BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Official Chess - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Official Chess
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://officialchess.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Official Chess
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T170000
DTSTAMP:20260204T071646Z
CREATED:20260204T071628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T071646Z
UID:10000474-1772784000-1772989200@officialchess.org
SUMMARY:Western Class Championships - Friday March 6 - Sunday March 8\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.chesstour.com/wcc26.htm \n33rd annual\nWESTERN CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS \nMarch 6-8 or 7-8\, 2026 in Southern California\n$20\,000 PRIZE FUND UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED \n5-round Swiss-System\, Hilton Orange County Airport\, Irvine\, CA\nUS Chess Grand Prix Points: 120 (enhanced) \n5-SS\, 40/80\, SD/30; d30 (2-day option\, rds.  1-2 G/60\, d10)\, Hilton Orange County Airport\, 18800 Macarthur Blvd\, Irvine\, CA 92612.  Parking:  $20 chess rate.  Free wireless\, pool\, whirlpool\, airport shuttle\, fitness center. \nPRIZES $20\,000 GUARANTEED. In 7 sections. \nMaster Section (2100/up): $2000-1000-500-300\, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus\, top USCF U2300 $800-400.  FIDE rated. \nExpert Section (1900-2199): $1500-700-400-200.  FIDE rated. \nClass A Section (1700-1999): $1500-700-400-200. FIDE rated \nClass B Section (1500-1799/Unr): $1500-700-400-200. \nClass C Section (1300-1599/Unr): $1200-600-300-200. \nClass D Section (1100-1399/Unr): $1000-500-300-200. \nClass E Section (Under 1200/Unr): $600-300-200-100. \nThese overlapping class rating boundaries already include players rated in the top half of the section below.  \nMixed Doubles Team Bonus Prizes: Best male+female 2-player combined score among all sections: $500-300-200. Team must average under 2200; may play in different sections and schedules; register at site (no extra fee) by 2 pm Sat; individual prize limits do not apply to Mixed Doubles team prizes. \nForeign player rating info                         Prizewinner tax info                     CCA electronic devices rules \nPLAYERS MAY NOT POSSESS 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 ratings or unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated\, or to play up (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. \nPrize Limits: Unrated may not win over $100 in E\, $200 D\, $300 C\, $400 B.  Cannot play below USCF Online Regular Rating minus 100 points.  Balance of any limited prize goes to next eligible player(s) in line. \nTop 6 sections entry fee: $138 online at chessaction.com by 3/3\, $160 online or at site until 1 hour before round 1.  No checks\, credit cards OK. GMs free\, $120 deducted from prize. \nClass E Section entry fee: all $40 less than top 6 sections entry fee. \nUSCF membership required. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with online entry at chessaction.com: Adult $54\, Senior (age 65+) $48\, Young Adult $33\, Youth $24. Re-entry (no Master to Master): $60.  Online entry fee $5 less to SCCF members; join/renew at scchess.com. \n3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 6 pm\, rounds begin Fri 7 pm\, Sat 11 am & 5 pm\, Sun 10 am & 3:30 pm.\n2-day schedule: Reg. Sat to 10 am\, rounds begin Sat 11 am\, 2 pm & 5 pm\, Sun 10 am & 3:30 pm.\nBoth schedules: Half point byes OK all rounds\, limit 2\, must commit before round 2. \nPrizes not claimed at site usually sent by PayPal (may take a couple of weeks). \nHotel rates: $172-$172-$172-$172 Fri-Sun (higher other das)\, use link below (also posted at chessevents.us ) or call 949-833-9999 (mention Chess rate); reserve by 2/14 or rate may increase. Chess rate room block could sell out before 2/14. \nHILTON HOTEL RESERVATIONS LINK \nCar rental: Avis\, 800-331-1600\, use AWD #D657633\, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. \nQuestions: chesstour.com\, chesstour.info\, Director@Chess.US \nBring set\, board\, clock if possible- none supplied. US Chess Junior Grand Prix points available. \nEntry: chessaction.com\, No mail entries. Refunds: $15 service charge. Entries posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after entering). \nBLITZ TOURNAMENT  Saturday 9:30 pm\, enter by 9:10 pm. \nHome            More tournaments
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/western-class-championships-friday-march-6-sunday-march-8-2026/
LOCATION:Hilton Orange County Airport\, 18800 Macarthur Blvd\, Irvine\, CA\, 92612\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://officialchess.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CCA.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T170000
DTSTAMP:20260204T180005Z
CREATED:20260204T175239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T180005Z
UID:10000483-1772787600-1772989200@officialchess.org
SUMMARY:2026 Illinois K-8 State Championship - Friday March 06 - Sunday March 08\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.kingregistration.com/event/2026ilk8 \n\n\n2026 Illinois K-8 State Championship\nMarch 06 – 08\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n2026 Illinois K-8 State Championship\nMarch 6 – 8\, 2026\n7SS\, Hyatt Regency Schaumburg\, 1800 E. Golf Rd.\, Schaumburg\, IL 60173\, (847) 605-1234 \nRooms: $124 (single-quad)\, Free Wi-Fi at hotel\, free parking\, Near Woodfield Mall.\nReserve early here to get the rate or call (847) 605-1234 and use code G-ILCH \nFour Sections – K-1 (G/25 d5)\, Grades 2-3 (G/40 d5)\, Grades 4-5 (G/55 d5)\, Grades 6-8 (G/55 d5). \nEntry Fee: $50 on-line or postmarked USPS by 2/22/26; $60 on-line or postmarked by 3/1/26; $70 after that until 3/6/26 7 pm\, $75 on-site (entries after 7:00pm 3/6/26 cannot be guaranteed pairing for round 1\, instead they may receive 1/2 point bye round 1). Checks payable only to Chess Weekend. \nMust be current USCF member by 8:30 am\, 3/07 to be paired. \nNote: Club teams are not allowed for this tournament. Only schools may be selected in the team field. \nAwards:  \nIndividual: 1st –25th Place in each section (K-1\, 2-3\, 4-5\, 6-8) INDIVIDUAL SECTION WINNER WILL ALSO RECEIVE A Custom Chess Clock. Grade Awards: 1st-2nd each grade. Class Awards: 1st-2nd Place with several classes per section. Commemorative medal or ribbon to all players. Teams: 1st-10th Place in each section. Special Sportsmanship trophy! \nSchedule: Opening Ceremony Sat.\, 3/07/26 at 9:30 am. K-1: Sat. 10-12:30-2-3:30\, Sun. 9-10:30-12:30; Grades 2-3: Sat. 10-12:30-2:30-4:30 Sun. 9-11-1; Grades 4-5 & Grades 6-8: Sat. 10-12:45-3:15-5:45 Sun. 9-11:30-2. \nAwards Ceremony: Sun\, 3/8/26\, K-1: 2 pm in the K-1 playing room. 2-3\, 4-5\, 6-8 5:00 pm or ASAP in the main playing room. \nByes: Maximum of 2 half-point byes are available. Zero-point bye only in the last round. Half-point byes must be requested by the end of the second round. \nSide Events: Click here to register for the side events. \n\nBughouse Tournament – Fri\, 3/6/26\, 6:15 – 7:45 pm. 5 round Swiss. Enter on-site only. $20 per team ($10 for individuals and we help you create a team) FREE INDIVIDUAL BUGHOUSE ENTRY WITH RECEIPT FOR BOTH BLITZ & PUZZLE SOLVING! Registration closes at 6 pm\, Fri\, 3/6/26. One section only\, K-8. Bughouse Awards: 1st-3rd Place.\nBlitz Tournament – 5 SS Fri\, 3/6/26\, 8-9:30 pm. 5 round Swiss.  $15 online until 3/5/26. $20 after that or onsite. Registration onsite closes at 7:30 pm\, 3/6/26. Blitz Awards: Individual: 1st-5th plus class awards.\nPuzzle Solving – Saturday 3/7/26\, 8:00 pm\, $15 on-line by 3/6/26. $20 after that or onsite. Puzzle Solving Prizes: 1st-5th overall; 1st-5th U1000.\nAwards Ceremony for Blitz/Bughouse/Puzzle Solving: Sun\, 9 am.\n\nMailed entries: Checks payable only to Chess Weekend (no checks to USCF): Mail registrations with name-contact info-grade-birthday-team/school-USCF ID & exp.-address-city-zip-e-mail address-coach name & contact info to: Glenn Panner\, 21694 Doud Ct.\, Frankfort\, IL 60423. \nEntries: $10 service charge for on-site changes\, and all refunds. Book Vending by Rochester Chess. \nInformation: glenn@chessweekend.com\, www.chessweekend.com \nPairings and Results will be available online during the tournament. \nAll special rules\, details\, and tournament conditions subject to change without notice; changes will be posted ASAP at the tournament site\, at chessweekend.com\, at il-chess.org\, and at kingregistration.com.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-illinois-k-8-state-championship-friday-march-06-sunday-march-08-2026/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Schaumburg\, 1800 E. Golf Rd.\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60173\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T183000
DTSTAMP:20260205T185757Z
CREATED:20260205T022942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T185757Z
UID:10000492-1772870400-1772994600@officialchess.org
SUMMARY:2026 Ohio Elementary\, Middle and High School State Scholastic Championships - Saturday March 7 - Sunday March 8\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://progresswithchess.org/ohstate-page \n2026 Ohio Elementary\, Middle and High School State Scholastic Championships\n\n\nSite Address: 3180 W. Market Street\, Akron\, OH\, 44333. \nQualifications: Any student enrolled in an Ohio school or home schooled in Ohio in grades K-12 is eligible to participate. \nElementary Sections: SATURDAY ONLY \nElementary Championship (K-5) 5 Rounds: G/45; d5 \nThe winner qualifies for the Rockefeller and receives a $300 stipend. \nPrimary Championship (K-3) 5 Rounds: G/30; d5 \nThe winner qualifies for the Ashley and receives a $300 stipend. \nU1000 (K-5)\, U700 (K-5)\, U400 (3-5)\, U400 (K-2) 5 Rounds: G/30; d5 \nHigh School/Middle School Sections: SATURDAY AND SUNDAY \nHigh School Championship (9-12) 6 Rounds. Rounds 1-4: G/60; d5. Rds. 5-6: G/90; d5 \nThe winner qualifies for the Denker and receives a $300 stipend). \nMiddle School Championship (6-8) 6 Rounds. Rounds 1-4: G/60; d5. Rds. 5-6: G/90; d5 \n(Winner qualifies for the Barber and receives a $300 stipend). \nU1400 (6-12)\, U1000 (9-12)\, U1000 (6-8)\, U600 (6-12). 6 Rounds: G/60; d5 \nFree USCF membership included for new or expired memberships only!! \nProgress With Chess will provide all chess sets and clocks for all championship sections and 6-12 U1400. \nUp to two half-point byes available (no last round); must request before round two pairings are posted. \nUSCF March Supplement ratings will determine section eligibility. Provisional or online ratings may be used for unrated players. \nFree Ohio Blitz Championship Saturday 8:15 PM \nto determine Ohio High School\, Middle School and Elementary Blitz Champions!! \nIndividual trophies for the Winners. Under 1000 and Under 600 Sections as well! \nMain Tournament Entry fee: $45 received by 3/4/26\, $50 after. No onsite entries. \nOnline registration will close at 6 PM on Friday 3/06. \nDiscounted entry for students for students in financial need\, contact Mike at (216) 321-7000. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule \nDoors open at 8:00 AM. No section changes after 9:00 AM. Announcements at 9:50 AM. \nElementary Championship (K-5) Section (SATURDAY) \nRound Times: 10 AM\, 12 PM\, 1:45 PM\, 3:30 PM\, 5:15 PM \nPrimary K-3 Championship\, U1000 (K-5)\, U700 (K-5)\, U400 (3-5)\, U400 (K-2) Sections (SATURDAY) \nRound Times: 10 AM\, 11:30 AM\, 1 PM\, 2:15 PM\, 3:30 PM \nMiddle and High School Championship Sections \nSaturday Round Times: 10 AM\, 12:30 PM\, 3 PM\, 5:30 PM \nSunday Round Times: 9 AM\, 12:30 PM \n U1400 (6-12)\, U1000 (9-12)\, U1000 (6-8)\, U600 Sections (6-12) \nSaturday Round Times: 10 AM\, 12:30 AM\, 3 PM\, 5:30 PM \nSunday Round Times: 9 AM\, 11:30 AM \nAwards: \nElementary Sections: Trophies for all players achieving a score of 3.5 points or higher. \nMiddle/High School Sections: Trophies for all players achieving a score of 4 points or higher. \nTrophies for top 3 teams in each section (top 4 scores count for team). \nAll students will receive a participation medal! \nHotel: Doubletree by Hilton Akron Fairlawn\, 3180 W. Market Street\, Akron\, OH\, 44333 \nFood: There is a restaurant on-site and abundant restaurants within a two mile radius \nContact: Mike Joelson\, (216) 321-7000\, mdjoelson@progresswithchess.org\, or Eliot Sernau\, (914) 434-2557\, eliot@progresswithchess.org
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-ohio-elementary-middle-and-high-school-state-scholastic-championships-saturday-march-7-sunday-march-8-2026/
LOCATION:Doubletree by Hilton Akron Fairlawn\, 3180 W. Market Street\, Akron\, OH\, 44333\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T183000
DTSTAMP:20260202T061716Z
CREATED:20260202T061716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T061716Z
UID:10000451-1772872200-1772994600@officialchess.org
SUMMARY:2026 Alabama State Scholastic Chess Championship - Sat March 7 - Sun March 8\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://alabamachess.jumbula.com/Spring2026/2026AlabamaStateScholasticChessChampionship \n2026 Alabama State Scholastic Chess Championship\n\nUS Space and Rocket Center\, Space Camp Operations Building: 1 Tranquility Base\, Huntsville\, AL 35805\, USA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTwo-day Schedule Fee \n$80.00 USD Early: $40.00 USD \nEarly bird price expires on Feb 27\, 2026 at 11:59 PM \n\n\n\nOne-day Schedule Fee \n$70.00 USD Early: $35.00 USD \nEarly bird price expires on Feb 27\, 2026 at 11:59 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTournament trophies\n\n\nThere are individual awards for the top five players in each section. There are team awards for the top school in each championship section and for the top two schools in each under section. Team awards are based on the scores of the top four players in a section from a specific school. \n\n\n\n\n\nSchedules\n\n\n\nTwo-day Schedule (03/07/2026-03/08/2026)\nOne-day Schedule (03/07/2026-03/07/2026)\n\n\n\n\nSections\n\n\n\nHigh School Championship Section (2-day\, Grades 9-12) (1100+)\nMiddle School Championship Section (2-day\, Grades 6-8) (900+)\nElementary Championship Section (2-day\, Grades K-5) (600+)\nPrimary Championship Section (2-day\, Grades K-3)\nHigh School Under 1300 (1-day\, Grades K-12)\nMiddle School Under 1100 (1-day\, Grades K-8)\nElementary Under 700 (1-day\, Grades K-5)\nPrimary Under 400 (1-day\, Grades K-3)\n\n\n\n\nByes\n\n\n\nMax of byes: 1\nLast round to request a bye: 5\nNumber of rounds in tourney: 5\nBye note: Byes must be requested before the 1st round starts.