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SUMMARY:2026 SuperStates Southern California State Chess Championship Friday March 20 - Saturday March 22\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://iceachess.org/superstates2026 \n2026 SuperStates State Chess Championship \nRules: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19P9s6UaaDhwPzlqX7UQy7FAbkAPDTFEy/view \nFAQ: https://iceachess.org/superstates-faq \nScholastic Championships\nMarch 21-22\, 2026 (Sat. & Sun.)\n6-SS\, G/80;d10\n\n\nChampionship K-12\nChampionship Girls\nChampionship K-8\nChampionship K-5\nChampionship K-3\n\n\n\nRegister Nowscholastic championship\nEntry List\n\nJunior Varsity\nMarch 21-22\, 2026 (Sat. & Sun.)\n5x2SS\, G/40;d5\n\n\nK-12 Under 1600\nK-8 Under 1400\nK-5 Under 1000\nK-3 Under 700\nK-1 Under 400\n\n\n\nRegister NowJunior Varsity\nEntry List\n\nBlitz Championship\nMarch 20\, 2026 (Fri.)\n6:30 – 8:30 PM\nRegister NowBlitz Championship\nBughouse Championship\nMarch 20\, 2026 (Fri.)\n6:30 – 8:30 PM\nRegister NowBughouse Championship\n\n\n\nSaturday Action\n(USCF-rated)\n\n\nK-3 U300 (Sat.)\nK-6 U600 (Sat.)\nK-12 Open (Sat.)\n\n\nRegister NowSaturday Action\nEntry ListSaturday Action\nPairing & StandingSaturday Action\n\n\n\nSaturday Rising Stars\n(Not Rated)\n\n\nK-2 (Sat.)\nK-5 (Sat.)\nK-12 (Sat.)\n\n\nRegister NowSaturday Rising Stars\nEntry ListSaturday Rising Stars\nPairing & StandingSaturday Rising Stars\n\n\n\nSunday Action\n(USCF-rated)\n\n\nK-3 U300 (Sun.)\nK-6 U600 (Sun.)\nK-12 Open (Sun.)\n\n\nRegister NowSunday Action\nEntry ListSunday Action\nPairing & StandingSunday Action\n\n\n\nSunday Rising Stars\n(Not Rated)\n\n\nK-2 (Sun.)\nK-5 (Sun.)\nK-12 (Sun.)\n\n\nRegister NowSunday Rising Stars\nEntry ListSunday Rising Stars\nPairing & StandingSunday Rising Stars\n\n\n\nAwards\n\n\nScholasticChampionship\n\n\n🏆\nState Championship Qualifiers & National Invitationals\n\n\n🏆\nTop 5 Trophies\n\n\n💰\n$1000 Scholarship for SoCal Representatives\n\n\n🎫\nFree Entry to American Open for Champions\n\n\n🏆\nTop 3 School Awards\n\n\n🏆\nTop 3 Club Awards\n\n\n\n\nJVSections\n\n\n🏆\nTop 10 Trophies\n\n\n🏆\nTop Under/Unrated Trophy\n\n\n🏆\nMedals for ALL players who complete the tournament\n\n\n🎫\nFree Entry to American Open for Champions\n\n\n🏆\nTop 3 School Awards\n\n\n🏆\nTop 3 Club Awards\n\n\n\n\n1-DayEvents\n\n\n🏆\nTop 25% Trophies\n\n\n🏆\nMedals for ALL players who complete the tournament\n\n\n🏆\nTeam Awards for each section\n\n\n\n\n🎟 National Invitationals\n(Championship Section)\n\n\n\nChamp K-12\n→\nDenker National Invitational TournamentHigh School (Grades 9–12) State Champions\n\n\nChamp Girls\n→\nHaring National Invitational TournamentGirls (Grades K–12) State Champions\n\n\nChamp K-8\n→\nBarber National Invitational TournamentMiddle School (Grades 6–8) State Champions\n\n\nChamp K-5\n→\nRockefeller National Invitational TournamentElementary School (Grades K–5) State Champions\n\n\nChamp K-3\n→\nAshley National Invitational TournamentElementary School (Grades K–3) State Champions
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-superstates-southern-california-state-chess-championship-friday-march-20-saturday-march-22-2026/
LOCATION:Los Angeles Airport Marriott\, 5855 West Century Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90045\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mid-America Open - Friday March 20 - Sunday March 22\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.chesstour.com/mao26.htm \n30th annual\nMID-AMERICA OPEN\nMarch 20-22 or 21-22\, 2026\nClayton Plaza Hotel\, Saint Louis-Clayton \n  \nCLICK HERE FOR PAIRINGS\, STANDINGS\, GAME LOCATIONS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION\n\n$20\,000 GUARANTEED PRIZES! \nA Heritage Event\nUS Chess Grand Prix Points: 120 (enhanced)\n\n30th annual Mid-America Open. 5-Round\, Swiss-System\, 40/80\, SD/30; d30. (2-day option\, rounds 1-2 G/60\, d10). Clayton Plaza Hotel St. Louis-Clayton\, 7750 Carondelet Ave.\, Clayton\, MO 63105 (I-64 W/US 40-W Exit 32B\, 1.2 miles north on Hanley Rd).  Free parking. \nIn 6 sections: \n\nMajor Section (FIDE rated): Open to 1900/over (see peakrating.us). Prizes: $2000-1000-600-400\, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100 bonus\, top USCF U2300 $800-400.\nUnder 2100 Section (FIDE rated): $1500-700-500-300.\nUnder 1900 Section: $1500-700-500-300.\nUnder 1700 Section: $1400-700-500-300.\nUnder 1500 Section: $1200-600-400-300.\nUnder 1200 Section: $900-500-300-200.\n\nPrize limits: \n    Unrated limit: U1200 $150\, U1500 $300\, or U1700 $500. \n    Cannot play below USCF Online Regular rating minus 100 points. \nMixed Doubles Team Bonus Prizes! Best male+female 2-player team combined score among all sections: $800-400-200. Team must average under 2200; may play in different sections; register (no extra fee) by 2 pm Sat; individual prize limits do not apply to Mixed Doubles prizes. \n3-day schedule: Rounds. Fri 7 pm\, Sat 11 am & 5 pm\, Sun 10 & 3:30. Registration ends Fri 6 pm\n2-day schedule: Rounds. Sat. 11 am\, 2 pm & 5 pm\, Sun. 10 & 3:30. Registration ends Sat. 10 am \nHalf point byes OK all\, limit 2; must commit before Round 2. \nPrizes not claimed at tournament are usually paid by PayPal (may take a couple of weeks). \n\nTop 5 sections entry fee: $123 online at chessaction.com by 3/17\, $140 later or at site until 1 hour before round 1.  