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Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 183 Sunday Feb 1, 2026
2026-02-01 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | PS 183, 419 East 66th Street, New York, NY, 10065, United States
Entry Fee: $54
Register: https://www.chessnycplayngo.org/events
Time & Location

PS 183 New York, 419 East 66th Street, New York, New York 10065

About the event PLAY N’ GO™ CHESS MEETS

In by 11, Home by 2!
3 Rounds of Triple Rated
Game 25 D/5 Play!
4 Player Sections (Quads)
Top 4 Players in Section 1
Others Then Placed in Descending Order

In by 11, Home by 2! Absolute Beginners to Masters. 3 Rounds of Play, USCF Uniquely Double-Rated Meets. Cash Prizes for All Sections!

Tri-State Chess - Championship @ Ramaz Middle School - Sunday February 1, 2026
2026-02-01 09:00 - 17:00 | Ramaz Middle School, 114 E 85th St,, New York, 10028, United States
Register here: https://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/february-1st-2026-championship-ramaz/
Section Categories:
BEGINNER – PreK-1st – Not Rated No Clocks
NOVICE – Grades PreK-2 Under 600 G/25; d/5
ELEMENTARY – Grades PreK-6 Under 500 G/25; d/5
RESERVE – Grades PreK-9 Under 800 G/35; d/5
ADVANCED – Grades PreK-12 Under 1000 G/40; d/5
CHAMPIONSHIP – Grades PreK-12 Under 1400 G/40; d/5
UNDER 1800 SECTION – $$$ CASH Prizes G/55; d/5

Trophies to Top 15 places in all sections
• Trophies to top 15 Beginner, Novice & Elementary. Top 10 in all other sections.
• HIGH SCORER TROPHY TO ALL WHO SCORE 2 POINTS AND DO NOT WIN A PLACE TROPHY
• ENGRAVED CHESS MEDAL TO ALL OTHERS featuring the name and date of the tournament on the back
• U 1800 Section Cash Prizes: 60% of entry fees returned as prizes – 1st $25%, 2nd 20%, Top U 1600 15%

Trophies to the Top 4 Teams in all sections
• Trophies to top 4 Teams in all sections.
• The top 4 scorers from the same school in the same section make up the team score. Minimum 2 players.

4-SS 4 Rounds Per Section. Adults Included!
Entrants can ‘play up’ into any section.
All Sections Rated By The United States Chess Federation (USCF).
There is no elimination! All players play all rounds.

The Right Move Chess Federation - Roberto Clemente State Park - Sun February 1, 2026
2026-02-01 09:00 - 16:00 | Roberto Celemente State Park, 301 W Tremont Ave,, Bronx, NY, 10453, United States
Date:
Tournament:
Notes:
Pre-Registration:

Feb 1 at Roberto Clemente SP
TRM #364
EF: Free. USCF only. 7 sections. Rd 1 at 10:00AM
Check In Ends at 9:30AM
Registration opens 1/16
www.chesstrm.org/NYC

Welcome to The Right Move “Free Chess for Youth” Chess Tournaments
Current membership in USCF is required. Scholastic players may Join/Renew membership on-site for one year for $12. No credit cards.
7 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.
Awards: 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.
Medals 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.

Awe: Adults welcome;
King: Rated Must be rated above 1300
Queen: Rated 900-1299
Rook: Rated 500-899
Knight: Rated Under 500
Pawn: Must be in Gr 3 or below and Rated Under 300

All 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.
All games are USCF rated. G/25;d5
TRM

PS 9 Arts and Athletics - September 2025 Chess Tournament February 1, 2026
2026-02-01 09:00 - 16:00 | PS 9 Sarah Anderson, 100 West 84th St., New York, NY, 10024, United States
Arts and Athletics will host a developmental chess tournament at PS 9 at 84th and Columbus on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.

REGISTRATION $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

LOCATION / DIRECTIONS

100 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

SECTIONS • 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)

Tie-breaks: Modified Median, Solkoff.

ROUND TIMES
All 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.

Players in rated sections should bring clocks and score sheets.

USCF membership is required for all sections, except Unrated.

Please 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.

