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SUMMARY:2026 National Middle School (K-8) Championship\, Friday May 15 - Sunday May 17 2026
DESCRIPTION:2026 National Middle School (K-8) Championship\, May 15-17 \nKalahari Resorts & Conventions\n3001 Kalahari Boulevard\, Round Rock\, TX 78665\nHR: $199 single-quad \n  \nAll US Chess National Events Calendar Listings: \nhttps://new.uschess.org/national-events-calendar \n  \nhttps://new.uschess.org/nms-championships-2026/rules-regulations \n\n\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. \nClick here to Register for the Main Event \nMain Event Entry Fees\nFor all sections! \n\n$105 online or postmarked by 3/30/2026\n$160 online or postmarked by 4/20/2026\n$235 online ONLY by 5/4/2026\n$360 online ONLY by 5/14/2026\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 4/6/2026\n$40 for any roster changes made after 4/6/2026\nNO registrations by phone.\nNO mailed registrations postmarked after 3/30/2026will be accepted.\n100% Entry refunds available if notified by email to  Click here to show email address by 4/6/2026. Refunds requested after 4/6/2026 or in person at Chess Control by 11 a.m. CT on 5/14/2026 will incur a $40 service charge. No refunds after 11am 5/14/2026.\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 Middle School National (K-8) 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 Middle School Nationals Friends & Family Tournament. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nClick here for info about the Bughouse Middle School National (K-8) Championship. Registration is on-site only at Chess Control.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-national-middle-school-k-8-championship-friday-may-15-sunday-may-17-2026/
LOCATION:Kalahari Resorts & Conventions\, 3001 Kalahari Boulevard\, Round Rock\, TX\, 78665\, United States
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SUMMARY:PS 9 Arts and Athletics - September 2025 Chess Tournament May 17 \, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Arts 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\nREGISTRATION $45 – Early Bird Registration Fee $50 – Registration fee in place 5 days before event and day of by 9:30 AM On site registration will be for rounds 2-4\n\nLOCATION / DIRECTIONS \n\n100 W 84th St\, New York\, NY 10024 Nearest Trains: 1 train to 79th or 86th Street\, B or C trains at 81st or 86th Street\n\nSECTIONS • Unrated – unrated players U200 (4 rounds\, no clock) • Novice – U600 (4 rounds\, G/25 d5) • Reserve – USCF Under 1000 (4 rounds\, G/25 d5) • Advanced – USCF Under 1400 (4 rounds\, G/25 d5)\n\nTie-breaks: Modified Median\, Solkoff.\n\nROUND TIMES\nAll sections start at 10:00 a.m.\, please arrive between 9:00 am – 9:30 am. Arrivals after 10:00 a.m. will play the second round and receive a half point bye.\n\nPlayers in rated sections should bring clocks and score sheets.\n\nUSCF membership is required for all sections\, except Unrated.\n\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.\n\nAWARDS\nTrophies to top 5 in each section Medals to top scorers Team Awards to top 3 schools in each section (Three to make a team\, Top 4 Scores Count) Participation Prize for all participants\n\nScholastic Membership: You can purchase a scholastic membership for your child at the following link: https://new.uschess.org/become-member\n\nFOOD AND DRINK: Snacks\, drinks\, and pizza available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the PS 9 PA\n\nContact Us: 212-621-9166\, info@artsandathletics.org
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/ps-9-arts-and-athletics-september-2025-chess-tournament-may-17-2026/
LOCATION:PS 9 Sarah Anderson\, 100 West 84th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tri-State Chess at Bryant Park (Manhattan) – Sunday May 17\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://tristatechess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bryant-Park-May-17-2026.pdf \nhttps://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/may-17th-2026-championship-bryant-park/ \n  \n\n\n\n\nMay 17\, 2026 Championship @ Bryant Park\n\n\nEntry Fees:\nBefore May 11: $59.00\nAfter May 11: $69.00\nOn May 16: $79.00\nDay of/On-Site: $85.00\nPlease register in advance to avoid the late fee. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nNote: This Tournament will be on The Upper Terrace on 5th Ave Between W 40 + W 41 Street instead of the Fountain Plaza.\n\n\nSection Categories: \n\nBEGINNER – PreK-1   Not Rated              No clocks\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/35; d/5\nADVANCED – Grades K-12 Under 1000      G/40; d/5\nCHAMPIONSHIP – PreK-12 Under 1400           G/40; d/5\nUnder 1800 SECTION – $$$ CASH Prizes    G/55; d/5 (60% of Entry Fees returned as prizes)\n\n4-SS 4 Rounds Per Section\, U 1800 3-SS 3 Rounds \nEntrants can ‘play up’ into any section.