2026 Queens of Columbus Fundraiser

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Columbus Chess Academy

Columbus Chess Academy empowers youth through chess, fostering critical thinking, teamwork, and resilience. We provide educational programs and community events to inspire and support students in developing their skills and confidence.

2026 Northwest Fall ClassicSaturday, October 17thCentennial High School1441 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH 43220&nbsp;Organizer:&nbsp;Centennial High School with collaboration with The Columbus Chess Academy Contact:&nbsp;Kathy Lin, 614-746-7682, <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:info@columbuschessacademy.org" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">info@columbuschessacademy.org</a> Sections: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;K-3 Nonrated:&nbsp;Includes all nonrated players in grades K-3&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;4-5 Nonrated: Includes all nonrated players in grades 4-56-12 Nonrated: Includes all nonrated players in grades 6-12 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Reserve (K-12, U600):&nbsp;Grades K-12 with ratings below 600Premier (K-12, U900):&nbsp;Grades K-12 with ratings below 900&nbsp;Open (K-12):&nbsp;Designed for players rated 800-1400, though open to any playerFIDE (K-12):&nbsp;Players must be rated&nbsp;OVER 1300 US Chess/FIDE and BELOW 1800 FIDE Players with more than 10 rated games are not eligible for the nonrated section. Players in the rated sections must be registered with <a fr-original-style="" href="http://www.uschess.org/" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">http://www.uschess.org</a> before the tournament. October ratings will be used. Organizer has a right to adjust sections based on the number of entries for the rated sections. Notation is not required for players except in the Open and FIDE sections. US Chess approved electronic scoresheets allowed except in the FIDE section. NOTE: FIDE section eligibility has changed to 1300 to low entries and Reserve section has changed to U600 due to imbalance between Reserve and Premier sections (organizer has a right to adjust sections).&nbsp; Format: 5 Round Swiss: G/30; d5 for all rounds for Nonrated sections, Reserve, and Premier. 4 Round Swiss: G/45; d5 for all rounds for Open. 3 Round Swiss: G/60; d5 for all rounds for FIDE. Schedule:&nbsp;8:30 &ndash; 8:45: Self-check-in. No section changes after 8:45 AM8:55: Announcements9:00: Round 1Subsequent rounds will start once everyone in the section finishes. NOTE:&nbsp;Subsequent rounds will start once everyone in the section finishes. Players are scheduled to play all rounds (no elimination). Awards will be conducted as sections finish. Sets will be provided for all sections. Rated players should bring their own clocks if they have one. Unrated players may choose any appropriate section. Clocks will be used in all sections with games reaching the time limit. CCA will take pictures of players during the rounds and at the awards ceremony to post on social media. Contact CCA if you would not like your child&rsquo;s photo posted. Registration:&nbsp;$35 for all online registrations until October 11th; thereafter $40 registration fee until 8:00 PM October 16th. No on-site registrations allowed. One half-point bye may be requested before the start of round 2. Refunds for withdrawals with $5 administrative fee will be given if requested by 8:00 PM, October 16th. &nbsp;No refunds thereafter. Sponsorships available to families in financial need; contact Kathy Lin for more information: <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:info@columbuschessacademy.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">info@columbuschessacademy.org</a>. Contact Kathy for mail-in registration. Awards: Trophies to the top 3 players in each section and to players who score at least 3.5 points in all sections. Trophies awarded to top 3 teams in each section except the FIDE section. A team consists of students who attend the same school. Top four players&rsquo; scores count towards team score. All students will receive a commemorative tournament ribbon. Awards will be conducted as sections finish. Concessions: Concessions will be available on-site for purchase (cash only).