AWARDS
Trophies 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

Scholastic Membership: You can purchase a scholastic membership for your child at the following link: https://new.uschess.org/become-member

FOOD AND DRINK: Snacks, drinks, and pizza available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the PS 9 PA

Contact Us: 212-621-9166, info@artsandathletics.org

Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 267 Saturday Jan 31, 2026
2026-01-31 11:00 - 14:00 | PS 267, 213 E 63rd St,, New York, NY, 10065, United States
Entry Fee: $54
Location

PS 267 New York, 213 E 63rd St, New York, NY 10065, USA

About the event PLAY N’ GO™ CHESS MEETS

In by 11, Home by 2!
3 Rounds of Triple Rated
Game 25 D/5 Play!
4 Player Sections (Quads)
Top 4 Players in Section 1
Others Then Placed in Descending Order

In by 11, Home by 2! Absolute Beginners to Masters. 3 Rounds of Play, USCF Uniquely Double-Rated Meets. Guaranteed Cash Prizes for All Sections!
https://www.chessnycplayngo.org/events

ICN Manhattan UES Grand Prix - Saturday January 31, 2026
2026-01-31 09:00 - 15:00 | Trevor Day School, 312 E 95th St, New York, NY, 10128, United States
Manhattan UES Grand Prix
from $49.00

About Saturday Manhattan Upper East Side Scholastic Grand Prix
Our In-Person Saturday Manhattan UES Scholastic
Grand 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.)
Players 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
Please note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes.
Tournament Details:

Scholastic Grand Prix (AM/PM Session)

Lunch will only be served to students registered for a full AM+PM session (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack)

Rookie 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.

Lunch nor snacks will not be served (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack)

Location: Trevor Day School – 312 E 95th St, New York, NY 10128
Fall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note, dates are subject to change

October 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

November 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd

December 6th, 20th

January 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st

Open to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade
Cost:

$49 per player (AM & PM Grand Prix)

$98 per player (AM + PM Grand Prix)

Weekly USCF Rating Reports: USCF Rating Reports
Tournament Rules:
Pairings: Quad + Small Swiss Sections:

Grand Prix

3 Rounds, Time Control:

Grand Prix G/25 d5

Drop off:

AM Grand Prix: 8:45 am

AM + PM Grand Prix: 8:45 am

PM Grand Prix: 11:45 am

Round Times:
Grand Prix Schedule (G/25 d5)
AM Session

8:45 am – check in

9:00 am – 1st round

10:00 am – 2nd round

11:00 pm – 3rd round

11:30-12:00 pm – Analysis and free play

12:00 pm – Pickup

PM Session

11:45 am – check in

12:00 pm – 1st round

1:00 pm – 2nd round

2:00 pm – 3rd round

2:30 – 3:00 pm – Analysis and free play

3:00 pm – Pickup

Grand Prix Pick Up –

AM Session – 12:00 pm

PM Session – 3:00 pm

Team Rooms: Analysis Areas, Team Room for select schools
In-Person Saturday Manhattan Scholastic Grand Prix – Individual & Team Standings
Drop-off Event
The 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.
USCF Membership REQUIRED:
Click here to become a USCF member or renew membership

Things to Note:

TD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing

No more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group.

No byes permitted

Lunch will not be served

All players must have a valid USCF ID #

Please bring your own clocks

Pairings will be based on live ratings

If a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started

2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round

TDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion)

100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players

NUT Free:
All ICN Chess Programs are NUT FREE.
https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/manhattanuesgrandprix-h96kw

ICN Windsor Terrace Brooklyn Grand Prix - Saturday January 31, 2026
2026-01-31 09:00 - 15:00 | PS 230K, 1 Albemarle Rd., Brooklyn, 11218, United States
Windsor Terrace Brooklyn Grand Prix
from $49.00

About Saturday Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix
Our In-Person Saturday Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix provides the (weekly) opportunity to play three equally rated players in both a competitive and supportive environment.
Players 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
Please note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes.

Lunch & Snacks will not be served/provided
(parents are encouraged to pack NUT FREE lunch & snack)

Tournament Details:

Scholastic Grand Prix (AM/PM Session)

Lunch nor snacks will not be served (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack)

Rookie Academy (9 AM – 12 PM) includes a morning lesson and snack before 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.

