Upcoming Events
Girls’ Chess Nights
There are girls’ chess nights scheduled for the 2nd Friday of the month for the remainder of the school year. This is a free club open to females of all ages and ability levels.
Dates: March 13, 2026; April 10, 2026; May 8, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: FOMO 10/40 Creamery, 1501 Mapleton Avenue, Bismarck, ND
Contact: Todd Wolf @ 701-426-3768; wolfpack@bis.midco.net
Scholastic Chess Tournament
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Who: Any student grades K-12
Where: Will-Moore Elementary School , 400 East Avenue E, Bismarck, ND
Registration: 9:15 AM - 9:50 AM
Start time: 10:00 AM
Sections: K-3, 4-5, 6-12 (Medals for top 3 in each section)
Rounds: 5
Fee: $5 per player (Concessions will be available)
Contact: Todd Wolf @ 701-426-3768; wolfpack@bis.midco.net
2026 North Dakota State Scholastic Chess Tournament
Date: Saturday March 28, 2026
Where: Bismarck Eagles Club at 313 N 26th Street, Bismarck, ND 58501
Registration: 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
Start Time: 10:15 AM
Who: Grades K-12 (Participants Do NOT need to belong to a chess club)
Sections: K-3, 4-5, 6-8, 9-12
Rounds: 5 (Students may request one ½-point bye if they need to miss a round)
Fee: $15 for grades K-5, $20 for grades 6-12
Notes: The Kitchen will be open from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM; Other food and beverages will be available all day; NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED IN THE PLAYING HALL; NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGES ALLOWED
Contact: Todd Wolf at 701-426-3768 or wolfpack@bis.midco.net
2026 ND STATE CLOSED CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP (Must be a North Dakota Resident)
Date: April 11 & 12, 2026
Location: Quality Inn 1030 East Interstate Avenue, Bismarck, ND (CALL THE QUALITY INN DIRECTLY AND ASK FOR THE CHESS RATE TO RESERVE ROOMS)
Fee: Adults $60; College $40; K-12 $30
Rounds: 6
Prizes: Trophies for 1st and 2nd places; Cash prizes based on entries
Saturday
Registration: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Round 1: 9:15 AM
Round 2: 12:30 PM
Round 3: 3:30 PM
Round 4: 7:30 PM
Sunday
NDCA Meeting: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Round 5: 9:15 AM
Round 6: 1:00 PM
Time Controls: G/75; d/5 (Players may request up to two ½-point byes before the start of the 3rd round)
Contact: Todd Wolf @ 701-426-3768; wolfpack@bis.midco.net