The 2026 Groundhog Youth Tournament


Sponsored by The Kansas City Chess Club

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The 2026 Groundhog Youth Tournament


When: February 21st , 2026


Tournament Registration HERE   


Time: (9:30 am Check-in, 10:00 Round One)


Rounds and Time Control: 4 rounds. Time Control Game 15.


Entry Fee: $30/player by 2/19 ($35 Onsite Registration.)


Location
: Gladstone Community Center, 6901 N Holmes St, Gladstone, MO 64118. GPS Directions


Who: All K-12 Students are welcome. Players will be grouped by grade and rating.


Chess Express Ratings Membership Required: The event is CXR Rated. Yearly Membership is $9 per year.


Awards: Trophies and medals.  


CXR Membership Required for tournament participation. $9/year.


New and Lapsed Memberships: may pay with link to REGISTER HERE for CXR Chess Express Membership 


Register for CXR Exact Link:


Look Up Your Current CXR Membership


Registration for Tournament HERE 


To participate, register at Reg4chess.com by Thursday February 19th or onsite.


To participate, register at Reg4chess.com by Friday February 19th. 

REGISTER HERE