RSM-METROWEST
World Class Math Instruction Your Children Will Love!
RSM-METROWEST
World Class Math Instruction Your Children Will Love!
RSM K-12 Unrated Chess Tournament
Welcome to a fun, welcoming, and stress free chess tournament! May 17th, 11.30AM-5.30PM
This event is designed as a perfect first tournament experience for students who are just starting their chess journey. The focus is not only on competition, but also on learning, building confidence, and enjoying the game of chess in a supportive environment. Players will compete against students of similar age and experience levels while gaining real tournament experience without the pressure of advanced rules. Every participant is guaranteed four games, giving students multiple opportunities to practice strategy, improve decision-making skills, and learn from each round.
This event keeps things simple: No complicated scorekeeping; No membership requirements; No prior tournament experience needed
Our goal is to help young players: Experience tournament play for the first time; Develop focus, patience, and sportsmanship; Build confidence at the chessboard; Have fun meeting other chess players
Whether your child plays chess at school, at home, or in lessons – if they know how the pieces move, they belong in this tournament!
Registration
- Advance registration is required. Please register here>>
Walk-ins cannot guarantee participation due to limited seating.
- RSM Students: $35
- Non-RSM Students: $45
Who Can Participate?
- Open to all unrated players
- Players who previously participated in a USCF tournament may join if their rating is below 250
- Designed for novices and beginners
- No advanced tournament experience required
Tournament Format
- Each participant plays 4 rounds
- Players must stay until all games are completed
- No elimination — everyone plays all four games
- No lunch break (please plan accordingly)
Time
- Session 1 for Grades K–3: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- Session 2 for Grades 4–12: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Tournament Rules
- Touch-Move Rule: If you touch a piece, you must move it
- No notation or scorekeeping required
- Chess clocks will be used only if games run long
- USCF or MACA membership is not required
About Our In-Person Chess Classes
The royal game of chess comes back to RSM-MetroWest. Not only it is a lot of fun, but it is also a great tool to improve your child’s cognitive development, decision-making, creative, and critical thinking skills. We will cover opening, middle, and endgame strategic play.
Summer Chess classes Now Enrolling
Classes will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays and run for 6 weeks starting on June 23rd, and ending on July 30th.
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
FEES: $360 for 12 classes.
100 registration fee is required by the time of registration.
Instructor: Lawyer Times
The 2026-2027 Chess class is Now Enrolling
Classes will meet on Fridays for 30 weeks starting on October 2nd.
Fridays: 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
FEES: $900 for 30 classes.
100 registration fee is required by the time of registration.
Instructor: Lawyer Times
Lawyer Times
Mr. Lawyer Times is a national lifetime chess master. He is the 2017 Massachusetts State Chess Champion. He has been teaching chess for over 30 years and presently is the founder and owner of the Future Masters Chess Academy located in Ashland MA. Coach Times has led six scholastic teams from elementary to high school to State championships. Coach Times’ prolific chess roster includes 50 students in the top 100 for their age in the US, 10 students that are top in world for their age and 100 top in the State.
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Chess FAQ
Q: How old are the children in the class?
A: We accept children of all ages
Q: What are the minimum skill requirements to enter the Chess I classes?
A: For the beginner class the only requirement is that the child knows the names of the pieces and the basic moves.
Children will progress as the class goes on.
Q: My child has been playing chess for a while. How do I know which class to sign up my child for?
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Q: How can children of different ages and skills learn in the same classroom?
A: In chess, younger interested kids easily bridge the age gap. Even in competitive scholastic tournaments, most formats allow kids to play each other with up to a 4-year difference in ages. Within the class, children are grouped by age, and individual, skill-appropriate attention is given to each child.
Keep Advancing in Math this Summer
Our Summer School Programs are a great way for new students to become familiar with our approach and prepare for our full-year programs. The summer program is also great for students looking for an extra edge or an exciting new challenge.
Our short classes and workshops are not refundable
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