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SUMMARY:Hunter Chess Tournament - Sunday\, November 23\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.events4chess.com/events/?event_ID=2414\nOnline registration for this event will not be available after November 21\, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST.\nOn-site registration is not available for this event. \n\n\n\n\n\nWhen:\nSunday\, November 23\, 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 32 participants.\nSorry\, this section is now full.\n\n\nChampionship\n$50 USD\nSchool grades 12 and under.  Rated 1000-1399.  Maximum 72 participants.\n38 slots remaining!\n\n\nReserve\n$50 USD\nSchool grades 10 and under.  Rated 1199 and under.  Maximum 68 participants.\n20 slots remaining!\n\n\nBooster\n$50 USD\nSchool grades 4 through 8.  Rated 799 and under.  Maximum 48 participants.\n29 slots remaining!\n\n\nPrimary A\n$50 USD\nSchool grades 3 and under.  Rated 650 and over.  Maximum 24 participants.\n10 slots remaining!\n\n\nPrimary B\n$50 USD\nSchool grades 3 and under.  Rated 649 and under.  Maximum 48 participants.\n20 slots remaining!\n\n\nJuniors\n$50 USD\nSchool grades 1 and under.  Maximum 42 participants.\n30 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.\n15 slots remaining!\n\n\n1st Grade Unrated\n$50 USD\nSchool grade 1 only.  Rated 300 and under.  Maximum 30 participants.\n20 slots remaining!\n\n\nKindergarten Unrated\n$50 USD\nSchool grades K and under.  Rated 300 and under.  Maximum 48 participants.\n38 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\, November 21 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-3/
LOCATION:Hunter College Elementary School\, 71 East 94th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10128\, United States
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SUMMARY:ICN PS 111 Hosted Team Tournament - Sunday November 23\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:PS 111 Hosted Team Tournament\n\nWelcome to the Manhattan Monthly Team Tournaments hosted at PS 111! \nhttps://impactcoachingnetwork.wufoo.com/forms/zmch6xu0qmolzm/ \nThe November Team Tournament sections will be based on participants grades as we prepare for Grade Nationals in December. \nTournament Details: \n* Full Day of Child Care\, Pizza Lunch Included. \n* Opened to all individuals\, schools\, and teams in Manhattan. \n* In keeping with the safety expectations of the host school\, no parents will be allowed in the building. \n* Parents can drop off at 9am\, and kids will have an immersive camp-like experience with their teams and coaches. \n* The Event will be capped at 400 registrations & registrations close the night before\, at 6pm Saturday. \n* Children will be monitored at all times by ICN Staff \n* Double Accelerated Pairing for Round 1 \n* 4 Rounds with No Elimination \n* Individual prizes: Trophies & Medals in each section. \n* Team prizes for Top 5 teams in Under Sections! \n* Team prizes for Top 3 teams 1000+ Sections! \n* We will use LIVE USCF rating to pair the event. All players must play in their designated Grade sections. \n* Cheese Pizza Lunch will be provided \n* Parents can send nut-free lunch and snack as desired. \n*ALL ICN EVENTS ARE NUT FREE \n* All sections are USCF rated and all players are required to have an active and valid USCF membership. If you are not yet a USCF member\, you can register at the below link. \nRegister for the USCF or renew below: Become a USCF member \nTournament Rates \nStarting rates: $79 \n*Please note\, the final 24 hours the pricing will be $89 – Registration Closes at 6:00pm on Saturday the night before \nMonthly Tournament Schedule (Subject to Change): \nOctober 26th\, 2025\nNovember 23rd\, 2025\nDecember 21st\, 2025\nJanuary 11th – Winter Cup\, 2026\nFebruary 22nd\, 2026\nMarch 29th\, 2026\nApril 26th\, 2026\nMay 31st\, 2026\nJune 7th – Spring Cup\, 2026 \nLocation:\nPS 111 – 440 West 53rd Street\, NYC 10019 \nSections: Players will be grouped by grade \nKindergarten\n1st Grade\n2nd Grade\n3rd Grade\n4th Grade\n5th Grade\n8th Grade\n9th Grade\n10th Grade\n11th Grade\n12th Grade \nRules & Schedule: \nPlaying hall will be in the cafeteria \n4 Rounds\, G/25\, D5 \n9:00 AM – Arrive in Team Room\n9:30 AM – First Round\n11:15 AM – 2nd Round\n1:00 PM – 3rd Round\n2:00 PM – 4th Round\n3:30 PM – Award Ceremony will be held inside the auditorium \nPre-Registration List: \nPre-registration List
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/icn-ps-111-hosted-team-tournament-sunday-november-23-2025/
LOCATION:PS 111 Adolph S. Ochs\, 440 West 53rd Street\, New York\, 10019\, United States