\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nAlabama State Scholastic Chess Championship \nMarch 7 – 8\, 2026 \nUS Space and Rocket Center \nSpace Camp Operations Building \n1 Tranquility Base \nHuntsville\, AL 35805 \n  \nIndividual / Team Championship \nIndividual awards to the top five players in each section. Team awards to the top school in each championship section and the top two schools in each under section based on the scores of the top four players from each school. \nThere are four championship sections and four under sections. The four championship sections play a two-day schedule. The under sections play a one-day schedule. \nTwo-day Schedule Sections \nHigh School Championship (Grades 9-12\, Rating 1100+) \nMiddle School Championship (Grades 6-8\, Rating 900+) \nElementary Championship (Grades 4-5\, Rating 600+) \nPrimary Championship (Grades K-3) \nThese sections will play 3 rounds on Saturday and two on Sunday. The time control will be G/90\, d5 for the HS\, MS\, and Elementary Championship sections and G/60\, d5 for the Primary Championship. The schedule may be abbreviated in very small sections. These sections are limited to Alabama residents because Alabama representatives to the Denker\, Barber\, Rockefeller\, and Ashley tournaments will be selected from these sections. \nOne-day Schedule Sections \nHigh School Under 1300 (K-12\, Under 1300 or unrated) \nMiddle School Under 1100 (K-8\, Under 1100 or unrated) \nElementary Under 700 (K-5\, Under 700 or unrated) \nPrimary Under 400 (K-3\, Under 400 or unrated) \nThese under sections will play 5 rounds on Saturday. The time control will be G/30\, d5. These sections are open to scholastic chess players from other states. \nRegistration \nThe registration fee will be $40 per player for the championship sections and $35 per player for the under sections\, through February 27. Those registration fees will increase to $80 and $70 respectively on February 28. \nRegistration will be open until 11:59 pm on Wednesday\, March 4\, 2026. There will be no registration after March 4 and there will be no on-site registration. \nRequired Memberships \nEach player must have a US Chess membership. You can purchase or renew a US Chess membership on the US Chess website: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess \nEach player who resides in Alabama must also have an Alabama Chess Federation membership. An ACF membership can be purchased or renewed on the ACF website:  https://alabamachess.org/sign-up/ \nContact \nIf you are not able to register online or have any questions about this championship\, please email Todd Guthrie at todd.guthrie@alabamachess.org. \n\n\n\n\nRegistration period\n\nRegistration starts on 01/02/2026 and ends on 03/04/2026.\n\nRestrictions\n\n\nParticipants must be entering grades preschool to 12. \n\n\nIn-person location\n\n\nUS Space and Rocket Center\, Space Camp Operations Building: 1 Tranquility Base\, Huntsville\, AL 35805\, USA\n\nAny questions?\nPlease contact Alabama Chess Federation if you have any questions. \n\nEmail:\ntodd.guthrie@alabamachess.org
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-alabama-state-scholastic-chess-championship-sat-march-7-sun-march-8-2026/
LOCATION:US Space and Rocket Center\, Space Camp Operations Building\, 1 Tranquility Base\, Huntsville\, Alabama\, 35805\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T183000
DTSTAMP:20260206T041917Z
CREATED:20260206T041917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T041917Z
UID:10000500-1772872200-1772994600@officialchess.org
SUMMARY:2026 Virginia Scholastic & College Chess Championships (Virginia students or residents ONLY) - Saturday March 7 - Sunday  March 8\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.vachess.org/ \n2026 VIRGINIA SCHOLASTIC & COLLEGE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS\nhosted by Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology \nVirginia students or residents ONLY \n[No time control listed on website] \nSaturday-Sunday\, March 7-8\, 2026 — 6560 Braddock Rd.\, Alexandria\, VA \nWHAT: The Virginia Chess Federation (VCF) is partnering with Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and\nTechnology for the 2026 Virginia Scholastic & College Chess Championships. \nWHEN: Saturday and Sunday\, March 7-8\, 2026\, with a Blitz Tournament on Friday night\, March 6th. \nREGISTRATION: ONLINE at www.vachess.org. Please do not contact TJ High School; they are relying on\nthe VA Chess Federation to answer all questions about the tournament and event logistics. \nRegistration Fees for the Blitz and Main tournament are as follows:\n• Friday Night Blitz: An optional\, but very fun event!!\n➢ Scholastic Sections (Grades K-5 and 6-12): $35 through Feb 28th\, $45 thereafter\n➢ Parents & Friends Blitz: $20 through Feb 28th\, $45 thereafter\n• Main Tournament:\n➢ All Scholastic & College Sections: $70 through Feb 28th\, $90 from March 1-4\, $110 thereafter.\n➢ Parents & Friends Side Tournament: $30 through Feb 28th\, $35 thereafter \nHOTEL ARRANGEMENTS: TBD. We will seek agreements with hotels close to the High School. Details will\nbe posted on the VCF website\, www.vachess.org. \nMAIN EVENT FORMAT: These activities are on Sat and Sun\, March 7th and 8th.\n• 8 Scholastic Sections and 1 College Section: Round 1 is at 9 AM in all sections.\n➢ College: All games are played on Saturday\, March 7th.\n➢ K-12 Championship and K-12 Under 1400\n➢ K-8 Championship and K-8 Under 1200\n➢ K-5 Championship and K-5 Under 1000\n➢ K-3 Championship and K-3 Under 600\n• Side Events:\n➢ Parents & Friends Tournament (starts 15 minutes after Round 2 in the Scholastic Sections … e.g.\, 12:45\nPM on Saturday)\n➢ “Play the Master” simultaneous Exhibition on Saturday afternoon beginning about 2 PM. \nTOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:\n• Friday\, March 6th: On-site Registration for the Main Event and Blitz. Round 1 of BLITZ is at 6:30 PM.\nBlitz is an optional event. Blitz is usually finished about 8:30 or 8:45 PM.\n• Saturday\, March 7th: Round 1 at 9 AM. Rounds 2-3 at 12:30 pm and 4:30 pm. College Section games\nare at 9 am\, noon\, 3 pm\, and 6 pm. Parents & Friends tournament starts at 12:45.\n• Sunday\, March 8th: Rounds 4-5 at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm. Awards Ceremonies held section-by-section as\nsoon as possible after the last game finishes in a section.\no NOTE: We remind everyone that Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday\, March 8th. \nTEAMS: Scholastic and College Teams must be comprised of players who attend the same school. A school is\nnot required to have a “chess club” or an “official school team” to play as a team for this tournament. Two or\nmore players who go to the same school and play in the same section of the tournament are automatically\nconsidered a team for this tournament. You can find detailed team eligibility information on the VA Chess website\nat this helpful link. \nPLAYER ELIGIBILITY:\n• Scholastic Sections: All players in the Scholastic sections (K-12\, K-8\, K-5\, K-3) must be attending\nschool in Virginia or be a VA resident attending school out-of-state. Players attending an out-of-state\nschool cannot compete as a team–all teams must be Virginia-based schools. Players from neighboring\nstates who attend school in VA are eligible to compete. Please check with us if you have questions!\n• College Section: Players must be attending college in VA or be a VA resident attending college out of\nstate. All college players must be high school graduates. High school students who are attending college\ncannot compete on a College team.