The Metros will be BACK January 2nd and 3rd, 2027 – (Sign up to get updates)

🏆♛ Attention ALL Chess Queens and Kings of New York City and Beyond (out of state welcome!) ♚🧠

Actual registration tickets will go on sale at a later date. This is not a free tournament.

Signing up for the free RSVP now only ensures you are the first to know when the entry tickets, discounted hotel guest rooms and team rooms are available for purchase.  

SAVE THE DATE

January 2–3, 2027

2nd Annual New York Metro Area Scholastic Chess Championships

The Metros return to the iconic New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square and we are going even bigger and better.

If you were on the fence last year, don’t miss it again.
You don’t want your kids to lose another year of eligibility.

How was 2026?

Check out the official US Chess Federation review and our own tournament recap:

🔗 US Chess Federation review
https://new.uschess.org/news/new-york-metro-scholastic-chess-championships-deliver-promise

🔗 Metros recap
https://officialchess.org/the-inaugural-metros/

📢 Important TO RSVP NOW

Full format, pricing, and registration details will be announced in the coming months via email.

👉 If you are considering attending, it is very important to RSVP now. 🚨🚨

– Free to RSVP

– No payment required at this stage

– Be first to access tournament registration and Overnight guest/Team rooms

– Bother Overnight and Team rooms sold out last time!

🏫 Coaches Corner will also be back!

We had nearly 1,450 entries at the inaugural Metros and expect even more in 2027, so don’t wait.

⚠️ Reminder, this RSVP is free but tournament entry will not be free

🏆 Tournament Structure

Championship Sections (Grade-Based)

2-day events (Saturday + Sunday)
6-round Traditional Swiss

– K–1

– Primary (K–3)

– Elementary (K–5)

– Middle School (K–8)

– High School (K–12)

“Under” Sections (Rating and Grade-Based)

1-day events (Saturday or Sunday, depending on section)
5-round Traditional Swiss

Approximately 9 Under sections, each with specific grade and rating restrictions.

🎖️ Prizes – Championship-sized Trophies

• Individual Podium Trophies, Class Trophies, Ties Trophies, Team Trophies and other Bonuses

♞♜♝ Get ready for a world-class chess experience at the Metros, right in our own backyard.

Join NYC Chess’ newest and biggest tradition, an annual celebration of our kids and chess 🗽🏙️🚕