2026 NW Fall Classic + FIDE Section

2026 Linden-McKinley Fall Scholastic&nbsp;Chess TournamentSaturday, October 3rd, 2026Linden-McKinley STEM Academy1320 Duxberry Ave, Columbus, OH 43211 Organizer:&nbsp;The Columbus Chess Academy with collaboration with Linden-McKinley Contact:&nbsp;Kathy Lin, 614-746-7682, <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:info@columbuschessacademy.org" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">info@columbuschessacademy.org</a> Sections: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;K-3 Nonrated:&nbsp;Includes all nonrated players in grades K-3&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;4-5 Nonrated: Includes all nonrated players in grades 4-56-12 Nonrated: Includes all nonrated players in grades 6-12 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Reserve (K-12, U500):&nbsp;Grades K-12 with ratings below 500Premier (K-12, U900):&nbsp;Grades K-12 with ratings below 900Open (K-12):&nbsp;Designed for players&nbsp;rated 800-1400, though open to any playerFIDE (K-12):&nbsp;Players must be rated&nbsp;OVER 1400 US Chess/FIDE and BELOW 1800 FIDE NOTE: Players with more than 10 rated games are not eligible for the nonrated sections. Players in the rated sections must be registered with https://www.uschess.org &nbsp;before the tournament. October rating supplement will be used. Organizer has a right to adjust sections based on the number of entries for the rated sections. Notation is not required for players except in the Open and FIDE sections. US Chess approved electronic scoresheets allowed except in the FIDE section. Students who get at least 3.5 points in two nonrated tournaments will be required to play in the rated section for the following tournament. Format: 4 Round Swiss: G/30; d5 for all rounds for Nonrated sections, Reserve, and Premier. 4 Round Swiss: G/45; d5 for all rounds for Open. 3 Round Swiss: G/60; d5 for all rounds for FIDE. &nbsp;Schedule:&nbsp;8:30 &ndash; 9:10: Self-check-in. No section changes after 9:10 AM9:20 &ndash; 9:30: Announcements9:30: Round 1 Begins &nbsp;NOTE:&nbsp;Subsequent rounds will start once everyone in the section finishes. Players are scheduled to play all rounds (no elimination). Sets will be provided for all sections. Rated players should bring their own clocks if they have one. Unrated players may choose any appropriate section. Clocks will be used in all sections with games reaching the time limit. CCA will take pictures of players during the rounds and at the awards ceremony to post on social media. Contact CCA if you would not like your child&rsquo;s photo posted. &nbsp;Registration:&nbsp;$35 for all registrations before September 27th; thereafter $40 registration fee until 8 PM October 2nd. No on-site registrations. Sponsorships available to families in financial need; contact Kathy Lin for more information. Refunds for withdrawals with $5 administrative fee will be given if requested by 8 PM October 2nd. No refunds thereafter. To register by mail: Print fill out information below and mail to Kathy Lin. One &frac12;-point bye allowed if requested before Round 2. Mail-in registration can be found at <a fr-original-style="" href="http://www.columbuschessacademy.org" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">columbuschessacademy.org</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;Awards:Trophies to the top 3 players in each section and all players achieving a score of 3 points or higher. Trophies awarded to top 3 teams in each section except the FIDE section. A team consists of students who attend the same school. Top four players&rsquo; scores count towards team score. A team consists of players who attend the same school. All students will receive a commemorative tournament ribbon. Awards will be conducted as sections finish. Concessions: Concessions will be available on-site for purchase (cash only). Parking: &nbsp;Parking available in the Linden-McKinley lot or on the street.

2026 Linden-McKinley Fall Scholastic + FIDE Section

♟️ Register for the 2026 Grandview Heights Fall MiniCamp!♟️&nbsp; This 3 Hour MiniCamp&nbsp;is hosted by Grandview Heights&nbsp;in collaboration with Columbus Chess Academy September 12th, 10 AM - 1 PMGrandview Heights High School1587 W 3rd Ave, Grandview Heights, OH 43212 This MiniCamp is open to students entering grades 2 - 8&nbsp;with opportunities for service hours for students in grades 9 and above.&nbsp;Note: 7th and 8th graders with quite a bit of chess experience can choose to be a counselor if they&#39;d like. Please make a note when registering. Campers&nbsp;have the choice of playing in three different tournaments or do chess lesson workshops: Tournaments include:1) Blitz2) Rapid3) Bughouse (team chess) Workshops may include:1) Opening Strategies2) Middlegame Tactics3) Traps4) Endgame Strategy5) Notation6) Strategies for checkmating Students will pick one track to start with, but they can switch midway through if they decide they want to swap. For example, they can start with the blitz tournament but after, they can join the lessons. Suggested entry fee is $40. Pizza is included!&nbsp;Financial sponsorships are available. Proceeds raised will go to preparing and sending students to the 2027 K-6 National Chess Championships in Columbus, Ohio. ♟️ Register Today!♟️&nbsp; NOTE: CCA will take pictures of players during the MiniCamp to post to social media. No names will be used.. Contact CCA if you would not like your child&rsquo;s photo taken or posted. For any questions, please contact Kathy at kathy@columbuschessacademy.org

