Now Open to K-8 Players! | ChessKid National Festival 2024

ChessKid is beyond excited to announce the extension of its ChessKid National Festival to K-8 chess players! Now, elementary and middle schoolers alike can take part in one of the largest chess festivals of 2024, and enjoy all of the amazing activities we have planned.

What is the ChessKid National Festival?

The ChessKid National Festival is an epic four-day weekend event filled with chess activities and family-friendly entertainment in Charlotte, NC, February 16-19, 2024. 

In partnership with the Charlotte Chess Center, kids (K-8) will have the opportunity to:

• Compete in over-the-board tournaments and play bughouse, blitz, puzzles, and more.
• Meet popular chess masters and streamers, including IM Levy Rozman (GothamChess), FM Mike Klein (FunMasterMike), WGM Jennifer Shahade, FM James Canty, IM Danny Rensch, and GM Daniel Naroditsky. 
• Learn from one of the strongest female chess players ever, GM Judit Polgar, in an online-exclusive VIP masterclass.
• Receive FREE ChessKid Gold Memberships, exclusive festival goodies, and the experience of a lifetime.

NEW Fun Activities Added!

• Chess Fencing: Witness the first-ever chess fencing exhibition. A combination of two intense sports—chess, and fencing!
• Puzzle Bee Challenge: Test your puzzle-solving skills in a friendly challenge against other chess-loving kids. 
• Hula Chess Simul: Chess with a twist! Can you make moves while hula hooping? 

BONUS VALUE: Tickets are on sale now! For a limited time, get 10% OFF Standard and VIP tickets (code: CK10). Save even more when you register by January 15, 2024!  

   Get Tickets Now   

There are only 200 VIP tickets available! This includes a copy and signing of Levy's new book, "How to Win at Chess: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners and Beyond," Judit Polgar's masterclass, and more. Sign up for the package before it's gone!