Open play will be held throughout the day, starting at 9 a.m. and going until about 4 p.m. Players can go any time during the day and play as long as they like, organizers said.

Non-rated quad tournaments will be held for players who wish to test their skill against other students in a more formal setting. Players will be grouped according to age and/or ability. Each student will play one game against each of the other three players in his or her group. Games may last up to 90 minutes each, so players should be ready for four to five hours of play.

Members of the U.S. Chess Federation may participate in the federation’s rated quad tournaments. Memberships will be available for $19 a year for students age 14 and under or $25 a year for students ages 15 to 19.

Registration for tournaments will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Tournaments start at 10:30. There will be a $3 entry fee for non-rated tournaments and a $6 fee for rated tournaments. Ribbons will be awarded to all non-rated players. Players in rated tournaments will be awarded trophies.

In addition to local students, young players from the southwest part of the state will participate in Chess Day 7. Earlier Chess Days have been hosted by Cape Elizabeth and Cheverus High School.

For the past two years, players from the Oxford Hills Chess Club have participated in Chess Day tournaments. This is their first year hosting the tournament, and they hope for “record turnouts of Oxford Hills students,” says coach Karl Otterson.

Parents are asked to provide supervision of their chess players and make lunch arrangements, since food won’t be available at the event. For more information, contact Karl Otterson during school hours at 743-8914, ext. 7311.