A gold chess king standing alone under a stage spotlight

2nd Edition · Sun, Dec 13 · Spring, TX

Spotlight Chess Tournament

Every move counts. An unrated tournament for kids and adults of every level.

Register a player
  • Dec 13 Sunday
  • 11 AM to 3 PM
  • $40 Entry fee
  • 5 Games
  • All Ages & levels

Spotlight Academy - Spring Campus, 28533 Spring Trails Ridge, Suite 200, Spring, TX 77386

Limited spots available

One player per registration

Register a player

Registering more than one player? Submit the form once for each. After you register, pay the $40 entry fee by Zelle. The spot is held once payment arrives.

Any rating counts, online is fine. Not sure? Pick your best guess. We'll sort it out on the day.

Adult player registering yourself? Enter your own name.

Type the full name of the player, or of a parent or guardian if the player is under 18.

By typing your name and selecting Register player, you confirm the details above are correct and agree that the player will follow the tournament rules and the arbiter's directions, play fairly with no phones, chess apps or outside help during games, and treat other players with respect. The arbiter's decisions on pairings, categories, results and prizes are final.

The tournament day

What the day looks like

  1. Arrive and check in

    Play runs 11 AM - 3 PM. We'll email the check-in time before the day.

  2. 5 games, round robin

    Players are grouped by rating, so every game is against someone near their own level. Beginners play beginners.

  3. Pizza and snacks

    Provided during the day and included in the entry fee.

  4. Trophies and gift cards

    Awarded in each category. Categories are set once registrations are in, based on who signs up.

Spotlight Chess Tournament 2nd Edition flyer: Sunday, December 13, 2026, 11 AM - 3 PM at Spotlight Academy, 28533 Spring Trails Ridge, Suite 200, Spring, TX 77386. All ages, 5 games round robin, pizza and snacks provided, $40 fee, trophies or gift cards for each category.

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Tournament questions

Want to keep playing after the tournament?

Spotlight Academy runs weekly chess classes for kids in Spring and The Woodlands, from first moves to tournament habits.

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