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Welcome to the MSCA!!

The Mississippi Scholastic Chess Association is a K-12 scholastic affiliate of US Chess. We run several tournaments throughout the year, including the statewide Grade Level Championships, MSCA Team Championships, and MSCA Individual Championships.

Next Event

5th annual Bienville Chess Classic

Apr 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Roosevelt State Park, Alfreda-Harris Lodge
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Upcomming Tournaments

Apr 18

5th annual Bienville Chess Classic (All Ages)

Apr 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Roosevelt State Park, Alfreda-Harris Lodge
2149 MS Highway 13, Morton, MS 39117
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Apr 25

Meridian Children's Museum Chess Tournament (All Ages)

Apr 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Meridian Mississippi Children's Museum
403 22nd Ave, Meridian, MS 39301
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May 02

2026 Mississippi Quick and Blitz (All Ages)

May 2, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Nissan Training Center
300 Nissan Dr Gate 1, Canton, MS 39046
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May 09

2026 MSCA Scholastic Rated Chess Championship (Scholastic Only)

May 9, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
University of Southern Mississippi (R.C. Cook Student Union – Room 218)
118 College Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39406
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May 09

Quads 4 Cash (All Ages)

May 9, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
University of Southern Mississippi (R.C. Cook Student Union – Room 218)
118 College Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39406
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Jun 06

2026 Mississippi G/45 Championship (All Ages)

Jun 6, 2026, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Nissan Training Center
300 Nissan Dr Gate 1, Canton, MS 39046
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Jun 20

2026 State Games of Mississippi (All Ages)

Jun 20, 2026, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
MCC-Riley Workforce Development Center
1524 Hwy 19N, Meridian, MS 39307
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Jun 27

2026 Mississippi G/60 Championship (All Ages)

Jun 27, 2026, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Jackson Preparatory School
3100 Lakeland Dr, Flowood, MS 39232
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Jul 11

2026 Mississippi Team Championships (All Ages)

Jul 11, 2026, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Jackson Preparatory School
3100 Lakeland Dr, Flowood, MS 39232
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