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{YEL!} Chess Club in Hopkins

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  • Chess Club
     October 28, 2025
     6:15 pm - 7:45 pm
     YEL Headquarters {YEL!} Chess Club For dedicated chess players in grades 1-12. {YEL!} Chess Club focuses on a welcoming atmosphere that builds camaraderie among all players. Our goal is to challenge dedicated chess players with robust end game and opening lessons, as well as tactics and strategies. Players will not only learn chess stratagems, but also learn chess etiquette and sportsmanship, as well as learning about current and historical chess happenings. Another one of our focuses is on over-the-board play to build camaraderie. YEL Chess Club players will not be using digital devices for lessons or for notation. Players will learn to take their notation in their own hand.  Ultimately, we want Chess Club players to gain knowledge, learn etiquette, incorporate sportsmanship, and become the competitive players they wish to be. Sign up today or call us at (952) 361-6882 for more information. 

{YEL!} Chess Club For dedicated chess players in grades 1-12. {YEL!} Chess Club focuses on a welcoming atmosphere that builds camaraderie among all players.  Our goal is to challenge dedicated chess players with robust end game and opening lessons, as well as tactics and strategies.  Players will not only learn chess stratagems, but also learn (more…)

Holiday Chess Tournament, Dec. 6th in Minnetonka

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Event Phone: (952) 314-1176


  • Check or Treat, Chess Tournament
     December 6, 2025
     8:30 am - 3:00 pm
     Scenic Heights Elementary School Like all {YEL!} chess tournaments, this includes: ① Six rounds of chess tournament play. Students are divided by grade level (k-1, 2-3, 4-5).
    ② Pizza lunch, snacks, and beverages.

    ③ Gym time to burn off steam between games (where gyms are made available).

    ④ Prizes - Everyone receives a trophy or a medal based on how well they do in the tournament.

 ⑤ Team Competition - We take the best 4 scores from each school and combine them. The school with the highest combined score will receive the TEAM CHAMPION TROPHY.
 ⑥ Many games use clocks. USCF tiebreaker rules will be used.

Like all {YEL!} chess tournaments, this includes: ① Six rounds of chess tournament play. Students are divided by grade level (k-1, 2-3, 4-5). ② Pizza lunch, snacks, and beverages. ③ Gym time to burn off steam between games (where gyms are made available). ④ Prizes – Everyone receives a trophy or a medal based on (more…)

Check or Treat, Oct. 11th Chess Tournament

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Event Phone: (952) 314-1176


  • Check or Treat, Chess Tournament
     October 11, 2025
     8:30 am - 3:00 pm
     Scenic Heights Elementary School Like all {YEL!} chess tournaments, this includes: ① Six rounds of chess tournament play. Students are divided by grade level (k-1, 2-3, 4-5).
    ② Pizza lunch, snacks, and beverages.

    ③ Gym time to burn off steam between games (where gyms are made available).

    ④ Prizes - Everyone receives a trophy or a medal based on how well they do in the tournament.

 ⑤ Team Competition - We take the best 4 scores from each school and combine them. The school with the highest combined score will receive the TEAM CHAMPION TROPHY.
 ⑥ Many games use clocks. USCF tiebreaker rules will be used.

Like all {YEL!} chess tournaments, this includes: ① Six rounds of chess tournament play. Students are divided by grade level (k-1, 2-3, 4-5). ② Pizza lunch, snacks, and beverages. ③ Gym time to burn off steam between games (where gyms are made available). ④ Prizes – Everyone receives a trophy or a medal based on (more…)

Chess Club picture of chess players. A girl is in the foreground making a move with her King which is on h2. A boy with glasses closely observes her move. He has a bishop on h6.

Chess – Tournament. Mark Ball Memorial

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Event Phone: (952) 314-1176

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  • Chess Tournament - Mark Ball Memorial
     April 19, 2025
     8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Final Results Mark Ball Memorial 4.19.25 K-1 Grades 2-3 Grades 4-5 Grades 6+ Grades Team Results Plc Code Name (Players:Top 4 used) Score Med Solk Cum SB 1 PrVwEP PrVwEP (4) 17.50 54.50 83.00 63.50 58.25 2 EstLk EstLk (8) 14.50 58.50 89.50 56.50 44.25 3 EstVwL EstVwL (6) 14.50 (more…)

Chess players lined up in long rows of chess boards as they prepare to start their tournament chess games. Chess Club.

