Scholastic chess · Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Scholastic Chess Association

Helping K–12 students across Charlotte and Mecklenburg County discover the joy of chess and the community it creates.

2026–27 school year

A different tournament season

CMSCA is not hosting chess tournaments during the 2026–27 school year. We’re still glad to share opportunities hosted by schools in our community.

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These events are organized by the schools named in each listing. Please check with the organizer for the latest details.

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Hosted and managed by St. Mark

St. Mark K–12 Scholastic Fall Chess Tournament

A free, unrated tournament for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, including homeschool, public, private, and parochial school students.

Date & time
Saturday, November 7, 2026 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Location
St. Mark 14750 Stumptown Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
Entry
Free Grades K–12

St. Mark registration

St. Mark hosts and manages this tournament and its registration. CMSCA is sharing the listing; CMSCA is not the event host or operator.

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Opens St. Mark’s Google form. Confirm check-in instructions and any changes there before attending.

Our mission

A place for young minds to grow

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Scholastic Chess Association (CMSCA) is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps make chess accessible to students in kindergarten through 12th grade in Charlotte and across Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. We believe chess can build curiosity, confidence, and connection.

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Help scholastic chess grow

CMSCA is run by volunteers. Gifts and good word of mouth help us keep chess opportunities within reach of Charlotte-area students.

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions

Is CMSCA hosting chess tournaments in the 2026–27 school year?

No. CMSCA is not hosting chess tournaments during the 2026–27 school year. We share chess tournaments hosted by schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community instead.

Where can my child play in a scholastic chess tournament near Charlotte?

See the community tournaments listed on this page. Each one is hosted and managed by the school named in the listing, which sets its own eligibility, schedule, and rules.

How do I register for a tournament listed on this site?

Register directly with the host school using the registration link in its listing. CMSCA does not take registrations or payments for these events, and questions about an event go to its host.

How can I hear about new chess events?

Subscribe to the community events calendar in Apple Calendar, Outlook, or Google Calendar, join the CMSCA mailing list, or follow CMSCA on Facebook.

Is CMSCA a nonprofit?

Yes. CMSCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization run by volunteers. Donations can be made through PayPal’s secure donation page.

How do I contact CMSCA?

Use the Email CMSCA button in the Contact section of this page, or message CMSCA on Facebook. For a listed tournament, contact the host school.

Get in touch

Contact CMSCA

Questions about CMSCA as an organization are welcome by email. For a listed tournament, please contact the hosting school using the registration link in its listing; CMSCA doesn’t run those events and can’t answer questions about them.

You can also reach us on Facebook.