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SUMMARY:Chess In The Schools - All Girls NYC Chess Championship at PS 11M Saturday\, April 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://chessintheschools.org/tournament/2026-4-18all-girls-nyc-chess-championship/ \nThis is a free CIS event FOR GIRLS ONLY \nRegistration for this event will open in February of 2026. All Girls Event! \nSections:\nK-12 Championship (1200 & up)\nK-12 Classic (Under 1200)\nJH-HS Novice (6-12 Under 1000)\nJH-HS Unrated (Grades 6-12)\nEL Championship (K-5 Under 1000)\nPrimary Championship (K-2 Open)\nEL Unrated (Grades K-5 ). \n*Team prizes will be calculated by the top-3 scores from the each team by section. \nTime Control: \nAll sections will be G/30 or G/25 with 5 Second Delay. \nSchedule:\nCheck -in: 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM\nRound 1: 10:00 AM\nRound 2: 11:15 AM\nRound 3: 1:00 PM\nRound 4: 2:15 PM\nAwards: 3:30 PM. \nNotes:\nSets\, boards\, and scoresheets provided. Bring a clock if you have one\, and a pen or pencil for notation. \nAre CIS tournaments public events?  \nYes\, CIS tournaments are public events. By registering to the tournaments\, participants (and their caregivers\, if applicable) grant full permission to Chess in the Schools to use photographs\, video- and/or audio-recordings of them\, and/or their children\, taken during CIS events in publications\, news releases\, online\, and in other communications related to the mission of Chess in the Schools. No registrants and/or participants are entitled to compensation for their appearance in such materials. All registrants and participants release and discharge CIS from all liability\, losses\, and damages for libel\, slander\, invasion of privacy or any other claim arising out of or relating to the use of videotapes\, recordings and/or photographs. \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/chess-in-the-schools-all-girls-nyc-chess-championship-at-ps-11m-saturday-april-18-2026/
LOCATION:PS 11M\, 321 West 20th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Glen Rock Quads - Saturday April 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://icanj.net/p.php?p=2535&2026%20Glen%20Rock%20Quads \n\n\nGlen Rock Quads \n$30.00 USD\n\n\n\n\nPrize fund\n\n\n\n $60 USD\n100 guaranteed\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSections\n\n\nQuad (0-2500)Tournament rules\nhttps://icanj.net/files/2025/03/25/tournament_rules.pdf \nhttps://icanj.net/files/2023/01/03/Quads_FAQ.pdf \n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nICA Saturday Tournaments in Glen Rock! \nONLINE Registration will close at 12:00pm on the day of the tournament. Onsite registration is available on the day of the tournament from 10:00am to 12:30pm. Both online and onsite registrations will also close if we reach our maximum capacity of 80 participants. \nThe Tournament Director reserves the right to add players after this deadline if they believe it will improve the tournament experiences of the players who are already registered\, permitted said players paid the registration fee in full. \nMost levels will be broken into Quads; the tournament director reserves the right to change sections to Swiss to accommodate extra players or large rating discrepancies that would occur if players were in a quad. Sections with an average rating under 1000 will be playing at G/30;d5\, and sections with an average rating over 1000 will be playing at G/45;d5. \nEntry fee is $30; prize fund: $60 to each Quad’s 1st place! \nDetails are Below \n1st round at 1:30 pm (EST)\, and then ASAP \n1) Current USCF Membership is required \n2) NO food is allowed in Tournament Room \nFor more questions\, see this FAQ page. \n\n\n\n\nIn-person location\n\n\n354 Rock Rd\, Glen Rock\, NJ 07452\, USA\n\nOur most popular tournament with up to 80 players\, the Glen Rock Quads tournament takes place every Saturday at our Glen Rock Location\, with the exception of holidays. Players are split into groups of four (quads) by rating\, although divisions into sections of six (swiss format) are occasionally implemented circumstantially (to either accommodate numbers or better group players based on rating). In addition\, we offer a $60 cash prize for winners of each section and a $15 award for swiss section runners up. \nPlayers rated under 1000 play in G/30;d5 sections (30 minutes per person with a five second delay per turn)\, while players rated over 1000 play in G/45;d5 sections (45 minutes per person with a five second delay). Each competitor is guaranteed three rated games. For new players\, click HERE to learn how to get an official rating. \nThe tournament entry fee is $30 and online registration closes at 12pm the day of the tournament. In addition\, onsite registration is available on the day of the tournament from 10 AM to 12:30 PM. Both online and onsite registration will close once our maximum capacity of 80 participants is reached. \nIt is important that you are aware of our cancellation policy. Cancellations made by 10:00 AM on the day of the tournament will receive a full refund. Cancellations after 10:00 AM are non-refundable. Lastly\, cancellations can be made by emailing or calling us. \nThe first round starts at 1:30 PM exactly. Further rounds are played immediately after individual sections are finished. \nOur tournaments are for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and skill levels so don’t hesitate to compete! We provide chess sets\, scoresheets\, clocks\, and pencils\, so all you need to bring is yourself and an enthusiasm to play! \nTo find more information on current and past tournaments\, check out our news section to read weekly blog posts about our tournaments! \nPlease contact International Chess Academy if you have any questions. \n\nPhone:\n201-797-0330\nEmail:\nchessdirector@icanj.net