Chess Tournament – Minnetonka

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  • Chess Tournament - Minnetonka
     March 22, 2025
     8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Tonka Spring – Final Standings 3/22/25 K-1 Grades 2-3 Grades 4-5 Grades TEAM Final Standings Plc Code Name (Players:Top 4 used) Score Median Tiebreak Solkoff Sonneborn-Berger 1 GRWD Greenwood, Plymouth, MN (10) 17.00 52.50 79.00 45.00 Qian, Andy (5.0,585) Gilkison, Bennett (4.0,150) Rao, Atharva (4.0,598) Rajkumar, Sujay (4.0,713.11) Ward, Cameron (more…)

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Johnston Open Chess Tournament

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Event Phone: (515) 500-1632

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  • Johnston, IA, Open Chess Tournament
     December 14, 2024
     8:30 am - 3:00 pm Chess Tournament Test your mettle against the best chess players throughout the metro area! Each participant will play SIX GAMES OF TOURNAMENT CHESS! This is a fantastic opportunity for students to match up their skills against players of similar age and skill level. Sign up today to take on the best! For more answers to your questions, visit our Chess Tournament FAQ page at: https://youthenrichmentleague.com/portfolio-item/chess-tournament-faq/ † Team Trophy: The team score is calculated by taking the top four scores for each school. Whether a school has 20 players or two players, we take the top four scores (a school with fewer than four players would only count for the number of players they have). The school with the highest combined score will receive the TEAM CHAMPION TROPHY. We will have a runner-up trophy for the second place team. † Individual Tournament: Students will play 6 games against students of similar grade level (k-1, 2-3, 4-5). We reserve the option to combine or separate grade levels based on the number of participants. † Swiss Play: Participants are matched against others of similar skill level and grade. If a player wins more games, they will play other players who have won more often as well. By the 6th round, we will have a clear champion. † Medals & Trophies: Trophies are given out to 1st - 5th place in each grade level category. Medals are given out based on your performance. Every student will get either a trophy or a medal by the end of the day.
     

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Minnetonka Holiday Chess Tournament

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  • Minnetonka Holiday Chess Tournament
     December 7, 2024
     8:30 am - 3:00 pm Minnetonka 🎅 Holiday Chess Tournament For grades k-5 (divided by grade) Get your zugzwang on and test your mettle against the best chess players throughout the metro area! Each participant will play SIX ROUNDS OF TOURNAMENT CHESS! This is a fantastic opportunity for students to match up their skills against players of similar age and skill level. Sign up today to take on the best! For more answers to your questions, visit our Chess Tournament FAQ page at: https://youthenrichmentleague.com/portfolio-item/chess-tournament-faq Fee includes: Pizza, snacks, beverages, 6 rounds of play and all awards. † Team Trophy: We take the top four scores from each school to calculate the team champion. Whether there is 4 players from a school, 1 player or 20 players. We take the top 4 scores across divisions k-5. The school with the highest combined score will receive the TEAM CHAMPION TROPHY. We will have a team trophies for first through third place. † Individual Tournament: Students will play 6 rounds against students of similar grade level (k-1, 2-3, 4-5). We reserve the option to combine or separate grade levels based on the number of participants. † Swiss Play: Participants are matched against others of similar skill level and grade. If a player wins more games, they will play other players who have won more often as well. By the 6th round, we will have a clear champion. † Medals & Trophies: Trophies are given out to 1st - 5th place in each grade level category. Medals are given out based on your performance. Every student will get either a trophy or a medal by the end of the day. Official USCF rules will apply, except for the USCF rules on start times for each round. Start times may vary slightly. Many games use clocks. USCF tiebreaker rules will be used. Visit our Chess Tournament FAQ page at YouthEnrichmentLeague.com for more answers to your questions. 

