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Juneteenth Children's Chess Tournament (K-8)

Date Friday, June 19, 2026
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Room 409, Leventhal-Sidman JCC
333 Nahanton Street
Newton, MA, 02459
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For Ages

JCC Greater Boston invites you to compete in our non-elimination Unrated, 3-Round Swiss System Children's Chess Tournament. All players must be able to play a complete game of chess independently.

Please Note: This is NOT a drop-off program, we ask that caregivers remain for the duration of the tournament.

Rounds: 10am, 11am and 12pm

Awards Ceremony (prizes & trophies) following Round 3

Time Control: 30 Minutes Per Player for each

Sections: Grades K-4and Grades 5-8.

Sections may be adjusted or added based on the number of players registered. Please Note: Round 2 & 3 may begin earlier based on live game play. The day may conclude earlier than 2pm if the rounds end quicker than expected.

Tiebreaks

-If two players tie for 2nd place, trophies will be awarded.

-If three players tie for 2nd or 3rd place, medals will be awarded.

Prizes

-Place prizes: Awarded in each section (1st, 2nd, 3rd)

-Sibling Team: Medals awarded to the highest scoring sibling team. A sibling team consists of two players from the same family.

-Grade Prize: Awarded to the top finisher from each grade who did not receive a place prize.

If your child needs specific accommodations or if there is information you would like to share, please let us know so that we can support your family. Contact us at family@jccgb.org.

Photos may be taken during this program and used for promotional purposes, including social media. If you prefer not to have your photo or your child's photo taken, please inform staff when you arrive.

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