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-glen-rock-quads-saturday-april-18-2026/
LOCATION:Community Church of Glen Rock\, 354 Rock Rd\, Glen Rock\, NJ\, 07452\, United States
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SUMMARY:BK Chess Quads at the Greene Hill School--1 - Saturday\, April 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://bkchess.com/events \nhttps://bkchess.com/events/4299 \nBK Chess Quads at the Greene Hill School — 2\n\n\n\nWhen\n\nSaturday\, April 18\, 2026\n9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n\n\n\nWhere\nGreene Hill School\, 39 Adelphi Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11205\n\n\nAbout This Event\nPlease be aware that parent attendance is required for all our events\n\n\nDetails\nEntry Fee$40\nTime ControlG/25 d5\nSectionsQuad Staging\nRating SystemUSCF Rated\n\n\n\n\nEvent Format\nQuad tournaments every two weeks. \n\n• Quad format (groups of 4 by rating)\n• 3 rounds per event\n• Time Control: G/25 d5\n• USCF Rated\n\nParent attendance required \n\n\nTypical Schedule\n\nCheck-In: 8:30 – 8:50 AM\nRound 1: 9:00 AM\nRound 2: 10:00 AM\nRound 3: 11:00 AM\nEst. End: 12:00 PM\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\nEntry Fee: $40\nMax 30 players\n5th grade or younger\nRated under 1200\nUSCF membership required\n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\nnychesschamps@gmail.com\n347-886-6195
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/bk-chess-quads-at-the-greene-hill-school-1-saturday-april-18-2026/
LOCATION:Greene Hill School\, 39 Adelphi Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11205\, United States
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SUMMARY:ICN Carroll Garden Brooklyn Grand Prix + Elite Quads (1000+ USCF)\, Saturday April 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/carrollgardengrandprix \nCarroll Garden Brooklyn Grand Prix + Elite Quads (1000+ USCF)\nfrom $49.00\n\nAbout Saturday Carroll Garden Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix \nOur In-Person Saturday Carroll Garden Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix provides the (weekly) opportunity to play three equally rated players in both a competitive and supportive environment. \nPlayers will be paired in groups of fours\, starting with our 4 highest rated players based on their LIVE rating and continuing down to our lowest rated players. We will be use only live OTB ratings \nPlease note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes. \nTournament Details: \n\n\nScholastic Grand Prix (AM/PM Session) \n\n\nParents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack \n\n\nLunch & Snacks will not be served/provided (unless full day signup) \n\n\nRookie Academy (9 AM – 12 PM) for players rated U300 includes a morning lesson and 3 rated rounds. It offers a comfortable learning environment for our new and/or young players to explore competitive chess with clocks and notation\, more than the once a month Rookie Academy. \n\n\nLocation: PS 32\, 420 Union St\, Brooklyn\, NY 11231 \nFall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nOctober 4th\, 11th\, 18th\, 25th \n\n\nNovember 1st\, 8th\, 15th\, 22nd \n\n\nDecember 6th\, 20th \n\n\nJanuary 10th\, 17th\, 24th\, 31st \n\n\nOpen to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade \nCost: \n\n\n$49 per player (AM & PM Grand Prix) \n\n\n$69 per player (Elite Quads) \n\n\n$98 per player (AM + PM Grand Prix) \n\n\nWeekly USCF Rating Reports: \nUSCF Rating Reports \nTournament Rules: \nPairings: Quads + Small Swiss Sections: \n\n\nGrand Prix \n\n\nRounds: 3 Rounds Time Control: \n\n\nGrand Prix G/25 d5 \n\n\nDrop off: \n\n\n8:45 am – AM Grand Prix \n\n\n8:45 am – AM + PM Grand Prix \n\n\n11:30 am – PM Grand Prix \n\n\nRound Times: \nGrand Prix Schedule (G/25 d5): \nAM Session \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n10:00 am – 2nd round \n\n\n11:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n11:30-12:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n12:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nPM Session \n\n\n11:30 am – check in \n\n\n12:00 pm – 1st round \n\n\n1:00 pm – 2nd round \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n2:30 – 3:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n3:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nElite Quads 1000+ \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n2nd & 3rd rounds will start 5 minutes after the completion of the previous rounds. \nPlayers may leave directly after the completion of their 3rd round. \nNotes: Each Quad will play 3 Rounds G60\, D5 \n\n\nPickup: \nGrand Prix & Elite Quads Pick Up – \n\n\nAM Session – 12:00 pm \n\n\nPM Session – 3:00 pm \n\n\nElite Quads – 3:00 pm \n\n\nTeam Rooms: Analysis Areas\, Team Room for select schools \nIn-Person Saturday Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix – Individual & Team Standings \nDrop-off Event \nThe event is a drop-off event. Parents are required to drop-off kids at the school entrance at 9 am and pick them up at the conclusion of the event. \nRegister for the USCF: \nBecome a USCF member or renew membership \nThings to Note:\n\n\nTD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing \n\n\nNo more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group. \n\n\nNo byes permitted \n\n\nAll players must have a valid USCF ID # \n\n\nPlease bring your own clocks \n\n\nPairings will be based on live ratings \n\n\nIf a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started \n\n\n2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round \n\n\nTDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion) \n\n\n100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/icn-carroll-garden-brooklyn-grand-prix-elite-quads-1000-uscf-saturday-april-18-2026/
LOCATION:PS 32 Brooklyn\, 420 Union St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