GMs free\, $100 from prize. \nUnder 1200 Section entry fees: all $20 less than top 5 sections entry fee above. \nNo checks\, credit cards OK. No mailed entries. \nRe-entry (no Major to Major) $60. \nOnline entry fee $3 less to MCA members (join or renew at mochess.org). \nAll: USCF 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. \n\nForeign player rating info     Prizewinner tax info    CCA electronic devices policies \n  \nPLAYERS MAY NOT POSSESS CELLPHONES DURING PLAY. Please leave your phone home\, 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 ratings used. Unofficial uschess.org ratings or Online Regular Ratings usually used if otherwise unrated\, or to qualify for Major (see www.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.    \n \nChess Discount hotel rates\, use this link (also posted at chessevents.us): $124 king\, $128 plaza or Executive Double Queen\, $134 (3 guests) $139 (4 guests)\, includes free full hot buffet breakfast\, or call 314-726-5400 or 888-331-1600 and request Chess Tournament rate; reserve by Feb. 27 or rate may increase\, rooms may sell out earlier. \nCar rental: Avis\, 800-331-1600\, use AWD #D657633\, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. \nBring set\, board\, clock if possible- none supplied! \nUS Chess Junior Grand Prix points available. \nEntry: chessaction.com. No mailed entries. $15 service charge for refunds. \nQuestions: Director@chess.us\, chesstour.com. \n Entries posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after entering). \n\nBLITZ TOURNAMENT SATURDAY NIGHT  9:30 pm\, enter on site Saturday by 9:10 pm.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/mid-america-open-friday-march-20-sunday-march-22-2026/
LOCATION:Clayton Plaza Hotel St. Louis-Clayton\, 7750 Carondelet Ave.\, Clayton\, MO\, 63105\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin State Scholastic Chess Championships TEAM format (ONLY WISCONSIN STUDENTS) - Saturday March 21 - Sunday March 22\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.kingregistration.com/event/2026WIstateVarsity \n(ONLY WISCONSIN STUDENTS) \n\n\n2026 WI State Scholastic (K-12 Team sections: Varsity I and Varsity II)\nMarch 21 – 22\, 2026\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n2026 WISCONSIN STATE SCHOLASTIC CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP \nMarch 21-22 \nthis page is for K-12 Varsity I and Varsity II  team sections; for Individual sections please go to: Individual Sections Registration  \n  \nPlease note important changes compared to 2025: \n1. registration deadline is March 4th \n2. location: Madison \n3. it is a 2-day event \n4. there are five rounds \n5. round 1 is at 10am on Saturday \n6. round 4 is at 9:30am on Sunday \n7. Reserve your hotel ASAP \nPairings and Standings: link will be added here at 9:30am on March 21st \n  \nPlaying Site: Madison Marriott West\, Middleton\, WI 53562 \n1313 John Q Hammons Dr.  \nChess Rate of $125 (includes free parking\, free internet\, and a discounted breakfast buffet) is available for Friday and Saturday if reserved by February 27th or until all rooms are sold out.  Reservation link:  WI State Scholastic Chess Championships \n**UPDATE**: our large room block for Saturday night is fully booked and the hotel is sold out for that night. It is possible that a few rooms will open up due to cancelations\, please check the above link. \nWe were able to secure courtesy blocks with a few nearby hotels. Please reserve ASAP as these room blocks will likely sell out quickly:  \n  \nComfort Suites Madison West – Middleton (1253 John Q Hammons Dr.\, Madison\, WI 53717; (608) 820-2370): $125 (complimentary breakfast\, parking\, and Wi-Fi) Reservation link: State Scholastic Suites \n  \nFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Madison West/Middleton (8212 Greenway Blvd\, Middleton\, WI 53562; (608) 831-1400; mention code WSCP if calling to reserve): $99 (complimentary hot breakfast\, parking\, and Wi-Fi). This hotel is undergoing renovation\, so some noise is possible between 8am and 6pm. Reservation link: State Scholastic Fairfield \n  \nHilton Garden Inn Madison West/Middleton (1801 Deming Way\, Middleton\, WI 53562; (608) 831-2220; mention code CHE26 if calling to reserve): single $109\, double $119 (complimentary breakfast\, parking\, and Wi-Fi). Reservation link: State Scholastic Hilton \nCourtyard by Marriott Madison West/Middleton (2266 Deming Way\, Middleton\, WI 53562; (608) 203-0100; mention code CCM if calling to reserve): $109 (complimentary breakfast\, parking\, and Wi-Fi) Reservation link: State Scholastic Courtyard\n  \nBaymont by Wyndham Madison West/Middleton (8102 Excelsior Dr.\, Madison\, WI 53717; (608) 616-4527): $105 (complimentary breakfast\, parking\, and Wi-Fi). Reservation link: State Scholastic Baymont \n  \nK-12 TEAM VARSITY FORMAT:  5-Round team Swiss tournament with 4 players per team and one optional alternate. A match is won by the team scoring the most game points (2.5 points or more out of 4 games). \nVarsity I Division is Open to teams with any average rating. Varsity II Division is open to teams with an average team rating of less than 1100. Teams will be seeded based on a team rating derived from the rating average of the four players. Players must play in rating order except that the players within 50 rating points of each other may permanently switch positions prior to round one. \nUnrated players can play on any board. In calculating the average team rating\, an unrated on board four is assigned 50 points below the rating of board three. An unrated on board three is assigned the average of the board two and four ratings. An unrated on board two is assigned the average of the board one and three ratings. An unrated on board one is assigned 50 points above the rating of board two. \nSchools may enter multiple teams in either section. No club teams are allowed. Players of all abilities are encouraged to participate. This is not a US Chess rated event. \n  \nELIGIBILITY and TEAM COMPOSITION:  Only Wisconsin students are eligible. All K-12 Varsity teams must be composed entirely of 9th through 12th graders OR 8th graders and below. All players must be full-time students from the same school that holds classes during week days. If a high school does not have a 9th grade\, then they may tap 9th graders from eligible feeder schools. Students in grades K-8 may play as a team in K-12 Team Varsity sections if from the same school.  \nA home school or virtual school student may play on either a public or private school team. To play on a public school team\, the student must live within the attendance boundary (not district) from which that public school draws. Any private school seeking to have these students on their team must use the same public school attendance boundary in which their school building is located. Players from outside their boundaries are not allowed to play on that school’s team. Home-schooled students are considered to be in 9th grade when they are 14 as of September 1st of the school year. Players must be under the age of 19 as of September 1st of the school year. \n  \nRATINGS: March rating supplement will be used. Tournament Directors can choose the highest of the  US Chess ratings (regular\, quick\, live\, online)  for pairing purposes only. Ratings are not affected by this event. \n  \nSCHEDULE: \nRound 1         Saturday at 10:00am \nRound 2         Saturday at 1:00pm \nRound 3         Saturday at 4:00pm \nRound 4         Sunday at 9:30am \nRound 5         Sunday at 12:30pm \nAwards           Sunday at 3:30pm or earlier \nThe time control is Game in 60 minutes with a 5-second delay. Accelerated pairings may be used for the first two rounds. Boards\, sets\, and clocks are provided.  \n  \nPRIZES:   Trophies/Plaques will be awarded to the top eight Division I teams and top eight Division II teams\, first place team members\, their coach\, and each board champion. If a tie for 1st place in Division I exists\, a blitz playoff will determine the State Champion. Every participant is eligible for an additional award (medal\, chocolate or fruit leather).  \n  \nTIEBREAKS: US Amateur Team tiebreaks will be used as a primary tiebreak for team standings (if needed\, the order of additional tiebreaks is Solkoff\, Cumulative Opposition\, Cumulative\, and Modified Median). For board prizes\, every person involved in a tie will receive a prize. \n  \nENTRY FEE:  $160 per team. Varsity teams need to register by March 4th. If you are unsure about the exact roster\, please register your team(s) by emailing the organizers. All rosters must be finalized by 8:00am of March 21st. \nRegistrations after March 4th will likely not be accepted. \nOnline registration is best\, but if you prefer Zelle\, Venmo or check payments\, please email Chris Wainscott at chris.wainscott13@outlook.com    \n  \nBUGHOUSE: Waupaca High School will sponsor the Wisconsin State Bughouse Championship. It will start at 7:30pm on Saturday. 2026 WI State Bughouse Championship \n  \nQUESTIONS:  please email Chris Wainscott chris.wainscott13@outlook.com or Alex Betaneli abetaneli@hotmail.com You may also reach Chris by texting 414-839-5232. \n  \nRefund Policy: If you register for the tournament and are unable to make it\, please notify us at least two hours in advance of the start of round one. If this is done\, then your entry will be refunded less the cost of online registration ($1) and payment processing ($0.30 + 2.9% of the entry fee.) \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/wisconsin-state-scholastic-chess-championships-team-format-saturday-march-21-sunday-march-22-2026/
LOCATION:Madison Marriott West\, 1313 John Q Hammons Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53562\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Michigan Junior Championships - Saturday March 21\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.michess.org/event-details/2026-michigan-junior-championships-501 \n\n\n\n2026 Michigan Junior Championships\n\n21 Mar\n\nSat\, Mar 21 – Sun\, Mar 22\n9:00am – 8:00pm\nLansing Center\n333 E Michigan Ave\nLansing\, MI\, 48933\, United States  \nDirections: \nParking in Downtown Lansing: https://www.lansingmi.gov/167/Parking-Services \nHotel Option: Doubletree by Hilton Lansing\, 111 N. Grand Avenue\, Lansing\, MI 48933\n(Near the State Capitol in Downtown Lansing); $132 + tax by February 18\, 2026.\nCall 833-904-2206 & identify as part of MI Chess Association Mar2026 w/ Code 92T for discounted rate\nOnline Reservation Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=LANDTDT&arrivalDate=2026-03-20&departureDate=2026-03-22&groupCode=CDT92T&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM*2CWW*2CHILTONLINK*2CEN*2CDirectLink__;JSUlJQ!!FOfmI8qiWcWBHqypJtzENF0!zp5oXTsL2T_V2OMUyw9rCgvGIK00ZPMt05oyprc9GiCLzL5muwDA4dQaf9XVzvnlbN8k6gBzIzZj-VPuDVgmAS1qVSO3KBk$ \nFormat: \nPrintable Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sTpZyaTAg0ygaiPoA8D-SOoyHmUtVdOn/view?usp=sharing \n5-SS\, 10 Sections – All One Day Schedules are held on Saturday\, March 21\nJunior Championship (K-12): March 21-22\nJunior Reserve (9-12 U1200): March 21 (Sat only)\nYoung Junior Championship (K-8): March 21 (Sat only)\nYoung Junior Reserve (6-8 U1000): March 21 (Sat only)\nYoung Junior Booster (6-8 U600): March 21 (Sat only)\nChildren’s Championship (K-5): March 21 (Sat only)\nChildren’s Reserve (4-5 U800): March 21 (Sat only)\nChildren’s Booster (4-5 U400): March 21 (Sat only)\nYoung Children’s Championship (K-3): March 21 (Sat only)\nYoung Children’s Reserve (K-3 U300): March 21 (Sat only) \nEvent Policies: See below for MCA Scholastic Code of Conduct & Building Policies online links. By registering for this event\, players\, parents\, and coaches agree to abide by these policies. Any violations of these policies can lead to withdrawal of all teams from the school and ejection from the facility.