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SUMMARY:Hunter Chess Tournament - Sunday\, September 28\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n\n\n\nNote:\nOnline registration for this event will not be available after September 26\, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT.\nOn-site registration is not available for this event. \n\n\n\n\n\nWhen:\nSunday\, September 28\, 2025\n\n\nWhere:\n\nHunter College Elementary School\n71 East 94th Street\nNew York\, NY 10128\n View Map\n\n\n\nSponsor:\nHunter College Campus Schools\n\n\nEvent Type:\nScholastic (K-12)\n\n\nEntry Fees:\n\nRated Section(s): \n\n\n\nSection\nFees & Conditions\n\n\n\n\nFuture Masters\n$50 USD\nSchool grades 12 and under.  Rated 1400-1749.  Maximum 24 participants.\nSorry\, this section is now full.\n\n\nChampionship\n$50 USD\nSchool grades 12 and under.  Rated 1000-1399.  Maximum 48 participants.\nSorry\, this section is now full.\n\n\nReserve\n$50 USD\nSchool grades 10 and under.  Rated 1199 and under.  Maximum 60 participants.\n11 slots remaining!\n\n\nBooster\n$50 USD\nSchool grades 4 through 8.  Rated 799 and under.  Maximum 48 participants.\n35 slots remaining!\n\n\nPrimary A\n$50 USD\nSchool grades 3 and under.  Rated 650 and over.  Maximum 24 participants.\n11 slots remaining!\n\n\nPrimary B\n$50 USD\nSchool grades 3 and under.  Rated 649 and under.  Maximum 48 participants.\n31 slots remaining!\n\n\nJuniors\n$50 USD\nSchool grades 1 and under.  Maximum 42 participants.\n24 slots remaining!\n\n\n\nNon-Rated Section(s): \n\n\n\nSection\nFees & Conditions\n\n\n\n\n2-3 Unrated\n$50 USD\nSchool grades 2 and 3 only.  Rated 300 and under.  Maximum 24 participants.\n18 slots remaining!\n\n\n1st Grade Unrated\n$50 USD\nSchool grade 1 only.  Rated 300 and under.  Maximum 30 participants.\n27 slots remaining!\n\n\nKindergarten Unrated\n$50 USD\nSchool grades K and under.  Rated 300 and under.  Maximum 48 participants.\n45 slots remaining!\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration only. No on-site registration. \n\n\n\n\nDiscounts:\nSibling Discount: $10 USD discount for family member registration greater than or equal to 2 participants in this event; paid in a single transaction.\nApplicable to all sections.\nHunter Students: $5 USD discount for school equal to Hunter.\nApplicable to all sections.\n\n\nSchedule:\nAll sections 4 rounds. Please note start times. Rounds thereafter begin as quickly as we complete the sections.\nFuture Masters – Start time: 9:15am\nChampionship – Start time: 9:30am; Reserve & Booster – Start time: 9:45am\nPrimary & Juniors – Start time: 10:00 am\n2-3\, K & 1 Unrated – Start time: 10:15am\n\n\nTime Control:\nGame/60 +5 second delay in Future Masters\nGame/50 +5 second delay in Championship\nGame/45 +5 second delay in Reserve\nGame/40 +5 second delay in Booster\, Primary & Juniors\nNovice (unrated) sections. No clocks. Notation not required.\n\n\nByes:\nHalf (1/2) point bye requests (1 maximum) are available for round 1 only.\nByes must be requested prior to the start of round 1.\n\n\nContact:\n\nhunterchess@gmail.com\n\n\n\nNotes/Terms:\nRegistration closes on Friday\, September 26 at 5:00 pm. Sections may sell out before this time. There is NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION  for this event. \nBy registering online\, you will not need to check. Upon your arrival\, verify that you are on the posted pre-tournament pairing list. Please bring a copy of your confirmation email in the event there is an error. \nPairings: Join the Hunter Tournament Announcements WhatsApp group to receive alerts when pairings are posted during the event: \nhttps://chat.whatsapp.com/I5FX1CMkMwECMSZn1BOvbv \n**USCF-rated\, except where noted. Bring clocks and score pads. (Unrated sections do not require clocks; notation is recommended but not required.) Chess sets are provided for all sections except Future Masters. \nRatings: Rated section use published rating unless parent emails hunterchess@gmail.com and/or puts a note in registration page requesting Current MSA