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SUMMARY:ICN Manhattan Midtown Grand Prix - Saturday April 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/manhattangrandprix \nManhattan Midtown Grand Prix\nfrom $49.00\n\nAbout Saturday Manhattan Midtown Scholastic Grand Prix \nOur In-Person Saturday Manhattan Midtown Scholastic Grand Prix provides the (weekly) opportunity to play three equally rated players in both a competitive and supportive environment. \nPlayers will be paired in groups of fours\, starting with our 4 highest rated players based on their LIVE rating and continuing down to our lowest rated players. We will be use only live OTB ratings \nPlease note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes. \nTournament Details: \n\n\nScholastic Grand Prix (AM/PM Session) \n\n\nLunch will only be served to students registered for a full AM+PM session (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack) \n\n\nLunch nor snacks will not be served (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack) \n\n\nLocation: PS 33\, 281 9th Avenue New York\, NY \n(26th Street and 9th Ave\, Entrance in Schoolyard) \nFall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nJanuary 24th\, 31st \n\n\nSpring Saturday 2026 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nFebruary 7th\, 28th \n\n\nMarch 14th\, 21st\, 28th \n\n\nApril 18th\, 25th \n\n\nMay 9th\, 16th\, 23rd\, 30th \n\n\nJune 6th\, 13th \n\n\nOpen to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade \nCost: \n\n\n$49 per player (AM or PM Grand Prix) \n\n\n$98 per player (AM + PM Grand Prix) \n\n\nWeekly USCF Rating Reports: USCF Rating Reports \nTournament Rules: \nPairings: Quad + Small Swiss Sections: \n\n\nGrand Prix \n\n\n3 Rounds\, Time Control: \n\n\nGrand Prix G/25 d5 \n\n\nDrop off: \n\n\nAM Grand Prix: 8:45 am \n\n\nAM + PM Grand Prix: 8:45 am \n\n\nPM Grand Prix: 12:00 pm \n\n\nRound Times: \n\n\nGrand Prix Schedule (G/25 d5) \n\n\nAM Session \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n10:00 am – 2nd round \n\n\n11:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n11:30-12:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n12:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nPM Session \n\n\n12:00 pm – check in \n\n\n12:00 pm – 1st round \n\n\n1:00 pm – 2nd round \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n2:30 – 3:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n3:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nGrand Prix Pick Up – \n\n\nAM Session – 12:00 pm \n\n\nPM Session – 3:00 pm \n\n\nIn-Person Saturday Manhattan Scholastic Grand Prix – Individual & Team Standings \nDrop-off Event \nThe event is a drop-off event. Parents are required to drop-off kids at the school entrance at 9:00am and pick them up at the conclusion of the event. \nUSCF Membership REQUIRED: Click here to become a USCF member or renew membership \nThings to Note:\n\n\nTD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing \n\n\nNo more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group. \n\n\nNo byes permitted. \n\n\nLunch will not be served for half sessions. \n\n\nAll players must have a valid USCF ID #. \n\n\nPlease bring your own clocks. \n\n\nPairings will be based on live ratings. \n\n\nIf a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started or forfeited. \n\n\n2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round. \n\n\nTDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion) \n\n\n100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players \n\n\nNUT Free:\nAll ICN Chess Programs are NUT FREE.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/icn-manhattan-midtown-grand-prix-saturday-april-18-2026/
LOCATION:PS 33 Chelsea Prep\, 281 9th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
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SUMMARY:ICN Manhattan Elite Quads (1000+ USCF) - Saturday April 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/manhattanelitegrandprix \n  \nElite Quads (1000+ USCF)\nfrom $69.00\n\nAbout Saturday Elite Quads (1000+) \nOur In-Person Saturday Elite Quads provide the (weekly) opportunity to play three similarly rated players in both a competitive and supportive environment. \nPlayers will be paired in groups of fours\, starting with our 4 highest rated players based on their LIVE rating and continuing down to our lowest rated players. We will be use only live OTB ratings \nPlease note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes. \nTournament Details: \n\n\nElite Quads (1000+) \n\n\nLocation: 308 W 46th Street\, 10036 NY\, NY \nFall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nJanuary 24th\, 31st \n\n\nSpring Saturday 2026 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nFebruary 7th\, 28th \n\n\nMarch 14th\, 21st\, 28th \n\n\nApril 18th\, 25th \n\n\nMay 9th\, 16th\, 23rd\, 30th \n\n\nJune 6th\, 13th \n\n\nOpen to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade \nCost: \n\n\n$69 per player (Elite Quads 1000+ USCF Required) \n\n\nWeekly USCF Rating Reports: \nUSCF Rating Reports \nTournament Rules \nElite Quads 1000+ \nElite Quads \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n2nd & 3rd rounds will start 5 minutes after the completion of the previous rounds. \nPlayers may leave directly after the completion of their 3rd round. \nNotes: Each Quad will play 3 Rounds G60\, D5 \n\n\nTeam Rooms: Analysis Areas\, Team Room for select schools \nDrop-off Event \nThe event is a drop-off event. Parents are required to drop-off kids at the school entrance at 9 am and pick them up at the conclusion of the event. \nRegister for the USCF: \nBecome a USCF member or renew membership \nThings to Note:\n\n\nTD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing \n\n\nNo more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group. \n\n\nNo byes permitted \n\n\nPizza lunch will be served \n\n\nAll players must have a valid USCF ID # \n\n\nPlease bring your own clocks \n\n\nPairings will be based on live ratings \n\n\nIf a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started \n\n\n2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round \n\n\nTDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion) \n\n\n100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players \n\n\nNUT Free:\nAll ICN Chess Programs are NUT FREE. \n\n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/icn-manhattan-elite-quads-1000-uscf-saturday-april-18-2026/
