2026 Chess League Information

Come participate in the year-long running USCF Rated Chess League. Compete in as many or as few Chess League events, earning points throughout the year. The top 12 players from each section will be invited to the Chess League Round-Robin Playoff at the conclusion of the regular season.

Each League Tournament will consist of 4 Rounds G/35;+5 games, Swiss style tournaments at the Columbia County Library (Room A) with four sections; Open, U1300, U800 and U400. Section Prizes are increased this year with $700 between the four sections (based on 20 Registrants).

Points are awarded in the 10-monthly events, 4 games per events to total a 40-game season. Results will be tallied and tracked for the entire 2026 season.

• 1 point – Participation in a Chess League monthly event
• 1 point – Each Won game
• 1/2 point – Each drawn game
• 2 points – Place 1st in a Monthly League Tournament
• 1 point – Place 2nd in a Monthly League Tournament