What are the important national scholastic tournaments every year?

Open to all kids:

K-12 Grade Level National Championships in December
SuperNational (every 4 years) in Spring

National Elementary Championships in Spring
National Middle School Championships in Spring
National High School Championships  in Spring

Junior Open in Fall


The following are invitational only (most in Summer):

Junior Closed
Girls Junior
Cadet (Under 16)

Denker (High School)
Barber (K-8)
NGIT (National Girls Invitational Tournament)


Other Nationals:

Kasparov Chess Foundation All-Girls National Championships (in Spring)

Susan Polgar National Open for Boys and Girls (in Winter)
Susan Polgar Girls Invitational (in Summer)