2026 Grandview Heights Fall MiniCamp

FLASH AUCTION! Help support Columbus Chess Academy and win some pretty cool prizes! -Beginner Pickleball Lessons-Chess Tumbler and Tea Steeper-Massage Gift Card-Acupuncture Gift Certificate-Cincinnati Zoo Tickets-Drueke Magnetic Chess Set Winners will be contacted to coordinate a time for pick-up/drop-off. Also, our Buckeye Raffle is still going on until 8/15, 12 PM:&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-ohio-state-football-kiwanis-raffle" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-ohio-state-football-kiwanis-raffle</a>

Columbus Chess Academy Flash Auction!

The Kiwanis Club of Columbus is selling raffle tickets to win 2 season tickets for the 2026 Ohio State Football home games in Section 22 C, Row 26 around the 45-yard line.&nbsp; Tickets are $5.00 each. Part of the proceeds will go towards Columbus Chess Academy&#39;s programming. &nbsp;Help support our mission to bring quality chess education to students across Columbus. Your raffle entry helps us offer classes, tournaments, and outreach programs that build focus, problem‑solving, and confidence in young players ♟️. Once you purchase a ticket, I will take a picture of your completed tickets and text the picture to you. &nbsp;The drawing will be on Monday, August 17th at noon. &nbsp; Complete this form to purchase your tickets. Each ticket is a chance to win a pair of Ohio State football while opening more seats for kids in our camps, workshops, and community programs. Contact Kathy at <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:kathy@columbusschessacademy.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">kathy@columbusschessacademy.org</a> for more information or questions.

2026 Ohio State Football Kiwanis Raffle

Register for the 2026 CCA Summer MiniCamp ♟️ to give your student focused chess training in a supportive, small-group setting. There will be a short lesson, puzzles, and plenty of games! Campers will get the opportunity to play other campers and their coaches. Sign-up for critical thinking, planning, and confidence over a short, high-impact session. This MiniCamp is open to students entering grades 2 - 6&nbsp;with opportunities for service hours for students in grades 7 - 12. Columbus Chess Academy is committed to making quality chess instruction accessible to all young players. Please complete this form to reserve your spot! SUGGESTED DONATION&nbsp;for camp is $40, but ANY AMOUNT helps, as we are using this MiniCamp as a fundraiser.&nbsp; For any questions, please contact Kathy at kathy@columbuschessacademy.org

2026 CCA Summer MiniCamp

Join us for Chess and Bowling Night ♟️🎳 Like chess? Like bowling? Your choice--you can sign-up to play in a blitz tournament, do two hours of bowling, or do BOTH! The rounds of the blitz tournament will run concurrently with the two hours of bowling. Depending on the sign-ups, we hope to offer both rated and nonrated sections. Trophies to the top tournament players and top bowlers. Join us for this fun, unique event! Contact Kathy with any questions: kathy@columbuschessacademy.org

Chess and Bowling Night!

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon as players challenge the current #1 active rated player in Ohio, Edward Song! This event also acts as a fundraiser. Proceeds will go towards Queens of Columbus which supports girls and women chess in Columbus.

Simul with IM Edward Song

Join us for an event sponsored by The Queens of Columbus, Columbus&#39; all-girls/women&#39;s chess club. From 10 AM - 12 PM is our normal meet-up open to girls, women, and gender minorities From 12 PM - 2 PM is a blitz tournament open to all genders, ages, and skill level The tournament will have at least two sections, nonrated and rated. If we get more than 40 participants, we will add another rated section. Trophies to the top 3 players in each section. Light refreshments for Queens of Columbus meetup.

