This TournaParty is the granddaddy of them all! With 18 wacky events, 32 medals, and non-stop festivities, this is a chess olympiad with our usual crazy-fun Knight School twist!
WHO
You! You and all the great TKS kids from across the USA. Meet Dr. Brooks and his Chess Dogs! And then meet all 30+ National TKS Chess Coaches! Plus…make many new friends and “Pin Pals (get it?)” from across the USA!
Note: Only students enrolled in TKS in their local city in something other than Nationals are eligible to attend National TournaParty.
WHAT
It's our annual National Tournaparty and Chess Olympics! With 32 cool, heavy medals awarded and 18 thrilling, nonstop activities, we keep the excitement going all weekend long. Sit in The Knight School’s huge royal chess throne, compete for the national Bughouse, Simul Promotion, Puzzler Showdown championships, “tour” Dr. Brooks’s rook-shaped Bouncy House Office, play for a medal on our giant chess set, and join in the fun with countless other medal activities including Chess Tourneys, ChessMaster Says, Joke Time, JunkFood Mountain, Chess Ninja, Dance Contest, and a National Championship medal for each grade!
WHEN?
Friday, May 29, 2026, at 1 pm through Sunday, May 31, 2026, at noon sharp.
HOW MUCH?
Tuition for The National Tournaparty is $500. Scholarships are available.
WHERE?
Hosted by TKS Jacksonville in beautiful St. Augustine, Florida! Stay extra days!
SCHEDULE
Friday, May 29th, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday, May 30th, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, May 31st, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Optional - early 8 am drop off on Sat. & Sun!
Optional - non-TKS sponsored Fri. & Sat. night activities will be suggested
Please contact The Knight School Houston Bay Area if you have any questions.