\nMCA Scholastic Code of Conduct: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Je7_Q-SsTjU_0I9lEi4k0OU28Ce-AKpy/view?usp=sharing\nBuilding Policies: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mKoo1HUS-i4kyShc76nhrOrGpgoZPJee/view?usp=sharing \nTournament Information: This information is key rules that players should know during the tournament. This will include information to help the event run smoother.\nhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1j9EQ9jB4nIZ4kVHKG-1Qs6Sl3Oz4Ro6m/view?usp=sharing \nEligibility: All players that meet grade eligibility are welcome to participate including out of state players. Out of state players are not eligible for scholarships\, state champion titles\, nor being state representative. \nTime Control: \nJunior Championship (K-12): G/90+30\nOne Day Sections: G/40;d5 \nRounds: \nJunior Championship (K-12): Sat: 9:30am – 1:45pm – 6pm\, Sun: 9:30am – 1:45pm\nOne Day Sections: 9am – 11am – 1pm – 3pm – 5pm \nEntry Fee: \nJunior Championship (K-12): $38 Advance by 3/16/2026\nOne Day Sections: $33 Advance by 3/16/2026\nAfter 3/16/2026\, Add $22 to Advanced Entry Fee; Online Registration Closes Friday (3/20/2026) at 10pm.\nOnsite Entry Fee: Add $37 to Advanced Entry Fee with Half-Point Bye for Round 1\nAll mailed entries must be postmarked by 3/13/2026 \nThe most recent USCF rating supplement (March 2026) will be used for determining ratings. Players under rating limits for under sections must play in an under section to register with the base entry fee. Playing up into the championship section allowed with $15 play up fee. Players who have demonstrated recent tournament achievements qualifying them for the championship section may request to be placed in that section without incurring the play-up fee. \nRegistration: \nBoth Championship and Reserve/Booster sections for the respective grade levels are listed under the respective links.\nJunior (K-12): https://onlineregistration.cc/MCA/2026_MCA_K12\nYoung Junior (K-8): https://onlineregistration.cc/MCA/2026_MCA_K8\nChildren’s (K-5): https://onlineregistration.cc/MCA/2026_MCA_K5\nYoung Children’s (K-3): https://onlineregistration.cc/MCA/2026_MCA_K3 \nMail: Jeff Aldrich P.O. Box 40\, Flint\, MI 48501 \nPrizes: \nJunior Championship (K-12): Top 5\, Top 3 Gr 9u\, 10\, 11\, 12; Scholarships: 1st $500\, 2nd $250 (Awarded upon enrollment in post HS education\, ties will split prize)\nJunior Reserve (9-12 U1200): Top 5 Overall + any with 4.0 points\, Medals to all with 3.5 points\nYoung Junior Championship (K-8): Top 5\, Top 3 Gr 6u\, 7\, 8\nYoung Junior Reserve (6-8 U1000): Top 5 Overall + any with 4.0 points\, Medals to all with 3.5 points\nYoung Junior Booster (6-8 U600): Top 5 Overall + any with 4.0 points\, Medals to all with 3.5 points\nChildren’s Championship (K-5): Top 5\, Top 3 Gr 4u\, 5\nChildren’s Reserve (4-5 U800): Top 5 Overall + any with 4.0 points\, Medals to all with 3.5 points\nChildren’s Booster (4-5 U400): Top 5 Overall + any with 4.0 points\, Medals to all with 3.5 points\nYoung Children’s Championship (K-3): Top 5\, Top 3 Gr Ku\, 1\, 2\, 3\nYoung Children’s Reserve (K-3 U300): Top 5 Overall + any with 4.0 points\, Medals to all with 3.5 points \nUSCF Invitational Events: All Championship sections will determine the Michigan Representative at the Invitational Events held during the U.S. Open (Grand Rapids\, MI in 2026). A separate sheet aligning sections to the invitational events and tie break procedures will be provided online.\nhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1OjcqUSahZigDDmIx4J6WRrruipWuF_yV/view?usp=sharing \nContact: \nJeff Aldrich\n810-955-7271\njeffchess64@gmail.com\nhttps://www.michess.org/ \nNotes: \nVisit https://www.lansingcenter.com/ to see the location layout. Below is the space available for the chess tournament.\n• Junior (K-12\, Sat & Sun): Rooms 201-202\n• One Day Sections (Sat only): Hall A\n• General Skittles (Sat only): Banquet Rooms 1-8\n• Concessions (Sat only): North Point Café\n• Team Rooms (Sat only): 203\, 204\, 205
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-michigan-junior-championships-saturday-march-21-2026/
LOCATION:Lansing Center\, 333 E Michigan Ave\, Lansing\, MI\, 48933\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T090000