Queens of Columbus Meetup & Dragon Queen Blitz Tournament

Welcome to Columbus Chess Academy&rsquo;s Silent Auction ♟️ Your bids help open doors for young players across Columbus, funding chess classes, tournaments, and outreach programs for students who might not otherwise have access. Please note: Some items are &quot;Columbus Only&quot; due to shipping restrictions. Winning bidders can pick up their items at the Gala on April 17th, the Queens of Columbus Meetup/Blitz Tournament on April 18th, or coordinate a pick-up time with Kathy (kathy@columbuschessacademy.org).&nbsp; For all other items, Kathy will send them to the winning bidder via USPS. Some items are also designated for our Queens of Columbus programming; we will not have a separate auction for our Queens of Columbus events.&nbsp; Every item you win supports real learning at the board&mdash;from beginner workshops to advanced coaching and summer camps. Thank you for helping us teach critical thinking, focus, and leadership through chess.&nbsp;

Queens of Columbus Auction

Come celebrate Columbus Chess Academy&#39;s first-ever gala! Schedule:6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Arrival and Refreshments6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Dinner and Screening of the East HS Documentary7:30 PM - 8 PM: Guest Speakers8 PM - 8:15 PM: Final Moments of Silent Auction/Simul Set-Up8:15 PM - 8:45 PM Blindfold Simul with IM John Ludwig8:45 PM - 9 PM Free-play and Departure Funds raised from this gala and silent auction will go directly into our current and future programming. This includes but is not limited to purchasing sets for our students, sponsoring students&#39; tournament entry fees, paying for our coaches to teach our students, supporting existing and future events that are accessible to all. Auction Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/columbus-chess-academy-gala-auction Attire: Cocktail/Formal Mission:The Columbus Chess Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose aim is to provide quality chess experiences for K-12 students in central Ohio, especially for students in underserved areas. We host K-12 tournaments, offer a summer camp, hold free tournaments for beginners, and partner with schools and libraries around Franklin County to support and help establish scholastic chess programs and tournaments. 2025-2026 Highlights<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">We are currently at 22 Title 1 schools and see around 300 students per week</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">We offer free virtual lessons on Wednesdays and Thursdays with 4 high school CCA volunteers</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">We hire an International Master to give free virtual lessons to 8th-12th graders at our schools/CCS schools on Mondays</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">We have a Hilltop Library Chess Club every Tuesday</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">We offer group lessons on Sundays and Mondays with a pay-what-you-can-afford model</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">We sponsor students at every tournament we host. This school year, we&#39;ve sponsored students&#39; fees which have amounted to over $4000</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">We are sponsoring all of the CCS District tournaments this year: K-2, 3-5, Middle School, and HS Chess League. This includes renting the space, purchasing trophies, hiring directors, providing pizza for the HS Chess League celebration, and providing gifts for the HS seniors</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">We are sponsoring students to compete in the Queen City Classic Tournament in March, estimated around $3000</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">We raised $28,700 with our Champion the Game Campaign in January</li></ul>Help support our mission that every child should have access to quality chess experiences regardless of their income. Chess has the power to build friendships, develop critical thinking, and bring communities together. Chess has the power to change lives.

Columbus Chess Academy Annual Gala

Columbus Chess Academy Gala Auction

Columbus Chess Academy is MAKING A MOVIE! It is a documentary chronicling the East High School Chess Team as they prepare to compete in the Queen City Classic, the biggest scholastic tournament in Ohio. We are hosting a fundraising event on April 1st, but if you cannot make that event, there are other ways you can help! You can make a general donation or you can GET YOUR NAMES IN THE CREDITS&nbsp;of the documentary! We plan to enter this documentary in film festivals around the nation, so people all around the country could see your name! Any donor who gives:<ul fr-original-style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px;" id="isPasted" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px; box-sizing: inherit;"><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;">$100 receives a single named credit</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;">$500 receives a producer credit</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;">$1,000 or higher receives an integrated ad for their business</li></ul> Our event April 1st will include a Blitz Tournament as well as a banquet to celebrate the East HS Chess Team. Local community businesses and organizations will be there passing out resources and information, so come learn about Columbus&#39; East Side and challenge the East HS Chess Team (be careful, they&#39;re good!) General Admission is free with a suggested $10 donationBlitz tournament is $10 Come be a part of history. Any amount makes a difference, we appreciate your support in making this film.

