Chess Nationals in Nashville

In our 2nd year of the program, there may be some kids who want to try NATIONALS!   It's an amazing tournament every year.

This year, the K-6 Scholastic Nationals will be held on May 11-13, in Nashville, TN at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel (the usual spot).  It's an incredible place if you've never been there.  Like a city under glass.

Here is information on the tournament: http://www.uschess.org/tournaments/2018/elem/

The divisions for us would be one of the following: (bold most likely)

• K-6 Championship 
• K-6 Under 1400 
• K-6 Under 1000 
• K-6 Unrated 
• K-5 Championship 
• K-5 Under 1200 
• K-5 Under 900 
• K-3 Championship 
• K-3 Under 1000 
• K-3 Under 700 
• K-3 Unrated 
• K-1 Championship 
• K-1 Under 500 & Unrated

The rated (championship) divisions are TOUGH, and are usually won by kids who are super-serious about chess (and probably taught daily by masters or above).  However, a good sized team can do well.  The Unrated divisions are for kids who are not yet USCF rated.

Let me know if there is any interest here.  There are buses that usually head down from Milwaukee, or parents can drive or fly.  It's a really fun trip!