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SUMMARY:Chess In the Schools CM Francisco Moya Chess Challenge at PS 329Q Saturday\, October 4\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now closed and at capacity. \nThis is a free CIS event. \nLocation: PS 329Q – 26-25 97th St\, East Elmhurst\, NY 11369 \nSections:\nJH-HS Novice (6-12 Under 1100)\nJH-HS NRB (-12 unrated)\nEL Novice (K-5 Under 1000)\nEL Rookie (K-5 Under 600)\nEL NRB (K-5 unrated). \nTime Control:\nAll sections except Quads will be G/30 or G/25;d5\nQuads will be G/45 or G/40;d5 \nSchedule:\nFor all sections except “Quads”\nCheck -in: 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM\nRound 1: 10:00 AM\nRound 2: 11:15 AM\nRound 3: 1:00 PM\nRound 4: 2:15 PM\nAwards: 3:30 PM. \n“Quads”\nCheck-in 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM\, rounds times will be pushed forward if all games in a quad are complete.\nRound 1: 10:00 AM\nRound 2: 11:45 AM\nRound 3: 1:45 PM\nAwards will be given after prizes calculated. \nNotes:\nSets\, boards\, and scoresheets provided. Bring a clock if you have one\, and a pen or pencil for notation. Please note that pictures will be taken during the event.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/chess-in-the-schools-cm-francisco-moya-chess-challenge-at-329q-saturday-october-4-2025/
LOCATION:PS 329Q\, 26-25 97th St\, East Elmhurst\, 11369\, United States
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SUMMARY:Empire Chess Training - Gantry View School Scholastic Chess Tournament - Sat October 4\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:General Information:​​ \nGame Format: Swiss System\, All sections will play 4 games\, Time control of G/25;d5 for all rated sections \nDate: October 4th \nVenue: Gantry View School (5-36 50th Ave\, Long Island City\, NY 11101) \nUSCF Membership: Current USCF membership required for all sections\, except Novice \nRegistration and Entry fee: $45 by September 28\, 2025\, 11:59 PM Eastern Time\, $55 after September 28. \nCheck-in starts at 8:30 AM. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the event to check-in. \nEquipment: Chess sets\, chess clocks\, and notation sheets provided​ \nAll participants under 18 must be chaperoned by an adult or guardian. If you want to drop off\, please email empire.chess.tournament@gmail.com \nTo ensure a safe and focused environment\, we ask that waiting children engage in quiet activities. Loud games and running in the hallways or waiting areas are prohibited. \nFor any questions\, please email empire.chess.tournament@gmail.com \nTournament Sections:​​ \nNOVICE 1 (PreK-1) – Unrated (will not be USCF rated). No clock and notation (4 rounds) \nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 5. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n​NOVICE 2 (Grades 2-5) – Unrated (will not be USCF rated). No clock and notation (4 rounds) \nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 5. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n​ELEMENTARY (K-6) – USCF 400 and under (USCF Rated)\, G/25;d5 (4 rounds) \nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 5. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n​BOOSTER (K-12) – USCF 800 and under (USCF Rated)\, G/25;d5 (4 rounds) \nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 5. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n​ADVANCED (K-12) – USCF 1200 and under (USCF Rated)\, G/25;d5 (4 rounds) \nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 5. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n​CHAMPIONSHIP (K-12) – USCF 1200+ (USCF Rated)\, G/25;d5 (4 rounds) \nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 5. $150 for 1st Place\, $70 for 2nd Place.​ \nGame Schedule and Awarding \nRound 1 – 9:00 – 10:00 AM \nRound 2 – 10:15 -11:15 AM \nRound 3 – 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM \nRound 4 – 12:45 – 1:45 PM \nAwards Ceremony – To be held immediately after the section concludes \nUSCF Membership \nActive USCF membership is required to participate in the rated sections \nIf you are not a member\, or has an expired membership\, please JOIN / RENEW MEMBERSHIP \nIf you’re already registered for an upcoming tournament but need to request a change or cancellation\, please email empire.chess.tournament@gmail.com.​ \nAll participants under 18 must be chaperoned by an adult or guardian. If you want to drop off\, please email empire.chess.tournament@gmail.com \nTo ensure a safe and focused environment\, we ask that waiting children engage in quiet activities such as reading. Loud games and running in the hallways or waiting areas are prohibited.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/empire-chess-training-gantry-view-school-scholastic-chess-tournament-sat-october-4-2025/
LOCATION:Gantry View School\, 5-36 50th Ave\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
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