Chess Tournament 2026 | Battle of the Minds

​Play seven rounds of chess with other players at Battle of the Minds.

​Tournament details

​Friday, 11 December 2026, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM (Singapore time).

​Bishan Community Club
51 Bishan Street 13, Singapore 579799
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​Choose Beginner Championship for Beginner players or Open Championship for Intermediate and Advanced players. The tournament uses the Swiss system, with 10 minutes per player plus 5 seconds per move.

​Tournament prizes

• ​Top 10 trophies in the Beginner Championship

• ​Top 10 trophies in the Open Championship

• ​An additional top 5 trophies for Intermediate players in the Open Championship

• ​All camp and tournament participants receive certificates of participation.

​Special Winners’ Mentoring Prize

​The Beginner Champion, Open Champion and highest-placed Intermediate player each receive a one-to-one tournament review and personalised guidance from GM Tin Jingyao.

​Parents are welcome to watch the tournament and support their children.

​Entry

​Tournament-only entry: S$50 per participant, including GST, lunch and a certificate of participation. You can join without attending the camp.

​Already booked a Chess Holiday Camp? Tournament participation is optional and complimentary for camp students. You do not need to buy another ticket here.

​Registration

​Register using the parent or guardian’s name and email address, then enter the participant’s details. Each registration covers one participant. Please enter any dietary requirements for lunch, or “None”. Online chess accounts and ratings are not required to enter.

​For sibling bookings or questions, WhatsApp Mind Stretcher at +65 8883 8004.

​For online ratings, enter the highest rating you currently hold across platforms, together with the platform. Leave rating fields blank if unrated.