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SUMMARY:2026 North Carolina K-12 Championship - Friday February 27 - Sunday March 01\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.charlottechesscenter.org/events/nck12 \nOVERVIEW\nThe 2026 NC K-12 Championship is the official North Carolina state scholastic championship\, and is the qualifier for several US Chess National Invitationals.  It will award over 150 trophies.   \n \nThere is a registration cap of 500 players – registration will close once capacity is reached. \n \n \nWHEN\nFebruary 27 – March 1\, 2026 \n  \nFriday\, February 27: Blitz tournament and suggested arrival \nSaturday\, February 28: K-1 Section and Bughouse \nSaturday\, February 28 – Sunday\, March 1: K-12\, K-8\, K-5\, K-3 Sections \n \n \nWHERE\nHilton Charlotte University Place \n8629 JM Keynes Drive \nCharlotte\, NC 28262 \nFree Internet\, Free Parking \n​ \n \n​HOTEL BOOKING\n$134/Night – 1 King or 2 Doubles \nBooking Link – Book ASAP \n \n \nREGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS\n\n\nOnly scholastic players (K-12) who live or attend school in North Carolina are permitted to play. \n\n\nPlayers are requested to ensure that their state is listed as “NC” with US Chess. \n\n\n\n\nIf your school is not listed on the online registration portal\, send an email to: events@charlottechesscenter.org. \n\n\nNo unrated players in K-3 or higher sections. \n\n\nExcept for the K-1 section\, all players must have a US Chess Over-the-Board Regular Rating based on at least 4 rated games. Quick\, blitz\, and online ratings are not accepted. No exceptions. \n\n\nUnrated players in K-3 or above may register early\, but must complete the 4 game requirement before the tournament\, or they will be removed without a refund. \n\n\n\n\nUS Chess membership is required for all players.  Membership renewal is not handled by the organizers and must be done before the tournament. \n\n\nRegistration is online only. No mailed or on-site entries. \n\n\nRegistration cap – 500 players. \n\n\nRegistration will close when we are full. \n\n\nIf we are not full\, registration will close at 6:30pm on Friday\, February 27. \n\n\nOrganizers reserve the right to accept limited entries past 500 depending on specific space constraints. \n\n\n\n\nSide event registration: \n\n\nBlitz – online or on-site by 6:30pm Friday. \n\n\nBughouse – on-site only by 6:30pm Saturday. \n\n\n\n\nUse this link to change sections or other information for a player you have already registered. \n\n\nWe have a strict no parent/spectator policy during play. See the full policy below. By registering\, you acknowledge that parents and coaches will not be able to see their children during play. \n\n\n \n \nSECTIONS AND TIME CONTROLS\nAll sections are 2 days (Sat/Sun) except for K-1 (Saturday only) \n \nPlayers are strongly suggested to play in the section as determined by their grade/age\, not their rating. \n\n\nFor example\, a 3rd grader rated 700 should play K-3 Championship\, not K-5 U900\, K-5 Championship\, etc. \n\n\n \nK-12 Championship: 5 rounds. Rounds 1-3: G/60\, inc/5. Rounds 4-5: G/75\, inc/5. \n \nK-12 Under 1500: 5 rounds. Rounds 1-3: G/60\, inc/5. Rounds 4-5: G/75\, inc/5. \n \nK-8 Championship: 5 rounds. Rounds 1-3: G/60\, inc/5. Rounds 4-5: G/75\, inc/5. \n \nK-8 Under 1200: 5 rounds. Rounds 1-3: G/60\, inc/5. Rounds 4-5: G/75\, inc/5. \n \nK-5 Championship: 6 rounds. G/45\, inc/5. \n \nK-5 Under 900: 6 rounds\, G/45\, inc/5. \n \nK-3 Championship: 6 rounds\, G/45\, inc/5. \n \nK-3 Under 600: 6 rounds\, G/45\, inc/5. \n \nK-1: Saturday only\, 6 rounds. G/25\, inc/5. \n \nBlitz: Friday night. K-12 and K-5 Sections – 4 double rounds (8 games). G/5\, inc/0. \n \nBughouse: Saturday night. K-12 and K-5 Sections – 5 double rounds (10 games). G/3\, inc/0. \n  \n \nSCHEDULE\n \nK-12 Champ\, K-12 U1500\, K-8 Champ\, K-8 U1200 \n\n\nSaturday Round Start Times: 10:00am\, 1:00pm\, 4:00pm \n\n\nSunday Round Start Times: 9:30am\, 1:00pm \n\n\nAwards Ceremony: Sunday 4:00pm \n\n\n \nK-5 Champ\, K-5 U900\, K-3 Champ\, K-3 U600 \n\n\nSaturday Round Start Times: 9:30am\, 12:00pm\, 2:30pm \n\n\nSunday Round Start Times: 9:00am\, 11:30am\, 2:00pm \n\n\nAwards Ceremony: Sunday 4:00pm \n\n\n \nK-1 (Saturday only) \n\n\nSaturday Round Start Times: 10:30am\, 11:30am\, 1:00pm\, 2:00pm\, 3:00pm\, 4:00pm \n\n\nK-1 Awards Ceremony: Saturday 5:00pm \n\n\n \nBlitz: Friday 7:00-8:30pm\, blitz awards 8:45pm. \n \nBughouse: Saturday 7:00-8:30pm\, bughouse awards 8:45pm. \n​ \n \nAWARDS\n \nK-12 Championship \nTrophies to top 10 players \nTrophies to top 3 teams \n1st Place qualifies to Denker High School National Invitational (see regulations below) \n \nK-12 Under 1500 \nTrophies to top 10 players \nTrophies to top 3 teams \n​ \nK-8 Championship \nTrophies to top 10 players \nTrophies to top 3 teams \n1st Place qualifies to Barber Middle School National Invitational (see regulations below) \n  \nK-8 Under 1200 \nTrophies to top 10 players \nTrophies to top 3 teams \n  \nK-5 Championship \nTrophies to top 15 players \nTrophies to top 3 teams \n1st Place qualifies to Rockefeller K-5 National Invitational (see regulations below) \n \nK-5 Under 900 \nTrophies to top 15 players \nTrophies to top 3 teams \n  \nK-3 Championship \nTrophies to top 10 players \nTrophies to top 3 teams \n1st Place qualifies to Ashley K-3 National Invitational (see regulations below) \n  \nK-3 Under 600 \nTrophies to top 10 players \nTrophies to top 3 teams \n  \nK-1 \nTrophies to top 10 players \nMedals to all players \nTrophies to top 3 teams \n  \nBlitz \nTrophies to top 5 players in each section (K-12\, K-5) \nTrophies to top 2 teams in each section \n  \nBughouse \nTrophies to top 5 teams (2 trophies per team) in both sections (K-12\, K-5) \n  \n​All trophies must be claimed on-site. No mailed awards. \n \n \nENTRY FEES\n \nNC K-12 Main Event \n\n\n$89 online by February 20 \n\n\n$110 online after February 20 \n\n\n$30 K-1 to K-3 re-entry: on-site only by Saturday 7:30pm. \n\n\n \nSide Events \n\n\nBlitz: $30 online by February 20\, $40 online after February 20\, $50 on-site. All blitz registration closes Friday 6:30pm. \n\n\nBughouse: $40 per team\, on-site registration only.  