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SUMMARY:Long Island Chess Club (LICC) 10th Annual Ilan Kreitner Memorial Round 5/6 - Thursday\, May 21\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.lichessclub.com/tournament-schedule \nOne game/round every Thursday \nApr. 23 – May 28\, 10th Annual Ilan Kreitner Memorial.  6SS\, G/90(d/10). Open to all: $(b/35): $360-$200. Top U-2000\, U-1750\, U-1500\, U-1250/unr. $110 ea. EF: $50 LICC Members\, $60 Non-LICC members. Reg: 6:45 – 7:25 PM. Rds: 7:30 PM SHARP ea. Thursday. 2 byes 1-6 (all ½ byes must be requested before round 3 begins). \n  \nLICC Tournament Schedule 2025 – 26 \nPlease note: All rounds begin promptly each Thursday at 7:30 PM\, with registration between 6:45 – 7:15 PM. If you arrive for registration after 7:15 PM and the pairings have been posted with an even number of players\, you will have to take a bye (inform the TD in advance if you’re running late). Tournament details are subject to change without notice. The info on this site takes precedence over Chess Life magazine and the USCF’s website. All entry fees are due in full at the time of registration. USCF membership is required! \nClub Closed: 11/27/25\, 12/25/25\, 1/1/26 \nREGISTRATION is only available onsite at the club. We do not offer advance registration. Your USCF membership must be valid for the entire event in order to participate – NO EXCEPTIONS! \nHOUSE RULES (for all LICC events): \n\n\nRandom pairings variation (within each score group) is used. \n\n\nChessNoteR\, MonRoi\, and PlyCounter are the only devices permitted for electronic score keeping at this time. \n\n\nDGT boards are not permitted. \n\n\nNo draws by agreement prior to Black’s 25th move. \n\n\n$10 no-show fine (you MUST inform the TD in advance if you need to miss a round) \n\n\nNeither the LICC nor our meeting venue is responsible for left-behind\, lost or stolen personal property. Please make sure to take your belongings with you\, as we’re unable to search for items between meetings. \n\n\n  \nTD: Neal Bellon – nfbellon@gmail.com
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/long-island-chess-club-licc-10th-annual-ilan-kreitner-memorial-round-5-6-thursday-may-21-2026/
LOCATION:United Methodist Church East Meadow\, (2nd floor) 470 Ave.\, East Meadow\, NY\, 11554\, 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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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: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: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 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:Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 267 Saturday May 16\, 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-16-2026/
LOCATION:PS 267\, 213 E 63rd St\,\, New York\, NY\, 10065\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
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SUMMARY:ICN Manhattan UES Grand Prix - Saturday May 16\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/manhattanuesgrandprix-h96kw\n\nManhattan UES Grand Prix\nfrom $49.00\n\nAbout Saturday Manhattan Upper East Side Scholastic Grand Prix \nOur In-Person Saturday Manhattan UES Scholastic \nGrand 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.) \nPlayers 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 \nPlease note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes. \nTournament Details: \n\n\nScholastic Grand Prix (AM/PM Session) \n\n\nLunch will only be served to students registered for a full AM+PM session (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack) \n\n\nLunch nor snacks will not be served (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack) \n\n\nLocation: Trevor Day School – 312 E 95th St\, New York\, NY 10128 \nFall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nJanuary 24th\, 31st \n\n\nSpring Saturday 2026 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nFebruary 7th\, 28th \n\n\nMarch 14th\, 21st\, 28th \n\n\nApril 18th\, 25th \n\n\nMay 9th\, 16th\, 23rd\, 30th \n\n\nJune 6th\, 13th \n\n\nOpen to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade \nCost: \n\n\n$49 per player (AM & PM Grand Prix) \n\n\n$98 per player (AM + PM Grand Prix) \n\n\nWeekly USCF Rating Reports: USCF Rating Reports \nTournament Rules: \nPairings: Quad + Small Swiss Sections: \n\n\nGrand Prix \n\n\n3 Rounds\, Time Control: \n\n\nGrand Prix G/25 d5 \n\n\nDrop off: \n\n\nAM Grand Prix: 8:45 am \n\n\nAM + PM Grand Prix: 8:45 am \n\n\nPM Grand Prix: 11:45 am \n\n\nRound Times: \nGrand Prix Schedule (G/25 d5) \nAM Session \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n10:00 am – 2nd round \n\n\n11:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n11:30-12:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n12:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nPM Session \n\n\n11:45 am – check in \n\n\n12:00 pm – 1st round \n\n\n1:00 pm – 2nd round \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n2:30 – 3:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n3:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nGrand Prix Pick Up – \n\n\nAM Session – 12:00 pm \n\n\nPM Session – 3:00 pm \n\n\nTeam Rooms: Analysis Areas\, Team Room for select schools \nIn-Person Saturday Manhattan Scholastic Grand Prix – Individual & Team Standings \nDrop-off Event \nThe 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. \nUSCF Membership REQUIRED: \nClick here to become a USCF member or renew membership\n \nThings to Note:\n\n\nTD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing \n\n\nNo more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group. \n\n\nNo byes permitted \n\n\nLunch will not be served \n\n\nAll players must have a valid USCF ID # \n\n\nPlease bring your own clocks \n\n\nPairings will be based on live ratings \n\n\nIf a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started \n\n\n2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round \n\n\nTDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion) \n\n\n100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players \n\n\nNUT Free:\nAll ICN Chess Programs are NUT FREE.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/icn-manhattan-ues-grand-prix-saturday-may-16-2026/
