Kings & Queens – Super Sundays – Piscataway, NJ – Sunday February 8, 2026

https://chesskq.com/tournament

https://chesskq.com/tournament-detail?tournamentId=663a12cd48fbf88c55ec3433

Registration Information: N/A

Extra Information: 1. All sections have a minimum USCF rating to participate. U1400 = 1000. U1800 = 1300. FIDE = 1700 USCF or 1600 FIDE. This is based on the monthly published tournament during which the tournament occurs. “Live” ratings are also acceptable. 2. The tournament is 3 rounds, Swiss-Style pairings. Accelerated pairings may be used at the director’s discretion. 3. One half-point bye is available for any round, but must be requested before tournament start. All other requested byes are zero points. 4. The tournament director for this event is Stephen Lorimor. Bye requests and other issues may be e-mailed to sdlorimor@comcast.net, or by voice/text to 908-286-0720. Note that he may not notice or respond to e-mails, texts, or calls after 9:00 am the day of the event. 5. Clocks, boards, and weighed plastic pieces are provided. Players may optionally use their own equipment with agreement of their opponent. 6. Withdrawals prior to 9:00 am on the day of the tournament will receive a credit for future tournaments, classes, etc. equal to the amount they paid to register. 7. This event is free to enter for all USCF players rated 2200 and higher. Entry fee will be deducted from the player’s prize winnings. E-mail name and USCF ID to Stephen Lorimor at sdlorimor@comcast.net to sign up. 8. FIDE Information: This is a non-norm FIDE event. Admission to the FIDE section requires a minimum 1700 USCF rating or 1600 FIDE rating. Maximum FIDE rating for this event is 2400. All players must have a FIDE ID. Players without one can obtain one at this URL: https://tinyurl.com/3zcjwmex. Note it takes several days to process, so don’t wait until the last minute. Players lacking a FIDE ID on the day of the event will not be admitted to the section. USCF rules will be used regarding late arrivals to the table. 9. Players signing up for a section they are not eligible for will automatically be shifted to a legal section. Additional prizes (new!): At 45 players participating in the tournament, everyone wins with free donuts and coffee. At 50, a Top Junior (under age 12) award in each section for $45. At 55, a Top Senior (55+) award in each section for $45. At 60, all 2nd place and Under prizes increase by $15. At 65 players, 1st place prizes increase by $20 each.