LOCATION:Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church\, 308 West 46th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Maryland State Scholastic Championships -
DESCRIPTION:https://chessacademy.com/products/maryland-state-scholastic-chess-championships \n\n2026 Maryland State Scholastic Championships (in April)\n\n\n \n\nSale price$67.00 USD Regular price$85.00 USD Save $18.00\n\n\n\n\n\nThe official MD State Scholastic Championship Tournament!\nWith special guest IM Danny Rensch\, who will be doing a lecture and book signing of his memoir Dark Squares at 11am on Saturday.\nSilver Knights Chess Academy in partnership with the Maryland Chess Association\nSee who’s playing (updated in March)\nGrades K-12\nHammond High School\, 8800 Guilford Road\, Columbia\, MD 21046 \n10 sections for different ages and skill levels – please read descriptions closely to make sure you sign up for the correct section!  Championship sections are only open to students who live in or attend school in MD\, “under” sections are open to participants from any state. \n\nHigh School Championship (Saturday 4/18-Sunday 4/19)\nThe official Maryland State High School Championship! Rounds at 9:30am\, 12:30pm\, and 3:30pm on Saturday\, and rounds at 9:30am\, and 12:30pm on Sunday\, with an awards ceremony starting at approximately 3:30pm.  The time control is game in 75 minutes with a 5 second delay. The winner (by tiebreak*\, if necessary) qualifies for the Denker National Tournament of High School State Champions. Players must live in or attend school in MD\, be in grades 9-12 and rated at least 1150 to participate. \nHigh School Under 1200 (Sunday 4/19)\nFor players who are in grades 9-12 rated under 1200 or who are unrated. Rounds at 9:30am\, 10:40am\, 11:45am\, 1:00pm\, and 2:10pm\, with an awards ceremony starting at approximately 3:15pm.  The time control is game in 25 minutes with a 5 second delay.  Open to players from anywhere. \nMiddle School Championship (Saturday 4/18-Sunday 4/19)\nThe official Maryland State Middle School Championship! Rounds at 9:30am\, 12:30pm\, and 3:30pm on Saturday\, and rounds at 9:30am\, and 12:30pm on Sunday\, with an awards ceremony starting at approximately 3:30pm.  The time control is game in 75 minutes with a 5 second delay. The winner (by tiebreak*\, if necessary) qualifies for the Barber National Tournament of Middle School State Champions. Players must live in or attend school in MD\, in grades 6-8 and must rated at least 950 to participate.\n\nMiddle School Under 1000 (Sunday 4/19)\nFor players who are in grades 6-8 rated under 1000 or who are unrated. Rounds at 9:30am\, 10:40am\, 11:45am\, 1:00pm\, and 2:10pm\, with an awards ceremony starting at approximately 3:15pm.  The time control is game in 25 minutes with a 5 second delay.  Open to players from anywhere.\n\nElementary School Championship (Saturday 4/18-Sunday 4/19)\nThe official Maryland State Elementary School Championship!  Rounds at 9:30am\, 12:30pm\, and 3:30pm on Saturday\, and rounds at 9:30am\, and 12:30pm on Sunday\, with an awards ceremony starting at approximately 3:30pm.  The time control is game in 75 minutes with a 5 second delay.  The winner (by tiebreak*\, if necessary) qualifies for the Rockefeller National Tournament of Elementary School State Champions.  Players live in or attend school in MD\, in grades 4 or 5 and rated at least 750 to participate.\n \nElementary School Under 800 (Saturday 4/18)\nFor players who are in grades 4 or 5 rated under 800 or who are unrated. Rounds at 9:30am\, 10:40am\, 11:45am\, 1:00pm\, and 2:10pm\, with an awards ceremony starting at approximately 3:15pm. The time control is game in 25 minutes with a 5 second delay. Open to players from anywhere. \nPrimary School Championship (Saturday 4/18)\nThe official Maryland State Primary School Championship!  Rounds at 9:30am\, 10:40am\, 11:45am\, 1:00pm\, and 2:10pm\, with an awards ceremony starting at approximately 3:15pm.  The time control is game in 25 minutes with a 5 second delay. The winner (by tiebreak*\, if necessary) qualifies for the Ashley National Tournament of K-3 State Champions.  Players must live in or attend school in MD\, in grades 2-3 and rated at least 550 to participate.  \nPrimary School Under 600 (Saturday 4/18)\nFor players who are in grades 2-3 rated under 600 or who are unrated.  Rounds at 9:30am\, 10:40am\, 11:45am\, 1:00pm\, and 2:10pm\, with an awards ceremony starting at approximately 3:15pm.  The time control is game in 25 minutes with a 5 second delay. Open to players from anywhere. \nK-1 Championship (Saturday 4/18)\nThe official Maryland State K-1 Championship! Rounds at 9:30am\, 10:40am\, 11:45am\, 1:00pm\, and 2:10pm\, with an awards ceremony starting at approximately 3:15pm.  The time control is game in 25 minutes with a 5 second delay.  Players must live in or attend school in MD\, in grades K-1\, and rated at least 350.  \nK-1 Under 400 (Saturday 4/18)\nFor players who are in grades K-1 rated under 400 or who are unrated.  Rounds at 9:30am\, 10:40am\, 11:45am\, 1:00pm\, and 2:10pm\, with an awards ceremony starting at approximately 3:15pm.  