MSCA Scholastic Chess TEAM & Individual Championship CUP

MSCA invites you to our largest annual scholastic chess tournament.
Open to all Mississippi school-aged students.

Saturday, March 7, 2026: 

At Mississippi State University
Colvard Student Union Ballroom, Starkville, MS 39759

8 - 9 a.m.
On-site registration available
9 a.m.
All players must be checked-in by
Lunch Break
after Unrated Rd#2 & Rated Rd#1

• K-1, K-3, K-5, K-8, K-12 (Unrated) Trophies: 1^st- 3^th Individual
• U700, U1200, Open (USCF Rated) Trophies: 1^st- 5^th Individual

• Unrated sections
  • 5 SS rounds, G/25, d5
  • MSU Student and Faculty sponsored by INDICO, for adults
• Rated sections
  • 3 SS rounds, G/50, d10

The combined score of the top four players from the same school determines that team’s score in the Team Standings. Teams can consist of 2 to 4 players. Individuals are welcomed to play if they have no team.

1st - 5th Place “Team” can consist of a mix of rated/unrated players in the same Grade Level Group. Rated Points DOUBLED for Team Score

• Top Prize in each section
• 1 Biggest Upset Award (among all RATED players)
• All K-1 and K-3 players will receive 3-D metal printed MSU Bulldog Queen Piece sponsored by CAVS.
• Top 2 players in K-5, K-8 and K-12 divisions will receive MSU Summer Camp scholarship sponsored by BCoE K-12 outreach program.