\n• U.S. Chess Federation membership is required for all players. Players can join US Chess or renew their\nmembership through the VCF at www.vachess.org and select the “Join/Renew US Chess” tab on the left\nside of our webpage. We offer a small discount on US Chess Federation membership. If you prefer\, you\nalso can join/renew your US Chess membership directly with US Chess\, go to www.vachess.org and\nhover your cursor over the “Join” option near the top of your screen. \nAWARDS: Tons of trophies! See www.vachess.org \nIMPORTANT: The VCF uses the results of this tournament to select representatives to attend the US national\ntournaments of State Champions. These tournaments (see list below) will be held in early August as part of the\nU.S. Open in Grand Rapids\, Michigan. The VCF provides healthy stipends to assist the 5 Virginia players who\nearn the right to represent The Commonwealth at these tournaments.\n• Denker Tournament of High School State Champions (Top Player in Grades 9-12 from the K-12 Section)\n• Barber Tournament of Middle School State Champions (Top Player in Grades 6-8\, from the K-8 Section)\n• Rockefeller Tournament of Elementary School State Champions (Top Player in Grades 4-5\, from K-5)\n• NEW for 2026: Maurice Ashley Tournament of Primary School State Champions (Top Player in K-3)\n• Haring Tournament of Girls State Champions (Top finishing Girl from Virginia’s K-12 Section) \nFUN SIDE EVENTS:\n• BLITZ on Friday evening March 6th (Round 1 at 6:30 pm). 4 double-rounds (2 games per round for 8\ntotal games). Includes a Parents & Friends section.\n• 4-round “Parents & Friends” tournament open to adults. Scholastic or college players are NOT eligible\nto play in this event.\n• “Challenge the Master” Simultaneous Exhibition. \nTEAM ROOMS: See www.vachess.org. We are working with the TJ High School administration to obtain\nabout 15 classrooms that can be used by teams with 10 or more players as well as by parents who wish to form\na group to obtain a team room. Please do not contact the school for any information about this\, the school relies\non the VA Chess Federation to collect and consolidate all Team Room requests. The cost for a Team Room is\n$100 per room of which $25 is returned to you after the tournament\, and $75 is used to purchase a Gift Card for\nthe teachers whose rooms we use. \nPRE-EVENT ZOOM INFO MEETINGS: The VCF will organize several options for players and parents to\nattend a pre-event Zoom Meeting in mid-to-late February 2026. These events will be announced on our website\nand emails sent to all registered players. \nQUESTIONS: Contact Mike Hoffpauir\, VA Chess Federation\, mhoffpauir@aol.com or text to 757-846-4805.\nThe Virginia Chess Federation (VCF) is the US Chess Federation’s State Affiliate for Virginia\nThe VCF is a 501c(3) non-profit organization—Donate at www.vachess.org.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-virginia-scholastic-college-chess-championships-virginia-students-or-residents-only-saturday-march-7-sunday-march-8-2026/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology\, 6560 Braddock Rd.\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22312\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T190000
DTSTAMP:20260205T205448Z
CREATED:20260205T204012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T205448Z
UID:10000498-1772872200-1772996400@officialchess.org
SUMMARY:2026 Texas Scholastic “Super State” Championship - Saturday March 7 - Sunday March 8\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://texaschess.org/2026-texas-scholastic-super-state-championship/ \nhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1n887R7VAzSI2EjhdKBSnguRa6RXbw-45syjaNW1GkbA/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.w9gagobgc0mk \n  \n2026 Texas Scholastic “Super State” Championship\nMarch 7\, 2026 to March 8\, 2026\nDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin\n 6505 N Interstate 35\, Austin\, TX\, 78752 \nRegistration is limited to the first 800 players. \nSections\nK-1 Championship\nPrimary K-3 JV (U700) \nPrimary K-3 Championship \nElementary School K-5/6 JV* (U800) \nElementary School K-5/6 Championship* \nMiddle School 6-8 JV (U900) \nMiddle School 6-8 Championship \nHigh School 9-12 JV (U1000) \nHigh School 9-12 Championship \nEligibility\nThe event is open only to Texas residents with a valid US Chess (valid through March 2026) and TCA membership. All sections are US Chess rated\, and the March 2026 US Chess rating supplement will be used for pairings and prizes. \nWinners of the Championship sections will earn official Texas State Champion titles. The top finishers in key sections will also qualify for the 2026 Texas Junior Invitational\, and team results determine qualification for the 2026 Lone Star Cup. \nEntry Fees\n$65 by February 7\, $75 by February 21\, $85 by March 6 by 9pm\, Onsite $95 with 1st round bye.  \nHotel Information\nDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin \n6505 N Interstate 35\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\n\nPrizes \nIndividuals \nTop 20 per section \nTeam:  \nTop 50% teams per section of 4 players registered by February 21\, 2026 \nTiebreaks\nModified Median\, Solkoff\, Cumulative\, Cumulative of Opposition \nForfeit Rule\nPlayers who fail to appear within 30 minutes of round start forfeit the game unless the Chief TD otherwise provides for good cause. \nSCHEDULE\nPrimary/Elementary/Middle School/High School\nSaturday\, March 7 (G/60\,d5)\nRound 1 – 9:00am\nRound 2 – 12:00pm\nRound 3 – 3:00pm\nRound 4 – 6:00pm\nSunday\, March 8 (G/75\,d5)\nRound 5 – 9:00am\nRound 6 – 12:30pm\nRound 7 – 3:30pm\nAwards  – 6:30pm\nK-1 (G/45)\nSaturday\, March 7 (G/45\,d5) \nRound 1 – 10:00am \nRound 2 – 12:30pm \nRound 3 – 2:30pm \nRound 4 – 4:30pm \nSunday\, March 8 (G/45\,d5) \nRound 5 – 10:00am \nRound 6 – 12:30pm \nRound 7 – 2:30pm \nAwards – 5:00pm \nPairings will be posted online 40 minutes before round start.  \nAll changes must be submitted through the Change Request Form 60 minutes prior to each round starting. \nSide Events\nTexas Scholastic Blitz Championship: March 6th 7:00pm. The entry fee is $20. Rated. \nTexas Scholastic Bughouse Championship: March 7th 8:00pm. $40 per team. \nTexas Scholastic Puzzles Championship: TBD. The entry fee is $20.  \n  \nTCA Junior Chess Meeting: This is a business meeting where members will hear reports from officers and vote on important business affecting the Association. All TCA members who are Texas residents and at least 16 years of age are voting members. Everyone is welcome to attend. An agenda will be posted on the TCA website at least two weeks in advance. \n  \nOther Rules and Information\nChess sets provided; bring your own clock \nNotation required except for K-1 and Primary JV. Time deduction will be ⅓ of your time for no notation. Must use tournament provided notation. \nFood and drinks are not allowed in the playing hall. Water is the only exception. \nPlayers may request up to two half-point byes before the end of Round 3. All bye requests after will be 0 points. \nNo electronic devices (except necessary medical equipment and clocks). \nPlayers may use electronic notation devices endorsed by US Chess. \nOnly players whose game is in progress\, tournament directors and staff\, TCA officers\, and press are allowed in the hall during rounds. \nRefunds available until March 4th\, subject to a $20 fee. \nOnly Texas residents are eligible for state champion titles. \nPlayers requiring accommodations due to disability or religious reasons should contact the organizer as soon as possible\, preferably at least two weeks before the tournament. \nOnline Registration\nGoogle Form Registration \nPre-Reg List \nContact\nadmin@texaschess.org / Text: David Ortiz 832-908-5462 \nSpecial Notes\nIn accordance with TCA Invitational policy\, winners of designated championship sections will qualify for the 2026 Texas Junior Invitational. \nBased on final team standings at the Texas Scholastic State Championships\, the top four teams in each championship section will earn spots in 2026 Lone Star Cup\, an elite online team based round robin playoff conducted under its own rules and format. 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-texas-scholastic-super-state-championship-saturday-march-7-sunday-march-8-2026/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin\, 6505 N Interstate 35\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T180000