Bughouse registration closes Saturday 6:30pm. \n\n\n \n \nVOLUNTEERS\nThe CCC is looking for volunteers to help with scorekeeping and setup – no experience necessary! Please contact events@charlottechesscenter.org if you can assist. \n \n \nCONTACT\nevents@charlottechesscenter.org \n \nUse this link to change sections or other information for a player you have already registered. \n \nUse this link to withdraw (cancel) from the event. \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-north-carolina-k-12-championship-friday-february-27-sunday-march-01-2026/
LOCATION:Hilton Charlotte University Place\, 8629 JM Keynes Drive\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28262\, United States
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SUMMARY:George Washington Open - February 27 – March 1 or February 28 – March 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.chesstour.com/gwo26.htm \n10th annual \nGEORGE WASHINGTON OPEN\nFebruary 27 – March 1 or February 28 – March 1\, 2026\nWashington Dulles Marriott Hotel\, Dulles\, Virginia \n   US Chess Grand Prix Points: 120 (enhanced) \n \n        10th annual George Washington Open. 5-round Swiss-System tournament\, 40/80\, SD/30; d30 (2-day option\, rounds 1-2 G/60\, d10)\, Washington Dulles Marriott Hotel\, 45020 Aviation Drive\, Dulles\, VA 20166 (about 28 miles from Washington).  Free parking\, free shuttle to Dulles Airport and to Metro subway. \n\n$17\,000 TOTAL GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND IN 5 SECTIONS! \n\n      Major Section (1900/up): $2000-1000-600-400\, clear or tiebreak 1st $100 bonus\, top USCF Under 2300 (no Unr) $600-300. FIDE- rated. See peakrating.us for rules regarding playing up.  \nUnder 2100 Section: $1300-700-400-200\, top Under 1900 (no Unr) $600-300.  FIDE-rated.\n      Under 1800 Section: $1200-600-300-200\, top Under 1600 (no Unr) $500-250.\n      Under 1500 Section: $1000-500-300-150\, top Under 1300 (no Unr) $400-200.\n      Under 1200 Section: $700-400-300-200\, top Under 1000 (no Unr) $200-100. \n  \nUnrated may not win over $100 in U1200\, $200 U1500\, $400 U1800; balance goes to next player(s) in line. \nCannot play below USCF Online Regular Rating minus 100 points. \n\nBIGGEST UPSET BONUS PRIZE: Free Entry to 2026 World Open in DC to biggest individual upset among all rounds and sections (upset prize does not include any additional entry fee surcharges\, based on players’ ratings\, for players who elect to play up in World Open\, Open Section but who are eligible for a lower section). \n\nMIXED DOUBLES BONUS PRIZES: Best male+female 2-player team combined score among all sections: $500-300-200. Team must average under 2200; may play in different sections and schedules; register (no extra fee) by 2 pm Sat. Prize limits do not apply to Mixed Doubles team prizes. \n\nTop 4 sections entry fee: $123 online at chessaction.com by 2/24\, $140 later online or at site (no checks\, credit cards OK) until 1 hour before round 1. \n\nUnder 1200 Section entry fee: All $20 less than top 4 sections entry fee. \n\nAll sections: Re-entry $60\, not available to go from Major to Major. GMs\, IMs & WGMs free in Major; $100 deducted from prize.   \nSpecial 1-year USCF dues with magazine if paid online with entry: Adult $54\, Senior (age 65+) $48\, Young Adult $33\, Youth $24. USCF membership is required. \n\nForeign player rating info              Prizewinner tax info              CCA electronic devices rules \n\nPLAYERS MAY NOT POSESS CELLPHONES DURING PLAY. Please leave your phone home\, or in your hotel room or car\, or in a bag at your table. \nFor all tournaments\, adjusted FIDE or foreign ratings\, if higher than USCF\, may be used. Players must disclose FIDE or foreign ratings when entering\, or may later be expelled. Other over the board ratings such as club\, league\, scholastic\, state or province\, etc\, adjusted if appropriate\, may be used at our discretion if above USCF.  No rating below the latest official USCF rating\, on the list corresponding to the ending date of the tournament\, will be used. For 9 round events offering title norm possibilities\, FIDE ratings are used. Click here for further details.  \nRatings: March official USCF ratings used. USCF Online Regular rating or unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated\, or to qualify for Major (see peakrating.us). Players must reveal foreign\, FIDE and other over the board ratings\, and these ratings\, adjusted if necessary\, may be used if higher than USCF. See also above.    \n3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm\, rds. Fri 7 pm\, Sat 11 am & 5 pm\, Sun 10 am & 3:30 pm.\n2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 10 am\, rds Sat 11 am\, 2 pm & 5 pm\, Sun 10 am & 3:30 pm. \nHalf point byes: OK all\, limit 2\, must commit before round 2. \n\nHotel rates: $133-133\, use this link (also posted at chessevents.us or call 703-471-9500 and mention Chess Rate); reserve by 2/5 or rate may go up. \n\nCar rental: Avis\, 800-331-1600\, AWD D657633\, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. \nEntry: chessaction.com. No mail entries. Questions: www.chesstour.com\, director@chess.us. Entries posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after entering). \n\nBRING SET\, BOARD\, CLOCK IF POSSIBLE- NONE SUPPLIED. \n\nBLITZ TOURNAMENT  Saturday 9:30 pm\, enter onsite Saturday by 9:10 pm.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/george-washington-open-february-27-march-1-or-february-28-march-1-2026/
