2026 ICA FIDE Championship – Saturday April 18 – Sunday April 19, 2026
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APRIL 18 – APRIL 19
Welcome to the ICA FIDE Championship! This is a two-day, dual-rated tournament that is both FIDE and USCF rated.
Registration Fee and Information: The early bird registration fee is $100, while regular registration is $120. Free entry is available to Grandmasters (GMs), International Masters (IMs), and players rated 2400+ FIDE. Eligible players should email chessdirector@icanj.net to receive a registration coupon. Registration closes at 10 am on the day of the tournament or when we reach our capacity of 60 players.
Tournament Format: The event follows a 4-round Swiss-System format, with two rounds played each day. Time control is G110 with a 10-second delay. Pairings will be based on FIDE ratings.
Eligibility Requirements: Participants must have a published monthly rating of at least 1600 USCF or 1500 FIDE. All players must also hold a valid FIDE ID. U.S. players can request a USA-flagged FIDE ID at this link. Those seeking a FIDE ID with a non-USA federation must contact their respective chess federation.
Schedule: Rounds will be held as follows — Saturday: 11:00 AM and 3:30 PM; Sunday: 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM.
Byes: Players may request up to two half-point byes during the tournament. These must be submitted before the start of Round 2.
Equipment: All players are required to bring their own clocks. Boards and chess sets will be provided.
Norms: Please note that FIDE norms will not be available at this event.
Late Arrivals: Will be handled according to standard USCF regulations.
Parents and Caregivers: There is a designated waiting area where parents and caregivers can supervise young players.
Parking and Directions: Ample parking is available behind the church, next to a small playground. After parking, enter through the door marked “International Chess Academy” and proceed to the second floor.
Public Transportation:
- By Train: Glen Rock has two nearby NJ Transit stations — Glen Rock – Main Line and Glen Rock – Boro Hall — both within walking distance of ICA.
- By Bus: Routes 164, 164B, 164E, and 175B all stop directly in front of ICA at Rock Road and Central Avenue.
Tournament Director: Stephen Lorimor (ANTD, NA)
Prizes: Prizes will be awarded in accordance with standard USCF prize distribution rules.
- 1st Place: $500
- 2nd Place: $360
- 3rd Place: $240
- Under 2200 FIDE: $180
- Under 2000 FIDE: $180
- Under 1800 FIDE: $180
- Under Age 13: $180
- Over Age 55: $180
We look forward to welcoming you to a competitive and exciting event!
Open
$120.00 USD$100.00 USD
Early bird price expires on Apr 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Prize fund
Schedules
04/18/2026-04/19/2026
Sections
Open (>=1600)Prize: 500, 360, 240
Byes
Description
Welcome to the ICA Fide Championship! This is a two-day dual FIDE and USCF rated tournament.
Registration Fee and Information: $100 Early Bird Registration, $120 Regular Registration.
Registration closes at 10 am the Saturday of the tournament or when we reach CAPACITY (60 players)
Free entry is available to GMs, IMs, and 2400+ FIDE rated players. If you qualify for free entry, please email chessdirector@icanj.net so we can provide a coupon.
Format: 4 round Swiss-System (two rounds per day). G110 d10. Pairings based on FIDE ratings.
Minimum Rating: A monthly published rating of 1600 USCF or 1500 FIDE.
All players must have a valid FIDE ID. Players may request a USA-flagged FIDE ID at this URL: https://tinyurl.com/nebafd36. Players wishing a non-USA flagged FIDE ID must contact the relevant country’s chess federation.
Schedule: Saturday 11:00 am, 3:30 pm. Sunday 1:00 pm, 5:30 pm.
Byes: A total of two half-point byes are allowed for the tournament. Half-point byes must be requested before the start of round two.
Equipment: All participants must bring clocks. Boards and sets are provided.
Norms: FIDE norms are not available at this event.
Late arrivals: Late arrivals will be handled as per USCF rules.
Parents and caregivers: There is waiting space for parents and caregivers where they can keep an eye on young players.
Parking: There is plenty of parking in the lot behind the church, next to a small playground. After parking, please enter through the door with the “International Chess Academy” sign. Then proceed to the second floor.
By train: Glen Rock has two NJ Transit stations within easy walking distance of ICA: Glen Rock – Main Line and Glen Rock – Boro Hall.
By bus: Take 164, 164B, 164E, or 175B to Rock Road at Central Avenue. All stop directly in front of ICA.
Tournament Director: Stephen Lorimor (ANTD, NA)
Prizes: Prize distribution will follow standard USCF rules.
1st – $500
2nd – $360
3rd – $240
Under 2200 (FIDE) – $180
Under 2000 (FIDE) – $180
Under 1800 (FIDE) – $180
Under age 13 – $180
Over age 55 – $180