DTSTAMP:20260204T184607Z
CREATED:20260204T183418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T184607Z
UID:10000487-1772874000-1772992800@officialchess.org
SUMMARY:61st Annual Minnesota State Scholastic Chess Championship - Saturday March 7 - Sunday March 8\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.minnesotachess.com/state-scholastic \n🏆️61st Annual State Scholastic Chess Championship 🍎\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🗓️ March 7-8\, 2026\n\n\nAnderson Student Center\, University of St. Thomas 🏫 \n2115 Summit Ave\, St. Paul\, MN 55105 (map) \nJames B. Woulfe Alumni Hall \n\n\n🍏 Join the biggest scholastic event of the year! 🎉 \n\n\n🔵 K-12  🟠 K-8  🟣 K-5  🟢 K-3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNew to tournament chess? Read the FAQ! 🔰 \n\n\nThe FAQ has guidance on required equipment and notation and explanations of time controls\, byes\, etc. Chess sets and clocks are also sold on site. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🎬️ Tournament Director:  \n\n\nSarah Wahl \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n💼 Organizer:  \n\n\nTim Radermacher \n\n\n\n\n\n🚗 Parking is available for free in the Anderson Parking Facility\, located at the corner of Cretin & Grand. 🗺️ See map below highlighting route from parking to playing. \n\n\n⬇️ See below for Dining Locations & Hours 🍔🍟🍕 \n\nRegister Now 🖊️\n\n👀 See note on eligibility below \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🔵 Minnesota High School (K-12) Championship \n\n\n🟠 Minnesota Middle School (K-8) Championship\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday and Sunday 🗓️ \n\n\n7 Round Swiss System \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime Control ⌛️ \n\n\nGame/60 delay/5 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRound Times 🕐️ \n\n\nSaturday 9:30am  •  12:30pm  •  3pm  •  5:30pm \n\n\nSunday 10am  •  12:30pm  •  3pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🔵🟠 Entry Fee 🎟️ \n\n\n$50 by 1/24 ☀️ $55 by 2/14 🌤️ $60 by 3/6 🌥️ $65 onsite ⏰ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🟣 Minnesota Elementary (K-5) Championship\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday and Sunday 🗓️ \n\n\n6 Round Swiss System \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime Control ⌛️ \n\n\nGame/60 delay/5 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRound Times 🕐️ \n\n\nSaturday 9:30am  •  12:30pm  •  3pm \n\n\nSunday 10am  •  12:30pm  •  3pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🟣 Entry Fee 🎟️ \n\n\n$45 by 1/24 ☀️ $50 by 2/14 🌤️ $55 by 3/6 🌥️ $60 onsite ⏰ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🟢 Minnesota Primary (K-3) Championship\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday only 🗓️ \n\n\n5 Round Swiss System \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime Control ⌛️ \n\n\nGame/30 delay/5 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRound Times 🕐️ \n\n\nSaturday R1-2 10am • Lunch • R3-5 1pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote 🗒️ \n\n\nRounds 1 & 3 have set times. Pairings otherwise ASAP when previous round is completed. Lunch break after Round 2. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🟢 Entry Fee 🎟️ \n\n\n$40 by 1/24 ☀️ $45 by 2/14 🌤️ $50 by 3/6 🌥️ $55 onsite ⏰ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nByes: max two ½ pt byes\, any rounds\, declared before round 3 \n\n\n🖊️ Register online by Fri 3/6 7pm 🕖️ \n\n\nRegister Online 🚀 \n\n\n🖊️ Register onsite Sat 3/7 8:30-9am 🕗️ all sections 🔵🟠🟣🟢 \n\n\n💵 Cash/check only onsite! 💵 \n\n\n🎫 US Chess membership is required. (See note below.) \n\n\nMSCA membership is not required for the State Scholastic\, but is encouraged! Membership fees are a low cost way to support Minnesota chess. 🙏 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n📬️ Mail-in entries\, received by Thurs 2/26 \n\n\ninclude: (1) event (2) player (3) section (4) byes (5) check! \n\n\nMinnesota State Chess AssociationPO Box 124Wayzata  MN  55391 \n\n\n\n\n\nCoaches! Are you aware that we have MSCA school team memberships? It’s only $80 for all K-12 students at a single school. While not required for this event\, it’s a great deal for your students for the rest of the MSCA calendar. 🉐 💸 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🏆️ Awards & Playoff Invitations 🎁\n\n\nThe titles of team and individual Minnesota State Scholastic Champions will be awarded at this event. In the case of a tie\, co-champions will be declared. ✌️✌🏾🍎 \n\n\nWinner of K-3 qualifies for Ashley national tournament of state champions. ⬇️ \n\n\nSee below for info on Denker\, Barber\, Rockefeller\, and Haring qualifiers. ⬇️ \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTeams 👤👤👤 \n\n\n👥 Teams are automatically made for players from the same school. \n\n\n👥 Two or more players are required to make a team. \n\n\nThe team score will be the sum of the top four individual scores among team members. 👤👤👤👤 \n\n\n👤 A player may participate in the tournament without being on a team. \n\n\n\n\n\n🔵🟠🟣🟢 The Awards Ceremony for each section will begin approximately 10 minutes after the last game has finished. ⏰ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🏆️ Team Trophies \n\n\n🔵 K-12 • 1st – 7th 🏆️ \n🟠 K-8 • 1st – 3rd 🏆️ \n🟣 K-5 • 1st – 2nd 🏆️ \n🟢 K-3 • 1st – 2nd 🏆️ \n\n\n🏆️ Individual Trophies \n\n\n🔵 K-12 • Top 15 Overall 🏆️ \n🔵 Top 5 U1300 • Top 5 U1000 🏆️ \n🔵 Top 5 U700 • Top 3 Unrated 🏆️ \n\n\n🟠 K-8 • Top 15 Overall 🏆️ \n🟠 Top 5 U1000 • Top 5 U700 🏆️ \n🟠 Top 3 Unrated 🏆️ \n\n\n🟣 K-5 • Top 10 🏆️ \n🟣 Top 5 U700 • Top 3 Unrated 🏆️ \n\n\n🟢 K-3 • Top 10 🏆️ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🏆️ 100+ Trophies! 🏆️ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMSCA Scholastic Closed “DBR” Playoff \n\n\n🗓️ April 11-12 \n\n\nMSCA Girls K-12 State Championship 🏆️\n\n\n🗓️ April 18 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n$400 travel stipends are available for participants in the National Denker\, Barber\, Rockefeller\, Ashley\, and Haring Tournaments\, made possible by MSCA membership fees. \n\n\n\n\n\n📻️ Stay tuned for details on DBR Playoffs and Girls Championship \n\n\n🔵  Denker K-12  🟠  Barber K-8  🟣  Rockefeller K-5  ⚫️  Haring Girls  ⚪️ \n\n\nNew this year! 