🎸♜ Rook & Roll Open

Saturday, September 19th, 2026
The Rock Church – Westchester
10601 SW 48th St, Building C, Miami, FL 33165

Get ready to Rook & Roll! Join us at The Rock Church in Westchester for a fun and competitive USCF-rated tournament where chess takes center stage. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome for four exciting rounds of tournament chess, with cash prizes, trophies, and dedicated scholastic sections for young competitors.

Whether you're competing for a cash prize, chasing rating points, bringing home a trophy, or playing in one of your first tournaments, there's a section for you.

♟️ Sections

• Open
• U2000
• U1600
• U1000
• K–8 – For scholastic players in Kindergarten through 8th grade
• K–3 – For scholastic players in Kindergarten through 3rd grade

Sections may be combined for pairing purposes only.

⏱️ Format

• 4 Rounds
• G/30; +5 increment
• USCF Rated
• Same-day and on-site registration allowed

🏆 Prizes

💰 Open & U2000
30% of each section's entry fees will be paid out as cash prizes.
Prize distribution will be announced before Round 1.

🏆 U1600, U1000, K–8 & K–3
Trophies awarded to top finishers.

🕚 Schedule

• On-site registration & check-in: 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
• Round 1 begins at 12:00 PM
• Awards ceremony following the final round

💵 Entry Fee

• $30 Early: Register by Thursday at 11:59 PM
• $40 Late: Friday and on-site

USCF Membership Required

🎸 Chess Takes Center Stage. ♜

Questions? Contact South Miami Chess Club at southmiamicc@gmail.com.