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2024 Elementary School Chess Nationals
2024 National Elementary (K-6) Championship, April 26-28
Playing Site: Greater Columbus Convention Center
400 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Tournament hotels:
Columbus Hyatt Regency
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Crowne Plaza Columbus-Downtown
Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Convention Center
For more information about the 2024 Elementary National Championships please visit the link below.
2024 Middle School Chess Nationals
2024 National Middle School (K-8) Championship, May 10-12
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
265 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
HR: $169 single/double/triple/quad
Interested in attending?
Any student between grades K-6 are elgible to paly in the Elementary Nationals. Here is a list of FAQS about Nationals.
My child has decided to go, what now?
Book flights
Go ahead and book bus, train or flights to Columbus, Ohio (Elementary School) or Atlanta, Georgia (Middle School K-8) before ticket prices go up.
Book hotel for Ohio
Greater Columbus Convention Center
· 400 North High Street, Columbus Ohio 43215
Host Hotels (all attached to GCCC; booking links for each listed below):
- Hyatt Regency Columbus
- Hilton Columbus Downtown
- Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Convention Center
- Sonesta Columbus-Downtown
Or Book hotel for Atlanta
As of 03/16/2024, the Hyatt is essentially sold out, but there may be rooms available based on individual cancellations. Please use the booking link above to try reserving there first. We have a limited amount of overflow rooms at a nearby property. Please see below for booking information.
Overflow hotels:
AC Hotel Atlanta Downtown
101 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta GA 30303
(0.5 miles from tournament site)
Rate: $159/night
Click here to reserve a room at AC Hotel!
The American Hotel (DoubleTree)
160 Ted Turner Drive NW, Atlanta GA 30303
(0.3 miles from tournament site)
Rate: $192/night
Click here to reserve a room at Homewood Suites!
Contact parent organizers from your school for the tournament.
Most schools have a group of parents who organize and fundraise to offset the costs. If you do not know the parent organizers at your school please contact me at stephanie@chessquarter.com
Register for the tournament
To register for the tournament please visit the 2023 National Elementary (K-6) Championship website and register before 4/24 to avoid the fee increase.
Fundraise if needed
Need financial assistance? Contact the parent coordinators