Rooks N’ Reindeer Chess Tournament

Rooks N’ Reindeer Chess Tournament Join us for the Mississippi Children’s Museum’s Rooks n’ Reindeer Chess Tournament on Friday, December 18th! Since school and community chess programs have been created and revitalized, the 1500-year-old game has seen a resurgence in Mississippi. These tournaments are an important opportunity for children in Mississippi to not only exercise their skills, but self-confidence. A growing body of research indicates that playing chess improves students’ problem solving and critical thinking skills, which directly translates to their math, science and reading scores. All Divisions are Unrated: K-2 K-4 K-6 K-12 Registration Fees: $15 Entry Fee for Tournament Participants (For both MCM Members & Non-Members) $8 for Each Accompanying Adult/Child (Free for MCM Members) All fees will increase by $5 for day-of participants Please Note: Only cash will be accepted for walk-ins* All entry fees include access to all museum exhibits during the event only Pre-registration is recommended & appreciated. Check-in and on-site registration will be available from 5:00pm – 5:30pm. Walk-ins are welcome! Please note that seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so we highly recommend pre-registering. Rounds: First Round starts at 5:30pm Everyone will play 4 rounds, G/10+3. No eliminations. Chess sets (board/pieces/clocks) will be provided for use during the tournament. Awards will go to the top 3 players in each division at 7:30pm Location: Education Center at the Mississippi Children’s Museum Questions? Please email [email protected] or Call/Text 601.941.5153. Players are encouraged to wear their festive pajamas and holiday attire! Walk-In Registration Available