Long Island Chess Club (LICC) March Open Round 1/5 – Thursday, March 19, 2026

https://www.lichessclub.com/tournament-schedule

One game/round every Thursday

Mar. 19 – Apr. 16, 17th March Open. 5SS, G/90(d/10). Open to all. $(b/30): $135-115. Top U-2000, U-1750, U-1500/unr. $80 ea. EF: $35. Non-LICC members +$10. 2 byes 1-5.

LICC Tournament Schedule 2025 – 26

Please note: All rounds begin promptly each Thursday at 7:30 PM, with registration between 6:45 – 7:15 PM. If you arrive for registration after 7:15 PM and the pairings have been posted with an even number of players, you will have to take a bye (inform the TD in advance if you’re running late). Tournament details are subject to change without notice. The info on this site takes precedence over Chess Life magazine and the USCF’s website. All entry fees are due in full at the time of registration. USCF membership is required!

Club Closed: 11/27/25, 12/25/25, 1/1/26

REGISTRATION is only available onsite at the club. We do not offer advance registration. Your USCF membership must be valid for the entire event in order to participate – NO EXCEPTIONS!

HOUSE RULES (for all LICC events):

• Random pairings variation (within each score group) is used.

• ChessNoteR, MonRoi, and PlyCounter are the only devices permitted for electronic score keeping at this time.

• DGT boards are not permitted.

• No draws by agreement prior to Black’s 25th move.

• $10 no-show fine (you MUST inform the TD in advance if you need to miss a round)

• Neither the LICC nor our meeting venue is responsible for left-behind, lost or stolen personal property. Please make sure to take your belongings with you, as we’re unable to search for items between meetings.

TD: Neal Bellon – nfbellon@gmail.com