Tonka Holiday Tourney 12/07/24 K-1 Grades 2-3 Grades 4-5 Grades Plc Code Name (Players:Top 4 used) Score Med Solk SB 1 ScenH Scenic Heights (9) 17.00 57.00 85.00 51.00 Clark, George (5.5,1130) Erickson, Eli (4.0,400) Dubbaka, Samarjit (4.0,300) Bohmann, Felix (3.5,927) Pierre-Louis, Ty (3.5,200) 2 GRWD Greenwood, Plymouth, MN (7) (more…)

Chess Tournament for McGuire Middle School

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Event Phone: 952.314.1176

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  • Chess Tournament
     April 13, 2024
     8:30 am - 3:00 pm

24.04.13 Lakeville Tournament 24.04.13 K-1 Grades 2-3 Grades 4-5 Grades Plc Code Name (Players:Top 4 used) Score Med Solk SB 1 ShnPrk Shannon Park (10) 16.50 57.50 83.50 48.75 Yeleswarapu, Asutosh (4.5,1242) Alley, Tanner (4.0,992) Leonard, Luke (4.0,1134) Johnson, Jacob (4.0,1031) 2 GlsnLk Gleason Lake, Wayzata, MN (3) 16.00 44.50 (more…)

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Check or Treat, Oct. 11th Chess Tournament

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Event Phone: (952) 314-1176


  • Check or Treat, Chess Tournament
     October 11, 2025
     8:30 am - 3:00 pm
     Scenic Heights Elementary School Like all {YEL!} chess tournaments, this includes: ① Six rounds of chess tournament play. Students are divided by grade level (k-1, 2-3, 4-5).
    ② Pizza lunch, snacks, and beverages.

    ③ Gym time to burn off steam between games (where gyms are made available).

    ④ Prizes - Everyone receives a trophy or a medal based on how well they do in the tournament.

 ⑤ Team Competition - We take the best 4 scores from each school and combine them. The school with the highest combined score will receive the TEAM CHAMPION TROPHY.
 ⑥ Many games use clocks. USCF tiebreaker rules will be used.

Like all {YEL!} chess tournaments, this includes: ① Six rounds of chess tournament play. Students are divided by grade level (k-1, 2-3, 4-5). ② Pizza lunch, snacks, and beverages. ③ Gym time to burn off steam between games (where gyms are made available). ④ Prizes – Everyone receives a trophy or a medal based on (more…)

{YEL!} Chess Club in Hopkins

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  • Chess Club
     October 28, 2025
     6:15 pm - 7:45 pm
     YEL Headquarters {YEL!} Chess Club For dedicated chess players in grades 1-12. {YEL!} Chess Club focuses on a welcoming atmosphere that builds camaraderie among all players. Our goal is to challenge dedicated chess players with robust end game and opening lessons, as well as tactics and strategies. Players will not only learn chess stratagems, but also learn chess etiquette and sportsmanship, as well as learning about current and historical chess happenings. Another one of our focuses is on over-the-board play to build camaraderie. YEL Chess Club players will not be using digital devices for lessons or for notation. Players will learn to take their notation in their own hand.  Ultimately, we want Chess Club players to gain knowledge, learn etiquette, incorporate sportsmanship, and become the competitive players they wish to be. Sign up today or call us at (952) 361-6882 for more information. 

{YEL!} Chess Club For dedicated chess players in grades 1-12. {YEL!} Chess Club focuses on a welcoming atmosphere that builds camaraderie among all players.  Our goal is to challenge dedicated chess players with robust end game and opening lessons, as well as tactics and strategies.  Players will not only learn chess stratagems, but also learn (more…)

Holiday Chess Tournament, Dec. 6th in Minnetonka

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Event Phone: (952) 314-1176


  • Check or Treat, Chess Tournament
     December 6, 2025
     8:30 am - 3:00 pm
     Scenic Heights Elementary School Like all {YEL!} chess tournaments, this includes: ① Six rounds of chess tournament play. Students are divided by grade level (k-1, 2-3, 4-5).
    ② Pizza lunch, snacks, and beverages.

    ③ Gym time to burn off steam between games (where gyms are made available).

    ④ Prizes - Everyone receives a trophy or a medal based on how well they do in the tournament.

 ⑤ Team Competition - We take the best 4 scores from each school and combine them. The school with the highest combined score will receive the TEAM CHAMPION TROPHY.
 ⑥ Many games use clocks. USCF tiebreaker rules will be used.

Like all {YEL!} chess tournaments, this includes: ① Six rounds of chess tournament play. Students are divided by grade level (k-1, 2-3, 4-5). ② Pizza lunch, snacks, and beverages. ③ Gym time to burn off steam between games (where gyms are made available). ④ Prizes – Everyone receives a trophy or a medal based on (more…)

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