In 2020, WSCF started hosting virtual tournaments via the educational app offered by ChessKid.com.
The virtual tournament takes place Sunday evenings – October 12 to March 29 (24 weeks). Players may join at any time during the season. U800 begins at 5:00 p.m. Open division starts at 5:30 p.m. A basic Chesskid.com account is required; Gold Membership is not necessary.
2025-26 Dates: Oct 12, 19, 26; Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Dec 7, 14, 28; Jan 4, 11, 18, 25; Feb 1, 8, 15, 22; Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.
If you already have a ChessKid username, kindly provide it during registration; if not, WSCF will create an account on your behalf and send you the necessary login credentials.
If you wish to join a team, please ask your coach or chess club leader to contact WSCF at Danielle@wisconsinscholasticchess.org. The entry fee for this tournament is $30. To join after February 1, the fee will be $20.
- Format: G15, 3 rounds, no time delay. A 2-minute break follows the last game of each round.
- Points: Total points accumulate over 24 weeks. Win = 1 point, Draw = 0.5 point, Loss = 0 points.
- Divisions: U800 and Open. Players begin in U800, moving to Open as their rating increases. The lower division cutoff rises monthly: u850 (Nov 1), u900 (Dec 1), u925 (Jan 1), u950 (Feb 1), and u1000 (Mar 1).
- Team Scores: Team scores are based on cumulative results over 24 weeks, using the top four members’ scores. Each team must have at least three members.
- Results: Posted online within 24–48 hours after each Sunday round.
- How to play: After you register and pay, the tournament will show on your account home page. Click the tournament, then select “join” 15 minutes before it starts. Wait for the countdown—when it reaches zero, your game will appear with the clock running.
- Watch Live: Coaches, parents, and chess leaders can view games live through their own ChessKid accounts. Players must join a ChessKid group, with adults acting as free coaches. For help, contact danielle@wisconsinscholasticchess.org. Adults may not assist players or use chess engines during games; violations will result in expulsion from current and future tournaments.