EASTERN SIERRA YOUTH CHESS TOURNAMENT
Date: 22 March 2026
Prizes and Registration
1st Place: $100
2nd Place: $50
3rd Place: $25
Registration: Free! (Pre-registration is required)
General Details
Location: Home Street School, 301 N. Fowler St., Bishop, CA
Who Can Play: All students in grades K–12 from Inyo/Mono schools.
Format: Swiss-system with two sections (Grades K-6, 7-12), 4 rounds, game in 15 minutes/player (G15). G/5 tiebreak among top three places if necessary.
Tournament Schedule
12:30 – Check-in
1:00 – 1st Round
1:45 – 2nd Round
2:30 – Break
2:45 – 3rd Round
3:30 – 4th Round
4:15 – Awards Ceremony
Additional Information
Boards and clocks provided
Concessions available on site
Parents and spectators welcome
Good sportsmanship required
Organization and Contacts
Organized by Eastern Sierra and Home Street Chess Clubs and supported by Bishop Unified School District.
For more information contact:
Robert Jellison: [email protected] | (760) 937-4640
Abhi Itharaju: [email protected] | (765) 247-2244

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