Chess Championship

GHEA’S Homeschool Chess Championships

Attention all homeschoolers!
Whether you're an experienced chess player or just beginning, you won't want to miss this fun morning of chess at GHEA's First Annual 2010 Scholastic Chess Championships!

GHEA’S HOMESCHOOL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP FAQS

Who can participate in GHEA’s Homeschool Chess Championships?
Any homeschooled student under age 14 and a senior group ages 14 to 18, can participate in the championships, provided he or she is also registered for the GHEA Homeschool Convention and knows how to complete a game of chess. All skill levels are welcome!

Where are the championships being held?
The championships will be held at the 24th Annual GHEA Homeschool Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. The championships will be in the exhibit hall.

When are the championships?   
The championships will take place on Saturday, May 1, 2010, from 9 a.m. to noon.

How do I participate?
If you would like to participate, you must register for the championships through Championship Chess. The deadlines and fees are listed below. The number of players will be limited so register early! Note: You must also be registered for GHEA Homeschool Convention to participate.

Pre-registration Cost: $10/player by April 23; $15/player by April 30. (After April 23, you must register by calling 770-912-7665 or visiting the Championship Chess booth on Friday; there will be no time to register at the tournament itself.)

Pre-register by e-mailing the name and age of the chess player as of April 23 to chess@championshipchess.net. Please include a check for the total cost to:
Championship Chess
3565 Evans Road
Atlanta, GA 30340

What are the prizes?
Trophies will be awarded to top players by age group.

What are the rules?

  • Touch/Move and Touch Capture: If you touch a piece, that's the piece you must move, and if you touch an opponent's piece, then you must capture it if it is a legal move.
  • No chess clocks or timers will be used, but players must make reasonable progress to complete a game. Chess notation is suggested, but not required. If writing down moves is slowing the game, the player will be asked to stop.
  • Participants must know how to complete a game.
  • No player is allowed to comment about any other ongoing game unless asked to by the tournament director.

Download the rule sheet and practice up!

Whom can I contact with questions?
More information on chess is available at www.championshipchess.net. For questions regarding the championship, please contact Championship Chess at chess@championshipchess.net (address your e-mail to Steve or Pat Schneider).

For questions about the GHEA convention or convention registration, please contact GHEA at info@GHEA.org or 770-461-3657.

The Association will serve and assist any home schooling family or support group in Georgia, however, GHEA is a Christian organization and the counsel and direction of the organization will be Christian.

GHEA • 258 Sandy Lake Cir. • Fayetteville, GA 30214
Telephone: (770) 461-3657 • Fax: (501) 638-5264
E-mail: info@ghea.org