Autumn Chess Tournament for Children, Divided by Grade

Saturday, October 24, 2026

At the Kiryat Ono Chess Club, 32 Yitzhak Rabin Street.

The tournaments will be held using the Swiss system, with 5 rounds (each child plays 5 games), divided into four groups:

• Kindergarten–1st grade
• 2nd grade
• 3rd grade
• 4th–8th grades

Schedule

Registration until October 21, 2026

Late registration, subject to availability only: 9:00–9:30

Tournament begins at 10:00 (please arrive by 9:40).

Closing ceremony at 13:30 (estimated time)

Prizes

In all tournaments: a trophy for first place; medals for second through fourth places.

A trophy for the outstanding girl player.

Participation Fees

70 NIS for those who register and pay in advance by October 21, 2026

For club players (Kiryat Ono): 60 NIS

On the day of the tournament, subject to availability only, with an additional 20 NIS.

[Click for details, registration, and payment]

Or on the community center website: Link

050-7308083 – Oded Rus (preferably via WhatsApp, including on the day of the tournament)

050-7584318 – Meir Paz

050-7977812 – Nir Reshef (not on the day of the tournament)

The number of participants is limited—please register as soon as possible.

The tournament management reserves the right to make changes to the division of the tournaments.

It is recommended to bring a sandwich and a drink (food will not be sold at the venue).

Players with a rating above 1200/1210/1230/1250/1300, respectively, will not be permitted to participate in the tournaments.

A player who won a previous tournament will move up a category. A girl who won the outstanding-player trophy in a previous tournament will compete for the regular prizes only. The trophy for the outstanding girl player will be awarded to one who has not previously won it, provided she has scored 2 points or more.