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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:The Right Move Chess Federation - Riverbank State Park - Sun May 3\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Date:\nTournament:\nNotes:\nPre-Registration:\n\n\n\n\nMay 3 at Riverbank SP\nTRM #367\nEF: Free. USCF only. 7 sections. Rd 1 at 10:00AM\nCheck In Ends at 9:30AM\nRegistration opens 4/20\nwww.chesstrm.org/NYC/\n\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-riverbank-state-park-sun-may-3-2026/
LOCATION:Riverbank State Park\, 679 Riverside Dr\,\, New York\, 10031\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 183 Sunday May 3\, 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-may-3-2026/
LOCATION:PS 183\, 419 East 66th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10065\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tri-State Chess Championship at Chess Max Academy UWS (Manhattan) - Sunday May 3\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \nhttps://tristatechess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Max-Academy-UWS-May-3-2026.pdf \nhttps://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/may-3rd-2026-championship-chessmax/ \n  \nMay 3rd\, 2026. \nEntry Fees:\nBefore April 29th\, 2026: $49.00 \nAfter April 29th\, 2026: $59.00 \nDay of Event: $69.00\nPlease register in advance if possible\, to avoid the additional $10 late fee. \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  \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/tri-state-chess-championship-at-chess-max-academy-uws-manhattan-sunday-may-3-2026/
LOCATION:Chess Max Academy UWS\, 110 West 79th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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