RATED Rapid Chess Tournament for Kids and Teens at Mammen Family Public Library

This free, US Chess Federation-rated tournament takes place Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 10 am to 3:30 pm in Meeting Room C. Players check in at 10 am, with a briefing at 10:20 am and the first of five rounds starting at 10:30 am. The tournament uses a Swiss format with 15-minute clocks and a 5-second increment. A lunch break is planned for 1 pm to 1:30 pm. Players will be grouped into sections by rating or age, depending on registration.

All participants must have a US Chess Federation membership. Registration is required for each player; include their USCF membership number when registering. Limited membership scholarships may be available; contact ben@mfplibrary.com for details. The tournament follows official USCF rules, including touch-move and one-hand rules.

Mammen Family Public Library is located at 131 Bulverde Crossing, Bulverde, TX 78163.