♟️ Four Knights Chess Academy invites you to our second chess tournament in Massachusetts for beginners kids. This event is designed for children who do not yet have a USCF rating but would like to experience a real chess tournament atmosphere. No USCF membership required.
Players will:
1. Dive into the atmosphere of a serious competition and the winners will get prizes.
2. Learn basic tournament etiquette.
3. Practice thinking under time pressure.
The tournament is organized by Four Knights Chess Academy, a program founded by Grandmasters Leonid Kritz and Eugene Perelshteyn, and is the second tournament in a series of events in Massachusetts.
❗One or both grandmasters, Eugene Perelshteyn or Leonid Kritz, will be onsite during the entire event.
🎯 Come play, learn, and enjoy a memorable chess experience!
♟️ Tournament Details
Date and time: Saturday, December 12, 2026; 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Venue: Newton Presbyterian Church, 75 Vernon St, Newton, MA 02458
Format: 4 rounds Swiss
Time control: G/20
Age groups: 6-8, 9-11, 12-14.
Entry fee: $40 prior to November 15, $45 thereafter.
🕘 Tournament Schedule
Opening Ceremony: 2:00 PM
Round 1: 2:10 - 2:50
Round 2: 3:00 - 3:40
Round 3: 3:50 - 4:30
Round 4: 4:40 - 5:20
Closing Ceremony: 5:40
⚠️ Important: Players should bring their own chess sets and clocks.
📩 Questions? Contact us:
Grandmaster Leonid Kritz
📧 LeonidKritz@gmail.com
Alex Rapoport – FKCA Coach
📧 Sashrapoport@gmail.com
📝 To register your child, please fill out the form below and follow the instructions to pay the entry fee.
♟️ We look forward to seeing your young chess players at the board!
Please fill in this form in order to register your child for the enrichment school program.
It takes about 2–3 minutes to complete. Thank you!
