2027 South DakotaState Scholastic
Chess Championship
A state title. A school team. A day to remember.
Hosted by Chess4Life · In partnership with SDCA
Come for the chess.
Leave with a story.
No previous tournament experience needed. One loss doesn’t end your day.
Win at state. Represent South Dakota.
The winner of each Open Championship section is offered the opportunity to represent South Dakota at the corresponding US Chess national invitational, held in conjunction with the U.S. Open.
Ashley
K–3 national invitational
K–5 championRockefeller
Elementary national invitational
K–8 championBarber
Middle school national invitational
K–12 championDenker
High school national invitational
National participation is subject to US Chess eligibility, SDCA nomination, and the player’s confirmation. Reserve and Bughouse winners do not automatically receive an Open Championship invitational place. Final 2027 national schedules and arrangements will be shared when confirmed.
Two boards.
One team.
That’s Bughouse.
$15 in advance · Separate registration
Explore Friday Bughouse ↗Photo: Chess4Life · Friday attendance is optional.
See you at state.
April 17, 2027 · Sioux Falls · South Dakota students K–12
Register your child ↗Official registration opens in a new tab. What to have ready ↗
Registration, sections, memberships & Bughouse
tournaments@chess4life.com
Other event questions: Sioux Falls Parks & Recreation
Email: parksandrec@siouxfalls.gov or give us a call at 605-367-8222.