LOCATION:Washington Dulles Marriott Hotel\, 45020 Aviation Drive\, Dulles\, VA\, 20166\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 NJ High School Championships - Saturday Feb 28 - Sunday March 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://njscf.org/2026-nj-high-school-championships/ \n  \n\nFEB 28 & MAR 1\, 2026 — NEW JERSEY HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP\n5SS • G/60 d5\nLOCATION \n\n\n\nUnion County Vocational Technical School\n1776 Raritan Rd.\, Scotch Plains\, NJ 07076\nNOTE:\nUCVTS is located near the Police Academy on the far side of the campus\n  \nFORMAT \n\n\n\n\nINDIVIDUAL / TEAM:\nstudents will play as individuals in three sections.\n1) VARSITY BRACKET (Grades 9–12) \n\n\nThe 5 highest rated players from the same school constitute a team\nSecond Varsity team (6th–10th rated players) permitted\nIndividuals and schools with fewer than 5 players allowed\nMinimum 2 players per school for team eligibility\nTrophies: Top 5 schools; Top 10 individuals\n\n\n  \n2) JUNIOR VARSITY BRACKET (Grades 9–12) \n\n\nThe 4 highest rated players from the same school constitute a team\nSecond JV team (5th–8th rated players) permitted\nIndividuals and schools with fewer than 4 players allowed\nMinimum 2 players per school for team eligibility\nTrophies: Top 5 schools; Top 10 individuals\n\n\nNOTE:\nSchools with multiple teams may have players face each other. Players from the same team will not.\n  \n\n3) BOOSTER (Grades K–12)\nOpen to all ages.\n\nBooster A: USCF 1000+\nBooster B: Under USCF 1000\n\nTrophies to top 10 individuals in each sub-section\n  \n\n\n\n\nALL SECTIONS\n\nUSCF membership required\n\nTeams (5 players): $200\nTeams (4 players): $160\nSmaller teams & individuals: $40 per player\n\n\n  \n\nREGISTER ONLINE\n \nOnline registration closes at 9:00 PM on 2/26/26\nAfterward: On-site only • $50 per player • ½ point bye for Round 1\n  \n\n\nBYES\nByes may be requested for any round. Zero-point byes except Round 1 (½-point).\n  \n\n\nROUND TIMES\n\n\nSATURDAY\n10:30 AM\n2:00 PM\n4:45 PM\n  \n\n\nSUNDAY\n10:30 AM\n2:00 PM\n  \n\nPLEASE BRING CLOCKS AND SETS
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-nj-high-school-championships/
LOCATION:Union County Vocational Technical School\, 1776 Raritan Rd.\, Scotch Plains\, NJ\, 07076\, United States
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SUMMARY:58th Annual New York State High School Championship - Saturday\, February 28 - Sunday March 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:FEB. 28 – MAR. 1\, 2026 | NEW YORK58th Annual New York State High School Championship \nWebsite: https://new.uschess.org/58th-annual-new-york-state-high-school-championship  \nLocation: Saratoga Hilton Hotel534 Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, NY 12866I-87 Exit 13-N\, 4 miles north on US 9 \nOverview: \n\n\nOpen to out-of-state players (with some prize restrictions). \n\n\nPrimarily intended for Grades 9–12 (grades 6–8 may play in Championship Section with prize restrictions). \n\n6-round Swiss\, G/60\, d10.\n\nChess parking: $6 daytime\, $12 overnight. \n\n\nMaximum 400 players\, divided into 4 sections (unrated allowed in any section): \n\n\nHigh School Championship (Grades 6–12\, top NY State player/team are NY State HS Champions; top NYS grade 9–12 player born 9/1/07 or after qualifies for Denker Tournament of High School Champions in Grand Rapids\, MI) \n\n\nHigh School Under 1900 / Unrated \n\n\nHigh School Under 1500 / Unrated \n\n\nHigh School Under 1000 / Unrated \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntry Fees (per player\, space permitting): \n\n\nBy 2/7/26: $120 \n\n\nBy 2/23/26: $140 \n\n\nAfter 2/23 until registration closes: $200 \n\n\nOn-site entries may not be available. \n\n\nSpecial 1-year USCF dues with magazine if paid online with entry. \n\n\nPrizes: \n\n\nTeam prizes Based on top 4 scores from same school. Teams of 2–3 allowed (disadvantage compared to 4-player teams). \n\n\nTrophies\, plaques\, or medals for top 10 players & top 5 teams in each section. \n\nClass prizes awarded to top 2 each: U2000\, U1800 (HS Championship)\, U1700\, U1600 (in HS U1900)\, U1300\, U1100 (in HS U1500)\, U800\, U600\, top 2 unrated (in HS U1000).\n\n\n\n$2\,250 Bonus Prizes in top 2 sections for top-scoring players residing in NY or attending NY schools (out-of-staters attending NY schools must confirm eligibility with TD by Round 3). \n\nChampionship: $1\,000-500-250 (limited to NY players or players attending NY schools in grades 9-12); High School Under 1900/Unr.: $250-150-100\, $100 limit to Unr.;\n\n Free/reduced entry fee prizes to all CCA OTB tournaments (only for players residing in NY or attending NY schools): Championship section (only NY players in grades 9-12 eligible for free/reduced EF prizes in Championship Section): 8 months 1st\, 6 months 2nd\, 4 months 3rd & 4th. \n\n\nOther sections: 6 months 1st\, 4 months 2nd\, 3 months 3rd & 4th  (all NY players grades 6-12 eligible in Under 1900 Section & below). 