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2026 NJ High School Championships – Saturday Feb 28 – Sunday March 1, 2026

February 28 @ 10:00 am - March 1 @ 6:00 pm

https://njscf.org/2026-nj-high-school-championships/

 

FEB 28 & MAR 1, 2026 — NEW JERSEY HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP
5SS • G/60 d5

LOCATION

Union County Vocational Technical School
1776 Raritan Rd., Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
NOTE:
UCVTS is located near the Police Academy on the far side of the campus

 

FORMAT

INDIVIDUAL / TEAM:
students will play as individuals in three sections.

1) VARSITY BRACKET (Grades 9–12)

  • The 5 highest rated players from the same school constitute a team
  • Second Varsity team (6th–10th rated players) permitted
  • Individuals and schools with fewer than 5 players allowed
  • Minimum 2 players per school for team eligibility
  • Trophies: Top 5 schools; Top 10 individuals

 

2) JUNIOR VARSITY BRACKET (Grades 9–12)

  • The 4 highest rated players from the same school constitute a team
  • Second JV team (5th–8th rated players) permitted
  • Individuals and schools with fewer than 4 players allowed
  • Minimum 2 players per school for team eligibility
  • Trophies: Top 5 schools; Top 10 individuals
NOTE:
Schools with multiple teams may have players face each other. Players from the same team will not.

 

3) BOOSTER (Grades K–12)
Open to all ages.
  • Booster A: USCF 1000+
  • Booster B: Under USCF 1000
Trophies to top 10 individuals in each sub-section

 

ALL SECTIONS
USCF membership required
  • Teams (5 players): $200
  • Teams (4 players): $160
  • Smaller teams & individuals: $40 per player

 

REGISTER ONLINE

Online registration closes at 9:00 PM on 2/26/26
Afterward: On-site only • $50 per player • ½ point bye for Round 1

 

BYES
Byes may be requested for any round. Zero-point byes except Round 1 (½-point).

 

ROUND TIMES
SATURDAY
10:30 AM
2:00 PM
4:45 PM

 

SUNDAY
10:30 AM
2:00 PM

 

PLEASE BRING CLOCKS AND SETS

Details

Organizer

Other

Playing Sections
Open, u1000
Scholastic Only?
Yes - Students Only
Time Controls - Specific
G/60
Also FIDE Rated?
No - Not FIDE Rated
Number of Rounds
5
Pairing Format
Swiss
Max Number of Byes Allowed
1
Rating Floor
1000
USCF Ratings Impact
Regular
Cash Prizes?
Trophies/Medals Only

Venue