East High School Blitz Tournament and Chess Banquet

Come join us for some blitz! There will be at least two sections: RatedNonrated $20 pre-entry online until 2/28, $25 day-of on-site entry Rated Section: Top 3 places will get monetary prizes. There will be under prizes if rated section is more than 10 participants. $100 guaranteed to 1st place, at least 60% of paid entries will be paid out. Nonrated Section: Top 3 places will get trophies. G3+2; format will determined based on the number of players who sign-up. 45 participants maximum, all ages. We will also have a bracket challenge of the &quot;most influential chess players&quot; and an independent judge. The winner of the bracket challenge will get a prize! We will also have a 50/50 raffle on-site. All money raised will benefit the East High School Chess Team&#39;s documentary.

March Madness Blitz Tournament

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1783023125/wysiwyg/tipudadyaptzinepvsx0.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> 🌟 Join us in Creating Change! 🌟At Columbus Chess Academy, we know that change starts with people like you. Every act of kindness, every dollar, and every moment of your time brings us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all. How you can help power our mission:<ol fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Donate: Every dollar counts. Contribute now to help us reach our goal.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can amplify our impact.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Volunteer: Your time and skills can make an impact too.</li></ol>Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

🌟 Join us in Creating Change! 🌟At Columbus Chess Academy, we know that change starts with people like you. Every act of kindness, every dollar, and every moment of your time brings us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all.How you can help power our mission:Donate: Every dollar counts. Contribute now to help us reach our goal.Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can amplify our impact.Volunteer: Your time and skills can make an impact too.Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

COLUMBUS CHESS ACADEMY CHESS BOARD CIRCLE

🌟 &Uacute;nete a nosotros para crear un cambio! 🌟En Columbus Chess Academy, sabemos que el cambio comienza con personas como t&uacute;. Cada acto de amabilidad, cada d&oacute;lar y cada momento de tu tiempo nos acercan m&aacute;s a lograr nuestra misi&oacute;n. Tu donaci&oacute;n ayudar&aacute; a apoyar nuestra misi&oacute;n de que todo ni&ntilde;o deber&iacute;a tener acceso a experiencias de ajedrez de calidad independientemente de sus ingresos. El ajedrez tiene el poder de construir amistades, desarrollar el pensamiento cr&iacute;tico y unir a las comunidades. El ajedrez tiene el poder de cambiar vidas. &Uacute;nete hoy al C&iacute;rculo del Tablero de Ajedrez eligiendo tu nivel: <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1772630275/wysiwyg/gorpct9d6yx14dc6nfge.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> &iquest;C&oacute;mo puedes ayudar a impulsar nuestra misi&oacute;n?<ol fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Donar: Cada d&oacute;lar cuenta. Contribuye ahora para ayudarnos a alcanzar nuestra meta.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Compartir: Comparte nuestra campa&ntilde;a con tus amigos, familiares y en las redes sociales. Tu apoyo puede amplificar nuestro impacto.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Voluntariar: Tu tiempo y habilidades tambi&eacute;n pueden tener un impacto.</li></ol>Gracias por apoyar nuestra misi&oacute;n, tu apoyo es invaluable. Haz un movimiento que cuente. &Uacute;nete hoy a nuestro C&iacute;rculo del Tablero de Ajedrez.

🌟 Únete a nosotros para crear un cambio! 🌟En Columbus Chess Academy, sabemos que el cambio comienza con personas como tú. Cada acto de amabilidad, cada dólar y cada momento de tu tiempo nos acercan más a lograr nuestra misión.Tu donación ayudará a apoyar nuestra misión de que todo niño debería tener acceso a experiencias de ajedrez de calidad independientemente de sus ingresos. El ajedrez tiene el poder de construir amistades, desarrollar el pensamiento crítico y unir a las comunidades. El ajedrez tiene el poder de cambiar vidas.Únete hoy al Círculo del Tablero de Ajedrez eligiendo tu nivel:¿Cómo puedes ayudar a impulsar nuestra misión?Donar: Cada dólar cuenta. Contribuye ahora para ayudarnos a alcanzar nuestra meta.Compartir: Comparte nuestra campaña con tus amigos, familiares y en las redes sociales. Tu apoyo puede amplificar nuestro impacto.Voluntariar: Tu tiempo y habilidades también pueden tener un impacto.Gracias por apoyar nuestra misión, tu apoyo es invaluable. Haz un movimiento que cuente. Únete hoy a nuestro Círculo del Tablero de Ajedrez.