2 months bonus free entry to NY players with 6-0 scores. \n\n\nSome CCA events also have minimum rating requirements and/or additional surcharges\, based on rating\, to play in the top sections; the free/reduced entry fee prizes do not cover any such additional surcharges for playing in the top sections.  \n\n\n\n$300 Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes: $200-100\, to Best male+female 2-player team among all 4 sections combined\, team rating must average U2200\, may play in different sections and can be from same or different schools in grades 6-12 in any state; register at site (no extra fee) by 5 pm Sat.\n\nOverall School Team Bonus Prizes: Awards (trophies\, plaques or medals) to top 5 school teams among all 4 sections combined! \n\n\nFirst Place Overall Team (Boards 1-4) also wins 4 additional months of CCA Free/Reduced Entries\, 2nd Place Overall Team (Boards 1-4) wins 2 months additional entries (all players grades 6-12 in any state eligible for Overall Team Bonus Prizes). \n\n\nSchedule: \n\n\nRounds begin Sat 11\, 2\, 5; Sun 9\, 12\, 3. Awards: about 5:30 pm. \n\n\nReg. ends Sat 10 am\, rounds Sat 11\, 2\, 5; Sun 9\, 12\, 3. Awards about 5:30 pm Sun. \n\n\nHalf point byes OK all\, limit 2\, must commit before round 3. \n\n\nCash prizes split if tied\, ties for non-cash prizes broken by tiebreaks (or by speed playoff if 6-0 tie). \n\n\nSpecial Notes: \n\n\n HR: see chessevents.us for rates\, minimum stay and other details (hotel reservations links at chessevents.us should be open by mid-November or sooner). Hotels may sell out very quickly but could have availability much later due to late cancellations. For backup hotels see chessevents.us. \n\n\nSpecial car rentals: Avis\, 800-331-1600\, use AWD #D657633. $15 per player service charge for refunds. \n\n\nSection switches subject to $20 extra charge after 2/23 (all substitutions from advance list subject to space limitations and charged late fee)\, no section switching or substitutions after 6 pm 2/26. \n\n\nQuestions: chesstour.com\, director@chess.us.  \n\n\nBring digital clock if possible- none supplied. \n\n\nMarch official ratings used (except unofficial USCF web ratings or USCF Online Regular ratings usually used if otherwise unrated). Players with USCF Online Regular ratings over 100 points over their OTB ratings may be assigned higher tournament rating and may be required to play in higher section (TD may use USCF Scholastic Regulations for eligibility guidance). TD reserves right to assign estimated rating to players with non-USCF ratings. \n\n\nElectronic devices rules: Electronic scorekeeping devices not allowed. See also www.devicerules.com; players may not possess cellphones during play but may store them in bag under table. \n\n\nUnclaimed cash prizes usually paid by PayPal (may take a couple of weeks)\, but recipients are responsible for arranging delivery and/or replacement of other awards not claimed at site. \n\n\nEnter online:  www.chessaction.com. No mailed entries. \n\n\nNY State High School Blitz Championship: 8:00 pm Sat.\, register at site Sat. by 7:40 pm. \n\n\n  \nDirectly from website: \nFEB. 28 – MAR. 1\, 2026   NEW YORK \n58th annual New York State High School Championship\, Out Of State Welcome\, but with prize restrictions– intended mostly for Grades 9-12 (grades 6-8 also can also play but with some prize restrictions in Championship Section)\, Saratoga Hilton Hotel\, 534 Broadway\, I-87 Exit 13-N\, 4 miles north on US 9\, Saratoga Springs\, NY 12866 (see separate TLA\, March 7-8\, for NY State Scholastic Championship\, Grades K-8). 6-SS\, G/60\, d10. Chess parking rate: $6 daytime\, $12 overnight. May be limited to 400 players. In 4 sections. High School Championship (open to all in grades 6-12\, top NY State player and team are NY State High School Champions; top NYS grade 9-12 born 9/1/07 or after qualifies for Denker Tournament of HS Champions in Grand Rapids\, MI)\, High School Under 1900/Unr\, High School Under 1500/Unr.\, High School Under 1000/Unr. Team prizes based on top 4 scores from same school; teams of 2 or 3 allowed\, but are at a disadvantage. Unrateds allowed any section. Online entry fee at chessaction.com\, all sections (space permitting): $120 per player by 2/7/26\, $140 by 2/23. Registration may closer prior to these dates due to space limitations and entries may be subject to wait list. If registration is still open\, entry fee after 2/23 until registration closes is $200 (On-site entries may not be available this year). Special 1-year USCF dues with magazine if paid online with entry: see chessaction.com. Trophies\, plaques or medals to top 10 players & top 5 teams each section\, top 2 each U2000\, U1800 (HS Championship)\, U1700\, U1600 (in HS U1900)\, U1300\, U1100 (in HS U1500)\, U800\, U600\, top 2 unrated (in HS U1000). $2\,250 Bonus Prizes in top 2 sections for top-scoring players residing in NY or attending NY schools (out-of-staters attending NY schools must confirm eligibility with TD by Round 3). Championship: $1\,000-500-250 (limited to NY players or players attending NY schools in grades 9-12); High School Under 1900/Unr.: $250-150-100\, $100 limit to Unr.; Free/reduced entry fee prizes to all CCA OTB tournaments (only for players residing in NY or attending NY schools): Championship section (only NY players in grades 9-12 eligible for free/reduced EF prizes in Championship Section): 8 months 1st\, 6 months 2nd\, 4 months 3rd & 4th. Other sections: 6 months 1st\, 4 months 2nd\, 3 months 3rd & 4th  (all NY players grades 6-12 eligible in Under 1900 Section & below). 