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SUMMARY:ICN PS 230K Hosted Team Tournament - Sunday November 23\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:PS 230 Hosted Team Tournament\nWelcome to the Brooklyn Monthly Team hosted at PS 230!\n\n\nhttps://impactcoachingnetwork.wufoo.com/forms/ps-230-hosted-team-tournament/ \nThe November Team Tournament sections will be based on participants grades as we prepare for Grade Nationals in December. \nTournament Details: \n* Full Day of Child Care\, Pizza Lunch Included. \n* Opened to all individuals\, schools\, and teams in Brooklyn. \n* In keeping with the safety expectations of PS 230\, no parents will be allowed in the building. \n* Parents can drop off at 9am\, and kids will have an immersive camp-like experience with their teams and coaches. \n* Please Note – The Event will be capped at 350 registrations. \n* Children will be monitored at all times by ICN Staff \n* Double Accelerated Pairing for Round 1 \n* 4 Rounds with No Elimination \n* Individual prizes: Trophies & Medals in each section. \n* Team prizes for Top 5 teams in Under Sections! \n* Team prizes for Top 3 teams 1000+ Sections! \n* We will use LIVE USCF rating to pair the event. All players must play in their designated Grade sections. \n* Cheese Pizza Lunch will be provided \n* Parents can send nut-free lunch and snack as desired. \n*ALL ICN EVENTS ARE NUT FREE \n* All sections are USCF rated and all players are required to have an active and valid USCF membership. If you are not yet a USCF member\, you can register at the below link. \nRegister for the USCF or renew below: Become a USCF member \nTournament Rates \nStarting rates: $79 \n*Please note\, the final 24 hours the pricing will be $89 – Registration Closes at 6:00pm on Saturday the night before \nMonthly Tournament Schedule (Subject to Change): \nOctober 26th\, 2025\nNovember 23rd\, 2025\nDecember 21st\, 2025\nJanuary 11th – Winter Cup\, 2026\nFebruary 22nd\, 2026\nMarch 29th\, 2026\nApril 26th\, 2026\nMay 31st\, 2026\nJune 7th – Spring Cup\, 2026 \nLocation: \nPS 230\, 1 Albemarle Rd\, Brooklyn\, NY 11218 \nRegistration: \nThere will be no onsite registration. Registration will close at 6 PM the night before. \nSections: Players will be grouped by grade \nKindergarten\n1st Grade\n2nd Grade\n3rd Grade\n4th Grade\n5th Grade\n8th Grade\n9th Grade\n10th Grade\n11th Grade\n12th Grade \nRules & Schedule: \nPlaying hall will be in the cafeteria \n4 Rounds\, G/25\, D5 \n9:00 AM – Arrive in Team Room\n9:30 AM – First Round\n11:15 AM – 2nd Round\n1:00 PM – 3rd Round\n2:00 PM – 4th Round\n3:30 PM – Award Ceremony will be held inside the auditorium \nPre-Registration List: \nPre-registration List
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/icn-ps-230k-hosted-team-tournament-sunday-november-23-2025/
LOCATION:PS 230K\, 1 Albemarle Rd.\, Brooklyn\, 11218\, United States
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CREATED:20251015T171426Z
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SUMMARY:Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 183 Sunday Nov 23\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Entry Fee: $54 \nTime & Location \n\nPS 183 New York\, 419 East 66th Street\, New York\, New York 10065\n\nAbout the event PLAY N’ GO™ CHESS MEETS \n\nIn by 11\, Home by 2!\n3 Rounds of Triple Rated\nGame 25 D/5 Play!\n4 Player Sections (Quads)\nTop 4 Players in Section 1\nOthers Then Placed in Descending Order\n\nIn by 11\, Home by 2! Absolute Beginners to Masters. 3 Rounds of Play\, USCF Uniquely Double-Rated Meets. Cash Prizes for All Sections! \nhttps://www.chessnycplayngo.org/event-details/play-n-go-select-chess-meets-ps-183-11-00-am-2025-11-23-11-00
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/chess-nyc-play-n-go-select-chess-meets-ps-183-sunday-nov-23-2025/
LOCATION:PS 183\, 419 East 66th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10065\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T163000
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SUMMARY:Tri-State Chess Championship at Chess Max Academy UWS (Manhattan) - Sunday November 23\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Organizers: Tri-State Chess and Chess Max Academy \nRegister: https://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/november-23rd-2025-championship-chessmax/ \nEntry Fees: \nBefore Nov 19\, 2025: $49.00 \nAfter Nov 19: $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-sunday-november-23-2025/
LOCATION:Chess Max Academy UWS\, 110 West 79th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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CREATED:20251113T035342Z
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SUMMARY:Tri-State Chess Championship at Chess Max Academy UWS (Manhattan) - Sunday December 21\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Organizers: Tri-State Chess and Chess Max Academy \nRegister: https://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/december-21st-2025-championship-chessmax/ \n  \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-sunday-december-21-2025/
LOCATION:Chess Max Academy UWS\, 110 West 79th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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