The time control is game in 25 minutes with a 5 second delay. Open to players from anywhere. \nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSection\nRound 1\nRound 2\nRound 3\nRound 4\nRound 5\nAwards\nTime Control\n\n\nK-1 U-400\n9:00am Sat\n10:15am Sat\n12:30pm Sat\n1:40pm Sat\n2:50pm Sat\n4:00pm Sat\nG/25\, D5\n\n\nK-1 Champ\n9:00am Sat\n10:15am Sat\n12:30am Sat\n1:40pm Sat\n2:50pm Sat\n4:00pm Sat\nG/25\, d5\n\n\nPS Champ\n9:00am Sat\n10:15am Sat\n12:30am Sat\n1:40pm Sat\n2:50pm Sat\n4:00pm Sat\nG/25\, d5\n\n\nPS U-600\n9:00am Sat\n10:15am Sat\n12:30am Sat\n1:40pm Sat\n2:50pm Sat\n4:00pm Sat\nG/25\, d5\n\n\nES Champ\n9:00am Sat\n12:30pm Sat\n3:30pm Sat\n9:30am Sun\n12:30pm Sun\n3:30pm Sun\nG/75\, d5\n\n\nES U-800\n9:00am Sat\n10:15am Sat\n12:30am Sat\n1:40pm Sat\n2:50pm Sat\n4:00pm Sat\nG/25\, d5\n\n\nMS Champ\n9:00am Sat\n12:30pm Sat\n3:30pm Sat\n9:30am Sun\n12:30pm Sun\n3:30pm Sun\nG/75\, d5\n\n\nMS U-1000\n9:30am Sun\n10:40am Sun\n11:45am Sun\n1:00pm Sun\n2:10pm Sun\n3:15pm Sun\nG/25\, d5\n\n\nHS Champ\n9:00am Sat\n12:30pm Sat\n3:30pm Sat\n9:30am Sun\n12:30pm Sun\n3:30pm Sun\nG/75\, d5\n\n\nHS U-1200\n9:30am Sun\n10:40am Sun\n11:45am Sun\n1:00pm Sun\n2:10pm Sun\n3:15pm Sun\nG/25\, d5\n\n\n\nOther Information\n* All sections are non-elimination\, and all players participate in all rounds\n* This tournament is US Chess rated!  If you have a US Chess ID# and membership\, please include it.  If you don’t have one\, we will purchase it for you ($24 value!).  If you’re not sure what your ID# is you can look it up here\n* Trophies to the top players and teams in each section \nOnline registration is $67 before noon on Tuesday\, 3/31.  From then until Tuesday 4/14 at noon online registration is $77.  From noon on 4/14 until 8:30am on the day of the tournament\, registration is $87. Any registrations after 8:30am will not play the first round\, and will receive a first round bye.  Chess sets are provided\, but bring a clock if you have one.\nIf 2+ players tie for 1st in the Elementary\, Middle\, or High School Championship section\, then the MD Representative to the Rockefeller\, Barber\, and Denker Tournament of Champions will be determined by tiebreak*. \n* Tiebreak order: Modified Median\, Solkoff\, Cumulative\, & Cumulative of Opposition.  If those four are tied a coin toss will be used as a fifth and final tie break. \n\n  \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-maryland-state-scholastic-championships/
LOCATION:Hammond High School\, 8800 Guilford Road\, Columbia\, MD\, 21046\, United States
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SUMMARY:Empire Chess Training - GVS Scholastic Chess Tournament - Saturday April 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:General Information:​​ \n\n\nGame Format: Swiss System \n\n\nNovice (I and II) and Elementary will play 4 games \n\n\nAdvanced and Championship will play 3 games \n\n\nTime control of G/25;d5 for ELEMENTARY (K-6) \n\n\nTime control of G/40;d5 for ADVANCED (K-12) \n\n\nTime control of G/45;d5 for CHAMPIONSHIP (K-12) \n\n\n\n\nDate: November 8th\, December 6th\, January 10th\, February 7\, April 18\, May 9\, June 6 \n\n\nVenue: Gantry View School (5-36 50th Ave\, Long Island City\, NY 11101) \n\n\nUSCF Membership: Current USCF membership required for all sections\, except Novice (I and II) \n\n\nCheck-in starts at 8:30 AM. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the event to check-in. \n\n\nEquipment: Chess sets\, chess clocks\, and notation sheets provided​ \n\n\nAll participants under 18 must be chaperoned by an adult or guardian. If you want to drop off\, please email empire.chess.tournament@gmail.com \n\n\nTo ensure a safe and focused environment\, we ask that waiting children engage in quiet activities. Loud games and running in the hallways or waiting areas are prohibited. \n\n\nFor any questions\, please email empire.chess.tournament@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTournament Sections:​​ \n\n\nNOVICE 1 (PreK-1) – Unrated (will not be USCF rated). No clock and notation (4 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n\n\n\n\n​NOVICE 2 (Grades 2-5) – Unrated (will not be USCF rated). No clock and notation (4 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n\n\n\n\n​ELEMENTARY (K-6) – USCF 600 and under (USCF Rated)\, G/25;d5 (4 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​​ \n\n\n\n\n​ADVANCED (K-12) – USCF 1200 and under (USCF Rated)\, G/40;d5 (3 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n\n\n\n\n​CHAMPIONSHIP (K-12) – USCF 1200+ (USCF Rated)\, G/45;d5 (3 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. $150 for 1st Place\, $80 for 2nd\, $50 for 3rd Place.​ (B/14 Entries) \n\n\n\n\n\nGame Schedule and Awarding \n\n\nChampionship Check-in: 9:00 AM \n\n\nElementary & Advanced Check-in: 9:15 AM \n\n\nNovice I & Novice II Check-in: 9:45 AM \n\n\nAfter Check-In for the section\, the round will start ASAP \nAwards Ceremony – To be held immediately after the section concludes \nUSCF Membership \n\n\nActive USCF membership is required to participate in the rated sections \n\n\nIf you are not a member\, or has an expired membership\, please JOIN / RENEW MEMBERSHIP \n\n\n\nHalf point byes may be requested as follows: \n\n\nAll half-point bye requests must be made prior to round 2 pairings. \n\n\nHalf-point bye requests cannot be changed once round 2 is paired. \n\n\nBye requests can be made by emailing empire.chess.tournament@gmail.com or by visiting Chess Control on-site. \n\n\n\n\n  \nhttps://www.empirechesstraining.com/gantry-view-tournament
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/empire-chess-training-gvs-scholastic-chess-tournament-saturday-april-18-2026/
LOCATION:Gantry View School\, 5-36 50th Ave\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T150000