LOCATION:Trevor Day School\, 312 E 95th St\, New York\, NY\, 10128\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T150000
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SUMMARY:ICN Windsor Terrace Brooklyn Grand Prix - Saturday May 16\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/brooklyngrandprix \nWindsor Terrace Brooklyn Grand Prix\nfrom $49.00\n\nAbout Saturday Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix \nOur In-Person Saturday Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix provides the (weekly) opportunity to play three equally rated players in both a competitive and supportive environment. \nPlayers 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 \nPlease note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes. \n\n\nLunch & Snacks will not be served/provided\n(parents are encouraged to pack NUT FREE lunch & snack) \n\n\nTournament Details: \n\n\nScholastic Grand Prix (AM/PM Session) \n\n\nLunch nor snacks will not be served (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack) \n\n\nLocation: PS 230\, 1 Albemarle Rd\, Brooklyn\, NY 11218 \nFall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nJanuary 24th\, 31st \n\n\nSpring Saturday 2026 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nFebruary 7th\, 28th \n\n\nMarch 14th\, 21st\, 28th \n\n\nApril 18th\, 25th \n\n\nMay 9th\, 16th\, 23rd\, 30th \n\n\nJune 6th\, 13th \n\n\nOpen to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade \nCost: \n\n\n$49 per player (AM & PM Grand Prix) \n\n\n$69 per player (Elite Quads) \n\n\n$98 per player (AM + PM Grand Prix) \n\n\nWeekly USCF Rating Reports: \nUSCF Rating Reports \nTournament Rules: \nPairings: Quads + Small Swiss Sections: \n\n\nGrand Prix \n\n\nRounds: 3 Rounds Time Control: \n\n\nGrand Prix G/25 d5 \n\n\nDrop off: \n\n\n8:45 am – AM Grand Prix \n\n\n8:45 am – AM + PM Grand Prix \n\n\n11:30 am – PM Grand Prix \n\n\nRound Times: \nGrand Prix Schedule (G/25 d5): \nAM Session \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n10:00 am – 2nd round \n\n\n11:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n11:30-12:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n12:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nPM Session \n\n\n11:30 am – check in \n\n\n12:00 pm – 1st round \n\n\n1:00 pm – 2nd round \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n2:30 – 3:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n3:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nPickup: \nGrand Prix – \n\n\nAM Session – 12:00 pm \n\n\nPM Session – 3:00 pm \n\n\nTeam Rooms: Analysis Areas\, Team Room for select schools \nIn-Person Saturday Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix – Individual & Team Standings \nDrop-off Event \nThe 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. \nRegister for the USCF: \nBecome a USCF member or renew membership \nThings to Note:\n\n\nTD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing \n\n\nNo more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group. \n\n\nNo byes permitted \n\n\nLunch will not be served \n\n\nAll players must have a valid USCF ID # \n\n\nPlease bring your own clocks \n\n\nPairings will be based on live ratings \n\n\nIf a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started \n\n\n2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round \n\n\nTDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion) \n\n\n100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players \n\n\nNUT Free:\nAll ICN Chess Programs are NUT FREE.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/icn-windsor-terrace-brooklyn-grand-prix-saturday-may-16-2026/
LOCATION:PS 230K\, 1 Albemarle Rd.\, Brooklyn\, 11218\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000
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SUMMARY:ICN Manhattan Elite Quads (1000+ USCF) - Saturday May 16\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/manhattanelitegrandprix \n  \nElite Quads (1000+ USCF)\nfrom $69.00\n\nAbout Saturday Elite Quads (1000+) \nOur In-Person Saturday Elite Quads provide the (weekly) opportunity to play three similarly rated players in both a competitive and supportive environment. \nPlayers 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 \nPlease note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes. \nTournament Details: \n\n\nElite Quads (1000+) \n\n\nLocation: 308 W 46th Street\, 10036 NY\, NY \nFall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nJanuary 24th\, 31st \n\n\nSpring Saturday 2026 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nFebruary 7th\, 28th \n\n\nMarch 14th\, 21st\, 28th \n\n\nApril 18th\, 25th \n\n\nMay 9th\, 