Help us raise&nbsp;$500 dollars by Wednesday, May 20th at 11:59 PM, and CCA will donate over 40 CHESS SETS!&nbsp; Sets will be given to students at the schools we partnered with this year who&nbsp;played in at least one of our tournaments this Spring (not including students who received a set in December who played in our Fall tournaments). Help us raise $500 so we can deliver sets to these students! Your gift is tax-deductible.

Help us raise $500 dollars by Wednesday, May 20th at 11:59 PM, and CCA will donate over 40 CHESS SETS! Sets will be given to students at the schools we partnered with this year who played in at least one of our tournaments this Spring (not including students who received a set in December who played in our Fall tournaments).Help us raise $500 so we can deliver sets to these students!Your gift is tax-deductible.

CCA Flash Fundraiser!

2026 Columbus Spanish Immersion Academy&nbsp;Fall ScholasticSaturday, November7thColumbus Spanish Immersion Academy&nbsp;3940 Karl Rd, Columbus, OH 43224 &nbsp;Organizer:&nbsp;Columbus Spanish Immersion Academy with collaboration with The Columbus Chess Academy Contact:&nbsp;Kathy Lin, 614-746-7682, <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:info@columbuschessacademy.org" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">info@columbuschessacademy.org</a> Sections: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;K-3 Nonrated:&nbsp;Includes all nonrated players in grades K-3. These games will not be rated.&nbsp;&nbsp;4-5 Nonrated: Includes all nonrated players in grades 4-5. These games will not be rated.&nbsp;&nbsp;6-12 Nonrated: Includes all nonrated players in grades 6-12. These games will not be rated.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Reserve (K-12, U600):&nbsp;Grades K-12 with ratings below 600. These games will be rated.Premier (K-12, U900):&nbsp;Grades K-12 with ratings below 900. These games will be rated.Open (K-12):&nbsp;Designed for players rated 800-1400, though open to any player. These games will be rated.FIDE (K-12):&nbsp;Players must be rated&nbsp;OVER 1300 US Chess/FIDE and BELOW 1800 FIDE. These games will be rated with both US Chess and FIDE. Players with more than 10 rated games are not eligible for the nonrated section. Nonrated players who received a trophy at two previous CCA tournaments this school year are not eligible to play in a nonrated section and must play in a rated section. Players in the rated sections must be registered with <a fr-original-style="" href="http://www.uschess.org/" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">http://www.uschess.org</a> before the tournament. November ratings will be used. Organizer has a right to adjust sections based on the number of entries for the rated sections. Notation is not required for players except in the Open and FIDE sections. US Chess approved electronic scoresheets allowed except in the FIDE section.&nbsp; Format: 5 Round Swiss: G/30; d5 for all rounds for Nonrated sections, Reserve, and Premier. 4 Round Swiss: G/45; d5 for all rounds for Open. 3 Round Swiss: G/60; d5 for all rounds for FIDE. Schedule:&nbsp;8:15 &ndash; 8:45: Self-check-in. No section changes after 8:45 AM8:55: Announcements9:00: Round 1Subsequent rounds will start once everyone in the section finishes. NOTE:&nbsp;Subsequent rounds will start once everyone in the section finishes. Players are scheduled to play all rounds (no elimination). Awards will be conducted as sections finish. Sets will be provided for all sections. Rated players should bring their own clocks if they have one. Unrated players may choose any appropriate section. Clocks will be used in all sections with games reaching the time limit. CCA will take pictures of players during the rounds and at the awards ceremony to post on social media. Contact CCA if you would not like your child&rsquo;s photo posted. Registration:&nbsp;$35 for all online registrations until November 1st; thereafter $40 registration fee until 10:00 PM November 6th. No on-site registrations allowed. One half-point bye may be requested before the start of round 2. Refunds for withdrawals with $5 administrative fee will be given if requested by 10:00 PM, November 6th. &nbsp;No refunds thereafter. Sponsorships available to families in financial need; contact Kathy Lin: <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:info@columbuschessacademy.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">info@columbuschessacademy.org</a>. Contact Kathy for mail-in registration. Awards: Trophies to the top 3 players in each section and to players who score at least 3.5 points in all sections. Trophies awarded to top 3 teams in each section except the FIDE section. A team consists of students who attend the same school. Top four players&rsquo; scores count towards team score. All students will receive a commemorative tournament ribbon. Awards will be conducted as sections finish. Concessions: Concessions will be available on-site for purchase.