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SUMMARY:ICN Windsor Terrace Brooklyn Grand Prix - Saturday April 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/brooklyngrandprix \nWindsor Terrace Brooklyn Grand Prix\nfrom $49.00\n\nAbout Saturday Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix \nOur In-Person Saturday Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix provides the (weekly) opportunity to play three equally rated players in both a competitive and supportive environment. \nPlayers will be paired in groups of fours\, starting with our 4 highest rated players based on their LIVE rating and continuing down to our lowest rated players. We will be use only live OTB ratings \nPlease note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes. \n\n\nLunch & Snacks will not be served/provided\n(parents are encouraged to pack NUT FREE lunch & snack) \n\n\nTournament Details: \n\n\nScholastic Grand Prix (AM/PM Session) \n\n\nLunch nor snacks will not be served (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack) \n\n\nLocation: PS 230\, 1 Albemarle Rd\, Brooklyn\, NY 11218 \nFall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nJanuary 24th\, 31st \n\n\nSpring Saturday 2026 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nFebruary 7th\, 28th \n\n\nMarch 14th\, 21st\, 28th \n\n\nApril 18th\, 25th \n\n\nMay 9th\, 16th\, 23rd\, 30th \n\n\nJune 6th\, 13th \n\n\nOpen to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade \nCost: \n\n\n$49 per player (AM & PM Grand Prix) \n\n\n$69 per player (Elite Quads) \n\n\n$98 per player (AM + PM Grand Prix) \n\n\nWeekly USCF Rating Reports: \nUSCF Rating Reports \nTournament Rules: \nPairings: Quads + Small Swiss Sections: \n\n\nGrand Prix \n\n\nRounds: 3 Rounds Time Control: \n\n\nGrand Prix G/25 d5 \n\n\nDrop off: \n\n\n8:45 am – AM Grand Prix \n\n\n8:45 am – AM + PM Grand Prix \n\n\n11:30 am – PM Grand Prix \n\n\nRound Times: \nGrand Prix Schedule (G/25 d5): \nAM Session \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n10:00 am – 2nd round \n\n\n11:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n11:30-12:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n12:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nPM Session \n\n\n11:30 am – check in \n\n\n12:00 pm – 1st round \n\n\n1:00 pm – 2nd round \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n2:30 – 3:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n3:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nPickup: \nGrand Prix – \n\n\nAM Session – 12:00 pm \n\n\nPM Session – 3:00 pm \n\n\nTeam Rooms: Analysis Areas\, Team Room for select schools \nIn-Person Saturday Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix – Individual & Team Standings \nDrop-off Event \nThe event is a drop-off event. Parents are required to drop-off kids at the school entrance at 9 am and pick them up at the conclusion of the event. \nRegister for the USCF: \nBecome a USCF member or renew membership \nThings to Note:\n\n\nTD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing \n\n\nNo more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group. \n\n\nNo byes permitted \n\n\nLunch will not be served \n\n\nAll players must have a valid USCF ID # \n\n\nPlease bring your own clocks \n\n\nPairings will be based on live ratings \n\n\nIf a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started \n\n\n2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round \n\n\nTDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion) \n\n\n100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players \n\n\nNUT Free:\nAll ICN Chess Programs are NUT FREE.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/icn-windsor-terrace-brooklyn-grand-prix-saturday-april-18-2026/
LOCATION:PS 230K\, 1 Albemarle Rd.\, Brooklyn\, 11218\, United States
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SUMMARY:ICN Manhattan UES Grand Prix - Saturday April 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/manhattanuesgrandprix-h96kw\n\nManhattan UES Grand Prix\nfrom $49.00\n\nAbout Saturday Manhattan Upper East Side Scholastic Grand Prix \nOur In-Person Saturday Manhattan UES Scholastic \nGrand Prix provides a weekly opportunity to play three similarly rated players in both a competitive and supportive environment. (Quad format means players are grouped into round robins with the three players closest to them in rating.) \nPlayers will be paired in groups of fours\, starting with our 4 highest rated players based on their LIVE rating and continuing down to our lowest rated players. We will be use only live OTB ratings \nPlease note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes. \nTournament Details: \n\n\nScholastic Grand Prix (AM/PM Session) \n\n\nLunch will only be served to students registered for a full AM+PM session (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack) \n\n\nLunch nor snacks will not be served (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack) \n\n\nLocation: Trevor Day School – 312 E 95th St\, New York\, NY 10128 \nFall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nJanuary 24th\, 31st \n\n\nSpring Saturday 2026 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nFebruary 7th\, 28th \n\n\nMarch 14th\, 21st\, 28th \n\n\nApril 18th\, 25th \n\n\nMay 9th\, 16th\, 23rd\, 30th \n\n\nJune 6th\, 13th \n\n\nOpen to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade \nCost: \n\n\n$49 per player (AM & PM Grand Prix) \n\n\n$98 per player (AM + PM Grand Prix) \n\n\nWeekly USCF Rating Reports: USCF Rating Reports \nTournament Rules: \nPairings: Quad + Small Swiss Sections: \n\n\nGrand Prix \n\n\n3 Rounds\, Time Control: \n\n\nGrand Prix G/25 d5 \n\n\nDrop off: \n\n\nAM Grand Prix: 8:45 am \n\n\nAM + PM Grand Prix: 8:45 am \n\n\nPM Grand Prix: 11:45 am \n\n\nRound Times: \nGrand Prix Schedule (G/25 d5) \nAM Session \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n10:00 am – 2nd round \n\n\n11:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n11:30-12:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n12:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nPM