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SUMMARY:2026 Florida State Championship (K-12) - Saturday March 21 - Sunday March 22\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.chessregister.com/register?event_key=S2jbE48BjHXbfcKbJ912v81V04Ucuw73-2nkGVypuPY= \nEvent Summary\nName: 2026 FLORIDA STATE SCHOLASTIC CHAMPIONSHIP (K-12)\nDesc: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TOURNAMENT INFORMATION CAREFULLY! ****************************************************************\n1. US CHESS MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED: Use the search by name or 8-digit member ID#. Expired memberships can be purchased during this registration process or directly from USChess.Org. Expired members and non-members will be barred from playing. Youth memberships are $25/year in addition to the entry fee.\n*******************************************************************\n2. PAYMENT COMPLETION: Chessregister will allow you to submit player information first and allows you to skip the payment process. It will send you a registration confirmation email without receiving payment. Many miss the small PAY NOW button after player data input OR in the confirmation email. Chessregister will flag every registration as INCOMPLETE. All incomplete registrations will be deleted within 24 hours of creation. Please check the Event Listing via the people icon for your player. If do not see them\, payment is incomplete. Use the “confirmation” email to go back and make payment. Use PayPal or Credit Card without Paypal\, but look carefully small buttons. **************************************************************\nGo to FloridaChess.org for pdf of all event details.\n**************************************************************\n**NINE SECTIONS. Read carefully to avoid reworking registrations:\n*** FIVE Championship sections feature the best/strongest players in their grade blocks: K-1 (only K & first)\, K-3 \, K-5\, K-8 & K-12 Championship sections will be the respective Florida Champion with national recognition for US Chess tournament of State Champions (for K-5\, Middle\, and High schoolers).\n**FOUR Undersections block higher rated players and keeps games competitive. K-3 U/600 \, K-5 U/700 \, K-8 U/1000 & K-12 U/1100 **************************************************************\nTime control: Saturday G/60;d5 (all three rounds) / Sunday G/90;d5 except for K-1 (Stays G/60;d5) –\n5 ROUNDS Main event:\nSaturday All Section Round Start Times: 9:15am\, 12:15pm\, 2:30pm\nSunday: K-1 Section: 9:15am\, 12:00pm; All Other Sections: 9:15am\, 1:15pm\n\nSide Events: Friday 7:15pm Bughouse / Saturday 7:00pm Blitz online registration on chessregistrer.com with tournament details. **************************************************************\nSUNDAY Awards ceremonies: 2:35p K-1 4:30p All other sections (tentative)\n**************************************************************\n$50 Entry fee until midnight 2/13/26\, then $100 until midnight 3/17/26\, then $150 after\, for Title I Students $20 less. Registration will close early in the event we register 550 players as that is the maximum capacity of the playing site. *No Onsite Entry* Online Registration Closes at 6:00pm the night before Demographic changes (Section Change Requests\, Bye Change Requests\, School/Name Change Requests) $20 fee after 3/1. **************************************************************\nPRIZES: TROPHIES FOR TOP 10 INDIVIDUALS & TOP 5 SCHOOLS IN EACH CHAMPIONSHIP SECTION UNDERSECTIONS: TOP 5 INDIVIDUALS & TOP 3 TEAMS TEAMS MUST CONSIST OF AT LEAST 3 PLAYERS (TOP 4 SCORES COUNT). **************************************************************\nHost hotel information: $125/night for Single/Double/Triple/Quad occupancy. Book well in advance to secure a room on site for the event! Holiday Inn Resort Kissimmee by the Parks by IHG 3011 Maingate Ln\, Kissimmee\, FL 34747 – Hotel Reservation Link:\nhttps://www.ihg.com/holidayinnresorts/hotels/us/en/find-hotels/select-roomrate?fromRedirect=true&qSrt=sBR&qIta=99801505&icdv=99801505&qSlH=ismml&qCiD=18&qCiMy=022026&qCoD=25&qCoMy=022026&qGrpCd=FSC&qAAR=6CBARC&qRtP=6CBARC&setPMCookies=true&qSHBrC=HI&qDest=3011%20Maingate%20Lane\,%20Kissimmee\,%20FL\,%20US&showApp=true&adjustMonth=false&srb_u=1&qRmFltr=\nLocation: Holiday Inn Resort Kissimmee by the Parks by IHG 3011 Maingate Ln\, Kissimmee\, FL 34747\nStarts: Saturday 21 Mar 2026\nEnds: Sunday 22 Mar 2026\nReg Ends: Friday 20 Mar 2026 6:00PM\nRounds: 5\nOrganizer Name: Florida Chess Association\, Inc.\nOrganizer eMail: fcaboard@gmail.com
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-florida-state-championship-k-12/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Resort Kissimmee by the Parks by IHG\, 3011 Maingate Ln\, Kissimmee\, FL\, 34747\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T160000
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SUMMARY:2026 Wisconsin State Scholastic Chess Championship Individuals (WISCONSIN STUDENTS ONLY) - Saturday March 21 - Sunday March 22\, 2026 -
DESCRIPTION:https://www.kingregistration.com/event/2026WIScholasticState \n(WISCONSIN STUDENTS ONLY) \n\n\n2026 WI State Scholastic (Individual sections: K-12 Junior Varsity\, K-8\, K-5)\nMarch 21 – 22\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n2026 WISCONSIN STATE SCHOLASTIC CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP \nMarch 21-22 \nthis page is for K-12 Junior Varsity\, K-8\, and K-5 individual sections; for K-12 Varsity Team sections registration please go to: Team Sections Registration \n  \nPlease note important changes compared to 2025: \n1. location: Madison \n2. it is a 2-day event \n3. there are six rounds \n4. round 1 is at 10:00am on Saturday \n5. round 5 is at 9:30am on Sunday \n6. Reserve your hotel ASAP \n7. early EF deadline is March 6th \nPairings and Standings: link will be added at 9:30am on March 21st \nPlaying Site: Madison Marriott West\, Middleton\, WI 53562 \n1313 John Q Hammons Dr.  \nChess Rate of $125 (includes free parking\, free internet\, and a discounted breakfast buffet) is available for Friday and Saturday if reserved by February 27th or until all rooms are sold out.  