2 months bonus free entry to NY players with 6-0 scores. Some CCA events also have minimum rating requirements and/or additional surcharges\, based on rating\, to play in the top sections; the free/reduced entry fee prizes do not cover any such additional surcharges for playing in the top sections. $300 Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes: $200-100\, to Best male+female 2-player team among all 4 sections combined\, team rating must average U2200\, may play in different sections and can be from same or different schools in grades 6-12 in any state; register at site (no extra fee) by 5 pm Sat. Overall School Team Bonus Prizes: Awards (trophies\, plaques or medals) to top 5 school teams among all 4 sections combined! First Place Overall Team (Boards 1-4) also wins 4 additional months of CCA Free/Reduced Entries\, 2nd Place Overall Team (Boards 1-4) wins 2 months additional entries (all players grades 6-12 in any state eligible for Overall Team Bonus Prizes). Schedule: Rounds begin Sat 11\, 2\, 5; Sun 9\, 12\, 3. Awards: about 5:30 pm. Schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am\, rounds Sat 11\, 2\, 5; Sun 9\, 12\, 3. Awards about 5:30 pm Sun. Half point byes OK all\, limit 2\, must commit before round 3. Cash prizes split if tied\, ties for non-cash prizes broken by tiebreaks (or by speed playoff if 6-0 tie).  HR: see chessevents.us for rates\, minimum stay and other details (hotel reservations links at chessevents.us should be open by mid-November or sooner). Hotels may sell out very quickly but could have availability much later due to late cancellations. For backup hotels see chessevents.us. Special car rentals: Avis\, 800-331-1600\, use AWD #D657633. $15 per player service charge for refunds. Section switches subject to $20 extra charge after 2/23 (all substitutions from advance list subject to space limitations and charged late fee)\, no section switching or substitutions after 6 pm 2/26. Questions: chesstour.com\, director@chess.us. Bring digital clock if possible- none supplied. March official ratings used (except unofficial USCF web ratings or USCF Online Regular ratings usually used if otherwise unrated). Players with USCF Online Regular ratings over 100 points over their OTB ratings may be assigned higher tournament rating and may be required to play in higher section (TD may use USCF Scholastic Regulations for eligibility guidance). TD reserves right to assign estimated rating to players with non-USCF ratings. Electronic devices rules: Electronic scorekeeping devices not allowed. See also www.devicerules.com; players may not possess cellphones during play but may store them in bag under table. Unclaimed cash prizes usually paid by PayPal (may take a couple of weeks)\, but recipients are responsible for arranging delivery and/or replacement of other awards not claimed at site. Enter online:  www.chessaction.com. No mailed entries. NY State High School Blitz Championship: 8:00 pm Sat.\, register at site Sat. by 7:40 pm.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/58th-annual-new-york-state-high-school-championship-saturday-february-28-sunday-march-1-2026/
LOCATION:Saratoga Hilton\, 534 Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T150000
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SUMMARY:ICN Manhattan Team Tournament hosted at PS 111 - Sunday March 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://impactcoachingnetwork.wufoo.com/forms/zmch6xu0qmolzm/ \nWelcome to the Manhattan Team Tournament hosted at PS 111! \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 9:00am\, and kids will have an immersive camp-like experience with their teams and coaches. \n* Children will be monitored at all times by ICN Staff \n* Double Accelerated Pairing for Round 1 \n* 3 Rounds with No Elimination \n* Individual prizes: Top 10 Trophies & Medals (2.5 pts) per each section. \n* Team prizes Top 5 teams per section \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: $69 \nRates for February 15th – 27th: $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\nFebruary 1st – Winter Cup\, 2026\nMarch 1st\, 2026\nMarch 29th\, 2026\nApril 26th\, 2026\nMay 31st\, 2026\nJune 14th – Spring Cup\, 2026 \nLocation:\nPS 111 – 440 West 53rd Street\, NYC 10019 \nSections: Players will be grouped by rating\, so each competitor can face off against peers of similar skill and experience. \nK–1 Championship (G/45 d5)\nK-1 U300 (G/45 d5)\nPrimary U600 (2nd – 3rd Grade) (G/45 d5) – Notation Required\nPrimary Championship (2nd – 3rd Grade) (G/45 d5) – Notation Required\nElementary U800 (4th – 5th Grade) (G/45 d5) – Notation Required\nElementary Championship (4th – 5th Grade) (G/45 d5) – Notation Required\nMiddle School K–8 Championship (6th – 8th Grade) (G/45 d5) Notation Required \nRules & Schedule: \nPlaying hall will be in the cafeteria\n3 Rounds\, G/45\, D5 \n9:00 AM – Arrive in Team Room\n9:30 AM – 1st Round\n11:00 AM – 2nd Round\nLunch in between the round\n1:00 PM – 3rd Round\n3:00 PM – Award Ceremony will be held inside the auditorium \nPre-Registration List: \nPre-registration List \nFor more photos\, check here ICN Instagram