Rating be used. \nUnrated sections: These sections are designed to introduce beginning chess players to competition. No US Chess membership is required. If a player has some rated experience\, the maximum allowable rating is 300. If a player with a rating (300\, or below) chooses to play in an unrated section\, the tournament organizer still reserves the right to review the player’s tournament history and move the player into a rated section. This decision may not be appealed. \nPrizes: Trophies to all players scoring 3 points or more in 4 round sections. \nFor tournament postponement and delay notices\, check the NSCF Facebook page. \nChanges: If you need to change sections\, or for any other assistance\, email hunterchess@gmail.com. \nREFUNDS/CANCELLATION POLICY (REVISED effective November 1\, 2023): If your child cannot play in this event\, you may withdraw by email no later than the end of registration (5 pm on Friday before the event). Please email us at hunterchess@gmail.com. Refunds are subject to a $10 fee which covers administrative and credit card processing charges or you may apply the entire entry fee to a future event within the same school year. There will be no refunds or credits given for withdrawals after the close of registration. Too many people have been signing up\, holding a spot and then withdrawing for credit when it is too late to give the spot to another child. We appreciate your understanding. \nRefunds must be requested by email; no telephone withdrawals or refund requests. To request a refund\, email hunterchess@gmail.com prior to the tournament. Refunds will be will be processed within 7 days after the tournament. \nSupervision & Photo Release Policy: All participants under 16 must have an adult supervisor during the tournament. The NSCF and/or Hunter Chess does not provide supervision between games. Also note: Photography and/or video recording occurs at most NSCF and/or Hunter tournament events. By registering your child for this event\, you hereby give permission for your child’s name and/or picture to appear on the NSCF and/or Hunter Chess website/promotion. If for any reason this is not acceptable\, please advise tournament staff PRIOR to the first round of the tournament. \nEmail: The NSCF and/or Hunter Chess will use the email address you provide when registering to contact you personally in support of this event\, and via bulk e-mail to share chess news and announce future events and classes. You may Opt-Out of these mailings by selecting Unsubscribe at any time. The NSCF and/or Hunter Chess does not sell or share any contact information. Please see our online Privacy Policy.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/hunter-chess-tournament-sunday-september-28-2025/
LOCATION:Hunter College Elementary School\, 71 East 94th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10128\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sophie Krupp Charitable Chess Festival 2025 - September 28\, at Speyer School
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE!\nSophie Krupp Charitable Chess Festival 2025\nSunday\, September 28\, at Speyer School\nThe Inaugural Sophie Krupp Charitable Chess Festival will be held on Sunday\, September 28\, at Speyer School (925 Ninth Avenue at 59th Street in New York City). Join us for a full day of fun and social activities\, including Rapid and Blitz tournaments\, Grand Master appearances\, simultaneous exhibitions\, chess raffles\, and more. \nThis joint effort between Speyer and Chess-in-the-Schools is open to all USCF members and will help support girls chess in NYC. \nCheck back often as we will be updating this page with more details about this inaugural event as we get closer to the date! \n\nEvent #1 \nMorning Rapid Tournament:  3ss G/15+3!\nPlayers will be grouped into twelve 8-player sections based on rating. $50 entry fee.\nChess sets provided. Please bring a clock. Check in by 9:15 AM.\nREGISTER HERE! \nEvent #2 \nTimed Simultaneous Exhibition with a Grandmaster!