Reservation link:  WI State Scholastic Chess Championships \n**UPDATE**: our large room block for Saturday night is fully booked and the hotel is sold out for that night. It is possible that a few rooms will open up due to cancelations\, please check the above link. \nWe were able to secure courtesy blocks with a few nearby hotels. Please reserve ASAP as these room blocks will likely sell out quickly:  \n  \nComfort Suites Madison West – Middleton (1253 John Q Hammons Dr.\, Madison\, WI 53717; (608) 820-2370): $125 (complimentary breakfast\, parking\, and Wi-Fi) Reservation link: State Scholastic Suites \n  \nFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Madison West/Middleton (8212 Greenway Blvd\, Middleton\, WI 53562; (608) 831-1400; mention code WSCP if calling to reserve): $99 (complimentary hot breakfast\, parking\, and Wi-Fi). This hotel is undergoing renovation\, so some noise is possible between 8am and 6pm. Reservation link: State Scholastic Fairfield \n  \nHilton Garden Inn Madison West/Middleton (1801 Deming Way\, Middleton\, WI 53562; (608) 831-2220; mention code CHE26 if calling to reserve): single $109\, double $119 (complimentary breakfast\, parking\, and Wi-Fi). Reservation link: State Scholastic Hilton \nCourtyard by Marriott Madison West/Middleton (2266 Deming Way\, Middleton\, WI 53562; (608) 203-0100; mention code CCM if calling to reserve): $109 (complimentary breakfast\, parking\, and Wi-Fi) Reservation link: State Scholastic Courtyard\n  \nBaymont by Wyndham Madison West/Middleton (8102 Excelsior Dr.\, Madison\, WI 53717; (608) 616-4527): $105 (complimentary breakfast\, parking\, and Wi-Fi). Reservation link: State Scholastic Baymont\n  \nK-12\, K-8\, K-5 FORMAT:  these sections are 6-round individual Swiss tournaments with participation open to any Wisconsin student in grades K-12\, K-8\, or K-5\, respectively. In addition to the individual prizes\, there are team awards (top four individual scores from the same school are counted towards the team score). No out-of-state entries are allowed in this event. Players of all abilities are encouraged to participate. This is not a US Chess rated event. \n  \nELIGIBILITY and TEAM COMPOSITION:  Only Wisconsin students are eligible. All players must be full-time students from the same school that holds classes during week days. If a high school does not have a 9th grade\, then they may tap 9th graders from eligible feeder schools. Students in grades K-8 may play as a team in K-12 and K-8 if from the same school.  \nA home school or virtual school student may play on either a public or private school team. To play on a public school team\, the student must live within the attendance boundary (not district) from which that public school draws. Any private school seeking to have these students on their team must use the same public school attendance boundary in which their school building is located. Players from outside their boundaries are not allowed to play on that school’s team. Home-schooled students are considered to be in 9th grade when they are 14 as of September 1st of the school year. Players must be under the age of 19 as of September 1st of the school year. \n  \nSCHEDULE: \nRound 1         Saturday at 10:00am \nRound 2         Saturday at 12:30pm \nRound 3         Saturday at 3:00pm \nRound 4         Saturday at 5:00pm \nRound 5         Sunday at 9:30am \nRound 6         Sunday at 12:30pm \nAwards           Sunday at 3:00pm or earlier \nThe time control is Game in 45 minutes with a 5-second delay. Accelerated pairings may be used for the first two rounds. Boards and sets are provided. Please bring clocks.  \n  \nBYES: up to two 1/2-point byes are allowed if requested before round one. \n  \nRATINGS: Tournament Directors can choose the highest of the published US Chess ratings (regular\, online regular\, quick\, online quick)  for pairing purposes only. Ratings are not affected by this event. The March Rating Supplement will be used.  March ratings should be available at www.uschess.org/msa in late February. \n  \nPRIZES:  In each of the K-12\, K-8\, and K-5 sections\, the top ten individuals and the top six teams will be awarded trophies. The state championship title and traveling trophies will be presented to the K-8 and K-5 team champions. Every participant is eligible for an additional award (medal\, chocolate\, or fruit leather)\, especially if they castle. \n  \nTIEBREAKS: the order of tiebreaks for team and individual prizes is Solkoff\, Cumulative Opposition\, Cumulative\, and Modified Median. \n  \nENTRY FEE:  The early bird entry fee is $40 per player if received by March 6th. The regular entry fee is $45 per player if received by March 19th. The late entry fee is $60 per player and is accepted until 8:00am on March 21st. Online payments are preferred. If you need to make an alternative arrangement\, please email Chris Wainscott at chris.wainscott13@outlook.com  Checks can be made payable to Chris Wainscott. \n  \n  \nSIDE EVENT: Waupaca High School will sponsor the Wisconsin State Bughouse Championship. It will start at 7:30pm. 2026 WI State Bughouse Championship \n  \nQUESTIONS:  please email Chris Wainscott chris.wainscott13@outlook.com or Alex Betaneli abetaneli@hotmail.com You may also reach Chris by texting 414-839-5232. \n  \nRefund Policy: If you register for the tournament and are unable to make it\, please notify us at least two hours in advance of the start of round one. If this is done\, then the IAC will refund your entry fee less the cost of online registration ($1) and payment processing ($0.30 + 2.9% of the entry fee.)
