Under 7
AvailableFor participants born in 2019 and younger.
Little Knights students: S$30
Chess Grande's Kindergarten Tournament
4th Chess Grande Kindergarten Cup
A friendly seven-round Swiss tournament for young players in the Under 7 and Under 6 categories.
Registration open
Date2 Oct 2026
Arrival08:30
VenueChess Grande
Format7-round Swiss System · Under 7 and Under 6
Tournament details
The tournament has two categories: Under 7 for participants born in 2019 and younger, and Under 6 for participants born in 2020 and younger. Players should be familiar with the rules of chess and able to complete a game independently enough to participate.
Registration
Register and pay securely on this page. The standard fee is S$50. Current Little Knights students pay S$30; other current or previous-term Chess Grande students receive 10% off. These discounts do not combine. The selected payment method and any processing fee are shown before payment. Registration closes on 28 September 2026 at 23:59H.
Tournament categories
Choose a category
7-round Swiss System · Under 7 and Under 6 · 10+5
Under 6
AvailableFor participants born in 2020 and younger.
Little Knights students: S$30
Tournament regulations
Rules and event information
Review the format, scoring, player conduct and event-day details.
Competition format
System of play and tie-breaks
Each category is a separate seven-round, non-FIDE-rated Swiss tournament with no play-off matches.
- Games use 10 minutes plus 5 seconds increment from move one. Default time is when a player’s clock reaches zero.
- Final ties are resolved in this order: direct encounter; number of wins including forfeits; Buchholz Cut-1; Buchholz; Sonneborn-Berger; then toss of coin.
- A FIDE ID is not required. Players should know the rules of chess and be able to complete a game.
Result procedure
Reporting results and walkovers
Players must call an arbiter when a game finishes and should not reset the board until the result has been checked.
- The arbiter verifies the score in both players’ presence, after which both players sign the result sheet.
- Both players are responsible for reporting the result. If only one remains, the arbiter may record the result from that player’s report.
- If neither player reports the result, both players receive zero points for that game.
- Walkovers must be marked on the result sheet.
Age-appropriate play
Illegal moves and support arbiters
Support arbiters may clarify rules and intervene when a young player is genuinely stuck, but may not give strategic advice.
- First illegal move: correct the move and allow a take-back. From the second illegal move onward, the opponent receives one extra minute. The fifth illegal move loses the game.
- Players may ask whether a position is checkmate, whether a move is legal, how a piece moves, or what to do while in check.
- Players may not ask what move to play, whether a move is good, who is winning, or for tactical, planning, or evaluation advice.
- An arbiter may intervene when a player is stuck in check, repeatedly makes illegal moves, faces a confusing position, or remains frozen or confused for an extended period.
Playing hall
Conduct and electronic devices
Players must follow the tournament regulations and all arbiter instructions. The Chief Arbiter’s decisions are final.
- Smoking is prohibited throughout the venue and building.
- During a game, players may speak only to the arbiter or their opponent as permitted by the Laws of Chess. Players who finish become spectators and must leave the playing area after reporting their result.
- Mobile phones, smartwatches, playback or recording equipment, and other electronic devices are prohibited in the playing hall. Random checks may be conducted before or after games.
- A device that must be brought in must be switched off and stored in a bag below the desk. With prior arbiter permission, a player without a bag may place it face down on the desk. A visible, felt, or audible device, including any ring or sound, results in an immediate loss without appeal.
Important event information
Capacity, schedule and family arrangements
Registration is public and is completed through the form and secure payment flow on this page.
- The standard fee is S$50 for either category. Current Little Knights students pay S$30. Other current or previous-term Chess Grande students receive 10% off; these discounts do not combine. Registration closes on 28 September 2026 at 23:59 Singapore time or earlier when the 48-player capacity is reached.
- The organiser may reject an entry without assigning a reason and may change the schedule or regulations when needed for participant comfort, traffic, parking or safety.
- Food and drinks are not provided. Participants and accompanying adults should make their own meal arrangements.
- Accessibility arrangements may be requested by email before the event.
Event day
Schedule
Participants to be seated at 08:30. The schedule may be adjusted by the organisers for participant comfort, traffic, parking, or safety.
- Participants to be seated
- Opening address
- Round 1
- Round 2
- Round 3
- Tea break
- Round 4
- Round 5
- Round 6
- Round 7
- Prize presentation
Recognition
Prizes
Top 6 Under 7
Recognition for the top six Under 7 students.
Top 6 Under 6
Recognition for the top six Under 6 students.
Merit for all participants
Every participant receives merit recognition.
Venue and arrival
Chess Grande
39 Jalan Pemimpin, Chess Grande Singapore S577182
Participants to be seated at 08:30. The schedule may be adjusted by the organisers for participant comfort, traffic, parking, or safety.
Parents and food
Parent information
The organiser will not provide food or drinks. Participants are responsible for their own meals. Parents and guardians should plan their own arrangements while the games are in progress.
Accessibility: Accessibility arrangements can be requested by email before the event.
Rules and policies
Rules and policies
Kindergarten playing rules
FIDE Laws of Chess apply. Support arbiters may help with rules and unclear positions, but not with strategy, tactics, or evaluations. Illegal moves are corrected on the first occurrence; from the second illegal move onwards the opponent receives one extra minute, and the fifth illegal move loses the game. Mobile phones and electronic devices are prohibited in the playing hall.
Version 2026-08-03Refund policy
Strictly no refunds after payment. For special consideration or withdrawals, request help by email at getinfo@chessgrande.com.
Version 2026-08-03PDPA and media consent
By registering, participants and guardians consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data and event photographs or videos to run the event, publicise it, and promote future events in accordance with Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act.
Version 2026-08-13.1FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Which category should I choose?
Choose Under 7 for participants born in 2019 and younger, or Under 6 for participants born in 2020 and younger. Participants should know the rules of chess and be able to complete a game.
How do I register?
Register and pay securely on this tournament page. The standard fee is S$50. Current Little Knights students pay S$30; other current or previous-term Chess Grande students receive 10% off. These discounts do not combine, and the final total is shown before payment.
What can support arbiters help with?
They can answer rules questions such as whether a move is legal or whether a position is checkmate, and can intervene when a young player is stuck. They cannot recommend moves or provide strategic advice.
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