MMS to host first chess tournament

The MMS Chess Club is excited to announce the inaugural Mountaineer Montessori Scholastic Chess Tournament, to be held Saturday, November 14, in the Staunton Avenue gym (complete announcement below).

The competition is open to any West Virginia student through eighth grade.

MMS has a very proud chess tradition and event will take it to a new whole level!

"I am hoping for this event to bring our players together with other local teams so that we can meet, learn from new friends, and create a welcoming environment where all can enjoy some friendly chess competition," said Danielle Eisenhauer, MMS Chess Coach and Tournament Director.

"My sincere hope is that this becomes an annual event that continues to grow in size and scope, bringing chess into our fall competition season."

Congratulations, Danielle and all involved in the wonderful MMS Chess Program!



Dear Families,

We are excited to announce the upcoming Mountaineer Montessori Scholastic Chess Tournament taking place on Saturday, November 14, in the gym at our Staunton Avenue campus.

This is a fantastic opportunity for young chess players to compete, learn, and have fun. The tournament is open to any student in West Virginia up to 8th grade.

Critical registration details:

• Direct registration link: Register online via Vega Results.
• Entry fee: $20 if you pre-register (via PayPal QR code). $40 for day-of registration. Please note: Cash will not be accepted.
• Capacity limit: The tournament is strictly limited to the first 50 paid and confirmed entries. A seat is only reserved once both registration and payment are complete. Once full, players will be added to a timestamped waitlist.
• Registration deadline: Friday, November 13.
• Check-in deadline: 8:40 a.m. on tournament day. Pre-registered players who have not checked in by 8:40 a.m. may lose their spot to waitlisted or walk-in players.

Tournament format & schedule:

• Sections: K-3, K-5, and K-8.
• Format: 4 rounds in a Swiss format with a G/30;d0 time control. There is no elimination—every student will play 4 full rounds of chess regardless of wins or losses!
• Requirements: All players must have a active US Chess membership to get a USCF ID. You can sign up or renew on the US Chess Membership Page.
• Teams: Teams of four are welcome! To arrange a team score, please contact the Tournament Director.
• Awards: Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for individuals and teams in each section.

Event timeline (November 14):



• 8:15 a.m.: Doors open & check-in window opens.
• 8:40 a.m.: Check-in closes; waitlist and walk-ins are processed.
• 9:00 a.m. sharp: Round 1 begins. Subsequent rounds will run as soon as possible.
• ~11:30 a.m.: 30-minute lunch break.
• 1:00 p.m.: Estimated finish time and awards ceremony.

MMS Chess Team

Questions? Please contact Danielle Eisenhauer.