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-wisconsin-state-scholastic-chess-championship-individuals-wisconsin-students-only-saturday-march-21-sunday-march-22-2026/
LOCATION:Madison Marriott West\, 1313 John Q Hammons Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53562\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260318T131607Z
CREATED:20260318T130303Z
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UID:10000650-1774166400-1774198800@officialchess.org
SUMMARY:Hunter Chess Tournament - Sunday March 22
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n\n\n\nWhen:\nSunday\, March 22\, 2026\n\n\nWhere:\n\nHunter College Elementary School \n71 East 94th Street\nNew York\, NY 10128\n View Map\n\n\n\nSponsor:\nHunter College Campus Schools \n\n\nEvent Type:\nScholastic (K-12)\n\n\nEntry Fees:\n\nRated Section(s): \n\n\n\nSection\nFees & Conditions\n\n\n\n\nPremiere\n$50 USD\nSchool grades 12 and under.  Rated 1700-2000.  Maximum 20 participants. \n14 slots remaining! \n\n\nFuture Masters\n$50 USD\nSchool grades 12 and under.  Rated 1400-1749.  Maximum 26 participants. \nSorry\, this section is now full. \n\n\nChampionship\n$50 USD\nSchool grades 12 and under.  Rated 1000-1399.  Maximum 72 participants. \n4 slots remaining! \n\n\nReserve\n$50 USD\nSchool grades 10 and under.  Rated 1199 and under.  Maximum 68 participants. \n24 slots remaining! \n\n\nBooster\n$50 USD\nSchool grades 4 through 8.  Rated 799 and under.  Maximum 48 participants. \n27 slots remaining! \n\n\nPrimary A\n$50 USD\nSchool grades 3 and under.  Rated 650 and over.  Maximum 24 participants. \n1 slot remaining! \n\n\nPrimary B\n$50 USD\nSchool grades 3 and under.  Rated 649 and under.  Maximum 48 participants. \n2 slots remaining! \n\n\nJuniors\n$50 USD\nSchool grades 1 and under.  Maximum 42 participants. \n18 slots remaining! \n\n\n\nNon-Rated Section(s): \n\n\n\nSection\nFees & Conditions\n\n\n\n\n2-3 Unrated\n$50 USD\nSchool grades 2 and 3 only.  Rated 300 and under.  Maximum 24 participants. \n11 slots remaining! \n\n\n1st Grade Unrated\n$50 USD\nSchool grade 1 only.  Rated 300 and under.  Maximum 30 participants. \n12 slots remaining! \n\n\nKindergarten Unrated\n$50 USD\nSchool grades K and under.  Rated 300 and under.  Maximum 48 participants. \n22 slots remaining! \n\n\n\n\nOnline registration only. No on-site registration. \n\n\n\n\nDiscounts:\nSibling Discount: $10 USD discount for family member registration greater than or equal to 2 participants in this event; paid in a single transaction.\nApplicable to all sections.\nHunter Students: $5 USD discount for school equal to Hunter.\nApplicable to all sections.\n\n\nSchedule:\nAll sections 4 rounds. Please note start times. Rounds thereafter begin as quickly as we complete the sections.\nPremiere & Future Masters – Start time: 9:15am\nChampionship – Start time: 9:30am; Reserve & Booster – Start time: 9:45am\nPrimary & Juniors – Start time: 10:00 am\n2-3\, K & 1 Unrated – Start time: 10:15am\n\n\nTime Control:\nGame/70 +5 second delay in Premiere\nGame/60 +5 second delay in Future Masters\nGame/50 +5 second delay in Championship\nGame/45 +5 second delay in Reserve\nGame/40 +5 second delay in Booster\, Primary & Juniors\n\n\nByes:\nHalf (1/2) point bye requests (1 maximum) are available for round 1 only.\nByes must be requested prior to the start of round 1.\n\n\nContact:\n\nhunter@nscfchess.org\n\n\n\nNotes/Terms:\nRegistration closes on Friday\, March 20 at 5:00 pm. Sections may sell out before this time. There is NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION  for this event. \nBy registering online\, you will not need to check. Upon your arrival\, verify that you are on the posted pre-tournament pairing list. Please bring a copy of your confirmation email in the event there is an error. \nPairings: Join the Hunter Tournament Announcements WhatsApp group to receive alerts when pairings are posted during the event: \nhttps://chat.whatsapp.com/I5FX1CMkMwECMSZn1BOvbv\n**USCF-rated\, except where noted. Bring clocks and score pads. (Unrated sections do not require clocks; notation is recommended but not required.) Chess sets are provided for all sections except Future Masters  and Premiere. \nRatings: Rated section use published rating unless parent emails hunter@nscfchess.org.  Do not add a comment during registration as we do not receive notification on that. \nUnrated sections: No clocks. Notation not required. These sections are designed to introduce beginning chess players to competition. No US Chess membership is required. If a player has some rated experience\, the maximum allowable rating is 300. If a player with a rating (300\, or below) chooses to play in an unrated section\, the tournament organizer still reserves the right to review the player’s tournament history and move the player into a rated section. This decision may not be appealed. \nPrizes: Trophies to all players scoring 3 points or more in 4 round sections. \nFor tournament postponement and delay notices\, check the NSCF Facebook page. \nChanges and Cancelation: Any request related to change sections\, bye requests\, joining waitlist or cancellation\, please email directly hunter@nscfchess.org to ensure your request is received and responded to.  Emails to Event4Chess.com will not be handled by our tournament staff.  The TDs will not handle request as such. \nREFUNDS/CANCELLATION POLICY (REVISED effective November 1\, 2023): If your child cannot play in this event\, you may withdraw by emailing directly to  hunter@nscfchess.org no later than the end of registration (5 pm on Friday before the event).  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 Hunter tournament within the same school year. There will be no refunds or credits given for withdrawals after 5 pm on Friday.  Too many people have been signing up\, holding a spot and then withdrawing for credit when it is too late to give the spot to another child. We appreciate your understanding. \nRefunds must be requested by email; no telephone withdrawals or refund requests. To request a refund\, email hunterchess@gmail.com prior to the tournament. Refunds will be will be processed within 7 days after the tournament. \nLate cancelations are not eligible for refund or credit.   If you are unable to attend the tournament the last minute\, please email us by 8:30 AM on Sunday. \nSupervision & Photo Release Policy: All participants under 16 must have an adult supervisor during the tournament. The NSCF and/or Hunter Chess does not provide supervision between games. Also note: Photography and/or video recording occurs at most NSCF and/or Hunter tournament events. By registering your child for this event\, you hereby give permission for your child’s name and/or picture to appear on the NSCF and/or Hunter Chess website/promotion. If for any reason this is not acceptable\, please advise tournament staff PRIOR to the first round of the tournament. \nEmail: The NSCF and/or Hunter Chess will use the email address you provide when registering to contact you personally in support of this event\, and via bulk e-mail to share chess news and announce future events and classes. You may Opt-Out of these mailings by selecting Unsubscribe at any time. The NSCF and/or Hunter Chess does not sell or share any contact information. Please see our online Privacy Policy.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/hunter-chess-tournament-sunday-march-22/
