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Sanctioned competition in the United States is governed by the US Chess Federation
San Jose Chess Club is USCF affiliated and certified to conduct rated chess venues
A scholastic tournaments is for Pre-K thru 12th graders under 18 years old
Students are sectioned off according to their USCF rating and grade levels
Players must obtain a USCF membership to participate in rated gameplay
School Tournaments are grouped by age & grade only and do not require a USCF ID#
Click the box below to obtain a USCF ID or for more US Chess Federation information
USCF grade and rating details can be found at the bottom of this page
30+ Years of Chess Club Classes at 100's of Bay Area School Locations
Professional Training by 'active' US Chess Federation Members
We're now the #1 Online K-12 Chess School in the USA
Pre K - Kindergarten
Pre K & Kindergarten Students (all)
Grades 1 - 3
1-3 Rookie (unrated)
1-3 Beginner (100-249)
1-3 Intermediate (250-499)
1-3 Jr. Varsity (500-799)
1-3 Championship (800+)
Grades 4 - 6
4-6 Rookie (unrated)
4-6 Intermediate (100-499)
4-6 Jr. Varsity (500-799)
4-5 Championship (800+)
4-6 Championship (800+)
Grades 6 - 12
6-12 Rookie (unrated)
6-8 Intermediate (100-799)
6-8 Jr. Varsity (800-1199)
6-8 Championship (1200+)
9-12 Intermediate (100-799)S
9-12 Jr. Varsity (800-1599)
9-12 Championship (1600+)
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