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Welcome to the MSCA!!

The Mississippi Scholastic Chess Association is a K-12 scholastic affiliate of US Chess. We run several tournaments throughout the year, including the statewide Grade Level Championships, MSCA Team Championships, and MSCA Individual Championships.

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Starkville Chess Tournament

Oct 10, 2026, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Grisham Room 3 (3rd Floor Library) - Mitchell Memorial Library (Mississippi State University)
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Upcomming Tournaments

Oct 10

Starkville Chess Tournament (All Ages)

Oct 10, 2026, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Grisham Room 3 (3rd Floor Library) - Mitchell Memorial Library (Mississippi State University)
395 Hardy Rd, Starkville, MS 39762
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Oct 17

2026 Mississippi State Championship (All Ages)

Oct 17, 2026, 8:30 AM – Oct 18, 2026, 5:00 PM
Nissan Training Center
300 Nissan Dr., Gate 1, Canton, MS 39046
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Oct 22

Hillcrest - Quick Chess Capturefest (All Ages)

Oct 22, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Hillcrest Christian School
4060 S Siwell Rd, Jackson, MS 39212
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Oct 24

2026 Mississippi K-12 Team Jamboree (Scholastic Only)

Oct 24, 2026, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School
370 Old Agency Rd, Ridgeland, MS 39157
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Nov 07

6th Roosevelt Chess Classic - 2026 (All Ages)

Nov 7, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Roosevelt State Park, Group Camp Facility
2149 MS-13, Morton, MS 39117
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Nov 14

Hillcrest - OPEN Chess Tournament (All Ages)

Nov 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Hillcrest Christian School
4060 S Siwell Rd, Jackson, MS 39212
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Nov 25

Dogmud Thanksgiving-Eve Chess Tournament (All Ages)

Nov 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Dogmud Tavern
681 S Pear Orchard Rd, Ridgeland, MS 39157
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