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.

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 Barber Champion of Champions. In case of ties in the Barber, co-champions shall be recognized.

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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