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2026 US Amateur East Individual – Saturday May 23 – Monday May 25, 2026

May 23 @ 11:30 am - May 25 @ 8:00 pm

See Our Website For Details At https://njscf.org/2026-us-amateur-individual/

For information/booking for the hotel see: Book Hotel Here

If you have any questions feel free to email: akiedes@gmail.com

Entry Fees
Online: $60 (by 5/21/26)
At site: $75 (cash only)
Byes: 3 half-point byes allowed in Rounds 1–5 if requested before Round 3.
Withdrawals: $5 fee.
Championship Under 2200 – Additional trophies: U2100, U2000

Reserve Under 1800 – Additional trophies: U1600, U1500

Booster Under 1400 – Additional trophies: U1200, U1100, U1000, U900, U800

3-Day Schedule
Onsite Reg: Sat May 23 • 9:30–10:45 AM
Saturday: 12:00 PM & 6:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM
Monday: 8:30 AM & 2:15 PM
2-Day Schedule
Onsite Reg: Sun May 24 • 8:30–9:30 AM

Sunday — 4 Games

Rounds: 10:0012:303:006:00
First 3 at G/55 d5, Round 4 at 40/100 d5, SD-30
All schedules merge in Round 4.
Trophies to Top 5 in each section

Also in each section, trophies to

Top Senior (55+) and
Juniors
(Under 18 or Under 13, mutually exclusive).

$162/night (until 5/9/26, while block lasts)

MAY 23-25 OR 24-25   78th Annual U.S. Amateur East Championship

6-SS, 40/100 d5, SD-30.  Delta Hotels Woodbridge, 515 US Highway 1 South, Iselin, NJ 08830.  Hotel Rate $162/night (until 5/9/26 – while block lasts). In 3 sections: Championship (under 2200); Reserve (under 1800); Booster (under 1400); 2-day and 3-day schedules available. 3-Day Onsite Registration: Saturday, May 23, 9:30-10:45 am. Rounds: 12-6pm, 11-6pm, 8:30am-2:15pm. 2-Day Onsite Registration: Sunday, May 24, 8:30-9:30 am. 2-day Schedule: 4 games on Sunday: First 3 games at G/55 d5, then round 4 at 40/100 d5, SD-30. Rounds: 10,12:30, 3:00, and 6pm. All schedules merge in round 4. Prizes for each section: trophies to top 5 and top Senior 55/over and Juniors under 18 and under 13 (mutually exclusive – you can only enter one category either Under 18 or Under 13). Additional Prizes–Championship Section: Trophies to top Under 2100, Under 2000; Reserve Section: Trophies to top Under 1600, Under 1500; Booster Section: Trophies to top Under 1200, Under 1100, Under 1000, Under 900, Under 800.  EF: $60 online by 5-21-26. EF at site $75 cash only. Byes: 3 half-point byes allowed in rounds 1-5 if requested before round 3. $5 fee for withdrawals. EQUIPMENT NOT PROVIDED. MUST BRING YOUR OWN SET AND CLOCK.  Email akiedes@gmail.com for more information. NO PHONE OR EMAIL ENTRIES. NO EXCEPTIONS W.

 

Details

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Playing Sections
u1400, u1800, u2200
Scholastic Only?
No - Non-Students Welcome
Time Controls - Specific
G/55, 40/100, SD/30
Also FIDE Rated?
No - Not FIDE Rated
Number of Rounds
6
Pairing Format
Swiss
Max Number of Byes Allowed
3
Class Prize Cutoffs (must be under)
u800, u900, u1000, u1100, u1200, u1500, u1600, u2000, u2100
USCF Ratings Impact
Regular
Cash Prizes?
Trophies/Medals Only
Entry Cost
Paid

Venue