HBCU Chess Classic

April 20th-21st, 2024

Held at
Georgia Institute of Technology —Exhibition Hall

460 4th St NW,

Atlanta, GA, 30332

Tournament Structure

The 2024 HBCU Chess Classic is a 5-round Swiss combining individual and team play

  • The event has two sections for:

    • Current HBCU Students

    • HBCU Alumni

  • Time Control: G/30 with a 5-second increment

  • USCF Rated

  • Full rulebook: HBCU Chess Classic Rulebook

Current Students

  • Each team may consist of up to five players.

  • Only the top four scores will be used to determine team prizes.

  • A team may have less than 4 players and still compete for the team prize.

  • Full rulebook: HBCU Chess Classic Rulebook

  • Ratings: Team average ratings are based on individual ratings taken as of January 2024'

HBCU Alumni

  • Individual format only with no team scoring or pairing

Registration Process

Step 1 - Team Registration:

  • Team registration is independent from Roster Submission. Once a team is registered, you can follow up with Step 2.

Step 2 - Roster Registration:

  • Once the team is registered, the captain can submit the team roster.

  • All Players on a team must fill out the Student Eligibility form in order for them to be considered on a roster 

  • Roster registrations have to be submitted by April 18th

*This does not apply to Alumni

Player Eligibility

All current students must submit the Student Eligibility Form no later than April 18th. 


Awards

Team & Individual Tie-breaks will be used as specified in the Rules. 

Alumni

Individual Prizes

  • Trophies to top 3 players by score

Current Students

Team Prizes (Trophies/Plaques)

  •  Trophies to top 3 schools

Individual Prizes

  • Trophies to top 3 individuals by score