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US Chess has three national events scheduled this spring:

2020 National High School (K-12) Championship, April 3-52020 National Junior High (K-9) Championship April 24-262020 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 8-10

We are paying close attention to concerns about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and taking this situation seriously. These three events, the most popular ones on our calendar, are being held as scheduled. We will keep this page updated as new information is shared by relevant authorities. We are monitoring this situation daily and will adjust plans accordingly if relevant new information becomes available.

Ive registered my child for one of these events and we no longer want to attend. Can I get a refund?

Entry fees may be refunded in full up until 11 a.m. local time on the day of the event.

What steps should our family take at the tournament site?

What should my player do if he/she gets sick during the tournament?

If your player feels sick while competing, he/she should talk to a Tournament Director. If your player is sick between rounds, you may withdraw him/her at Chess Control.

What special steps are you taking at these events to help me protect my child?

US Chess is in consultation with physicians within our community, including Ellen Whalen MD, pediatrician; as well as paying close attention to information updates from reliable public health sources. Some of the important steps we are taking include:

We also encourage families to talk to your competitor about keeping themselves and others healthy.

Where can I learn more about the Coronavirus?

US Chess consulted several authoritative sources (e.g. U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), among others) in creating this resource page. Follow the links below for more information.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/2019-ncov-factsheet.pdfhttps://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-publichttps://www.aappublications.org/news/2020/02/28/coronavirus022820

How can I stay up-to-date on US Chess plans?

See the event websites (links at the beginning of this article) for the most current event information. This FAQ document will also be updated as needed.

Revised March 4, 2020

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Spring Nationals and Coronavirus: What You Should Know - uschess.org