Why participate in chess tournaments?
Chess tournaments give impetus to chess study and study needs the reward of play. It’s a fact. If you play in chess tournaments, your chess improves. Tournaments are fun! Players have the chance to compete as individuals and as part of a school team. Why tournaments? • Build self esteem and confidence as you compete with students from other schools and other towns. Even if you’re not a top player in your own group, you may still be successful when playing outside competition. • Rated play helps you win a national ranking. Watch your ranking improve as your chess skills improve. • Be part of the team! Tournaments help you win respect from family, friends and teammates, as well as trophies. • You can be part of exciting events — state, regional and even national tournaments. You get to travel out of town and stay overnight. Scholastic nationals are like the SuperBowl or World Series, only you’re not a spectator, you’re a player. Click here to find a list of metro-Atlanta, state and natio
