New York Chess Academy – PS 102Q Tournament (Dec 5, 2026)
https://www.newyorkchessacademy.us/ps102q-tournament
NYCA – PS 102Q Tournament (December 5, 2026)
55-24 Van Horn St, Elmhurst, NY 11373
General Information:
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Game Format: Swiss System
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USCF Membership: Current USCF membership required for all sections, except Novice
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All sections will play 4 games. Time control of g/25;d5 for all rated sections
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Registration and Entry fee: $40 by January 24, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time, $50 after.
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Check-in starts at 8:30 AM. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the event to check-in.
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Equipment: Chess sets, clocks, and notation sheets provided
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All children must be chaperoned by an adult. Parents/guardians are expected to monitor their children while they are waiting for their games to begin.
NOVICE 1 (PreK-1)
Unrated (will not be USCF rated)
No clock and notation (4 rounds)
Awards / Prizes: Trophies for top 5 players. Medals for all the other players.
BOOSTER (K-12)
USCF 800 and under
G/25;d5 (4 rounds)
Awards / Prizes: Trophies for top 5 players. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.
NOVICE 2 (Grades 2-5)
Unrated (will not be USCF rated)
No clock and notation (4 rounds)
Awards / Prizes: Trophies for top 5 players. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.
ADVANCED (K-12)
USCF 1200 and under
G/25;d5 (4 rounds)
Awards / Prizes: Trophies for top 5 players. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.
ELEMENTARY (K-6)
USCF 400 and under
G/25;d5 (4 rounds)
Awards / Prizes: Trophies for top 5 players. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.
Game Schedule and Awarding
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Round 1 – 9:00 – 10:00 AM
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Round 2 – 10:15 -11:15 AM
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Round 3 – 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
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Round 4 – 1:00 – 2:00 PM
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Awarding Ceremony – 2:15 – 2:45 PM
Tiebreak System
USCF standard tiebreak below will be used in this tournament, in order of priority:
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Modified Median, Solkoff, Cumulative Score, Cumulative Scores of Opposition
* In case of a perfect score tie, there will be a play-off (5 minutes time control for each player)
USCF Membership
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Active USCF membership is required to participate in the rated sections
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If you are not a member, or has an expired membership, please JOIN / RENEW MEMBERSHIP