\nPlay in a 10-board simul against one of three Grandmasters: GM Irina Krush\, GM Brewington Hardaway\, or a mystery GM!\nParticipants will be assigned a GM.\nPlayers get 45 minutes\, GMs get 1 hour and 15 minutes. Max rating is 2000.\nREGISTER HERE! \nEvent #3 \nAfternoon Blitz Tournament: 4ss G/5+3!\nPlayers will be grouped into six 16-player sections based on rating. $50 entry fee.\nChess sets provided. Please bring a clock. Check in by 1:15 PM.\nREGISTER HERE! \n\nIf you are unable to attend the Sophie Krupp Charitable Chess Festival and would like to support Girls Chess in New York City\, please click HERE to make a donation to the Sophie Krupp Chess Fund! \nQuestions? Please contact Sean O’Hanlon at sohanlon@speyerlegacyschool.org.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/sophie-krupp-charitable-chess-festival-2025-september-28-at-speyer-school/
LOCATION:Speyer Legacy School\, 925 9th Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chess Father Cash Prizes Scholastic Chess Tournament - Sun September 28\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Cash Prizes Scholastic Regular Rated Chess♟️Tournament (USCF). \nAge Limit: Up to 14 years old \nThe tournament consists of 4 games with 30 mins time control per player \n3 sections: \n800 above rating \n500-800 rating \n500 below rating \nIt will be the best 4 hours of activity on Sunday. \nSign Up Now to reserve your seat. \nRegistration: https://www.chessfather.com/tournaments \nSTART: 10 am – FINISH: 2 pm \nEmail: info@chessfather.com \nPhone: 203-204-3933
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/chess-father-cash-prizes-scholastic-chess-tournament-sun-september-28-2025/
LOCATION:Hyde Learning Center\, 1327 2nd Ave\, New Hyde Park\, NY\, 11040\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tri-State Chess Championship at Chess Max Academy UWS (Manhattan) - September 28\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Organizers: Tri-State Chess and Chess Max Academy \nEntry Fees: \nBefore September 22nd\, 2025: $49.00 \nAfter September 222nd: $59.00 \nDay of Event: $69.00 \nSection Categories: \n\nNOVICE – Grades K-2 Under 600             G/25; d/5\nELEMENTARY – Grades K-6 Under 500     G/25; d/5\nRESERVE – Grades K-9 Under 800            G/25; d/5\nADVANCED – Grades K-12 Under 1000      G/25; d/5\nCHAMPIONSHIP – K-12 All Ratings and Adults           G/25; d/5\n\n3-SS 3 Rounds Per Section \nEntrants can ‘play up’ into any section.\nAll Sections Rated By The United States Chess Federation (USCF). \n1/2 point Bye Requests (2 maximum) A bye is a request to not be paired for a particular round\, but to remain in the event for all other rounds and still receive 1/2 point credit for not playing which will add to your final score. \nTROPHY PRIZES\n• TROPHIES to top 3 in all sections.\n• CLASS PRIZES: Reserve: Top Under 700 Advanced: Top Under 900\, Championship Top Under 1200\n• HIGH SCORER TROPHY to any player who scores 2 points and does not win a higher place trophy\n• ENGRAVED CHESS MEDAL TO ALL OTHERS featuring the name and date of the tournament on the\nback \nTEAM PRIZES\n• Trophies to top team in each section.\n• The top 2 scorers from the same school in the same section make up the team score. \nGENERAL INFORMATION\n• Round one begins at 12:00 PM. Rounds 2-3 will begin as soon as the previous round has finished.\n• Please Bring Chess Clock if you have one. Boards & Pieces supplied.\n•  Chess Max Academy: 110 West 79 Street\, New York\, NY 10024\n• On site registration: 11:30-11:45 AM. All rounds begin 12:00 Noon. Late entrants may not be paired for the first round. \n  \nAdvance Entries as of July 25: (names are searchable on homepage filters) \n– Flip to landscape mode to view on mobile \n– Copy and paste into excel to re-sort data \n  \nNO ENTRIES AS OF ABOVE DATE
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/tri-state-chess-championship-at-chess-max-academy-uws-manhattan-september-28-2025/
LOCATION:Chess Max Academy UWS\, 110 West 79th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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