Lunch nor snacks will not be served (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack)

Location: PS 230, 1 Albemarle Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Fall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note, dates are subject to change

October 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

November 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd

December 6th, 20th

January 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st

Open to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade
Cost:

$49 per player (AM & PM Grand Prix)

$69 per player (Elite Quads)

$98 per player (AM + PM Grand Prix)

Weekly USCF Rating Reports:
USCF Rating Reports
Tournament Rules:
Pairings: Quads + Small Swiss Sections:

Grand Prix

Rounds: 3 Rounds Time Control:

Grand Prix G/25 d5

Drop off:

8:45 am – AM Grand Prix

8:45 am – AM + PM Grand Prix

11:30 am – PM Grand Prix

Round Times:
Grand Prix Schedule (G/25 d5):
AM Session

8:45 am – check in

9:00 am – 1st round

10:00 am – 2nd round

11:00 pm – 3rd round

11:30-12:00 pm – Analysis and free play

12:00 pm – Pickup

PM Session

11:30 am – check in

12:00 pm – 1st round

1:00 pm – 2nd round

2:00 pm – 3rd round

2:30 – 3:00 pm – Analysis and free play

3:00 pm – Pickup

Pickup:
Grand Prix –

AM Session – 12:00 pm

PM Session – 3:00 pm

Team Rooms: Analysis Areas, Team Room for select schools
In-Person Saturday Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix – Individual & Team Standings
Drop-off Event
The 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.
Register for the USCF:
Become a USCF member or renew membership
Things to Note:

TD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing

No more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group.

No byes permitted

Lunch will not be served

All players must have a valid USCF ID #

Please bring your own clocks

Pairings will be based on live ratings

If a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started

2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round

TDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion)

100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players

NUT Free:
All ICN Chess Programs are NUT FREE.

https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/brooklyngrandprix

ICN Manhattan Midtown Grand Prix - Saturday January 31, 2026
2026-01-31 08:30 - 16:00 | PS 111 Adolph S. Ochs, 440 West 53rd Street, New York, 10019, United States
Manhattan Midtown Grand Prix
from $49.00

About Saturday Manhattan Midtown Scholastic Grand Prix
Our 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.
Players 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
Please note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes.
Tournament Details:

Scholastic Grand Prix (AM/PM Session)

Lunch will only be served to students registered for a full AM+PM session (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack)

Rookie 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.

Lunch nor snacks will not be served (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack)

Location: PS 111, 440 West 53rd Street New York, NY
Fall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note, dates are subject to change

October 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

November 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd

December 6th, 20th

January 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st

Open to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade
Cost:

$49 per player (AM or PM Grand Prix)

$98 per player (AM + PM Grand Prix)

Weekly USCF Rating Reports: USCF Rating Reports
Tournament Rules:
Pairings: Quad + Small Swiss Sections:

Grand Prix

3 Rounds, Time Control:

Grand Prix G/25 d5

Drop off:

AM Grand Prix: 8:45 am

AM + PM Grand Prix: 8:45 am

PM Grand Prix: 11:30 am

Round Times:

Grand Prix Schedule (G/25 d5)

AM Session

8:45 am – check in

9:00 am – 1st round

10:00 am – 2nd round

11:00 pm – 3rd round

11:30-12:00 pm – Analysis and free play

12:00 pm – Pickup

PM Session

11:30 am – check in

12:00 pm – 1st round

1:00 pm – 2nd round

2:00 pm – 3rd round

2:30 – 3:00 pm – Analysis and free play

3:00 pm – Pickup

Grand Prix Pick Up –

AM Session – 12:00 pm

PM Session – 3:00 pm

Team Rooms: Analysis Areas, Team Room for select schools In-Person Saturday Manhattan Scholastic Grand Prix – Individual & Team Standings
Drop-off Event
The 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.
USCF Membership REQUIRED: Click here to become a USCF member or renew membership
Things to Note:

TD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing

No more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group.

