Mohar March Chess Tournament

Team Trophies!

Three players in the rated sections attending the same school (as of the spring 2026 semester). Teams have no upper limit;
the more players on a team, the higher the chances for a good result, but only the top 3 players’
results count for the team total. The team gains points by winning or drawing rated games. Points are
weighted, with results in higher sections worth more.
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Mohar March Chess Tournament – Scholastic and Open Chess Tournament
14th March , 2026
The Best Western Plus, 907 Holcomb Bridge Road Roswell, GA 30076
4SS, G/25;d5 
4 sections – 3 Rated Scholastic-only
sections for K-12 players and a Nonrated Scholastic practice section for new and young players.
ROUND TIMES:  First round is at 10:00AM, rounds 2-4 will start ASAP after the preceding rounds finish
with a slightly longer break for lunch between rounds 2 and 3. We are usually done around 4 – 4:30
PM.
NONRATED SECTION: The Nonrated section is for new/unrated players and players rated below 300
who need practice. While the rules of chess still apply, this is a more relaxed game designed to let new
and young players experience chess without worrying about ratings. New players may choose to play
in the Under 400 section if they want to become rated.
3 SCHOLASTIC-ONLY RATED SECTIONS: Under 400, Under 800 and Under 1200: These sections require
an active US Chess Federation membership (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess). New players
wanting a rating play in the Under 400. 
Rated sections may be combined at TD discretion.
Early entry received through 8th March is $40. Registration is $45 from March 9.
Late registration begins March 12 and is $50.
Same day, onsite registration is $50 and must be completed by 9:00AM to be paired for Round 1. Late
sign ups may receive a ½ point round one bye.
REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE, fill out the form, and pay via Zelle to m.mohua@gmail.com

BYES: If you have a scheduling conflict and plan to skip one or two rounds, 1/2 Point Byes are available
and should be requested at the time of registration. 
INDIVIDUAL PRIZES: Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in each SCHOLASTIC section

TEAM PRIZES: Team Trophies to top 3 schools based on weighted points of 4 players. Must have a
minimum of 3 players from the same school playing in the USCF Rated Sections to qualify for Team
Prizes.
FOOD – We plan to have food vendors to supply snacks and lunch.
Sets, boards and notation sheets supplied. Please bring chess clocks if possible.