ChessKid OCPS District Competition Guide for Teachers and Schools
🎥 Welcome to the ChessKid OCPS District Competition!
Watch the quick welcome video below from OCPS District Coordinator Nancy Golden to see why your school won’t want to miss the ChessKid OCPS District Competition. Secure your spot before the September 10th sign up deadline!
The ChessKid OCPS District Competition is a fun, month-long online event where students from your school play as many Fast Chess games as they can to help your school win the District Champion title!
🎯 Purpose of the competition
The goal is simple: get more kids playing chess! This friendly and inclusive competition helps students of all levels build confidence, improve their skills, and enjoy chess together, all while representing their school.
📅 When does the competition happen?
Cadre Qualifiers
September 15, 2025 – October 15, 2025
Schools compete within their assigned cadre.
The top 2 schools from each cadre advance to the finals!
District Finals
January 15, 2026 – February 15, 2026
Finalist schools compete districtwide.
The school with the most Fast Chess games played wins the championship!
⚙ How do students participate?
Students play using the ChessKid accounts provided by OCPS.
They can play Fast Chess games anytime, during lunch, class, recess, or at home.
Every valid Fast Chess game counts toward the school’s total!
The game must be played on an OCPS ChessKid account.
The game must be Fast Chess (any time control: 5|1, 10|1, or 15|1).
Every game counts as one point, win or lose!
Games should show real effort — no intentional resigning or fake matches.
ChessKid will monitor for fair play.
Show your students this video to learn how to play fairly!
⏰ Should we set aside class time?
It’s encouraged! Even 15–20 minutes a week of in-class play can make a big difference. Consider using recess, lunch, or afterschool chess club time too!
🏠 How do students play ChessKid at home or on a device?