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SUMMARY:Official Chess 1st Annual GRADE Metros - Saturday/Sunday May 9-10\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:👑 1st Annual New York Metro Area Scholastic Chess GRADE Championships\n\nNew York Marriott Marquis in Times Square on Saturday May 9 – Sunday May 10\, 2026 \nAnnouncing: We are very pleased to announce that Hikaru Nakamura will be at the GRADE Metros as a special guest. We want to thank him for his generosity and showing up to inspire the next generation of future grandmasters!  \nBoasting millions of followers and billions of views online\, Hikaru is a Super Grandmaster and currently the World No. 2 player with a FIDE rating of 2810. He is a five-time U.S. Chess Champion and a five-time Speed Chess Champion. \n\nOpen to All K–12th Graders from Anywhere \n\nPresenting the NY Metro Area’s very own Championship in the Grade format! \n\n💐 A Mother’s Day celebration in New York City. \n\n👩‍👧‍👦 Calling all chess kids and chess moms. You asked for more formal hotel events\, and we heard you loud and clear. \n🏆 Mother’s Day weekend (May 9-10\, 2026)\, the region’s most dedicated young players will gather in Times Square once again – this time to crown NYC Champions in every grade from K-12\,  while celebrating the mothers who made their journeys possible. \nOfficial Chess is proud to announce the inaugural New York Metro Area Scholastic Chess Grade Championships. \nThis is a 2-Day tournament with 4 rounds on Saturday and 2 rounds Sunday. \nA maximum of two half point byes are allowed. \nPlayers may choose to use both byes for both Sunday rounds and receive 0.5 points for each of the games\, however this must be declared when registering or before the start of Round 1 with the on-site customer service desk (aka Chess Control). Once you declare half-point byes for Sunday\, it cannot be changed. \n💖 Honoring Chess Mothers\nThis is meant to be more than a chess championship where only the kids showcase their hard work and dedication. It is also a celebration of chess mothers\, and a recognition of the immense sacrifices they make in support of their children’s passions. \n✈️ From dragging suitcases on planes\, trains and automobiles across the country to early morning subway rides across the City 🚇 \n🙉 From searching for quiet corners inside crowded school auditoriums to take important weekend work calls 📞 \n🧘to sitting patiently for hours on uncomfortable hallway floors just so they can immediately give that reassuring hug or kiss away a tear in case of a tough loss 🤗; \n😇 Moms put everyone else first 💖 – often balancing careers\, managing households\, making sandwiches\, ensuring their children never fall behind in school\, AND enabling Chess dreams!📚✨. \n\n💎First-Class Championship Experience\nMother’s Day is about family\, togetherness\, and giving thanks to the heroes who make everything possible. \n🌷 We are committed to creating an event that properly honors chess moms \n🎁 From Mother’s Day gifts\, experiences\, brunches 🥂\, and special surprises – this will be an unforgettable Mother’s Day weekend. \n👑 Our goal is to give chess moms the recognition they deserve\, while giving our children a high end championship experience inside one of the most extraordinary venues in New York City. \n👜 And of course\, we hope all the dads will be there too\, proudly carrying the chess bags and doing their part … for once (only kidding\, mostly!). \n\n💐 We hope your family will join us for what promises to be a meaningful\, memorable\, and inspiring Mother’s Day weekend and the beginning of a lasting new tradition in New York City chess. \n\n\n✨ All-Star Cast\nThe tournament will be run under the direction of the most qualified and distinguished team available. Below are some of the key individuals helping to make it all happen. (More to come!) \nSunil Weeramantry – Special Tournament Advisor \nFounder\, National Scholastic Chess Foundation · NY State Chess Association Hall of Fame · Former Chair\, US Chess Federation (USCF) Scholastic & Education Committees \nDavid Hater – Chief Tournament Director (2\,800+ sections TDed)\nExecutive Board Member\, USCF · Senior Executive\, Continental Chess Association (CCA) · USCF National TD · FIDE International Arbiter · Retired Army Colonel \nMike Hoffpauir – National Tournament Director and FIDE International Arbiter (1\,350+ sections TDed)\nFormer President\, USCF \nEnrique (Kiki) Huerta – National Tournament Director and FIDE International Arbiter (1\,250+ sections TDed) \nKaren Pennock – National Tournament Director and FIDE International Arbiter (650+ sections TDed) \nStephen Lorimor – National Tournament Director (1\,300+ sections TDed)\nFIDE National Arbiter \nNoreen Harkins Davisson – Senior Tournament Director (3\,600+ sections TDed)\nFIDE National Arbiter \nHector Rodriguez – Club Tournament Director (850+ sections TDed)\nPresident\, The Right Move Chess Federation\n \nRonald Young – Local Tournament Director (1\,300+ sections TDed)\n \n  \n📣 Follow for Updates and Announcements – Follow WhatsApp Channel for ALL important announcements\nInstagram:  \nhttps://www.instagram.com/officialchessglobal/ \nWhatsApp Channel:  \nhttps://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBZKAyDTkJv4NVnSE1V \n🔔 Important: After joining the WhatsApp Channel\, tap the bell icon and select\n“Unmute Notifications” to receive important registration and tournament updates\n\n\n\n  \n\n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\n\nTournament Details*\n\nEligibility: Open to any students K-12 from anywhere \n  \nLocation: New York Marriott Marquis\, Times Square (1535 Broadway\, New York\, NY 10036) \n  \nDates: Saturday May 9th and Sunday May 10th\, 2026 \n\n  \nHotel Rates: $309 per night \n Book online: https://book.passkey.com/e/51233158\n Or call: 877-303-0104 and mention Official Chess or NYC Chess Championships \nKey details: \n\nNo destination or resort fees\nFree cancellation up to 72 hours before arrival\nRooms are available for nights before and after the tournament as well\n\n  \nFormat: \n\n\n13 sections (one for each grade level) will consist of six rounds with Swiss system pairings.\nAll grades/sections will have the same round start times (see below).\nRounds 1-4 will be on Saturday and have time control of G/50 d5.\nRounds 5-6 will be on Sunday and have time control of G/70 d5.\nPlayers must play in their current grade as of May 2026.\nEvery section is Open to any player of any rating – However\, there will be MANY Class trophies awarded so players of any rating will have realistic chances at trophies\nThe May 2026 rating supplement will be used for Swiss system pairing in compliance with the Scholastic Regulations.\n\n  \nSchedule*: All rounds in every grade/section will have the same round start times. \n\n6 rounds – Two-Day Section Round Start Times\n4 rounds on Saturday May 9th (9:30am\, 12pm\, 2:30pm\, 5pm)\n2 rounds on Sunday May 10th (9am\, 12:30pm) Awards (~3:30-4pm and may be separated by Grade group)\nEstimated conclusion time for 3-12th grade Awards is 5:30pm – Make those Mother’s Day dinner reservations!\n\n* Preliminary and subject to change. \n  \nHalf Point Byes: 2 maximum; must be requested before start of Round 2. \n\nIf you use both Half Point Byes for Round 5 and 6 on Sunday\, this MUST be declared before Round 1 and cannot be changed afterwards.\n\n\n  \nTie Break Methods: \n\n\nModified Median – Total points scored by your opponents (half-points for early withdrawals)\, and disregards the least-significant (usually the lowest scoring) opponent.  The player with the highest total has played opponents with the best scores in the tournament‑‑ in theory\, the hardest opponents.\nSolkoff – Total points scored by your opponents (half-points for early withdrawals)\, including the lowest scoring opponents\nCumulative – Sum of your total points after each round (each rounds score is added to the previous rounds which means players who won in earlier rounds score higher than those won in later rounds)\nOpponents Cumulative – Same as above except this method is based on your opponents’ score (not applicable for Team tie breaks)\nCoin flip\n\n  \nAwards: Hundreds of championship-caliber individual team trophies will be awarded. \n\nNumber of Podium Trophies will vary between sections\, based on number of entries in each section. (Minimum of 10)\nIndividual players with the same tournament score as lowest “podium winner” but falling lower due to tiebreakers will still receive Tie Trophies (Winners of Class Trophies or Podium Trophies not eligible for Tie Trophies).\n\nClass Trophies for the top 3 in the following classes \n\nNote: the rating bands below are only for additional trophy determination. Every section is open to rating anyone in that grade.\n\n\n\n\n12th Grade Championship\n1600-1899; 1300-1599; 1000-1299; Under 1000.\n\n\n11th Grade Championship\n1600-1899; 1300-1599; 1000-1299; Under 1000.\n\n\n10th Grade Championship\n1600-1899; 1300-1599; 1000-1299; Under 1000.\n\n\n9th Grade Championship\n1600-1899; 1300-1599; 1000-1299; Under 1000.\n\n\n8th Grade Championship\n1400-1699; 1100-1399; 800-1099; Under 800.\n\n\n7th Grade Championship\n1400-1699; 1100-1399; 800-1099; Under 800.\n\n\n6th Grade Championship\n1400-1699; 1100-1399; 800-1099; Under 800.\n\n\n5th Grade Championship\n1100-1399; 800-1099; 600-799; Under 600.\n\n\n4th Grade Championship\n1100-1399; 800-1099; 600-799; Under 600.\n\n\n3rd Grade Championship\n1000-1199; 800-999; 600-799; Under 600.\n\n\n2nd Grade Championship\n1000-1199; 800-999; 600-799; Under 600.\n\n\n1st Grade Championship\n800-999; 600-799; 400-599; Under 400.\n\n\nKindergarten Championship\n800-999; 600-799; 400-599; Under 400.\n\n\n\nTrophies to top 5 school teams in each section \n\nTeam scores will be based on the top 3 scores from each school in each section – teams of 2 allowed\, but are at a disadvantage\n\nWe will also be giving away a VERY SPECIAL tournament keepsake for every player. Stay tuned for all the exciting details! \n\nTeam Rooms: Assigned on first come\, first serve basis. \nReserve a Team Room for your school or chess academy by emailing info@officialchess.org. \n\nThere are 60-85 person and larger 120 person private team rooms available. Rooms can be combined or shared to accommodate larger groups and smaller groups.