We are thrilled to officially announce that ICEA has been designated as the host of the 2025 Southern California SuperStates Chess Championship (download SuperStates Flyer), taking place from March 28-30 at the historic Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. Registration for the 2025 SuperStates is now open at SuperStates.org.
SuperStates is Southern California’s most prestigious chess competition, determining representatives for the National Invitationals:
- Denker National Tournament (High School)
- Barber National Tournament (Middle School)
- Rockefeller National Tournament (Elementary School)
- Haring National Tournament (All Girls)
This year, we are proud to introduce a new division! In addition to recognizing scholastic champions for elementary, middle, and high schools, we will also crown an Adult Champion for the Senior (50+) division, who will represent SoCal at the Irvin National Invitational Championship.
But there’s more! Beyond the championships, ICEA will host a variety of exciting chess events, including:
- Simuls and Bughouse & Blitz tournaments on Friday
- A two-day Junior Varsity tournament on Saturday & Sunday
- One-day tournaments for both scholastic and adult players on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
And that’s just the beginning! We are planning additional exciting features to make this year’s SuperStates the premier chess event of 2025 in Southern California. Stay tuned for more updates—you won’t want to miss it!
Take advantage of our $100 Early Bird Registration by signing up today at SuperStates.org. We fully anticipate this event selling out, so act soon and bring some MATES!
Warmly,
The ICEA Chess Team
P.S. We are seeking sponsors and volunteers to help make this the best event yet! Please email us at superhelp@icea1.org, if you can assist.
- Spread the word: Share the SuperStates flyer with any chess enthusiasts. You can download it here (flyer.superstates.org).
- Volunteer with us: If you’d like to volunteer at SuperStates, please complete the ICEA Volunteer Form (volunteering.icea1.org).
- Become a sponsor: For sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at superhelp@icea1.org.
Thank you for your support!