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/icn-manhattan-team-tournament-hosted-at-ps-111-sunday-march-1-2026/
LOCATION:PS 111 Adolph S. Ochs\, 440 West 53rd Street\, New York\, 10019\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205743
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T175418Z
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SUMMARY:ICN PS 230K Hosted Team Tournament - Sunday March 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://impactcoachingnetwork.org \nclick on “Tournaments” in the menu bar \nPS 230 Hosted Team Tournament\n\nWelcome to the Brooklyn Monthly Team hosted at PS 230! \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* The Event will be capped at 350 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* 3 Rounds with No Elimination \n* Individual prizes: Top 10 Trophies &a Medals (2.5 pts) per each section. \n* Team prizes Top 5 teams per section \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. \nTournament Rates \nStarting rates: $69 \nRates for December 15th – 19th: $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 rating\, so each competitor can face off against peers of similar skill and experience. \nK – 3rd grade\, U 300 or P3 – Novice (G/45 d5)\nK – 5th grade\, U 700 – Advancing (G/45 d5)- Notation Required\nK – 12th grade\, U 1000 – Intermediate (G/45 d5) – Notation Required\nK – 12th grade\, 1000+ – Championship (G/45 d5) – Notation Required\nK – 12th grade\, 1500+ – Quads (G/45 d5) – Notation Required \nRules & Schedule: \nPlaying hall will be in the cafeteria\n3 Rounds\, G/45\, D5 \n9:00 AM – Arrive in Team Room\n9:30 AM – 1st Round\n11:00 AM – 2nd Round\nLunch in between the round\n2:00 PM – 3rd Round\n3:00 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-march-1-2026/
LOCATION:PS 230K\, 1 Albemarle Rd.\, Brooklyn\, 11218\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T160000
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SUMMARY:The Right Move Chess Federation - Riverbank State Park - Sun March 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Date:\nTournament:\nNotes:\nPre-Registration:\n\n\n\n\nMarch 1 at Riverbank SP\nTRM #365\nEF: Free. USCF only. 7 sections. Rd 1 at 10:00AM\nCheck In Ends at 9:30AM\nRegistration opens 2/16\nwww.chesstrm.org/NYC/\n\n\n\n  \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTqftRmRannfbSTpPPBk6us8pQIMwyQk6Gedzcd3E4473AOg/viewform \n  \nWelcome to The Right Move “Free Chess for Youth” Chess Tournaments \nCurrent membership in USCF is required.  Scholastic players may Join/Renew membership on-site for one year for $12. No credit cards. \n7 sections: Sections may be combined if there are less than 6 signed up to that section by Friday at 6:00. Players can play up a section but at the TD’s discretion. \nAwards: Based on the number of players in each section: 6-11 players in a section would earn 2 trophies. 12-29 players would get 3 trophies. 30-44 would get 5 trophies; 45-60 would get 7 trophies. \nMedals are earned by a player who scores 2.5 or more points. The BEST TEAM CERTIFICATE is awarded to the team with the best score of the top four players in each section. \n\nAwe: Adults welcome;\nKing: Rated Must be rated above 1300\nQueen: Rated 900-1299\nRook: Rated 500-899\nKnight: Rated Under 500\nPawn: Must be in Gr 3 or below and Rated Under 300\n\nAll Sections begin round 1 games promptly at 10:00. Round 2 is at 11:30.  Round 3 at 12:45.  Round 4 is at 2:00.  Awards are at 3:30. \nAll games are USCF rated.   G/25;d5 \nTRM
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/the-right-move-chess-federation-riverbank-state-park-sun-march-1-2026/
LOCATION:Riverbank State Park\, 679 Riverside Dr\,\, New York\, 10031\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T160000
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SUMMARY:Anderson Chess Tournament - Sunday March 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.nyschessclub.com/tournamentsD\n\nDirect register link: https://nyscc.wufoo.com/forms/anderson-chess-tournament-registration-march-1/ \nAnderson Chess Tournament Registration march 1\n\n100 W 77th St\, New York\, NY 10024 \nEmail: nyschessclub@gmail.com\nPhone: 917-518-1384 \n\n\n\n\n\nThis is the registration page for the Anderson Chess tournament on Sunday March 1st\, 2026.\n\n\n\n\n\nEntry Fee:\n$45 registration fee.\n$5 discount for Anderson Students.\nFree registration for 1600+.\nNO ON SITE REGISTRATION.\n\n\n\n\nSections:\nRookies: (unrated section for Pre-K\, Ks. Perfect for beginners)\nNovice: 1st-3rd grade Unrated (4 rounds\, no clock)\nK-1: K-1 Rated – Must be below 700 rating (4 round\, G/25 5 second delay)\nPrimary: 2nd-5th Grade Under 800 (4 rounds\, G/25 5 second delay)\nReserve: K-12 Under 1200 (4 rounds\, G/40 5 second delay)\nOpen: K-12 [Minimum 1200 rating] (4 rounds\, G/40 5 second delay)\n\n\n\n\nTrophies\nWill be given based on registration for each section.\nCash prizes will be given in the Open section.\nPerfect scores will have a blitz tie-breaker to determine standings.\n\n\n\n\nRound times:\nFirst round for Reserve and Open will start at 9:30am\, then 11:00am\, 1pm\, 2:15pm.\nFirst round for Primary starts at 9:45am\, 11:15am\, 12:45pm\, 2pm.\nFirst round for K-1\, Novice\, Rookies start at 10am.\n(If all players have finished early we will try and start the next round earlier.)All chess pieces\, board\, scoresheets and pencils will be provided. Please bring a chess clock if you have one. If neither player has a clock\, one will be used for the end of game at the tournament directors discretion.\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Notes:\n\nAll chess pieces\, board\, scoresheets and pencils will be provided. Please bring a chess clock if you have one. If neither player has a clock\, one will be used for the end of game at the tournament directors discretion. \nSnacks\, drinks\, and pizza will be available for purchase. All proceeds will go to the Anderson school. \nIf your child is playing in a rated section they must be a member of the United States Chess Federation.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/anderson-chess-tournament-sunday-march-1-2026/