🟢 1st Annual GM Maurice Ashley National Tournament of K-3 State Champions 🟢 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Scholastic Details…\n\n\nCoaches’ Meeting 💬 The coaches’ meeting will be Sunday after the start of the first round of the day. \n\n\nTiebreakers 🎲 Modified Median\, Solkoff\, Cumulative\, Opponents Cumulative \n\n\n🚀 Accelerated pairings may be used. If accelerated pairings are used\, they will use variation 28R2 from the US Chess rulebook. \n\n\n📧 Send email to msca.board@gmail.com with any questions. \n\nRegister ✅\n\n\n\n\n\nGet ready for the championship by playing in the Chess Castle’s Scholastic Grand Prix! \n\n\nThe next two tournaments are Feb 8 and Mar 1. (Not MSCA events.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFOOD 🍕\n\n\n🍔 Meals 🍴 Food options are available on campus. Please note that St. Thomas does not allow bulk food service onsite from outside sources/vendors. That is\, bringing in your own food is OK ✅ but we are not allowed to have a team captain or coach bring in a pot of chili to serve to the group. ❌ \n\n\nThe View Dining Hall 📌Saturday only9am – 8:30pmThe Loft (3rd floor Coffee Shop) 📌Sat/Sun: 8am – 12pmSummit Marketplace 📌Sat/Sun: 8am – 9pm \n​ \n\n\nScooters 📌Saturday only 3pm – 10pmT’s Retail Location 📌Sunday only 10am – 2pm  \n​ \nThe Northsider 📌 \nSunday only \n9am – 8:30pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEven More Details…\n\n\n\n\n\n📜 Registration is open to students who are enrolled in a curriculum approved by their state of residence for the applicable grade level; however\, only Minnesota residents may be declared State Champion\, compete in the DBR Playoffs and Girls Championship\, and represent Minnesota in the National Denker\, Barber\, Rockefeller\, Ashley\, and Haring Tournaments.  By registering\, players (or their parents or guardians) confirm the student’s eligibility\, including the accuracy of the grade level and state of residence indicated on the registration form\, which may be subject to verification.  Please direct any eligibility questions to msca.board@gmail.com. \n\n\n🟫♟️⏰ Players should bring chess boards\, pieces\, and clock. See FAQ to learn more. \n\n\n⚖️ The MSCA Electronic Device and Fair Play Policy will be enforced for players and spectators at this tournament. \n\n\n🏞️ Special accommodations can be made available to players as needed. Please let us know how we can help improve your chess experience! \n\n\n🧮 Please see the MSCA Unrated Policy to learn how rating may be determined from USCF live/online or FIDE ratings. \n\n\n🚨 Published unrated players who possess FIDE ratings MUST disclose their FIDE rating. See the MSCA Unrated Policy. \n\n\n⏱️ Forfeit time: A player who has not shown up to their game 30 minutes after the tournament directors start the round will receive a forfeit loss and be removed from the event\, unless they inform the TD they wish to continue playing. (Players who are late on their second offense may be removed.) \n\n\n\n\n\n🛡️ The MSCA recognizes the importance of a safe and hospitable environment at our chess events.  To promote this type of environment\, the MSCA has developed a Policy on Safe Play & Conduct.  The MSCA also follows US Chess guidelines for training TDs with materials developed by the US Center for SafeSport.  To support a safe and hospitable environment\, the MSCA reminds all chess participants and attendees that they are responsible for their actions\, and that parents/guardians of minors are responsible at all times for the welfare and safety of their children/dependents. \n\n\n🎟️ You can pay for a new US Chess membership or renewal during registration\, but note that this payment won’t be applied until event time. It may be best to sign up directly with US Chess today. There are options for new members (get a new USCF ID and pay) and for existing members (already have an ID) to create a website login. If you already have a login/ID\, you can use it to pay for a renewal.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/61st-annual-minnesota-state-scholastic-chess-championship-saturday-march-7-sunday-march-8-2026/
LOCATION:Anderson Student Center\, University of St. Thomas\, 2115 Summit Ave\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55105\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T180000
DTSTAMP:20260226T002009Z
CREATED:20251107T010608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T002009Z
UID:10000339-1772881200-1772992800@officialchess.org
SUMMARY:58th Annual New York State Scholastic Championships (K-8) Saturday March 7 - Sunday March 8\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:58th Annual New York State Scholastic Chess Championships\nhttps://new.uschess.org/58th-annual-new-york-state-scholastic-championships-open-grades-k-8-only \n(complete details at the bottom) \n📅 Dates: March 8–9\, 2026 (Saturday–Sunday)📍 Location: Saratoga Springs\, NYRounds: 6 Rounds\, G/60\, d10 \n\n🎓 Eligibility\nGrades K–8 only. \nOut-of-state players allowed\, but not eligible for NY State Champion titles. \nGrades 6–8 players may also compete in the High School Championship (Feb 28–Mar 1)\, but with some prize restrictions. \nUnrated players may enter any section that fits their grade level. \n\n🏅 Sections (12 Total)\nMiddle School (Grades K–8)\nK–8 Championship \n– Top NYS player (born on/after 9/1/11) qualifies for the Barber National Tournament of State K–8 Champions. \nK–8 Under 1700 \nK–8 Under 1300 \nK–8 Under 900 \n\nElementary (Grades K–5)\nK–5 Championship \n-Top NYS player (born on/after 9/1/14) qualifies for the Rockefeller National Tournament of State  \nK–5 Champions. \nK–5 Under 1400 \nK–5 Under 1000 \nK–5 Under 600 \n\nPrimary (Grades K–3)\nK–3 Championship \nK–3 Under 800 \n\nKindergarten–1st Grade (K–1)\nK–1 Championship \nK–1 Under 400 \n\n\n\n🏨 Playing Sites (Four Locations)\nSaratoga Hilton Hotel – 534 Broadway \n– Sections: K–3 Under 800\, K–1 Championship\, K–1 Under 400 \n– Parking: $6 daytime / $12 overnight \nSaratoga Springs City Center – 522 Broadway \n– Sections: K–8 Under 900\, K–5 Under 1400\, K–5 Under 1000\, K–5 Under 600\, K–3 Championship \n– Connected indoors to the Hilton \nSaratoga Music Hall – 474 Broadway \n– Section: K–5 Championship \n– Some K–5 Under 1400 games may also be played here \nCourtyard by Marriott – 11 Excelsior Ave. \n– Sections: K–8 Championship\, K–8 Under 1700\, K–8 Under 1300 \nCapacity Limits\n– Hilton + City Center combined: 1\,200 players \n– Marriott: 340 players \n– Music Hall: 220 players \n\n\n\n🕒 Schedule\nSaturday\, March 8 \n– Rounds 1–3: 11:00 am\, 2:00 pm\, 5:00 pm \nSunday\, March 9 \n– Rounds 4–6: 9:00 am\, 12:00 pm\, 3:00 pm \n– Awards Ceremony: ~5:30 pm Sunday \nHalf-point Byes: \n– Available for up to 2 rounds (must request before Round 2). \n\n\n\n🏆 Awards\nTop 10 players and Top 5 teams per section. \n– Team prizes based on top 4 scores from same school\, teams of 2 or 3 allowed\, but are at a disadvantage. \nTop 2 unrated players in U900\, U800\, U600 & U400 sections. \n– Additional prizes for rating-group leaders within each section. \n– Speed playoff in case of a perfect (6–0) tie. \n– Trophies\, plaques or medals to top 10 players & top 5 teams each section\, top 2 unrated in U900\, U800\, U600 & U400\, top 2 each U1800\, U1600\, U1400 (K-8 Championship)\, U1500\, (K-8 U1700)\, U1100 (K-8 U1300)\, U700\, U500\, U300 (K-8 U900)\, U1700\, U1500 (K-5 Championship)\, U1200\, U1000 (K-5 U1400)\, U800\, U700 (K-5 U1000)\, U500\, U400\, U300 (K-5 U600)\, U1400\, U1200\, U1000 (K-3 Championship)\, U600\, U500\, U400\, U300 (K-3 U800)\, U800\, U600\, U400 (K-1)\, U300\, U200 (K-1 U400). Speed playoff if 6-0 tie. \n– Free/reduced entry fee prizes to all CCA OTB tournaments (only for players residing in NY and/or attending NY schools): Championship sections: 8 months 1st\, 6 months 2nd\, 4 months 3rd & 4th. Other sections: 6 months 1st\, 4 months 2nd\, 3 months 3rd & 4th. 2 months bonus entries 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. \n  \nFree / Reduced Entry Fee Prizes (NY Players Only)\nChampionship Sections: \n– 1st: 8 months free CCA entries \n– 2nd: 6 months \n– 3rd–4th: 4 months \nOther Sections: \n– 1st: 6 months \n– 2nd: 4 months \n– 3rd–4th: 3 months \nBonus: NY players scoring 6–0 get +2 months.