No byes permitted

Lunch will not be served

All players must have a valid USCF ID #

Please bring your own clocks

Pairings will be based on live ratings

If a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started

2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round

TDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion)

100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players

NUT Free:
All ICN Chess Programs are NUT FREE.

https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/manhattangrandprix

ICN Manhattan Elite Quads (1000+ USCF) - Saturday January 31, 2026
2026-01-31 08:30 - 16:00 | Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church, 308 West 46th Street, New York, NY, 10036, United States
Elite Quads (1000+ USCF)
from $69.00

About Saturday Elite Quads (1000+)
Our In-Person Saturday Elite Quads provide the (weekly) opportunity to play three similarly rated players in both a competitive and supportive environment.
Players 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
Please note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes.
Tournament Details:

Elite Quads (1000+)

Location: 308 W 46th Street, 10036 NY, NY
Fall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note, dates are subject to change

September 13th, 20th, 27th

October 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

November 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd

December 6th, 20th

January 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st

Open to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade
Cost:

$69 per player (Elite Quads 1000+ USCF Required)

Weekly USCF Rating Reports:
USCF Rating Reports
Tournament Rules
Elite Quads 1000+
Elite Quads

8:45 am – check in

9:00 am – 1st round

2nd & 3rd rounds will start 5 minutes after the completion of the previous rounds.
Players may leave directly after the completion of their 3rd round.
Notes: Each Quad will play 3 Rounds G60, D5

Team Rooms: Analysis Areas, Team Room for select schools
Drop-off Event
The 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.
Register for the USCF:
Become a USCF member or renew membership
Things to Note:

TD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing

No more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group.

No byes permitted

Pizza lunch will be served

All players must have a valid USCF ID #

Please bring your own clocks

Pairings will be based on live ratings

If a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started

2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round

TDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion)

100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players

NUT Free:
All ICN Chess Programs are NUT FREE.

https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/manhattanelitegrandprix

ICN Carroll Garden Brooklyn Grand Prix + Elite Quads (1000+ USCF), Saturday January 31, 2026
2026-01-31 08:30 - 15:00 | PS 32 Brooklyn, 420 Union St, Brooklyn, NY, 11231, United States
Carroll Garden Brooklyn Grand Prix + Elite Quads (1000+ USCF)
from $49.00

About Saturday Carroll Garden Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix
Our 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.
Players 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
Please note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes.
Tournament Details:

Scholastic Grand Prix (AM/PM Session)

Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack

Lunch & Snacks will not be served/provided (unless full day signup)

Rookie 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.

Location: PS 32, 420 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Fall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note, dates are subject to change

October 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

November 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd

December 6th, 20th

January 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st

Open to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade
Cost:

$49 per player (AM & PM Grand Prix)

$69 per player (Elite Quads)

$98 per player (AM + PM Grand Prix)

Weekly USCF Rating Reports:
USCF Rating Reports
Tournament Rules:
Pairings: Quads + Small Swiss Sections:

Grand Prix

Rounds: 3 Rounds Time Control:

Grand Prix G/25 d5

Drop off:

8:45 am – AM Grand Prix

8:45 am – AM + PM Grand Prix

11:30 am – PM Grand Prix

Round Times:
Grand Prix Schedule (G/25 d5):
AM Session

8:45 am – check in

9:00 am – 1st round

10:00 am – 2nd round

11:00 pm – 3rd round

11:30-12:00 pm – Analysis and free play

12:00 pm – Pickup

PM Session

11:30 am – check in

12:00 pm – 1st round

1:00 pm – 2nd round

2:00 pm – 3rd round

2:30 – 3:00 pm – Analysis and free play

3:00 pm – Pickup

Elite Quads 1000+

8:45 am – check in

9:00 am – 1st round

2nd & 3rd rounds will start 5 minutes after the completion of the previous rounds.
Players may leave directly after the completion of their 3rd round.
Notes: Each Quad will play 3 Rounds G60, D5

Pickup:
Grand Prix & Elite Quads Pick Up –

AM Session – 12:00 pm

PM Session – 3:00 pm

Elite Quads – 3:00 pm

Team Rooms: Analysis Areas, Team Room for select schools
In-Person Saturday Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix – Individual & Team Standings
Drop-off Event
The 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.
Register for the USCF:
Become a USCF member or renew membership
Things to Note:

TD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing

No more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group.