LOCATION:The Anderson School\, 100 W 77th St\,\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T160000
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SUMMARY:PS 41 Chess Tournament - Sunday March 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://nycknights.com/tournaments/info-registration-2/ \n\nPS41 Chess Tournament\nSunday March 1\, 2026\n116 West 11th Street Manhattan \nPS41 Chess Tournament \nSunday March 1\, 2026\n116 West 11th Street Manhattan \nOpen to first 160 players – Register using the link at the bottom of the page $50 per player (proceeds supporting the PS41 Chess Team) \nUNRATED SECTIONS\nBoard and pieces will be supplied\, and no clocks will be used. U.S. Chess Federation membership is not required for these sections. Please arrive 15 minutes before your start time. Special instructions for our Unrated Sections will be presented at 10:15am in the auditorium. \nNo Score (Kindergarten Only) 4 rounds.\nStart / Est. End Time: 10:30am / 2:30pm. This section is specially designed for K children new to chess tournaments and might not remember all the rules. Tournament Directors will guide the children and results will not be recorded. Trophies awarded to all players. \nK-1 Novice (Kindergartners and First Grade) 4 rounds.\nStart / Est. End Time: 10:30am / 2:30pm. Trophies awarded to winners. Medals for all other players. \n2-5 Novice (2nd to 5th Grade) 4 rounds.\nStart / Est. End Time: 10:30am / 2:30pm. Trophies awarded to winners. Medals for all other players. \nUSCF RATED SECTIONS\nPlayers in these sections must play with a clock. Board and pieces will be supplied but bring clocks if you have them. U.S. Chess Federation membership is required for rated sections. Please arrive 15 minutes before your start time. \nJuniors (K-1st Grade\, USCF Under 600) 4 rounds\, G/40 d5.\nStart / Est. End Time: 10am / 3:30pm. Trophies to winners. Medals for all other players. \nPrimary (K-3rd Grade\, USCF Under 800) 4 rounds\, G/40 d5.\nStart / Est. End Time: 10am / 3:30pm. Trophies to winners. Medals for all other players. \nReserve (K-8th Grade\, USCF Under 1100) 4 rounds\, G/40 d5.\nStart / Est. End Time: 9:45am / 4pm. Trophies to winners. Medals for all other players. \nChampionship (K-12th Grade\, USCF 1000-1400) 4 rounds\, G/45 d5.\nStart / Est. End Time: 9:30am / 4pm. Trophies to winners. Medals for all other players. \nTournament Details\n* Special instructions for our Unrated Sections will be presented at 10:15am in the auditorium.\n* Pairing will be posted in the Playing Hall (cafeteria)\n* Parents may help their children get settled in the playing hall at the start of their rounds.\n* Parents should wait in the auditorium while games are played – Spectating games is not allowed.\n* Second and following rounds will begin when the previous round is completed.\n* Award ceremonies will take place at the completion of each section. \nLunch – Pizza\nPizza slices will be on sale or participants can bring their own food and should bring their own water bottle. \nImportant Information\nPARENTAL SUPERVISION IS REQUIRED THROUGHOUT THE TOURNAMENT\nNO FOOD OR DRINKS ARE ALLOWED IN THE AUDITORIUM \nClick Below To Register \nREGISTRATION FORM \nPRE-REGISTERED LIST \nRegistration will close at 5pm Saturday February 28\, or when we reach maximum capacity of 160 players\nPlease send any questions to Jeremy at ps41chess@gmail.com
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/ps-41-chess-tournament-sunday-march-1-2025/
LOCATION:PS 41 Greenwich Village School\, 116 West 11th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T180000
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SUMMARY:Connecticut State Grade Championships  - Sunday March 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.events4chess.com/events/?event_ID=2524 \n\n\n\nWhen:\nSunday\, March 1\, 2026\n\n\nWhere:\n\nGreenwich Country Day School \n401 Old Church Rd\nGreenwich\, CT 06830\n View Map\n\n\n\nSponsor:\nNational Scholastic Chess Foundation \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\n12th grade\n$60 USD\nSchool grade 12 only. \n\n\n11th grade\n$60 USD\nSchool grade 11 only. \n\n\n10th grade\n$60 USD\nSchool grade 10 only. \n\n\n9th grade\n$60 USD\nSchool grade 9 only. \n\n\n8th grade\n$60 USD\nSchool grade 8 only. \n\n\n7th grade\n$60 USD\nSchool grade 7 only. \n\n\n6th grade\n$60 USD\nSchool grade 6 only. \n\n\n5th grade\n$60 USD\nSchool grade 5 only. \n\n\n4th grade\n$60 USD\nSchool grade 4 only. \n\n\n3rd grade\n$60 USD\nSchool grade 3 only. \n\n\n2nd grade\n$60 USD\nSchool grade 2 only. \n\n\n1st grade\n$60 USD\nSchool grade 1 only. \n\n\nKindergarten\n$60 USD\nPre-Kindergarten through kindergarten. \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. \n\n\nK-1 Unrated\n$50 USD\nKindergarten through 1st grade. \n\n\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 section(s): 6th grade\, 5th grade\, 4th grade\, 3rd grade\, 2-3 Unrated\, K-1 Unrated\nFuture Masters Rating Discount: $20 USDdiscount for rating greater than or equal to 1500.