LOCATION:Hunter College Elementary School\, 71 East 94th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10128\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260309T170613Z
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SUMMARY:PS 9 Arts and Athletics Chess Tournament - Sunday March 22\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Chess Tournaments \n \nhttps://reg.artsandathletics.org/?id=46DD5555-8E33-4D4F-B4C1-599C12289843 (may need to create an account to register) \nArts and Athletics will host a developmental chess tournament at PS 9 at 84th and Columbus on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.\n\n\n\n\n\nAAA March 22\, 2026 Chess Tournament\n\n\nOn Sunday\, March 22 2026\, Arts and Athletics will host a developmental chess tournament at PS 9 at 84th and Columbus on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. \nArts and Athletics is also partnering with the Concert Artists Guild to conduct music workshops and performances between noon and 2pm on tournament days. There is no charge for this program and it has proved quite popular with siblings of our chess tournament participants!!! For more information on the wonderful Concert Artists Guild organization\, visit their web site here: www.concertartists.org/ \n\n\n\nEarlybird Fee – before 03/15/2026: $45.00\nRegular Fee – before 03/16/2026: $50.00\nFee on or after 03/16/2026: $50.00\n\n\n\n\nChess Tournaments \n\n\nTournament participation is an important component of a child’s development as a chess player and Arts and Athletics is happy to host eight tournaments over the course of the 2025-26 school year. \nArts and Athletics chess tournaments are developmental in nature\, supporting student growth in skill and confidence with a friendly and familiar setting.  Children are able to explore tournament play and enjoy low-key competition as they prepare for future participation in city\, state\, and nation-wide tournaments. \nTo promote the children’s participation\, the Arts and Athletics chess coaches attend tournaments and review children’s games with them. \nRegister for the March  22\, 2026 tournament by clicking here. \nTournament dates for the 2025-26 school year are: \nSeptember 21\, 2025\nNovember 16\, 2025\nDecember 7\, 2025\nJanuary 11\, 2026\nFebruary 1\, 2026\nMarch 22\, 2026\nApril 19\, 2026\nMay 17 \, 2026 \nVIEW TOURNAMENT ENTRIES HERE: \nMarch 22\, 2026 \nP.S. 9 Chess Tournaments: Use guest registration option if you do not have an Arts and Athletics account. Basic information about our chess tournament logistics appears below. \nDIRECTIONS \n100 W 84th St\, New York\, NY 10024 \nNearest Trains: 1 train to 79th or 86th Street\, B or C trains at 81st or 86th Street \nSECTIONS \n• Unrated/Non-rated – unrated players U200 (4 rounds\, no clock) (results will not be submitted to USCF) \n• Novice -U600 (4 rounds\, G/25 d5) \n• Reserve – USCF Under 1000 (4 rounds\, G/25 d5) \n• Advanced – USCF Over 1000 (4 rounds\, G/25 d5) \nTie-breaks: Modified Median\, Solkoff. \nROUND TIMES \nAll sections start at 10:00 a.m.\, please arrive between 9:00 am – 9:30 am. \nArrivals after 10:00 a.m. will play the second round and receive a half point bye. \nPlayers in rated sections should bring clocks and score sheets. \nUSCF membership is required for all sections\, except Unrated. Unrated is not submitted to the USCF for rating. \nPlease 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 director’s discretion. \nAWARDS \n\nTrophies to top 5 in each section\nMedals to top scorers\nTeam Awards to top 3 schools in each section (Three to make a team\, Top 4 Scores Count)\nParticipation Prize for all participants\n\nREGISTRATION \n\n$45 – Early Bird Registration Fee\n$50 – Registration fee in place 5 days before event and day of by 9:30 AM\nOn site registration will be for rounds 2-4\n\nSCHOLASTIC MEMBERSHIP FOR USCF \nYou can purchase a scholastic membership to United States Chess Federation ($24 for one year and $45 for two years) at the link below. This makes it possible to establish and track your child’s official chess rating. \nhttps://new.uschess.org/become-member \nFOOD AND DRINK \nSnacks\, drinks\, and pizza available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the PS 9 PA \nCONTACT US 212-621-9166\, info@artsandathletics.org
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/ps-9-arts-and-athletics-september-2025-chess-tournament-march-22-2026/
LOCATION:PS 9 Sarah Anderson\, 100 West 84th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T200000
DTSTAMP:20260203T204602Z
CREATED:20260203T204602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T204602Z
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SUMMARY:Kings & Queens - Super Sundays -  Piscataway\, NJ - Sunday March 22\, 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-22-2026/
LOCATION:Kings and Queens – Piscataway\, NJ\, 1030 Stelton Rd Suite 201\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
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SUMMARY:Alpha Minds March 2026 Quads Chess Tournament\, Sunday March 22\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://alphamindsacademy.com/chesstournaments/ \nhttps://alphaminds-academy.jumbula.com/ChessTournaments20252026/Winter2026ChessTournaments \n\nWinter 2026 Dates: January 25 February 1 (rescheduled)\, February 22\, March 22\nSchedule: Sundays 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM\nCapacity: 48 players\nFormat: Quad-style tournament – 3 rounds\nTime Control: G/25; d5\nLocation: 225 Morris Blvd\, Jersey City\, NJ 07302 (Boys and Girls Club)\nFee: $40 per tournament (sign up for multiple tournaments and save!)\nParticipants must be current members of the United States Chess Federation.  If your child does not have an USCF Member ID\, please register here prior to registering for the tournament.\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nQuad-style Chess Tournament hosted by AlphaMinds Academy! \nRegister for multiple tournaments and receive a $5 discount on each additional event. \nSchedule: Sundays\, 10:00 am-1:00pm \nTournament Format: Quads\, 3 rounds\, Time Control: G/25;d5 \nUSCF Membership ID is required for every participant.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/alpha-minds-march-2026-quads-chess-tournament-sunday-march-22-2026/
LOCATION:Boys & Girls Club – Jersey City\, 225 Morris Blvd\, Jersey City\, NJ \, USA\, 07302\, NJ\, 07302\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 183 Sunday March 22\, 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-22-2026/
LOCATION:PS 183\, 419 East 66th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10065\, United States
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UID:10000572-1774179000-1774197000@officialchess.org
SUMMARY:Tri-State Chess Championship at Chess Max Academy UWS (Manhattan) - Sunday March 22\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Organizers: Tri-State Chess and Chess Max Academy \nhttps://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/march-22nd-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-8-2026/
LOCATION:Chess Max Academy UWS\, 110 West 79th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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