New York Chess Academy – NY Sense Tournament (November 15, 2026)

General Information:​​

• Sense Academy tournaments are open to all players rated 800 and under (Pre-K-12). Rated and unrated sections.

• Game Format: Swiss System

• USCF Membership: Current USCF membership required for all sections, except Novice sections

• Registration and Entry fee: $45 by October 31, 2026 11:59 PM Eastern Time, $55 after. Apply coupon code EBNYSCT.

• Check-in: Arrival 15 minutes before the event is required for check-in

• Awarding Ceremony: After each section completes and the final results become available, the awarding will follow.

• Equipment: Chess sets, clocks, and notation sheets provided​

• Masks are optional inside the building

• For more information: Call (917) 775-1370 (中文) or (917) 268-6495 (English)

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Tournament Sections:​​

• NOVICE (PreK-2) – Unrated (will not be USCF rated). No clock and notation (4 rounds)

  • Awards/Prizes: Trophies for top 5. Medals for the rest of the participants​

• ELEMENTARY (K-6) – USCF 400 and under. G/25;d5 (4 rounds)

  • Awards/Prizes: Trophies for top 5. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up​

• BOOSTER (K-12) – USCF 800 and under. G/25;d5 (4 rounds)

  • Awards/Prizes: Trophies for top 5. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up​