Chess Competition at Kids Enrichment Expo Oct 2026

♟️ Chess Competition – How It Works

Designed for young thinkers who enjoy strategy, logic, and problem-solving, our Chess Competition combines structured gameplay with confidence-building competitive experience.

This competition is thoughtfully designed to be fair, engaging, and encouraging, allowing children to demonstrate their thinking skills in a positive and supportive environment.

🏆 Competition Prizes (5 Award Categories)

To recognize effort, achievement, and excellence, prizes will be awarded across five categories:

• 🥇 1st Place

  Gift valued at $500

  (5 × $100 Participant School Scholarship) + Trophy

• 🥈 2nd Place

  Gift valued at $300

  (3 × $100 Participant School Scholarship) + Trophy

• 🥉 3rd Place

  Gift valued at $200

  (2 × $100 Participant School Scholarship) + Trophy

• 🏅 4th Place × 2 Winners

  Gift valued at $100

  (1 × $100 Participant School Scholarship) + Trophy

🎉 All prizes are designed to support children’s ongoing learning journey.

⚖️ Fair Play & Competition Rules

To ensure a fair, safe, and positive experience for every child, all participants are required to follow the rules below.

🧠 Fair Play

• No talking, coaching, or outside assistance during the competition

• Any form of cheating may result in immediate disqualification

• The organizers’ decisions are final

🚫 Parent Access to Competition Room

Once the competition has started:

• Parents and guardians are NOT permitted to enter the competition room

• The competition is conducted in a designated, supervised room with official invigilators

This ensures a fair, distraction-free environment for all participants.

📝 Independent Participation Consent

By enrolling in the competition, parents and guardians give consent for their child to:

• Remain independently in the designated competition room

• Complete the competition without parental assistance

This consent applies for the full duration of the competition.

⚠️ Disqualification Policy

To ensure fairness for all participants:

• If a parent or guardian enters the competition room during the competition, the student will be disqualified

• This rule applies regardless of the reason for entry

The organizers’ decisions regarding disqualification are final.

👧👦 Child Supervision & Safety

During the competition:

• Students will be checked in by staff

• Students will be supervised at all times by trained invigilators

• Parents may wait in designated waiting areas outside the competition room

📌 Important Reminder

These policies exist to ensure:

• A fair testing environment

• Independent thinking and play

• Equal conditions for all competitors

• A positive, respectful competition experience

Part of Kids Enrichment Expo 2026

This competition is part of Kids Enrichment Expo 2026, a weekend dedicated to early education, enrichment activities, and learning experiences.

👉 Expo entry is free

👉 Participation in the Chess Competition requires a separate ticket

Families are welcome to explore the expo before or after the competition.

💛 A Note for Parents

This Chess Competition is not about pressure or winning at all costs.

It is about:

• encouraging strategic thinking

• building confidence through competition

• developing patience and focus

• celebrating effort, resilience, and growth

Every child who participates walks away with valuable experience and a sense of achievement.

Tickets & Registration

🎟 Limited spots available.

Please register each child separately. Early booking is recommended to secure your child’s place.