(Note: free entries don’t cover rating surcharges for top sections.) \n\n\n\n💰 Entry Fees\n\n\n\n\n\nDate\nFee\nNotes\n\n\n\n\nBy Feb 7\n$120\nEarly registration\n\n\nBy Feb 23\n$160\nRegular registration\n\n\nAfter Feb 23\n$200\nLate entry (if space remains)\n\n\nOn-site (if allowed)\n$250\nMay not be available due to space limits\n\n\n\n\n\n⚠️ Registration may close early once capacity is reached.Some players may be placed on a wait list. \n\nOnline registration only: chessaction.com \nNo mail entries. \nUSCF membership required. \n– Discounted 1-year USCF dues available if purchased with entry. \n\n\n\n💻 Ratings & Eligibility Rules\nMarch official USCF ratings will be used. \nUSCF Online Regular ratings (if available) used for unrated players. \nPlayers with online ratings >100 points above OTB may be moved to a higher section. \n TDs may assign estimated ratings using scholastic guidelines. \n\n\n\n📱 Device Policy\nElectronic scorekeeping devices not allowed. \nNo cellphones during play. May be stored in bag under the table. \nFor full policy: www.devicerules.com \n\n\n\n🏨 Hotels & Travel\nHotel info & reservations: chessevents.us \n– Includes rates\, booking links\, and minimum stay details. \n– Rooms sell out early but may reopen later due to cancellations. \nCar rentals: Avis 800-331-1600 (use AWD #D657633 for discount). \n\n\n\n♟️ Blitz Side Event\nSaturday\, March 8\, 8:00 pm \nEnter on-site by 7:40 pm Saturday \n\n\n\n🔁 Refunds\, Changes & Substitutions\nRefund service charge: $15 per player \nSection switch after Feb 23: $20 extra \nNo changes or substitutions after 5:00 pm\, March 5 \n\n\n\n📬 Questions\nWebsite: chesstour.com \nEmail: director@chess.us \nBring your own digital chess clock (none provided) \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nComplete Details As Written on Organizer Website: \n58th annual New York State Scholastic Championships (out of state players allowed but with prize restrictions)– OPEN TO GRADES K-8 ONLY. See separate TLA\, 2/28-3/1\, for NY State High School Championship\, for grades 9-12 (grades 6-8 also permitted on 2/28-3/1\, but with some prize restrictions). 6-SS\, G/60\, d10\, top NYS player and team in each Championship section are NY State Champions. In 12 separate sections:  1). Middle School (K-8) Championship (top NYS grade 6-8 born 9/1/11 or after qualifies for Barber National Tournament of State K-8 Champions)\, 2). K-8 Under 1700 Section\, 3). K-8 Under 1300\, 4). K-8 Under 900; 5). Elementary (K-5) Championship (top NYS player born 9/1/14 or after qualifies for Rockefeller National Tournament of State K-5 Champions)\, 6). K-5 Under 1400\, 7). K-5 Under 1000\, 8). K-5 Under 600; 9). Primary (K-3) Championship\, 10). K-3 Under 800; 11). K-1 Championship\, 12). K-1 Under 400 Section.  In four separate playing locations: Saratoga Hilton Hotel (K-3 Under 800\, K-1 Championship\, K-1 Under 400 sections)\, 534 Broadway\, I-87 Exit 13-N\, 4 miles north on US 9 (Hilton Chess parking rate: $6 daytime\, $12 overnight); Saratoga Springs City Center (K-8 Under 900\, K-5 Under 1400\, K-5 Under 1000\, K-5 Under 600\, K-3 Championship)\, adjacent to Saratoga Hilton Hotel (connected by indoor walkway)\, 522 Broadway; Saratoga Music Hall (K-5 Championship Section)\, 2½ blocks south of Convention Center at 474 Broadway; Courtyard By Marriott Hotel (K-8 Championship\, K-8 Under 1700\, K-8 Under 1300)\, 11 Excelsior Ave.\, 2/5 mile north of Saratoga Hilton; Saratoga Springs\, NY 12866. Some K-5 Under 1400 Section games might also be played at Saratoga Music Hall.  Sections at Hilton/City Center may be limited to a total of 1200 players\, sections at Marriott may be limited 340 players\, section(s) at Music Hall may be limited to 220 players. Team prizes based on top 4 scores from same school\, teams of 2 or 3 allowed\, but are at a disadvantage. Players are subject to the specific rating and grade requirements for each section (Championship sections open to all players meeting grade requirements); the four Middle School (K-8) sections are open to players in grades 8 and below; the four Elementary (K-5) sections are open to players in grades 5 and below; the two Primary (K-3) sections are open to players in grades 3 and below; the two K-1 sections are open to players grades 1/below; unrated players meeting grade requirements allowed in any section. Online entry fee at chessaction.com\, all sections (space permitting): $120 per player by 2/7/26\, $160 by 2/23. REGISTRATION MAY CLOSE PRIOR TO THESE DATES DUE TO SPACE LIMITATIONS. Entries may be subject to wait list. If registration is still open\, entry fee after 2/23 until advance registration closes is $200. On-site entries: $250 and may not be available this year.  USCF Membership Required. Special 1-year USCF dues if paid online with entry: see chessaction.com. Trophies\, plaques or medals to top 10 players & top 5 teams each section\, top 2 unrated in U900\, U800\, U600 & U400\, top 2 each U1800\, U1600\, U1400 (K-8 Championship)\, U1500\, (K-8 U1700)\, U1100 (K-8 U1300)\, U700\, U500\, U300 (K-8 U900)\, U1700\, U1500 (K-5 Championship)\, U1200\, U1000 (K-5 U1400)\, U800\, U700 (K-5 U1000)\, U500\, U400\, U300 (K-5 U600)\, U1400\, U1200\, U1000 (K-3 Championship)\, U600\, U500\, U400\, U300 (K-3 U800)\, U800\, U600\, U400 (K-1)\, U300\, U200 (K-1 U400). Speed playoff if 6-0 tie. Free/reduced entry fee prizes to all CCA OTB tournaments (only for players residing in NY and/or attending NY schools): Championship sections: 8 months 1st\, 6 months 2nd\, 4 months 3rd & 4th. Other sections: 6 months 1st\, 4 months 2nd\, 3 months 3rd & 4th. 2 months bonus entries 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. Schedule: Rounds begin Sat 11\, 2\, 5; Sun 9\, 12\, 3. Awards: about 5:30 pm Sun. Recipients responsible for arranging delivery and/or replacement of awards not claimed at site. Half point byes OK all\, limit 2\, must commit before round 2. 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 5 pm 3/5. Questions: chesstour.com\, director@chess.us. Bring digital clock if possible- none supplied. March official ratings used (except unofficial USCF 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. Entry: www.chessaction.com. No mail entries. Blitz tournament: 8 pm Sat\, enter at site Sat by 7:40 pm. \n\n\n\nAddress: \nHilton Hotel: 534 Broadway; Saratoga City Center: 522 Broadway; Saratoga Courtyard Marriott: 11 Excelsior Ave\nI-87 Exit 13-N\, about 4 miles north on US 9\nSaratoga Springs\, NY 12866\nUnited States \n\nSections: 12\nGrand Prix Points:\nPrize Fund:\nFIDE Rated: No\nHandicap Accessible: Yes\nResidency Restriction: No\nOnline Event: No\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Overview\n\n\n\n\nContinental Chess\n\nEmail: director@chess.us\nPhone: director@chess.us\nWebsite: https://www.chesstour.com\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/58th-annual-new-york-state-scholastic-championships-k-8-saturday-march-7-sunday-march-8-2026/
