The Northern Schools Chess League (NSCL) was founded by Andy Nowak in 1977. The League is divided into the High School/Junior High Division and the Elementary/Primary Division. The competition is between five or six player teams from schools throughout north central New Mexico. Team members from one school are paired against those of another in order by strength and the sum of the results of all the individual matches determine the winner of the team match. League Rules (revised for 2007-2008) / Player and Team Procedures (revised for 2007-2008) / Guidelines for a Club Challenge Ladder (All in PDF Format) /

In the High School/Junior High School Division the first two meets determine the seeding for the third meet (the "Finals") where the top four teams in each of the Large High School, Small High School, and Junior High School brackets play each other for that bracket's championship. Remaining teams will play in the consolation bracket (or brackets). In the consolation bracket(s), a trophy will be awarded to the top finishing team. In each of the other brackets, all four teams will receive trophies.

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JAN 21, 2008 (MLK Holiday), Northern Schools Chess League HS/JHS/MS Meet 3.  St. Michael’s H.S., 100 Siringo Road, Santa Fe.  Open only to school teams that participated in Meets 1 or 2.  Three rounds (10 am, 11:45 am, 1:30 pm), G/50, 6-player teams.  Awards at 3:15 pm.  For additional information and directions, Andy Nowak, 505-988-1570 or anowak@cybermesa.com.