SCHOLASTIC CHESS INTER-SCHOOL WARM-UP EVENT U6, U8, U10, U12 & U18
COMING SOON: DATE TBD
Maximise Your Team’s Potential
The structure
Swiss pairing is a tournament format used in chess and other competitive games where players are paired against opponents with similar running scores. Pairings for each round are determined after the previous round ends, based on the results.
Age Categories
In order to recognise the achievement of younger players, we'll be awarding prizes to top performers in each age category U6, U8, U10, U12 & U18
Special Observers
Usually Scholastic Chess only allow Arbiters access to the playing area during rounds. However, for those wishing to use this event as an evaluation platform, we offer schools the chance to nominate a teacher or coach to observe their team during rounds.
Student Competitors
Open to all Juniors:—no FIDE ID required
who is this tournament for?
School Teams
Ideal for schools gearing up for inter-school competitions. This event offers a chance to build team cohesion and work out your collective strategy in a realistic environment.
Aspiring & Experienced Players
Whether you're a rising star or a seasoned competitor, gain valuable match experience and sharpen your skills in a supportive yet competitive setting.
Coaches & Team Managers
Use this tournament as an evaluation platform. Observe your players in action, identify consistent performers, and fine-tune your team selection ahead of the big event
Student Competitors
Open to students meeting the eligibility criteria (born within 18 years of the tournament month), this event welcomes all players—no FIDE ID required—to experience real tournament challenges.
What are the benefits?
Real-world Practice
Get your team match-ready with a tournament designed to simulate the format of Hong Kong inter-school competitions. This event offers the perfect warm-up to identify strengths, uncover improvement areas, and sharpen your game tactics.
Team Cohesion
Competitive Experience
Get your team match-ready with a tournament designed to simulate the format of Hong Kong inter-school competitions. This event offers the perfect warm-up to identify strengths, uncover improvement areas, and sharpen your game tactics.
For some, an inter-school event might be their first taste of a tournament setting and team play, intensifying the pressure of an already challenging experience. A warm-up event can ease those "match-day" jitters and allow your child to perform at their best.
Team Selection
We encourage schools to register their entire team. Use this unique opportunity to build team spirit and simulate the full inter-school experience, empowering your players to gain a competitive edge before the main event.
Leverage the event as a critical evaluation tool for finalising your team. Coaches and team managers are encouraged to attend and observe the players in action. This is your chance to identify consistent performers, spot emerging talents, and make informed decisions that will form the backbone of your inter-school lineup.
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