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Children playing chess in a classroom setting with chess boards and clocks on tables.
Group of children and a teacher celebrating with a trophy
Group of kids playing chess in a classroom, two actively engaged in a game while three others watch, with desks and chairs in the background.
Children playing chess in a classroom setting with colorful boards, supervised by adults.
Children playing chess at multiple tables in a gymnasium, with a scoreboard and bleachers visible.
People playing chess in a library setting, featuring children and an adult focused on chessboards at tables.
Two boys playing chess at a table in a brightly lit room, with one writing notes. Other children are in the background also playing chess.
Children playing chess in a classroom with toys in the background. A boy at the front is smiling and recording moves, sitting at a table with a chess board and clock.
Children playing chess in a classroom setting with tables and chairs, a clock on the wall, and art displayed.
Children playing chess at tables indoors, with one girl smiling and another child looking at the chessboard. Other children in the background are also playing chess.
Two people playing chess at a table indoors, focusing on the game with a chess clock visible.
Children playing chess in a school cafeteria with chessboards on multiple tables, focus on two children engaged in a game.
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“A Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with a Single Step”
— Laozi

Upcoming Tournaments

Featured
2025 Vulcan Scholastic
May 24
2025 Vulcan Scholastic

City: Birmingham, AL

Ages: Kids (K-12)

Suggested Rating: Beginner (Unrated) Through USCF 1200

A Tournament By: Caesar Chess

2025 Vulcan Chess Tournament
May 24
2025 Vulcan Chess Tournament

City: Birmingham, AL

Ages: Adults & Kids

Suggested Rating: USCF 500 and Higher.

A Tournament By: Caesar Chess

2025 Alabama Quick & Blitz State Chess Championship
Jun 7
2025 Alabama Quick & Blitz State Chess Championship

City: Montgomery, AL

Ages: Adults & Kids

Suggested Rating: USCF 500 and Higher.

A Tournament By: Evangel Chess Club

2025 Alabama State Games
Jun 14
2025 Alabama State Games

City: Alabaster, AL

Ages: Adults & Kids

Suggested Rating: Beginner (Unrated) Through USCF 2200

A Tournament By: Caesar Chess & Alabama State Games

2025 Clarence Kalenian Classic
Jun 28
2025 Clarence Kalenian Classic

City: Dothan, AL

Ages: Adults & Kids

Suggested Rating: USCF 500 and Higher.

A Tournament By: Caesar Chess

2025 Birmingham Scholastic
Jul 12
2025 Birmingham Scholastic

City: Birmingham, AL

Ages: Scholastic (K-12)

Suggested Rating: Unrated (Beginner) through USCF 1200

A Tournament By: Caesar Chess

2025 Birmingham Classic
Jul 12
2025 Birmingham Classic

City: Birmingham, AL

Ages: Adults & Kids

Suggested Rating: USCF 500 and Higher.

A Tournament By: Caesar Chess

2025 Sunshine Showdown Scholastic
Jul 19
2025 Sunshine Showdown Scholastic

City: Montgomery, AL

Ages: Scholastic (K-12)

Suggested Rating: Unrated (Beginner) through USCF 1200

2025 Alabama Dual-Rated State Chess Championship
Jul 19
2025 Alabama Dual-Rated State Chess Championship

City: Montgomery, AL

Ages: Adults & Kids

Suggested Rating: USCF 500 and Higher.

A Tournament By: Evangel Chess Club