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SUMMARY:2026 National Elementary (K-6) Championship\, Friday May 1 - Sunday May 3\, 2026 
DESCRIPTION:https://new.uschess.org/nes-championships-2026 \n\n\n\n\nSchedule \nhttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vR68WPO1NnXQpbEmE5zqA9IYd5dOCRNTVvK5-RgMcQtD__C8WGBXUiQFKfqj-RiGDx0lvIkew9kEtvd/pubhtml?gid=1037033116&single=true \nRules & Regulations \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInformation about entry fee\, ratings\, rules\, and regulations. The information for the main event is the same for all sections. \nClicked here to Register for the Main Event \nMain Event Entry Fees\nFor all sections! \n\n$105 online or postmarked by 3/16/2026\n$160 online or postmarked by 4/6/2026\n$235 online ONLY by 4/20/2026\n$360 online ONLY by 4/30/2026\n$400 on-site until 10am Friday 3/28/2026 – See Scholastic Regulations for details on required byes for on-site entries.\n$40 for section changes requested after 3/23/2026\n$40 for any roster changes made after 3/23/2026\nNO registrations by phone.\nNO mailed registrations postmarked after 3/16/2026will be accepted.\n100% Entry refunds available if notified by email to  Click here to show email address by 3/23/2026. Refunds requested after 3/23/2026 or in person at Chess Control by 11 a.m. CT on 4/30/2026 will incur a $40 service charge. No refunds after 11am 4/30/2026.\n\nBADGING – US Chess will issue badges to all participants. Badges will be required to enter the defined playing area.  Please click here to read about the Badging process. \nMain event information\n\nAll sections will consist of seven rounds with Swiss system pairings\, and a time control of G/90 d10.\nUS Chess reviews complete rating history for all players\, per the Scholastic Regulations.\nPlease bring clocks. Players are responsible for knowing how to set and operate their clock.\nChess sets and score sheets provided.\nUS Chess membership through May 2026 is required.\nUp to two 1/2 point byes available any round if requested before round 1.\nA half-point bye in round 1 must be requested at the time of registration\, or on-site before 11 AM Friday.\nA half-point bye request for rounds 2-7 not requested in advance must be requested two hours before the scheduled start of round 2.\nThe May 2026 rating supplement will be used in compliance with the Scholastic Regulations.\n\nGeneral Questions\, including withdrawals and refunds: contact nationalevents@uschess.org. \n\nRegistration for other events\nClick here for info about the Blitz Elementary National (K-6) Championship.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nClick here for info about the Special Guest GM Simul Exhibition.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nClick here for info about the Elementary Nationals Friends & Family Tournament. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nClick here for info about the Bughouse Elementary National (K-6) Championship. Registration is on-site only at Chess Control. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2026 National Elementary (K-6) Championship\, May 1-3 \nPlaying Site: Baltimore Convention Center\n1 West Pratt Street\, Baltimore\, MD 21201\nTournament hotels:\nHilton Baltimore\nSheraton Innter Harbor Hotel\nHyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor\nNote: all are attached to Baltimore Convention Center \n  \nAll US Chess National Events Calendar Listings: \nhttps://new.uschess.org/national-events-calendar \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-national-elementary-k-6-championship-friday-may-1-sunday-may-3-2026/
LOCATION:Baltimore Convention Center\, 1 West Pratt Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chess In The Schools - CM Gale Brewer/Cullman Rookie Tournament at PS 191M - Saturday May 2\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event will open in April of 2026. \nThis is a free CIS event FOR UNRATED PLAYERS ONLY \nSections:\nJH-HS NRB (6-12 unrated)\nEL NRB (K-5 unrated). \nTime Control:\nAll sections G/30 or G/25;d5 \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: ASAP\nAwards: ASAP \nNotes: \n*This event is only for UNRATED players who have never scored 2.5 points or more in a previous unrated event.\nSets\, boards\, and scoresheets provided. Bring a clock if you have one\, and a pen or pencil for notation. Please note that pictures will be taken during the event. \n  \nhttps://chessintheschools.org/tournament/2026-5-2cm-gale-brewer-cullman-rookie-tournament/
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/cm-gale-brewer-cullman-rookie-tournament-at-ps-191m-saturday-may-2-2026/
LOCATION:PS 191M\, 300 W 61st St\,\, NY\, 10023\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Glen Rock Quads - Saturday May 2\, 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-may-2-2026/
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 - Saturday\, May 2\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://bkchess.com/events \nhttps://bkchess.com/events/4308 \nBK Chess Quads at the Greene Hill School–3\n\n\n\nWhen\n\nSaturday\, May 2\, 2026\n9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n\nCheck-in at 8:30-8:50am\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-may-2-2026/
LOCATION:Greene Hill School\, 39 Adelphi Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11205\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 267 Saturday May 2\, 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-may-2-2026/
LOCATION:PS 267\, 213 E 63rd St\,\, New York\, NY\, 10065\, United States
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