2026 World Amateur Team & U.S. Team East
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2026s World Amateur Team & U.S. Team East
EVENT OVERVIEW
2026 World Amateur Team & U.S. Team East
Heritage Event, National Championship Event
Parsippany Hilton
Saturday, February 14, 2026 – Monday, February 16, 2026
EVENT OVERVIEW
WORLD AMATEUR TEAM & U.S. TEAM EAST. 6SS, 40/100, SD/30 delay 5. Parsippany Hilton 1 Hilton Ct., Parsippany,N.J. 07054. Chess Rate valid until 1/17/26 see link to reserve room at http://www.njscf.org 2
Reserve early 973-267-7373 or 1- 800-HILTONS. See link on njscf.org. (Link opens Oct 1) Morris/Essex train to Morris Plains 1.5 miles—take uber. Open to 4- player teams with one optional alternate. Team average (4 highest ratings—2026 January Rating list used for ALL players —absolutely no exceptions) must be under 2200. Teams rated over 2000 average no more than 1000 points between board 3 and 4. No more than two GMs on a team. Online registration opens Dec 1st at www.njscf.org . Advance registration only—no on site registration.
EF: $290 online only by 1/15/26 ALL—$350 after.—all teams, any changes at site or after entering —-$30 charge. Refunds after 1/25/26–$100 surcharge. No refunds after 2/5/26. ENTRY MAXIMUM IS 330 TEAMS. Enter early! Online entries at official website www.njscf.org. Prizes: 1-5th Place teams, plaque and 4 digital clocks; Top Team (Denis Barry Award) U2100, 2000, 1900, 1800, 1700, 1600, 1500, 1400, 1300, 1200, 1000 each plaque and 4 Digital Clocks; Top college team (same school) 4 Digital Clocks & plaque ; Top HS team (grades 9-12 same school), Top Middle School (grades 5-9 same school), Top Elementary School (grades K-6 same school), Top 2 Scholastic Teams (mixed schools okay) (Collins Award), Mixed Doubles (2 males, 2 females-no alternates), Seniors (all players over age 50), Military, each plaque & 4 Digital Clocks to top team; Company Team (full time only same employer-non educational), Top Coaches (educational), Top team all female, Family (4 family members), State teams—CT, DE, MD, MA, NJ, NY (Benjamin Award), PA, VA, each plaque top team ; Special Plaque: Top Future team, (all playersunder age 10), Top Military College, Top Parent/Child (2 pairs, one parent, one child), Best Player 1-4 and top alternate, All 6-0 scores each Digital clock. Biggest Individual upset each round Engraved Cross pen; Entry fee refunded to team with Best “Chess related” name, Sunday night– Best “Chess Related costumes or gimmick”—1st-gourmet dinner for four. 2nd—Gourmet dinner for 4. Tournament Director NTD/IA :
E Steven Doyle. Rds. 1-7:30, 11-6, 9-3:30. Surprises and special give-aways each round. Sunday night—Bughouse $25 per team. Cash prizes. HR: Parsippany Hilton NEWLY RENOVATED ROOMS ! Chess rates expire 1/17/2026 Rates $143 (single) $145 double $145 (Triple , Quad) 2nd hotel attached to Hilton $143 per night (single) $145 (double) $145 (triple, Quad)-Hampton Inn—includes breakfast each day. Hotels sell out in December for doubles. Book and equipment stores are back! For help forming teams and questions contact:
Address:
1 Hilton Ct.
Parsippany, NJ 07054
United States
ORGANIZER OVERVIEW
USATE 2026
2026 World Amateur Team & U.S. Team East
Parsippany Hilton
Saturday, February 14, 2026 – Monday, February 16, 2026
Please contact worldamateurteam@njscf.org with any questions.
One of our strongest events ever with 15 GMs!
GM Michael A Rohde, GM Joel Benjamin, GM John P Fedorowicz, GM Maxim Dlugy, GM Alexander Fishbein, GM Leonid G Yudasin, GM Mackenzie S Molner, GM Alexander Stripunsky, GM Magesh Panchanathan, GM Francesco Rambaldi, GM Awonder Liang, GM Praveen Balakrishnan, GM David Brodsky, GM Jianchao Zhou, and GM Djurabek Khamrakulov
Event Overview
WORLD AMATEUR TEAM & U.S. TEAM EAST. 6SS, 40/100, SD/30 delay 5.
Location: Parsippany Hilton, 1 Hilton Ct., Parsippany, N.J. 07054.
Update: Both onsite hotels are sold out! See nearby hotels below.
Morris/Essex train to Morris Plains (1.5 miles—take Uber).
Open to 4-player teams with one optional alternate.
Team average (4 highest ratings—January 2026 Rating list used for ALL players—absolutely no exceptions) must be under 2200.
Teams rated over 2000 average no more than 1000 points between boards 3 and 4.
No more than two GMs on a team.
Advance registration only—no on-site registration.
Entry Fees
$290 online only by 1/15/26 (all teams)
$350 after 1/15/26
Any changes at site or after entering: $30 charge
Refunds after 1/25/26: $100 surcharge
No refunds after 2/5/26
Entry Maximum: 335 teams – Enter early!
Prizes
Team Awards: 1st–5th Place (plaque & 4 digital clocks).
Denis Barry Awards: Top U2100, U2000, U1900, U1800, U1700, U1600, U1500, U1400, U1300, U1200, U1000.
Top College, HS, Middle School, Elementary, 2 Scholastic Teams (Collins Award).
Special categories: Mixed Doubles, Seniors, Military, Company, Coaches, All-Female, Family, State Teams (Benjamin Award), Future Team (all under 10), Military College, Parent/Child.
Individual Awards: Best Player 1–4, Top Alternate, All 6-0 scores (clock), Biggest Upset each round (engraved Cross pen).
Special Fun Awards: Best “Chess-related” team name (entry fee refund), Best “Chess costumes/gimmick” (Gourmet dinners for four).
Schedule
Rounds: Sat 1:00 & 7:30, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 9 & 3:30.
Surprises and giveaways each round.
Sunday night Bughouse: $25/team, cash entry, cash prizes.
Tournament Director
E. Steven Doyle, NTD/IA
Contact
Email: Worldamateurteam@njscf.org