Session \n\n\n11:45 am – check in \n\n\n12:00 pm – 1st round \n\n\n1:00 pm – 2nd round \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n2:30 – 3:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n3:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nGrand Prix Pick Up – \n\n\nAM Session – 12:00 pm \n\n\nPM Session – 3:00 pm \n\n\nTeam Rooms: Analysis Areas\, Team Room for select schools \nIn-Person Saturday Manhattan Scholastic Grand Prix – Individual & Team Standings \nDrop-off Event \nThe event is a drop-off event. Parents are required to drop-off kids at the school entrance at 9 am and pick them up at the conclusion of the event. \nUSCF Membership REQUIRED: \nClick here to become a USCF member or renew membership\n \nThings to Note:\n\n\nTD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing \n\n\nNo more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group. \n\n\nNo byes permitted \n\n\nLunch will not be served \n\n\nAll players must have a valid USCF ID # \n\n\nPlease bring your own clocks \n\n\nPairings will be based on live ratings \n\n\nIf a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started \n\n\n2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round \n\n\nTDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion) \n\n\n100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players \n\n\nNUT Free:\nAll ICN Chess Programs are NUT FREE.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/icn-manhattan-ues-grand-prix-saturday-april-18-2026/
LOCATION:Trevor Day School\, 312 E 95th St\, New York\, NY\, 10128\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Right Move Chess Federation - Bishop Loughlin - Sat April\, 18\, 2026 (rescheduled from April 25)
DESCRIPTION:Date:\nTournament:\nNotes:\nPre-Registration:\n\n\n\n\nApril 18 20 at Bishop Loughlin\nTRM #368\nEF: Free. USCF only. 7 sections. Rd 1 at 10:00AM\nCheck In Ends at 9:30AM\nRegistration opens 4/13 \nwww.chesstrm.org/NYC\n\n\n\nWelcome to The Right Move “Free Chess for Youth” Chess Tournaments \nCurrent membership in USCF is required.  Scholastic players may Join/Renew membership on-site for one year for $12. No credit cards. \n7 sections: Sections may be combined if there are less than 6 signed up to that section by Friday at 6:00. Players can play up a section but at the TD’s discretion. \nAwards: Based on the number of players in each section: 6-11 players in a section would earn 2 trophies. 12-29 players would get 3 trophies. 30-44 would get 5 trophies; 45-60 would get 7 trophies. \nMedals are earned by a player who scores 2.5 or more points. The BEST TEAM CERTIFICATE is awarded to the team with the best score of the top four players in each section. \n\nAwe: Adults welcome;\nKing: Rated Must be rated above 1300\nQueen: Rated 900-1299\nRook: Rated 500-899\nKnight: Rated Under 500\nPawn: Must be in Gr 3 or below and Rated Under 300\n\nAll Sections begin round 1 games promptly at 10:00. Round 2 is at 11:30.  Round 3 at 12:45.  Round 4 is at 2:00.  Awards are at 3:30. \nAll games are USCF rated.   G/25;d5 \nTRM
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/the-right-move-chess-federation-bishop-loughlin-sun-april-25-2026/
LOCATION:Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School\, 357 Clermont Avenue\, Brooklyn\, 11238\, United States
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SUMMARY:Florida State All Girl's Chess Championship - Saturday April 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.chessregister.com/register?event_key=wCFxhonm3n0iUpj232kvTc1V04Ucuw73-2nkGVypuPY%3D \nEvent Summary\nName: Florida State All Girl’s Chess Championship\nDesc: Florida State All Girl’s Chess Championship Saturday April 18\, 2026\, 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM\n\nSECTIONs: K-1\, K-3\, K-5\, K-8\n\nTOURNAMENT LOCATION: Spanish River Library 1501 Spanish River Blvd\, Boca Raton\, FL 33431\n\nROUNDS: 5 rounds\, G30; d5 Sections maybe combined for pairing purposes.\n\nFirst Round: 9:30 then rest to follow immediately after. (Limited to the first 50 girls)\n\nPrizes: Trophy to the first and second in each section with medals for third and fourth places. Tie breaks will be used to determine each place. Each Section winner will receive the title: 2026 Florida State Girl Chess Champion with section name.\n\n\n\nENTRY FEE: $40 if received by April 15; $50 if received later. Online entry closes at 8:30 AM on Saturday. No onsite entry.\n\nUSCF MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If the USCF website does not show you as a current member\, you will not be paired.\n\nNew first-time unrated players in the All Girls April 18th tournament will receive a one year membership at no charge.\n\nQUESTIONS: Chief Tournament Director – Charles Hatherill\, NTD/FIDE IA.\n\nEmail: kingsgambit50@earthlink.net\n\nChess sets will be provided for the games. Bring a chess clock if you have one.\n\n\nLocation: Spanish River LIbrary\, 1501 Spanish River Blvd.\, Boca Raton\n\n\nStarts: Saturday 18 Apr 2026\nEnds: Saturday 18 Apr 2026\nReg Ends: Saturday 18 Apr 2026 8:30AM\nRounds: 5\nOrganizer Name: Vero Beach Chess Club\nOrganizer eMail: kingsgambit50@earthlink.net\n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/9150/
LOCATION:NY
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T140000
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SUMMARY:Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 267 Saturday April 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register: https://www.chessnycplayngo.org/events \nEntry Fee: $54 \nLocation \n\nPS 267 New York\, 213 E 63rd St\, New York\, NY 10065\, USA\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\n\nIn by 11\, Home by 2! Absolute Beginners to Masters. 3 Rounds of Play\, USCF Uniquely Double-Rated Meets. Guaranteed Cash Prizes for All Sections!
