10th Annual Dewain Barber National Tournament of Middle School State Champions
The US Chess Trust has supported this event since its inception. Tax-deductable donations are accepted, earmarked for the event.
Event Date: August 8-11, 2020
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Louis-St. Charles Hotel
The Dewain Barber National Tournament of Middle School State Champions is a free event that invites the winners of the US Chess State Affiliate championships to compete for the title of 2019 Barber Champion of Champions. In case of ties in the Barber, co-champions shall be recognized. This year’s invitational tournament will be held from August 8 to August 11 during the 2020 U.S. Open.
The Executive Board of US Chess has added the Barber Champion to its list of qualifiers for the World Youth or the World Cadet Championship and the US Cadet Championship. The qualifying student in case of a tie will be the highest finishing player on tie-breaks who meets the eligibility requirements of the World Youth/World Cadet event for the US Chess delegation and the US Cadet Championship. The qualifying person needs a US FIDE flag to be eligible to represent the US in the World Youth/World Cadet and US Cadet Championships.
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