No byes permitted

All players must have a valid USCF ID #

Please bring your own clocks

Pairings will be based on live ratings

If a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started

2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round

TDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion)

100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players

Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 183 Sunday Jan 25, 2026
2026-01-25 11:00 - 14:00 | PS 183, 419 East 66th Street, New York, NY, 10065, United States

NY State Magnus League 7th-12th Grades
2026-01-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Columbia Grammar and Prep School, 36 West 93rd Street, New York, 10025, United States
2025-2026: Oct 5, Nov 9, Dec 7, Jan 25, Feb 22, Mar 23, Apr 26

We are open to players in Grades 7-12 (who are also born after 4/21/2005).
Players can play as individuals as well as part of a school team.
We have both individual and team prizes!
We also have Mixed Doubles Tems Bonus Prizes!

Mixed Doubles teams are two players, one male, one female (they can be from any sections and any schools), with an average team rating Under 2200 at signup deadline. Players must sign up by January 28th for Mixed Doubles.
We have four separate sections.
1. Varsity, for players rated 1800 and above (at match date or within the prior 12 months, and invitees);
2. Junior-Varsity, for players whose Official Rating is Under 2000 at match date or Unrateds;
3. Novice, for players whose Official Rating is Under 1400 at match date or Unrateds;
4. Under 900, for players whose Official Rating is Under 900 at match date or Unrateds.

We have two rounds each date– at about 10:00 am (all sections) and then about 12:30 pm (Under 900); about 1:30 pm (Varsity, Junior-Varsity and Novice)– earlier if feasible.
Our Magnus League time controls: Varsity, Junior-Varsity and Novice: Game/60 + 30-second delay; Novice: Game/60 + 10-second delay (please bring a delay clock if you have one).

Presented By The Chess Center of New York and Little House Of Chess
With Grateful Appreciation to Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School
For more details, please visit Magnusleague.org

Tournament Information and Online Registration are coming soon.
Contact info: director@magnusleague.org

Packer Pelikings - Sunday, January 25, 2026
2026-01-25 09:00 - 18:00 | Packer Collegiate Institute, 170 Joralemon St., Brooklyn, NY, 11201, United States
TOURNAMENT HIGHLIGHTS
• Excellent Playing Conditions
• Trophies and Medals (all sections)
• Great Food | Coffee + Refreshments
• Seating Areas for Families and Siblings
• Free WiFi | Text Announcements
• Children’s Activity Area
• Convenient Location | Access to 8 Subway Lines

SECTIONS
1. Novice I: K-1, Unrated
2. Novice II: 2-4 Unrated
3. Juniors: K-6, U400
4. Primary: K-8, U800
5. Reserve: K-12, U1100
6. Classic: K-12, 1000 – 1400
7. Junior Championship: K-12, 1300 – 1600
8. Open Championship: K-12, 1600+
9. Premier Championship: 2000+

START TIMES
9:15 am for Premier Championship
9:30 am for Junior Championship and Open Championship
9:45 am for Juniors, Primary, Reserve, and Classic
10:00 am for Novice
ROUNDS
4 rounds for Novice, Juniors, Primary, Reserve, Classic
4 rounds for Junior Championship and Open Championship
3 rounds for Premier Championship
4th round byes available for all sections, except for Premier
TIME CONTROL
Game 40 | d5 for Juniors and Primary
Game 40 | d5 for Reserve
Game 45 | d5 for Classic
Game 50 | d5 for Junior Championship
Game 60 | d5 for Open Championship
Game 70 | d5 for Premier Championship
* Clocks and notation are required for all rated sections. No clocks or notation required for the Novice (unrated) section, however tournament directors may provide a time limit for Novice games that reach 60 minutes.

REGISTRATION FEE
• $60 until 2 weeks prior to the tournament (early bird)
• $70 until 48 hours prior to the tournament (regular rate)
• $90 for waitlist, or within 48 hours of the tournament (late entry)
DISCOUNTS
Siblings: $10 off per child
(discount code: SIBLING)
Junior Championship: free registration for players rated 1500+
(discount code: 1500+)
Open Championship: free registration for players rated 1900+
(discount code: 1900+)
Premier Championship: free registration for scholastic players rated 2400+
(discount code: 2400+)
Note: Discounts are available until 2 weeks prior to the tournament, and subject to availability. Max 10 free entries per section.