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/chess-nyc-play-n-go-select-chess-meets-ps-267-saturday-april-18-2026/
LOCATION:PS 267\, 213 E 63rd St\,\, New York\, NY\, 10065\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T210000
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SUMMARY:2026 ICA FIDE Championship - Saturday April 18 - Sunday April 19\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://icanj.net/p.php?p=2538&2026%20ICA%20FIDE%20Championship \n  \nAPRIL 18 – APRIL 19\nWelcome to the ICA FIDE Championship! This is a two-day\, dual-rated tournament that is both FIDE and USCF rated. \nRegistration Fee and Information: The early bird registration fee is $100\, while regular registration is $120. Free entry is available to Grandmasters (GMs)\, International Masters (IMs)\, and players rated 2400+ FIDE. Eligible players should email chessdirector@icanj.net to receive a registration coupon. Registration closes at 10 am on the day of the tournament or when we reach our capacity of 60 players. \nTournament Format: The event follows a 4-round Swiss-System format\, with two rounds played each day. Time control is G110 with a 10-second delay. Pairings will be based on FIDE ratings. \nEligibility Requirements: Participants must have a published monthly rating of at least 1600 USCF or 1500 FIDE. All players must also hold a valid FIDE ID. U.S. players can request a USA-flagged FIDE ID at this link. Those seeking a FIDE ID with a non-USA federation must contact their respective chess federation. \nSchedule: Rounds will be held as follows — Saturday: 11:00 AM and 3:30 PM; Sunday: 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM. \nByes: Players may request up to two half-point byes during the tournament. These must be submitted before the start of Round 2. \nEquipment: All players are required to bring their own clocks. Boards and chess sets will be provided. \nNorms: Please note that FIDE norms will not be available at this event. \nLate Arrivals: Will be handled according to standard USCF regulations. \nParents and Caregivers: There is a designated waiting area where parents and caregivers can supervise young players. \nParking and Directions: Ample parking is available behind the church\, next to a small playground. After parking\, enter through the door marked “International Chess Academy” and proceed to the second floor. \nPublic Transportation: \n\nBy Train: Glen Rock has two nearby NJ Transit stations — Glen Rock – Main Line and Glen Rock – Boro Hall — both within walking distance of ICA.\nBy Bus: Routes 164\, 164B\, 164E\, and 175B all stop directly in front of ICA at Rock Road and Central Avenue.\n\nTournament Director: Stephen Lorimor (ANTD\, NA) \nPrizes: Prizes will be awarded in accordance with standard USCF prize distribution rules. \n\n1st Place: $500\n2nd Place: $360\n3rd Place: $240\nUnder 2200 FIDE: $180\nUnder 2000 FIDE: $180\nUnder 1800 FIDE: $180\nUnder Age 13: $180\nOver Age 55: $180\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to a competitive and exciting event! \n\n\nOpen \n\n$120.00 USD$100.00 USD \nEarly bird price expires on Apr 11\, 2026 at 11:59 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrize fund\n\n\n\n $2\,000 USD\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedules\n\n\n04/18/2026-04/19/2026\n\n\n\n\nSections\n\n\nOpen (>=1600)Prize: 500\, 360\, 240\n\n\n\n\nByes\n\n\n\nMax of byes: 2\nLast round to request a bye: 2\nNumber of rounds in tourney: 4\nBye note: Two 1/2 point byes are allowed if requested before start of round 2\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nWelcome to the ICA Fide Championship! This is a two-day dual FIDE and USCF rated tournament. \nRegistration Fee and Information: $100 Early Bird Registration\, $120 Regular Registration. \nRegistration closes at 10 am the Saturday of the tournament or when we reach CAPACITY (60 players) \nFree entry is available to GMs\, IMs\, and 2400+ FIDE rated players. If you qualify for free entry\, please email chessdirector@icanj.net so we can provide a coupon. \nFormat: 4 round Swiss-System (two rounds per day).  G110 d10.  Pairings based on FIDE ratings. \nMinimum Rating: A monthly published rating of 1600 USCF or 1500 FIDE. \nAll players must have a valid FIDE ID.  Players may request a USA-flagged FIDE ID at this URL: https://tinyurl.com/nebafd36.  Players wishing a non-USA flagged FIDE ID must contact the relevant country’s chess federation. \nSchedule: Saturday 11:00 am\, 3:30 pm.  Sunday 1:00 pm\, 5:30 pm. \nByes: A total of two half-point byes are allowed for the tournament. Half-point byes must be requested before the start of round two. \nEquipment: All participants must bring clocks. Boards and sets are provided. \nNorms: FIDE norms are not available at this event. \nLate arrivals: Late arrivals will be handled as per USCF rules. \nParents and caregivers: There is waiting space for parents and caregivers where they can keep an eye on young players. \nParking:  There is plenty of parking in the lot behind the church\, next to a small playground.  After parking\, please enter through the door with the “International Chess Academy” sign. Then proceed to the second floor. \nBy train:  Glen Rock has two NJ Transit stations within easy walking distance of ICA: Glen Rock – Main Line and Glen Rock – Boro Hall. \nBy bus: Take 164\, 164B\, 164E\, or 175B to Rock Road at Central Avenue.  All stop directly in front of ICA. \nTournament Director:  Stephen Lorimor (ANTD\, NA) \nPrizes: Prize distribution will follow standard USCF rules. \n1st – $500 \n2nd – $360 \n3rd – $240 \nUnder 2200 (FIDE) – $180 \nUnder 2000 (FIDE) – $180 \nUnder 1800 (FIDE) – $180 \nUnder age 13 – $180 \nOver age 55 – $180 \n  \n\n\n\n\nIn-person location\n\n\nCommunity Church of Glen Rock (Education Building): 354 Rock Rd\, Glen Rock\, NJ 07452\, USA
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-ica-fide-championship-saturday-april-18-sunday-april-19-2026/
LOCATION:Community Church of Glen Rock\, 354 Rock Rd\, Glen Rock\, NJ\, 07452\, United States
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