CRAFTSBURY – Sunday, September 14, Craftsbury Academy will host a scholastic chess tournament for students in K to 12th grade. Chess boards, pieces and clocks will be provided, no prior tournament experience is necessary. Participants must be Vt. residents or be enrolled in a Vt. public or private school, home school students are eligible. High School and 8th Grade sections will be USCF rated, K-7th Grade sections will be unrated. Individual and team prizes will be awarded
Registration closes on March 23, although registration may close prior to March 23 due to space limitations. Online registration only; no entries will be accepted via mail or email and no walk-ins allowed. Complete rules and registration information can be found at vermontchess.org/. The tournament is named in honor of Mike Stridsberg, who has dedicated over 20 years to keeping scholastic chess alive in Vermont. When other tournaments disappeared as organizers moved on, Mike stepped up, first creating the Central Vermont Scholastic Open in 2003, then taking over the Vermont State Scholastic Championship when no one else would. For two decades, he has served as the backbone of Vermont scholastic chess, organizing countless tournaments and ensuring that generations of Vermont students have had opportunities to learn, compete, and grow through chess. His tireless commitment and welcoming spirit has inspired hundreds of young players across the state. When he’s not playing chess, Mike is the bassist for Heartless, a New England Tribute to Ann Wilson of Heart and a member of the Professional Disc Golf Association. Craftsbury Academy is located at 1422 N Craftsbury Road, Craftsbury Common, 05827.