REGISTRATION
Registration closes at 6:00 am on the day of the tournament, subject to availability, however the organizers reserve the right to close registration at any time during the registration period.
PLEASE NOTE: TOURNAMENT ENTRIES ARE NOT VALID UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. THE ORGANIZER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND ENTRIES, FOR ANY REASON, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION.
ADULT SUPERVISION
All children under 16 must be supervised by a parent or guardian. The Packer Pelikings and/or Packer does not provide supervision between games. Please do not bring outside food or beverages into the facilities to participate in a chess tournament (the “Activity”).
CHANGES OR CANCELLATIONS
If you’re already registered for an upcoming tournament but need to request a change or cancellation, please email admin@pelikings.org.

PRIZES ​

$1,000 cash prizes

$600 for Premier Championship ($350, $150, $100)

$350 for Open Championship ($200, $100, $50)

$50 for Junior Championship (first place)

Trophies, medals and/or cash awards for all sections​

Certificates for first unrated chess tournament (Novice sections)

Medals for first USCF-rated chess tournament

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SECTIONS

Novice I: K-1, Unrated | 4 rounds

Novice II: 2-4, Unrated | 4 rounds

Juniors: K-6, U400 | 4 rounds | G40, d5

Primary: K-8, U800 | 4 rounds | G40, d5

Reserve: K-12, U1100 | 4 rounds | G40, d5

Classic: K-12, 1000 – 1400 | 4 rounds | G45, d5

Junior Championship: K-12, 1300 – 1600 | 4 rounds | G50, d5

Open Championship: K-12, 1600+ | 4 rounds | G60, d5

Premier Championship: 2000+ | 3 rounds | G70, d5

START TIMES

9:15 am for Premier Championship

9:30 am for Junior and Open Championship

9:45 am for Juniors, Primary, Reserve and Classic

10:00 am for Novice sections

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REGISTRATION FEE

$60 until 14 days prior to the tournament (early bird)

$70 until 48 hours prior to the tournament (regular rate)

$90 for waitlist, or within 48 hours of the tournament (late entry)

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BYES​
Premier Championship Section: No byes are available in this section
All Other Sections:
Half point byes may be requested as follows:​​

All half-point bye requests must be made prior to round 2 pairings.

Half-point bye requests cannot be changed once round 2 is paired.

Bye requests can be made by emailing admin@pelikings.org or by visiting Chess Control on-site.​​​

SECTION CUTOFFS AND PAIRINGS​
​Championship and Classic section cutoffs and pairings are based on live USCF ratings. All other rated sections are based on monthly USCF published (“book”) ratings. Please note that it is the player’s obligation to register for the correct section. Players that register for the wrong section may be reassigned or removed from the tournament in the organizer’s sole discretion.​​

DISCOUNTS (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY)​​

Siblings: $10 off per child (discount code: SIBLING)

Junior Championship: free registration for players rated 1500+ (discount code: 1500+)

Open Championship: free registration for players rated 1900+ (discount code: 1900+)

Premier Championship: free registration for scholastic players rated 2400+ (discount code: 2400+)

Note: Discounts are available until 30 days prior to the tournament, and are subject to availability. Max 10 free entries per section. Please note that entry discounts will be offset against cash prizes of $50 of more.
REGISTRATION
​Registration closes at 6:00 am on the day of the tournament, subject to availability, however the organizers reserve the right to close registration at any time during the registration period.
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PLEASE NOTE: TOURNAMENT ENTRIES ARE NOT VALID UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. THE ORGANIZER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND ENTRIES, FOR ANY REASON, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION.
CHANGES OR CANCELLATIONSIf you’re already registered for an upcoming tournament but need to request a change or cancellation, please email admin@pelikings.org.

Hunter Chess Tournament
2026-01-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Hunter College Elementary School, 71 East 94th Street, New York, NY, 10128, United States
More info coming soon!

Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 267 Saturday Jan 24, 2026
2026-01-24 11:00 - 14:00 | PS 267, 213 E 63rd St,, New York, NY, 10065, United States

2025-2026 CGPS All-Girls Tournament
2026-01-24 09:00 - 17:00 | Columbia Grammar and Prep School, 36 West 93rd Street, New York, 10025, United States
Open to girls in Grades K-12 in 5 sections. US Chess Federation rated for all sections. Online registration will close 11 pm the day before the tournament. No entries on site!
Early bird registration fee is $50 for CGPS students, $60 for everyone else. ($15 added to all registrations after Wednesday night– within 72 hours of tournament. We have a $20 refund fee.)
Discount $5 per paying sibling. Free entry if you are rated over 1500!
Current US Chess membership required: $20 (age 19 and under)
Saturday 10 am at The Columbia Grammar School Gym/Cafeteria at 5 West 93rd (map)

Sections
Rating
Rounds
Time
Notation
Byes

Kindergarten/1st Grade
All
4
No clock used
Optional
0 or 1

2nd Grade/3rd Grade
Under 600
4
No clock used
Optional
0 or 1

Limited to first 50 players. Sets and boards provided.
Saturday 10 am at The Columbia Grammar School Cafeteria at 36 West 93rd (map)

Sections
Rating
Rounds
Time
Notation
Byes

Reserve (K-12)
Under 800
4
Game 30 +5 sec delay
Yes
0 or 1

Classic (K-12)
800 to 1199
4
Game 30 + 5 sec delay
Yes
0 or 1

Premier (K-12)
1200 and up
3
Game 50 + 5 sec delay
Yes
No

Limited to first 50 players. Sets and boards provided. Top 3 sections: Please bring clocks!
Live ratings may be used at TD discretion; TD reserves right to assign players’ sections and to combine sections. Players winning their section usually moves up in the next tournament. Electronic score sheets not allowed!
Schedule:
The first round begins at 10am. K through 3rd grade sections end around 3 pm. Other sections finish around 4 pm. The next round will begin as soon as possible after the previous round ends.
Awards:
Premier Quads prize: Free entry (value $50) into a Marshall Chess Club tournament. Other sections: Trophies to top 15 in each section. Honored Participant trophies to everyone else. Award ceremonies as soon as possible after each section concludes.
Important:
We are a nut free tournament! Please do not bring nuts or nut-containing items.
Do not attend if experiencing symptoms. Please maintain good “health etiquette” — wash your hands frequently, cover sneezes and coughs, etc. Parent or designate must be present to assert parental supervision over your child’s behavior and activities.
Little House of Chess, Inc does not provide supervision when a child has finished a scheduled game.
Email: littlehouseofchess@gmail.com if you have questions.

ICN Manhattan UES Grand Prix - Saturday January 24, 2026
2026-01-24 09:00 - 15:00 | Trevor Day School, 312 E 95th St, New York, NY, 10128, United States

ICN Windsor Terrace Brooklyn Grand Prix - Saturday January 24, 2026
2026-01-24 09:00 - 15:00 | PS 230K, 1 Albemarle Rd., Brooklyn, 11218, United States

ICN Manhattan Midtown Grand Prix - Saturday January 24, 2026
2026-01-24 08:30 - 16:00 | PS 111 Adolph S. Ochs, 440 West 53rd Street, New York, 10019, United States

ICN Manhattan Elite Quads (1000+ USCF) - Saturday January 24, 2026
2026-01-24 08:30 - 16:00 | Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church, 308 West 46th Street, New York, NY, 10036, United States

ICN Carroll Garden Brooklyn Grand Prix + Elite Quads (1000+ USCF), Saturday January 24, 2026
2026-01-24 08:30 - 15:00 | PS 32 Brooklyn, 420 Union St, Brooklyn, NY, 11231, United States

Chess In the Schools Brooklyn Chess Day at MS 582K Saturday, January 24, 2026
2026-01-24 08:00 - 16:30 | MS 582K, 207 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11206, United States
This is a free CIS event.
Registration for this event will open in December 2025.
Location: MS 582K – 207 Bushwick Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Sections:
Quads (1400 and above) G/45
K-12 Reserve (1000-1399)
JH-HS Novice (6-12 Under 1100)
JH-HS NRB (6-12 unrated)
EL Novice (K-5 Under 1000)
EL Rookie (K-5 Under 600)
EL NRB (K-5 unrated).
Time Control:
All sections except Quads will be G/30 or G/25;d5
Quads will be G/45 or G/40;d5
Schedule:
For all sections except “Quads”
Check -in: 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 11:15 AM
Round 3: 1:00 PM
Round 4: 2:15 PM
Awards: 3:30 PM.
“Quads”
Check-in 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM, rounds times will be pushed forward if all games in a quad are complete.
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 11:45 AM
Round 3: 1:45 PM
Awards will be given after prizes calculated.
Notes:
Sets, 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.

https://chessintheschools.org/tournament/2026-1-24brooklyn-chess-day/

2025-2026 Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School (CGPS) Friday Tournament
2026-01-23 16:00 - 21:00 | Columbia Grammar and Prep School, 36 West 93rd Street, New York, 10025, United States
Open to Students in Grades K-12 in 6 sections. US Chess Federation rated for all sections. Online registration will close 11 pm the day before the tournament. No entries on site!