\n\n  \nCoaches Corner: No personal coach to review your games and no Team Room?  We have you covered! (Register for “Entry PLUS” at checkout)* \n\nUpgrade your experience and improve your chances at a title!\nYou don’t have to come from a huge chess program or school to enjoy the advantages and benefits of on-site coaching\nDedicated MASTER-level players and professional coaches will be on-site in the Coaches Corner\, offering real-time game reviews\, tips\, and personalized advice in between rounds\nGain insights in real time while your moves and reasoning is still fresh\nQuickly uncover critical mistakes and missed opportunities to strengthen your play and boost your chances in the very next round\nThere’s no faster or more effective way to build both short-term results and long-term chess skills\nThe list of coaches can be found at the end of this posting and will be continuously updated\n\nMaster Coaches (More will be added and subject to change at any time): \n\nJon Edwards\, Current Correspondence Chess World Champion and Correspondence Chess Grandmaster\nEric Fleischman\, Original Life Master\, Candidate Master and National Master\nErnest Colding\, National Master and Founder of Chess For Children\nJay Richard Bonin\, International Master (The “Iron Man” of Chess)\n\n  \nEntry Costs: \n📅 Original Early Bird Price (ends 3/31/26) – Current Prices \n\nBasic: $120\nEntry PLUS (includes Coaches Corner) $180\n\n📅 Prices after 3/31/26 \n\nBasic: $130\nEntry PLUS (includes Coaches Corner) $210\n\n📅 Prices after 4/15/26 \n\nBasic: $150\nEntry PLUS (includes Coaches Corner) $210\n\n📅 Prices after 4/30/26 \n\nBasic: $190 \nEntry PLUS (includes Coaches Corner): $250 \n\n📅 Prices after 5/7/26 \n\nBasic: $230 \nEntry PLUS (includes Coaches Corner): $290\n\n📅 On-Site Prices \n\nBasic: $280\nEntry PLUS (includes Coaches Corner): $340\nTickets will be available for purchase at the venue. However\, to avoid pairing delays and ensure a smooth start to the event\, all on-site registrations will automatically receive a ½-point bye for Round 1\, even if purchased before Round 1 begins. Players will be paired normally starting with Round 2.\n\n$15 per player service charge for refunds. Substitutions ok. No refunds or substitutions after May 2nd. \n  \nOther Notes: \n\nPlease bring clocks. Players are responsible for knowing how to set and operate their clock.\nBoards will be for sale for $5 afterwards\nChess sets\, pencils and score sheets provided.\nUS Chess membership through May 2026 is required.\nNotation books ok but cell phones must remain out of sight and turned off during tournament play.\nNotation required for all sections EXCEPT K-1 U400 and K-1 Championships\nA.I. or any electronic eyeglasses strictly prohibited in the tournament rooms.\nParents not allowed in tournament rooms during matches.\nParents must chaperone children at all times in between matches.\nBy registering your child for the tournament\, you acknowledge and agree that photographs and/or video footage may be taken during the event by authorized staff\, media representatives\, or partners for promotional and educational purposes.\nThese images and video may be used (without compensation) in publications\, promotional materials\, websites\, and social media platforms associated with the NYC Scholastic Chess Championships\, its organizers\, and affiliated partners.\nAll players will have their names displayed in the tournament results and reports as typical with any US Chess Federation rated event.\nOfficial Chess reserves the right to refuse entry or revoke any registration at its sole discretion\, or in accordance to rules and regulations set forth by US Chess including\, but not limited to\, adherence to the US Chess Safe Play Policies and Sanction List. https://new.uschess.org/sites/default/files/media/documents/us-chess-safe-play-guidelines.pdf https://new.uschess.org/sites/default/files/media/documents/sanctionedmembers_10202025.pdf\n\n* Any details are subject to change at anytime but will be communicated well in advance of the tournament \n\n  \nAdvance Entries:
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/grademetros2026/
LOCATION:New York Marriott Marquis Times Square\, 1535 Broadway\, New York\, New York\, 10036\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 183 Sunday May 10\, 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-10-2026/
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 10\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://tristatechess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Max-Academy-UWS-May-10-2026.pdf \nhttps://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/may-10th-2026-championship-chessmax/ \n  \nChampionship @ Chess Max Academy UWS\n\n\nMay 10th\, 2026. \nEntry Fees:\nBefore May 6th\, 2026: $49.00 \nAfter May 6th\, 2026: $59.00 \nDay of Event: $69.00\nPlease register in advance if possible\, to avoid the additional $10 late fee. \n\n\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-10-2026/
LOCATION:Chess Max Academy UWS\, 110 West 79th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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