LOCATION:Saratoga Hilton\, 534 Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T200000
DTSTAMP:20260203T204426Z
CREATED:20260203T204426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T204426Z
UID:10000468-1772962200-1773000000@officialchess.org
SUMMARY:Kings & Queens - Super Sundays -  Piscataway\, NJ - Sunday March 8\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://chesskq.com/tournament \nhttps://chesskq.com/tournament-detail?tournamentId=663a12cd48fbf88c55ec3433 \n\n\nCK&Q Super Sundays – Piscataway\, NJ (1000+ rating) (FIDE rated in open section)\nLocation: 1030 Stelton Rd Suite 201 Piscataway NJ 08854 \n\n\n\nUpcoming Tournament Dates \n\n\n\nFebruary 8\, 2026\nMarch 8\, 2026\nMarch 22\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSections: \nUnder 1800 | Registration Fees: $45\nRounds Timing:10:00 am / 1:30 pm / 5:00 pm. Players should arrive no later than 9:45 am.\nTime Control:G75 +15. 3R S/S\nUnder 1400 | Registration Fees: $45\nRounds Timing:10:00 am / 1:30 pm / 5:00 pm. Players should arrive no later than 9:45 am.\nTime Control:G75 +15. 3R S/S\nFIDE | Registration Fees: $45\nRounds Timing:10:00 am / 1:30 pm / 5:00 pm. Players should arrive no later than 9:45 am.\nTime Control:G75 +15. 3R S/S\n\n\nRegistration Information: N/A \nExtra Information: 1. All sections have a minimum USCF rating to participate. U1400 = 1000. U1800 = 1300. FIDE = 1700 USCF or 1600 FIDE. This is based on the monthly published tournament during which the tournament occurs. “Live” ratings are also acceptable. 2. The tournament is 3 rounds\, Swiss-Style pairings. Accelerated pairings may be used at the director’s discretion. 3. One half-point bye is available for any round\, but must be requested before tournament start. All other requested byes are zero points. 4. The tournament director for this event is Stephen Lorimor. Bye requests and other issues may be e-mailed to sdlorimor@comcast.net\, or by voice/text to 908-286-0720. Note that he may not notice or respond to e-mails\, texts\, or calls after 9:00 am the day of the event. 5. Clocks\, boards\, and weighed plastic pieces are provided. Players may optionally use their own equipment with agreement of their opponent. 6. Withdrawals prior to 9:00 am on the day of the tournament will receive a credit for future tournaments\, classes\, etc. equal to the amount they paid to register. 7. This event is free to enter for all USCF players rated 2200 and higher. Entry fee will be deducted from the player’s prize winnings. E-mail name and USCF ID to Stephen Lorimor at sdlorimor@comcast.net to sign up. 8. FIDE Information: This is a non-norm FIDE event. Admission to the FIDE section requires a minimum 1700 USCF rating or 1600 FIDE rating. Maximum FIDE rating for this event is 2400. All players must have a FIDE ID. Players without one can obtain one at this URL: https://tinyurl.com/3zcjwmex. Note it takes several days to process\, so don’t wait until the last minute. Players lacking a FIDE ID on the day of the event will not be admitted to the section. USCF rules will be used regarding late arrivals to the table. 9. Players signing up for a section they are not eligible for will automatically be shifted to a legal section. Additional prizes (new!): At 45 players participating in the tournament\, everyone wins with free donuts and coffee. At 50\, a Top Junior (under age 12) award in each section for $45. At 55\, a Top Senior (55+) award in each section for $45. At 60\, all 2nd place and Under prizes increase by $15. At 65 players\, 1st place prizes increase by $20 each. \n\nSections:Under 1800 | Registration Fees: $45 \n\n\nTime ControlG75 +15. 3R S/S \n\n\n\nPrizes: \n\nU1800 section: 1st place – $160\, 2nd place – $100\, Top U1600 – $60 \n\n\nUnder 1400 | Registration Fees: $45 \n\n\nTime ControlG75 +15. 3R S/S \n\n\n\nPrizes: \n\nU1400 section: 1st place – $160\, 2nd place – $100\, Top U1200 – $60 \n\n\nFIDE | Registration Fees: $45 \n\n\nTime ControlG75 +15. 3R S/S \n\n\n\nPrizes: \n\nFIDE section: 1st place – $200\, 2nd place – $100\, Top under 1800 (FIDE) – $60. \nPrizes can be paid out via Zelle or PayPal. Check-by-mail available for anyone without these options. \n\n\n\n\nLocation:1030 Stelton Rd Suite 201 Piscataway NJ 08854\n\n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/kings-queens-super-sundays-piscataway-nj-sunday-march-8-2026/
LOCATION:Kings and Queens – Piscataway\, NJ\, 1030 Stelton Rd Suite 201\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://officialchess.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/kings-and-queens.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T140000
DTSTAMP:20251112T035625Z
CREATED:20251112T035625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T035625Z
UID:10000387-1772967600-1772978400@officialchess.org
SUMMARY:Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 183 Sunday March 8\, 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-8-2026/
LOCATION:PS 183\, 419 East 66th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10065\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://officialchess.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PNG_Select1b.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T170000
DTSTAMP:20260228T045949Z
CREATED:20260228T045722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T045949Z
UID:10000642-1772978400-1772989200@officialchess.org
SUMMARY:ChessNYC Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 8 - Sunday March 8\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.chessnycplayngo.org/event-details/play-n-go-select-chess-meets-ps-8 \nPlay N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 8! \n\n\n\n\n\nSun\, Mar 08 \n |  \nPS8 The Emily Warren Roebling School \n\nPlay N’ Go™ Chess Meets are coming to Brooklyn! In by 2\, Home by 5! Absolute Beginners to Masters. 3 Rounds of Play\, USCF Uniquely Double-Rated Meets. Guaranteed Cash Prizes for All Sections!\n\n\nBuy Tickets\n\n\n\nTime & Location\n\n\nMar 08\, 2026\, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nPS8 The Emily Warren Roebling School\, 37 Hicks St\, Brooklyn\, NY 11201\, USA \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\nPlay N’ Go™ Chess Meets are coming to Brooklyn! In by 2\, Home by 5! \nAbsolute Beginners to Masters. 3 Rounds of Play\, USCF Uniquely Double-Rated Meets. Guaranteed Cash Prizes for All Sections! \n\n\nMar 08\, 2026\, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM\nPS8 The Emily Warren Roebling School\, 37 Hicks St\, Brooklyn\, NY 11201\, USA\n\nPlay N’ Go™ Chess Meets are coming to Brooklyn! In by 2\, Home by 5! Absolute Beginners to Masters. 3 Rounds of Play\, USCF Uniquely Double-Rated Meets. Guaranteed Cash Prizes for All Sections!
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/chessnyc-play-n-go-select-chess-meets-ps-8-sunday-march-8-2026/
LOCATION:PS 8 The Emily Warren Roebling School\, 37 Hicks Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://officialchess.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PNG_Select1b.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR