About the Chalice Grand Prix

The Chalice Grand Prix is a 16 week competitive chess circuit where players and teams earn points to determine the winner of the Chalice Grand Prix. Points are earned by playing in open or club tournaments, club matches or playing “Sanctioned Miniatures” referred to as “SanctiMinis” during the circuit.

The circuit features 2 Open Tournaments, 2 Club Tournaments and a Chalice Tournament. Players must earn 16 Qualifying Points in order to participate in the ChaliceTournament which awards bonus Grand Prix Points to Qualifying Players.

Club Tournaments are open to members only!

Please be aware membership does NOT include admission to tournaments and these tournaments must be purchased separately!

How Can I Compete?

Players may compete in the Grand Prix and individuals or as a team. Team scores will be tabulated using the scores of the 1^st top 4 players as a team. Teams are limited to a maximum of eight players.

Grand Prix points are tabulated at the conclusion of the Final Open Tournament where Individual and Team winners will be awarded trophies and prizes.

There are 4 divisions for teams and individuals - Primary Ages 6 to 9 in grades K-3, Youth Ages 10 to 14 grades 4-8, High school ages 15 to 18 and an adult league for individuals 18 or older.

Below is the weekly schedule of tournaments and Saturday Club dates. Throughout the Circuit players will receive notifications about other Tuesday night "Pop Up" events throughout Chattanooga where players can meet to participate and play "SanctiMinis" earning Qualifying and Grand Prix Points for their team.

Earning Points

Grand Prix Points are earned by playing matches during Saturday Chess Club, Tuesday Night Pop Up Events or during Club or Open Tournaments.

The Chalice Tournament awards extra points for players and teams, however players must earn 16 "Qualifying Points" to participate in this tournament. As mentioned above these points can be earned during Saturday Club, tournaments or Tuesday Night Pop Up Events.

When Is This Happening?

Below is the weekly schedule of tournaments and Saturday Club dates. Throughout the Circuit players will receive notifications about other Tuesday night "Pop Up" events throughout Chattanooga where players can meet to participate and play "SanctiMinis" earning Qualifying and Grand Prix Points for their team.

If you have any questions or comments please feel free to Contact Us.

Club Dates

Kids Classes Dates

How Much Does This Cost?

The Chalice Grand Prix is included in the purchase of either Thursday Night Kids Classes, Saturday Chess Club or Parent Child Chesses. These prices do vary but all classes do include participation in The Chalice Grand Prix.

We have memberships available for solo adults, children and families.

An Important Note!

In order to allow the purchasing of separate services on our payment portal we needed to institute a $2 registration fee for Family and Child Memberships. Please be aware this $2 fee does not register you for The Chalice Grand Prix! Only persons who purchase seats in our Saturday Chess Club, Parent Child or Kids Classes will be able to participate in The Chalice Grand Prix!

How Do I Sign Up?

You can purchase your memberships below. After the purchase you should be redirected to the appropriate registration page. Please make sure this information is entered correctly so we can add you to our player database!

If you are having any issues signing up or have any questions, comments or concerns please Contact Us.

Adult Memberships

Standard Adult and Premium Adult Memberships both include participation in the Chalice Grand Prix and participation in Saturday Chess Club.

Premium Adult Memberships however include Saturday morning chess classes from 10-11 a.m. Premium Memberships are limited to just 6 adults so sign up soon!

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Family Memberships

Family memberships include membership for both parents and children. Standard Memberships do NOT include participation in Saturday Chess Club however families may purchase single serve Saturday Chess Club dates for $14 per person.

Premium memberships include participation in Saturday Chess Club, however, please be aware both memberships only allow members to be on the premises during club time.

Both memberships allow the purchase of parent child chess classes on Saturday mornings from 10-11 and Kids Club for ages 6-14 from grades K-8 during 12 Thursdays during the 16 week competitive cycle.

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Child Memberships

Child memberships include participation in The Chalice Grand Prix and allow the purchase of Kids Club classes on Thursday evenings.

Standard Child memberships allow the purchase of Saturday Chess Club however please be aware parents are only allowed to bring member children to these club dates.

Premium memberships allow parents to drop their children off for Saturday Club however these memberships are limited to children 10-14 and is only open to 6 children so if you want a space please sign up fast.

Premium child memberships also allow parents to register their children for morning chess classes held between 10-11 a.m. on listed Saturdays.

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