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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

Spring Break Chess Tournament

Mar 13, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Dogmud Tavern
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Upcomming Tournaments

Mar 13

Spring Break Chess Tournament (All Ages)

Mar 13, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Dogmud Tavern
681 S Pear Orchard Rd, Ridgeland, MS 39157
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Mar 14

Knights at the Museum (Scholastic Only)

Mar 14, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Mississippi Children’s Museum
2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, MS 39202
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Mar 15

MSCA Individual and TEAM Scholastic Chess Cup (Scholastic Only)

Mar 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Mississippi State University
Colvard Student Union Ballroom, Starkville, MS 39759
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Mar 15

Quads 4 Cash @ MSU -- Rated (All Ages)

Mar 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Mississippi State University
Colvard Student Union Ballroom, Starkville, MS 39759
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Mar 22

Itawamba Chess Tournaments (All Ages)

Mar 22, 2025, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
IAHS – Library
11900 Highway 25 South, Fulton, MS 38843
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Mar 22

Meridian Children's Museum Chess Tournament (All Ages)

Mar 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
MCM-Meridian
403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301
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Mar 29

2025 Mississippi Team Scholastic Championship (Scholastic Only)

Mar 29, 2025, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School
370 Old Agency Rd, Ridgeland, MS 39157
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Apr 12

4th annual Bienville Chess Classic (All Ages)

Apr 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:45 PM
Roosevelt State Park
2149 MS-13, Morton, MS 39117
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May 03

MSCA Scholastic Rated Chess Championship (Scholastic Only)

May 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
University of Southern Mississippi (R.C. Cook Student Union – Room B)
118 College Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39406
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