Buckendorf Senior State Championship

Date: May 16th 2026

Location: The NeighborHub

Times: Check-in: 8:00-8:30 am

Round Times: 9:00 am continuous.

Format: 5SS G/45;d5 US Chess Rated

Registrants must be 50 years or older and an Idaho Resident. Be pared to show a valid ID showing birthday and address.

Registration: $30 pre-registration, $40 on-site. $25 for ICA Members.

Email us if your registration is free.

USChess Membership Required. Over 65 years old, IMs, FMs, GMs free.

Read Policies for ICA events before registering.

Prizes:

• Winner is named Idaho’s Representative to the John T. Irwin National Tournament of Senior State Champions  to be held during the U.S. Open.

Games: Chess sets provided, clocks provided. No Insufficient Losing Chances rule.

TD: Jeff Roland

Byes: Maximum 1-half point bye in any round, must commit before round 2 is paired.

Ties: Solkoff, Cumulative, Cumulative Opposition, Mod. Med.

Thank you for supporting the Idaho Chess Association.

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