\nAll Sections Rated By The United States Chess Federation (USCF). \nThere is no elimination! All players play all rounds. \nINDIVIDUAL PRIZES\n• Trophies to top 15 IN ALL SECTIONS!!\n• HIGH SCORER TROPHY TO ALL WHO SCORE 2 POINTS AND DO NOT GET INTO THE TOP 15\n• ENGRAVED CHESS MEDAL TO ALL OTHERS featuring the name and date of the tournament on the back\n• U 1800 Section Cash Prizes: 60% of entry fees returned as prizes – 1st $25%\, 2nd 20%\, Top U 1600 15% \nTEAM PRIZES\n• Trophies to top 4 Teams IN ALL SECTIONS\n• The top 4 scorers from the same school in the same section make up the team score. Minimum 2 players. \nGENERAL INFORMATION\n• Round one begins at 10:00AM. Rounds 2-4 will begin as soon as the previous round has finished.\n• Please Bring Chess Clock if you have one. Boards & Pieces supplied.\n• TOURNAMENT SITE: BRYANT PARK FOUNTAIN PLAZA\, Enter at West 41\nst Street and 6th Avenue.\n• On-site registration: 9:00 – 9:30 AM. Late entrants may not be paired for the first round.\n• In case of cancellation due to rain\, players will be moved to the next Bryant Park Championship Tournament. No refunds will be provided. \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/tri-state-chess-at-bryant-park-manhattan-may-17-2026/
LOCATION:Bryant Park\, 25 W 40th St\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
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SUMMARY:PS 41 Chess Tournament - Sunday May 17\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:PS41 Chess Tournament\nSunday May 17\, 2026\n116 West 11th Street Manhattan \nUpcoming tournament dates: November 9\, March 1\, and May 17 \nMore details to come \nInformation & Registration – NYC KNIGHTS \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/ps-41-chess-tournament-sunday-may-17-2026/
LOCATION:PS 41 Greenwich Village School\, 116 West 11th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 183 Sunday May 17\, 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-17-2026/
LOCATION:PS 183\, 419 East 66th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10065\, United States
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SUMMARY:Make Your Move USCF Rated Action OTB Swiss Tournament – Sunday May 17\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://mymchess.com/2025/09/09/upcoming-uscf-rated-u1600-tournaments-fall-2025/ \nhttps://mymchess.com/tournament-events/category/tournament/uscf-rated/ \nhttps://mymchess.com/tournament-events/uscf-rated-action-otb-swiss-tournament-may-17/ \n  \nMake Your Move Chess Academy MYMCA is excited to announce our Winter / Spring 2026 U1600 Tournaments! These events are open to all players rated under 1600 USCF\, featuring both cash prizes and trophies. \n Tournament Dates: \n\n\nSunday\, January 11 2026 \n\n\nSunday\, Feb 8 2026 \n\n\nSunday\, March 15 2026 \n\n\nSunday\, April 19 2026 \n\nSunday\, May 17 2026\nSunday\, June 14 2026\n\n Prizes: Cash + Trophies Registration: Click here to register Early Bird Special: Register at a discounted rate up to 3 days before each tournament date. \nJoin us for an exciting day of rated games\, prizes\, and fun competition! \nUSCF Rated Action OTB Swiss Tournament – May 17\n\nMay 17 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm EDT\n$35\n\n\nOTB USCF Rated G25;d5 Action Sunday Tournament\nLive PAIRING/result:\n\nMYMChess Pairing / Standing Link\n\nLocation:\n\n10 Grace Ave\, Suite #6 2nd Floor\, Great Neck\, NY 11021\nWaiting Area for parents\nPlenty of street parking\n\nDetails:\n\n This is a USCF Event a USChess ID is required to register.\n\nhttps://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess\n\n\nAll registration must be made online on our website. Register below.\nPlease arrive 5-15 minutes before the tournament.  First round starts at 2:00PM. Your clock will start running once round 1 starts.\nOpen to all ages and levels.\nClocks\, Boards\, chess pieces and scoresheet will be provided.\n\nGame Play:\n\nG25;d5\nSwiss System – 4 Rounds\n1 half point bye allowed.\nRound 1 start at 2PM and next round ASAP\n1 section – U1600\nMonthly published rating will be used for pairing\n\nFEE:\n\nEarly Entry fee $35 three days before tournament; thereafter $45.\n\nPrize:\n\n1st Place – $100 based on 8 entries\n2nd Place – $75 based on 8 entries\nU900 – Trophy\nU500 – Trophy\n\nEntries     Register Now \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/make-your-move-uscf-rated-action-otb-swiss-tournament-sunday-may-17-2026/
LOCATION:Make Your Move Chess Academy Office\, 10 Grace Ave\, Suite #6 2nd Floor\, Great Neck\, New York\, 11021\, United States
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