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SUMMARY:Hunter Chess Tournament - Sun Jan 25\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:When:\nLink: https://www.events4chess.com/events/?event_ID=2415 \nSunday\, January 25\, 2026\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\nPremiere\n$50 USD\nSchool grades 12 and under.  Rated 1700-2000.  Maximum 20 participants.\n19 slots remaining!\n\n\nFuture Masters\n$50 USD\nSchool grades 12 and under.  Rated 1400-1749.  Maximum 30 participants.\n4 slots remaining!\n\n\nChampionship\n$50 USD\nSchool grades 12 and under.  Rated 1000-1399.  Maximum 72 participants.\n30 slots remaining!\n\n\nReserve\n$50 USD\nSchool grades 10 and under.  Rated 1199 and under.  Maximum 68 participants.\n29 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.\n9 slots remaining!\n\n\nPrimary B\n$50 USD\nSchool grades 3 and under.  Rated 649 and under.  Maximum 48 participants.\n28 slots remaining!\n\n\nJuniors\n$50 USD\nSchool grades 1 and under.  Maximum 42 participants.\n35 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.\n16 slots remaining!\n\n\nKindergarten Unrated\n$50 USD\nSchool grades K and under.  Rated 300 and under.  Maximum 48 participants.\n26 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.\nPremiere & Future 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/70 +5 second delay in Premiere\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\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\nhunter@nscfchess.org\n\n\n\nNotes/Terms:\nRegistration closes on Friday\, Jan 23 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 and Premiere. \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: No clocks. Notation not required. 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-4/
LOCATION:Hunter College Elementary School\, 71 East 94th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10128\, United States
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SUMMARY:Packer Pelikings - Sunday\, January 25\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:TOURNAMENT HIGHLIGHTS\n• Excellent Playing Conditions\n• Trophies and Medals (all sections)\n• Great Food | Coffee + Refreshments\n• Seating Areas for Families and Siblings\n• Free WiFi | Text Announcements\n• Children’s Activity Area\n• Convenient Location | Access to 8 Subway Lines \n\nSECTIONS\n1. Novice I: K-1\, Unrated\n2. Novice II: 2-4 Unrated\n3. Juniors: K-6\, U400\n4. Primary: K-8\, U800\n5. Reserve: K-12\, U1100\n6. Classic: K-12\, 1000 – 1400\n7. Junior Championship: K-12\, 1300 – 1600\n8. Open Championship: K-12\, 1600+\n9. Premier Championship: 2000+\n\nSTART TIMES\n9:15 am for Premier Championship\n9:30 am for Junior Championship and Open Championship\n9:45 am for Juniors\, Primary\, Reserve\, and Classic\n10:00 am for Novice \nROUNDS\n4 rounds for Novice\, Juniors\, Primary\, Reserve\, Classic\n4 rounds for Junior Championship and Open Championship\n3 rounds for Premier Championship\n4th round byes available for all sections\, except for Premier \nTIME CONTROL\nGame 40 | d5 for Juniors and Primary\nGame 40 | d5 for Reserve\nGame 45 | d5 for Classic\nGame 50 | d5 for Junior Championship\nGame 60 | d5 for Open Championship\nGame 70 | d5 for Premier Championship \n* Clocks and notation are required for all rated sections. No clocks or notation required for the Novice (unrated) section\, however tournament directors may provide a time limit for Novice games that reach 60 minutes. \n\n\nREGISTRATION FEE\n• $60 until 2 weeks prior to the tournament (early bird)\n• $70 until 48 hours prior to the tournament (regular rate)\n• $90 for waitlist\, or within 48 hours of the tournament (late entry) \nDISCOUNTS\nSiblings: $10 off per child\n(discount code: SIBLING)\nJunior Championship: free registration for players rated 1500+\n(discount code: 1500+)\nOpen Championship: free registration for players rated 1900+\n(discount code: 1900+)\nPremier Championship: free registration for scholastic players rated 2400+\n(discount code: 2400+) \nNote: Discounts are available until 2 weeks prior to the tournament\, and subject to availability. Max 10 free entries per section. \n\n\nREGISTRATION\nRegistration closes at 6:00 am on the day of the tournament\, subject to availability\, however the organizers reserve the right to close registration at any time during the registration period. \nPLEASE NOTE: TOURNAMENT ENTRIES ARE NOT VALID UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. THE ORGANIZER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND ENTRIES\, FOR ANY REASON\, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION. \nADULT SUPERVISION\nAll children under 16 must be supervised by a parent or guardian. The Packer Pelikings and/or Packer does not provide supervision between games. Please do not bring outside food or beverages into the facilities to participate in a chess tournament (the “Activity”). \nCHANGES OR CANCELLATIONS\nIf you’re already registered for an upcoming tournament but need to request a change or cancellation\, please email admin@pelikings.org. \n  \n\nPRIZES ​\n\n\n$1\,000 cash prizes \n\n\n$600 for Premier Championship ($350\, $150\, $100) \n\n\n$350 for Open Championship ($200\, $100\, $50) \n\n\n$50 for Junior Championship (first place) \n\n\nTrophies\, medals and/or cash awards for all sections​ \n\n\nCertificates for first unrated chess tournament (Novice sections) \n\n\nMedals for first USCF-rated chess tournament \n\n\n​​​ \nSECTIONS\n\n\nNovice I: K-1\, Unrated | 4 rounds \n\n\nNovice II: 2-4\, Unrated | 4 rounds \n\n\nJuniors: K-6\, U400 | 4 rounds | G40\, d5 \n\n\nPrimary: K-8\, U800 | 4 rounds | G40\, d5 \n\n\nReserve: K-12\, U1100 | 4 rounds | G40\, d5 \n\n\nClassic: K-12\, 1000 – 1400 | 4 rounds | G45\, d5 \n\n\nJunior Championship: K-12\, 1300 – 1600 | 4 rounds | G50\, d5 \n\n\nOpen Championship: K-12\, 1600+ | 4 rounds | G60\, d5 \n\n\nPremier Championship: 2000+ | 3 rounds | G70\, d5 \n\n\nSTART TIMES\n\n\n9:15 am for Premier Championship \n\n\n9:30 am for Junior and Open Championship  \n\n\n9:45 am for Juniors\, Primary\, Reserve and Classic \n\n\n10:00 am for Novice sections \n\n\n​\nREGISTRATION FEE\n\n\n$60 until 14 days prior to the tournament (early bird) \n\n\n$70 until 48 hours prior to the tournament (regular rate) \n\n\n$90 for waitlist\, or within 48 hours of the tournament (late entry) \n\n\n​​ \nBYES​\nPremier Championship Section: No byes are available in this section \nAll Other Sections: \nHalf point byes may be requested as follows:​​ \n\n\nAll half-point bye requests must be made prior to round 2 pairings.  \n\n\nHalf-point bye requests cannot be changed once round 2 is paired.  \n\n\nBye requests can be made by emailing admin@pelikings.org or by visiting Chess Control on-site.​​​ \n\n\nSECTION CUTOFFS AND PAIRINGS​\n​Championship and Classic section cutoffs and pairings are based on live USCF ratings. All other rated sections are based on monthly USCF published (“book”) ratings. Please note that it is the player’s obligation to register for the correct section. Players that register for the wrong section may be reassigned or removed from the tournament in the organizer’s sole discretion.​​\n\nDISCOUNTS (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY)​​\n\n\nSiblings: $10 off per child (discount code: SIBLING) \n\n\nJunior Championship: free registration for players rated 1500+ (discount code: 1500+) \n\n\nOpen Championship: free registration for players rated 1900+ (discount code: 1900+) \n\n\nPremier Championship: free registration for scholastic players rated 2400+ (discount code: 2400+) \n\n\nNote: Discounts are available until 30 days prior to the tournament\, and are subject to availability. Max 10 free entries per section. Please note that entry discounts will be offset against cash prizes of $50 of more. \nREGISTRATION \n​Registration closes at 6:00 am on the day of the tournament\, subject to availability\, however the organizers reserve the right to close registration at any time during the registration period. \n​ \nPLEASE NOTE: TOURNAMENT ENTRIES ARE NOT VALID UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. THE ORGANIZER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND ENTRIES\, FOR ANY REASON\, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION. \nCHANGES OR CANCELLATIONSIf you’re already registered for an upcoming tournament but need to request a change or cancellation\, please email admin@pelikings.org.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/packer-pelikings-sunday-january-25-2026/
LOCATION:Packer Collegiate Institute\, 170 Joralemon St.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
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SUMMARY:NY State Magnus League 7th-12th Grades
DESCRIPTION:2025-2026: Oct 5\, Nov 9\, Dec 7\, Jan 25\, Feb 22\, Mar 23\, Apr 26 \n\nWe are open to players in Grades 7-12 (who are also born after 4/21/2005).\nPlayers can play as individuals as well as part of a school team.\nWe have both individual and team prizes! \nWe also have Mixed Doubles Tems Bonus Prizes! \n\nMixed Doubles teams are two players\, one male\, one female (they can be from any sections and any schools)\, with an average team rating Under 2200 at signup deadline.  Players must sign up by January 28th for Mixed Doubles.\n We have four separate sections.\n       1. Varsity\, for players rated 1800 and above (at match date or within the prior 12 months\, and invitees);\n  2. Junior-Varsity\, for players whose Official Rating is Under 2000 at match date or Unrateds;\n       3. Novice\, for players whose Official Rating is Under 1400 at match date or Unrateds;\n       4. Under 900\, for players whose Official Rating is Under 900 at match date or Unrateds.\n\n  We have two rounds each date– at about 10:00 am (all sections) and then about 12:30 pm (Under 900); about 1:30 pm (Varsity\, Junior-Varsity and Novice)– earlier if feasible.\nOur Magnus League time controls:  Varsity\, Junior-Varsity and Novice:  Game/60 + 30-second delay;   Novice:  Game/60 + 10-second delay (please bring a delay clock if you have one).\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented By The Chess Center of New York and Little House Of Chess \nWith Grateful Appreciation to Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School \nFor more details\, please visit Magnusleague.org\n \nTournament Information and Online Registration are coming soon. \nContact info: director@magnusleague.org
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/ny-state-magnus-league-7th-12th-grades-7/
LOCATION:Columbia Grammar and Prep School\, 36 West 93rd Street\, New York\, 10025\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 183 Sunday Jan 25\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Entry Fee: $54 \nRegister: https://www.chessnycplayngo.org/events \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! \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/chess-nyc-play-n-go-select-chess-meets-ps-183-sunday-jan-25-2026/
LOCATION:PS 183\, 419 East 66th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10065\, United States
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