2026 CSIA Fall Scholastic + FIDE Section

2026 East High School ScholasticSaturday, December 5thEast High School1500 E. Broad Street, Columbus OH 43205&nbsp;Organizer:&nbsp;East High School with collaboration with The Columbus Chess Academy Contact:&nbsp;Kathy Lin, 614-746-7682, <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:info@columbuschessacademy.org" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">info@columbuschessacademy.org</a> Sections: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;K-3 Nonrated:&nbsp;Includes all nonrated players in grades K-3&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;4-5 Nonrated: Includes all nonrated players in grades 4-56-12 Nonrated: Includes all nonrated players in grades 6-12 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Reserve (K-12, U500):&nbsp;Grades K-12 with ratings below 500Premier (K-12, U900):&nbsp;Grades K-12 with ratings below 900Open (K-12):&nbsp;Designed for players rated 800-1400, though open to any playerFIDE (K-12):&nbsp;Players must be rated&nbsp;OVER 1400 US Chess/FIDE and BELOW 1800 FIDE Players with more than 10 rated games are not eligible for the nonrated section. Nonrated players who received a trophy at two previous CCA tournaments this school year are not eligible to play in a nonrated section and must play in a rated section. Players in the rated sections must be registered with <a fr-original-style="" href="http://www.uschess.org" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">http://www.uschess.org</a> before the tournament. December ratings will be used. Organizer has a right to adjust sections based on the number of entries for the rated sections. Notation is not required for players except in the Open and FIDE sections. US Chess approved electronic scoresheets allowed except in the FIDE section.&nbsp; Format: 5 Round Swiss: G/30; d5 for all rounds for Nonrated sections, Reserve, and Premier. 4 Round Swiss: G/45; d5 for all rounds for Open. 3 Round Swiss: G/60; d5 for all rounds for FIDE. Schedule:&nbsp;8:15 &ndash; 8:45: Self-check-in. No section changes after 8:45 AM8:55: Announcements9:00: Round 1Subsequent rounds will start once everyone in the section finishes. NOTE:&nbsp;Subsequent rounds will start once everyone in the section finishes. Players are scheduled to play all rounds (no elimination). Awards will be conducted as sections finish. Sets will be provided for all sections. Rated players should bring their own clocks if they have one. Unrated players may choose any appropriate section. Clocks will be used in all sections with games reaching the time limit. CCA will take pictures of players during the rounds and at the awards ceremony to post on social media. Contact CCA if you would not like your child&rsquo;s photo posted. Registration:&nbsp;$35 for all online registrations until November 29th; thereafter $40 registration fee until 8:00 PM December 4th. No on-site registrations allowed. One half-point bye may be requested before the start of round 2. Refunds for withdrawals with $5 administrative fee will be given if requested by 8:00 PM, December 4th. &nbsp;No refunds thereafter. Sponsorships available to families in financial need; contact Kathy Lin: <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:info@columbuschessacademy.org" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">info@columbuschessacademy.org</a>. Contact Kathy for mail-in registration. Awards: Trophies to the top 3 players in each section and to players who score at least 3.5 points in all sections. Trophies awarded to top 3 teams in each section except the FIDE section. A team consists of students who attend the same school. Top four players&rsquo; scores count towards team score. All students will receive a commemorative tournament ribbon. Awards will be conducted as sections finish. Concessions: Concessions will be available on-site for purchase.

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