May 30 - Jun 1, 2025 - NATIONAL TOURNAPARTY WEEKEND (2025) The Knight School's annual Chess Olympics

  • Chess
Colorado School of Mines: Guggenheim Hall (GH), 1500 Illinois St, Golden, CO 80401, USA
May 30 2025
Jun 01 2025

Schedules

Full Days (05/30/2025-06/01/2025)

  • Fri1:00 - 4:00 pm
  • Sat9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Sun9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 01/31/2025 and ends on 05/30/2025

Restrictions

Participants must currently be 5 years to 12 years old.

In-person location

Colorado School of Mines: Guggenheim Hall (GH), 1500 Illinois St, Golden, CO 80401, USA

Description

Friday, May 30th

  • 1:00 PM: Opening Ceremonies by Coach Liv and Dr. Brooks. Chess Ninja BEGINS!
  • 1:30 PM: The Blue Piece Challenge Tournament
  • 2:30 PM: ReChess (15 minute outside recess)
  • 3:00 PM: SuperTourney
  • 3:50 PM: Awards Ceremony
  • 4:00 PM: Dismissal
  • Optional, Non-TKS Sponsored, Evening Idea: Visit the Chess Hotel Pool!

Saturday, May 31st

  • 8:00 AM: Optional Early Drop-off, Sample Little Genius Class
  • 9:00 AM: National Chess Dogs Check and Mate Visit!
  • 9:10 AM: TKS Atlanta City Coach Davis leads Promotion Games
  • 10:00 AM: Tour Dr. Brook's Office (Chess-themed Bounce House)
  • 10:30 AM: ReChess (30 minute Chess Master Says Championship)
  • 11:00 AM TKS Denver City Coach Caleb leads BugHouse Tournament
  • 12:00 PM: TKS Pizza Banquet with Chess Movies, Joke Time Championship, Talent Show, Fashion Show, Don't-Smile Contest, and Dance Contest.
  • 1:00 PM: TKS Austin North City Coach Sal leads Puzzler National Championship
  • 1:30 PM: TKS Austin South City Coach Ed leads Annual Nationals Splatterday Tourney
  • 2:30 PM: ReChess
  • 2:45 PM: Splatterday Tourney Continues
  • 3:50 PM: Awards Ceremony
  • 4:00 PM: SplatterDay DanceOff winner splats TKS Houston North City Coach Justin in the face with a pie!
  • 4:10 PM: Dismissal
  • Optional, Non-TKS Sponsored, Evening Idea: Attend the Rockies Baseball Game!

Sunday, June 1st

  • 8:00 AM: Optional Early Drop-off, Sample Elementary Class
  • 9:00 AM: TKS DC South City Coach Clay leads Marathon Championship, Coaches' Tourney Final, and National Grade-Level Tournaparty. JunkFood Mountain appears!
  • 10:15 AM: ReChess
  • 10:30 AM: TKS Pittsburgh City Coach Jack leads Rainbow Tourney and Championship Tourney
  • 11:50 AM: Final Awards Ceremony by National Director and TKS Founder, Dr. Brooks
  • 12:00 PM: Dismissal

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