrated | Contact usTell us about your chess event! Do you have a local tournament that you’d like to post on the GCA calendar? Email details of your event to our web team. Please allow for a minimum of a week for posting, so submit your tournament as soon as possible. |
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| About usThe Georgia Chess Association is the official Georgia state affiliate of the United States Chess Federation (USCF), the ruling chess body in the United States. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to promote the game of chess in Georgia. We believe that playing chess has many benefits in developing young growing minds and maintaining mental sharpness throughout adulthood. We promote chess for all ages. |