Early bird registration fee is $50 for CGPS students, $60 for everyone else. ($15 added to all registrations after Tuesday night– within 72 hours of tournament. We have a $20 refund fee.)
Discount $5 per paying sibling. Free entry if you are rated over 1500!
Current US Chess membership required: $20 (age 19 and under)
Friday 4 pm at The Columbia Grammar School Gym/Cafeteria at 26 West 94th

Sections
Rating
Rounds
Time
Notation
Byes

Kindergarten
All
4
No clock used
Optional
0 or 1

1st Grade
All
4
No clock used
Optional
0 or 1

2nd/3rd Grade
Under 700
4
No clock used
Optional
0 or 1

Limited to first 50 players. Sets and boards provided.
Friday 4 pm at The Columbia Prep School Cafeteria at 36 West 93rd (map)

Sections
Rating
Rounds
Time
Notation
Byes

Reserve (K-12)
Under 900
4
Game 30 +5 sec delay
Yes
0 or 1

Classic (K-12)
800 to 1199
4
Game 30 + 5 sec delay
Yes
0 or 1

Premier (K-12)
1200 and up
3
Game 45 + 5 sec delay
Yes
No

Limited to first 50 players. Sets and boards provided. Top 3 sections: Please bring clocks!
Live ratings may be used at TD discretion; TD reserves right to assign players’ sections and to combine sections. Players winning their section usually moves up in the next tournament. Electronic score sheets not allowed!
Schedule:
The first round begins at 4pm. K through 3rd grade sections end around 7:45 pm. Other sections finish around 8:30 pm. The next round will begin as soon as possible after the previous round ends.
Awards:
Premier Quads prize: Free entry (value $50) into Marshall or G & T Quads. Other sections: Trophies to top 15 in each section. Honored Participant trophies to everyone else. Award ceremonies as soon as possible after each section concludes.
Important:
We are a nut free tournament! Please do not bring nuts or nut-containing items.
Do not attend if experiencing symptoms. Please maintain good “health etiquette” — wash your hands frequently, cover sneezes and coughs, etc. Parent or designate must be present to assert parental supervision over your child’s behavior and activities.
Little House of Chess, Inc does not provide supervision when a child has finished a scheduled game.
Email: littlehouseofchess@gmail.com if you have questions.

Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 183 Sunday Jan 18, 2026
2026-01-18 11:00 - 14:00 | PS 183, 419 East 66th Street, New York, NY, 10065, United States

Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 267 Saturday Jan 17, 2026
2026-01-17 11:00 - 14:00 | PS 267, 213 E 63rd St,, New York, NY, 10065, United States

ICN Manhattan UES Grand Prix - Saturday January 17, 2026
2026-01-17 09:00 - 15:00 | Trevor Day School, 312 E 95th St, New York, NY, 10128, United States

ICN Windsor Terrace Brooklyn Grand Prix - Saturday January 17, 2026
2026-01-17 09:00 - 15:00 | PS 230K, 1 Albemarle Rd., Brooklyn, 11218, United States

ICN Manhattan Midtown Grand Prix - Saturday January 17, 2026
2026-01-17 08:30 - 16:00 | PS 111 Adolph S. Ochs, 440 West 53rd Street, New York, 10019, United States

ICN Manhattan Elite Quads (1000+ USCF) - Saturday January 17, 2026
2026-01-17 08:30 - 16:00 | Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church, 308 West 46th Street, New York, NY, 10036, United States

ICN Carroll Garden Brooklyn Grand Prix + Elite Quads (1000+ USCF), Saturday January 17, 2026
2026-01-17 08:30 - 15:00 | PS 32 Brooklyn, 420 Union St, Brooklyn, NY, 11231, United States
