« All Events PS 9 Arts and Athletics – September 2025 Chess Tournament April 19, 2026 April 19, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm « Hunter Chess Tournament 2025-2026 Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School (CGPS) Friday Tournament » Arts and Athletics will host a developmental chess tournament at PS 9 at 84th and Columbus on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. REGISTRATION $45 – Early Bird Registration Fee $50 – Registration fee in place 5 days before event and day of by 9:30 AM On site registration will be for rounds 2-4 LOCATION / DIRECTIONS 100 W 84th St, New York, NY 10024 Nearest Trains: 1 train to 79th or 86th Street, B or C trains at 81st or 86th Street SECTIONS • Unrated – unrated players U200 (4 rounds, no clock) • Novice – U600 (4 rounds, G/25 d5) • Reserve – USCF Under 1000 (4 rounds, G/25 d5) • Advanced – USCF Under 1400 (4 rounds, G/25 d5) Tie-breaks: Modified Median, Solkoff. ROUND TIMES All sections start at 10:00 a.m., please arrive between 9:00 am – 9:30 am. Arrivals after 10:00 a.m. will play the second round and receive a half point bye. Players in rated sections should bring clocks and score sheets. USCF membership is required for all sections, except Unrated. Please bring a chess clock if you have one. If neither player has a clock, one will be used for the end of game at the tournament director’s discretion. AWARDS Trophies to top 5 in each section Medals to top scorers Team Awards to top 3 schools in each section (Three to make a team, Top 4 Scores Count) Participation Prize for all participants Scholastic Membership: You can purchase a scholastic membership for your child at the following link: https://new.uschess.org/become-member FOOD AND DRINK: Snacks, drinks, and pizza available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the PS 9 PA Contact Us: 212-621-9166, info@artsandathletics.org Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Details Date: April 19, 2026 Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Organizer Arts and Athletics Other Playing Sections Unrated, u200, u600, u1000, u1400 Scholastic Only? Yes - Students Only Time Controls - Specific G/25 Also FIDE Rated? No - Not FIDE Rated Number of Rounds 4 Pairing Format Swiss USCF Ratings Impact Quick, Regular Venue PS 9 Sarah Anderson 100 West 84th St. New York, NY 10024 United States + Google Map
