Chess Tournament for High Schoolers and Adults

October 17th

The Chattanooga Chess Dojo is returning with another excellent chess tournament for kids, the October Obstacle!

Featuring 4 Rounds of tournament play with 2 divisions!
These divisions are:
High School
Adults

Prizes are awarded to the top 5 finishers of each division.

Cost is $27 per player.

Rules begin at 8:40 and the first round begins promptly at 9 a.m.

This tournament will be held at Living Hope Church at 2268 Encompass Dr. Chattanooga, TN.

Grade Levels are determined by the student's age as of 8/15/2026 in accordance to age rules of TN Public Schools.

Please be aware this is a touch move tournament - if a player touches a piece they have to move it!

This tournament will feature 4 rounds of play with 35/0 time controls. Boards will be provided but we encourage players to bring their own clocks!

This is not a USCF or FIDE event so player's do NOT need a FIDE/USCF Membership to compete.

This tournament is limited to 48 total players so sign up quickly to get your spot!

Please note your registration is NOT completed until you have paid for your tournament seat! After completing the form please click the Purchase Tournament Seat at the bottom of the form!