\nApplicable to section(s): 12th grade\n\n\nSchedule:\nGrades 4-12: First Round time: 9:00 am. (4 rounds)\nGrades K-3: First Round time: 9:30 am. (4 rounds)\n2-3 Unrated\, K-1 Unrated (4 rounds): Arrive by: 9:45am; First Round: 10:00am.\n\n\nTime Control:\nGrades 4-12: Game/30\, 10 second increment\nGrades PK-3: Game/30\, 10 second increment\nNo clocks used in Unrated sections.\n\n\nByes:\nHalf (1/2) point bye requests (1 maximum) are available for round 1 only.\n\n\nContact:\n\nNSCF Tournaments\nTournaments@NSCFchess.org\n\n\n\nNotes/Terms:\nNo at the door entries. Advance registration only. Please note for lunches and snacks\, GCDS is a Nut-Free school. \nThis event is organized and sponsored by National Scholastic Chess Foundation and sanctioned by the CONNECTICUT STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION.  \nThis is an official CSCA State Championship event to determine and crown the Connecticut State Champion in each grade\, K through 12. You do not need to be a CT resident to play in the tournament and win prizes. Only the CT state prizes require that you live or attend school in Connecticut. See Prizes below. \nALL PARTICIPANTS: Please note the starting time for your section. Please arrive early and check the Advanced Entry List to confirm registration. \nByes: 1/2 point by for round 1 only if requested in advance. 0 point byes can be requested up to 30 minutes before the start for later rounds. \nClocks: Clocks are not required in K-1. In other sections\, if one player wishes to use a clock\, the opponent is required to do so. \nPRIZES: Trophies to all players scoring 3 points or more in each section. K-1: Participation ribbons to all non-trophy winners in PK\, K\, 1. You do not have to be from Connecticut to win one of these prizes. Team Prizes: There will be one Top Team trophy for Elementary (K5) and for Middle-High (6-12) sections combined. This will be awarded based on the top 3 scores from a school\, regardless of grade. \nConnecticut Championship: In addition to the prizes above\, regardless of whether the section is an individual grade or a combined section\, the top finisher in each grade will receive a plaque as Connecticut State Champion. In order to qualify\, the player must reside in or attend school in the State of Connecticut. \nRefunds/Cancellation Policy: If your child cannot play in this event\, you may withdraw by email no later than the end of registration (5:00 pm the Friday before the event). Please email us at tournaments@nscfchess.org. Refunds are subject to a $10 fee which covers administrative and credit card processing charges. 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. Refunds must be requested by email; no telephone withdrawals or refund requests. To request a refund\, email qb@nscfchess.org. Refunds will be will be processed within 7 days after the tournament. \nRefunds/Cancellation Policy: If you cannot play in an event you have registered for\, you may withdraw by emailing tournaments@nscfchess.org prior to the tournament. Emails must be received by 5:00 PM on the Thursday prior to the event to qualify for refund or credit.  All refunds or credits must be requested by email; no telephone withdrawals for such requests. There will be no refunds given for No-Shows. 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. To request a refund for unused credit\, email tournaments@nscfchess.org. Refunds 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 does not provide supervision between games. Also note: Photography and/or video recording occurs at most NSCF 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 website/promotion. If for any reason this is not acceptable\, please advise tournament staff PRIOR to the start of the tournament. \nEmail: The NSCF will use the email address you provide when registering to contact you personally in support of this event. We will also add you to our bulk e-mail to share NSCF chess news and announce future events and classes. You may Opt-Out of these mailings by selecting Unsubscribe at any time. The NSCF does not sell or share any contact information. Please see our online Privacy Policy.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/9424/
LOCATION:Greenwich Country Day\, 401 Old Church Rd Greenwich\, CT\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06830\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T140000
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CREATED:20251112T035521Z
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SUMMARY:Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 183 Sunday March 1\, 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-march-1-2026/
LOCATION:PS 183\, 419 East 66th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10065\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T163000
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SUMMARY:Tri-State Chess Championship at Chess Max Academy UWS (Manhattan) - Sunday March 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Organizers: Tri-State Chess and Chess Max Academy \nRegister: https://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/march-1st-2026-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-march-1-2026/
LOCATION:Chess Max Academy UWS\, 110 West 79th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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