
2022 Ohio High School Middle School Championships

May 7-8, 2022
The Wellington School
3650 Reed Road, Columbus Ohio 43220
Organizer: Columbus Chess Academy, https://columbuschessacademy.org
Contact: Kathy Lin, 614-746-7682, info@columbuschessacademy.org
Sections:
High School Championship (9-12), Middle School Championship (6-8*)
High School Reserve (9-12 U-1000), Middle School Reserve (K-8 U-800).
K-5 students are eligible to play in the Middle School RESERVE section only.
Accelerated Pairings may be used according to OSCA Guidelines. All sections USCF rated.
*Some schools consider 5th grade students to be in Middle School; if this is the case, they
are allowed to play in the Championship Section. Please make a note when registering.
Entry Fees: $40 received by 4-30, $50 after. No onsite entries.
Free USCF membership included for new or expired members!!
Online Registration will close at 6pm on Friday May 6th!
$20 for students in financial need, write a note when registering.
Additional scholarships available for students in financial need.
Rooms for teams available to reserve, first-come, first-served. Contact Kathy for details.
Schedule
Check-in 8:30-9:30 AM. Announcements 9:45 AM.
Reserve Sections:
Time Control: All Rounds G/60, d5.
Saturday: 10 AM, 12:30 PM, 3 PM, 5:30 PM
Sunday: 9 AM, 11:30 AM
Awards Time: Sunday 1:45 PM
Championship Sections:
Time Control: Rounds 1-3 G/60, d5, Rounds 4-6 G/90, d5.
Saturday: 10 AM, 12:30 PM, 3 PM, 5:30 PM
Sunday: 9 AM, 12:30 PM
Awards Time: Sunday 3:45 PM
Additional Information
Columbus Chess Academy will provide all sets. Students need to bring their own clocks and
know how to set them.
Notation required for all students in grades 4 and above. Half point byes okay, limit 1, must be
requested before round 2 pairings posted. May official USCF ratings used.
Masks required in all public spaces; subject to change as the date gets closer.
Awards:
Trophies to all players achieving a score of 4 points or higher.
Trophies to top 5 teams in each section (top 4 scores count for team).
The winner of High School Championship will represent Ohio at the Denker Tournament of High School Champions, plus receive a $250 stipend for expenses.
The winner of the Middle School Championship will represent Ohio at the
Barber Tournament of K-8 Champions, plus receive a $250 stipend for expenses.
OSCA:
All Ohio Scholastic Chess Association guidelines for this event will be followed.
Hotels:
Many nearby hotels are available. There is no room-block at any one specific hotel. Be
sure to reserve early, as this is the same weekend as Ohio State graduation.
Food:
There will be a concession stand selling reasonably priced food and beverages.
Mail registration from along with payment ($40 received by 4-30, $50 after; checks should be made out to Columbus Chess Academy) to
Columbus Chess Academy
c/o Kathy Lin
654 Binns Blvd
Columbus OH 43204
The Wellington School
3650 Reed Rd, Columbus, OH 43220, USA