16th\, 23rd\, 30th \n\n\nJune 6th\, 13th \n\n\nOpen to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade \nCost: \n\n\n$69 per player (Elite Quads 1000+ USCF Required) \n\n\nWeekly USCF Rating Reports: \nUSCF Rating Reports \nTournament Rules \nElite Quads 1000+ \nElite Quads \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n2nd & 3rd rounds will start 5 minutes after the completion of the previous rounds. \nPlayers may leave directly after the completion of their 3rd round. \nNotes: Each Quad will play 3 Rounds G60\, D5 \n\n\nTeam Rooms: Analysis Areas\, Team Room for select schools \nDrop-off Event \nThe 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. \nRegister for the USCF: \nBecome a USCF member or renew membership \nThings to Note:\n\n\nTD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing \n\n\nNo more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group. \n\n\nNo byes permitted \n\n\nPizza lunch will be served \n\n\nAll players must have a valid USCF ID # \n\n\nPlease bring your own clocks \n\n\nPairings will be based on live ratings \n\n\nIf a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started \n\n\n2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round \n\n\nTDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion) \n\n\n100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players \n\n\nNUT Free:\nAll ICN Chess Programs are NUT FREE. \n\n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/icn-manhattan-elite-quads-1000-uscf-saturday-may-16-2026/
LOCATION:Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church\, 308 West 46th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000
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SUMMARY:ICN Manhattan Midtown Grand Prix - Saturday May 16\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/manhattangrandprix \nManhattan Midtown Grand Prix\nfrom $49.00\n\nAbout Saturday Manhattan Midtown Scholastic Grand Prix \nOur 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. \nPlayers 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 \nPlease note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes. \nTournament Details: \n\n\nScholastic Grand Prix (AM/PM Session) \n\n\nLunch will only be served to students registered for a full AM+PM session (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack) \n\n\nLunch nor snacks will not be served (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack) \n\n\nLocation: PS 33\, 281 9th Avenue New York\, NY \n(26th Street and 9th Ave\, Entrance in Schoolyard) \nFall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nJanuary 24th\, 31st \n\n\nSpring Saturday 2026 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nFebruary 7th\, 28th \n\n\nMarch 14th\, 21st\, 28th \n\n\nApril 18th\, 25th \n\n\nMay 9th\, 16th\, 23rd\, 30th \n\n\nJune 6th\, 13th \n\n\nOpen to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade \nCost: \n\n\n$49 per player (AM or PM Grand Prix) \n\n\n$98 per player (AM + PM Grand Prix) \n\n\nWeekly USCF Rating Reports: USCF Rating Reports \nTournament Rules: \nPairings: Quad + Small Swiss Sections: \n\n\nGrand Prix \n\n\n3 Rounds\, Time Control: \n\n\nGrand Prix G/25 d5 \n\n\nDrop off: \n\n\nAM Grand Prix: 8:45 am \n\n\nAM + PM Grand Prix: 8:45 am \n\n\nPM Grand Prix: 12:00 pm \n\n\nRound Times: \n\n\nGrand Prix Schedule (G/25 d5) \n\n\nAM Session \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n10:00 am – 2nd round \n\n\n11:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n11:30-12:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n12:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nPM Session \n\n\n12:00 pm – check in \n\n\n12:00 pm – 1st round \n\n\n1:00 pm – 2nd round \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n2:30 – 3:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n3:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nGrand Prix Pick Up – \n\n\nAM Session – 12:00 pm \n\n\nPM Session – 3:00 pm \n\n\nIn-Person Saturday Manhattan Scholastic Grand Prix – Individual & Team Standings \nDrop-off Event \nThe event is a drop-off event. Parents are required to drop-off kids at the school entrance at 9:00am and pick them up at the conclusion of the event. \nUSCF Membership REQUIRED: Click here to become a USCF member or renew membership \nThings to Note:\n\n\nTD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing \n\n\nNo more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group. \n\n\nNo byes permitted. \n\n\nLunch will not be served for half sessions. \n\n\nAll players must have a valid USCF ID #. \n\n\nPlease bring your own clocks. \n\n\nPairings will be based on live ratings. \n\n\nIf a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started or forfeited. \n\n\n2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round. \n\n\nTDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion) \n\n\n100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players \n\n\nNUT Free:\nAll ICN Chess Programs are NUT FREE.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/icn-manhattan-midtown-grand-prix-saturday-may-16-2026/
LOCATION:PS 33 Chelsea Prep\, 281 9th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T150000
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SUMMARY:ICN Carroll Garden Brooklyn Grand Prix + Elite Quads (1000+ USCF)\, Saturday May 16\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/carrollgardengrandprix \nCarroll Garden Brooklyn Grand Prix + Elite Quads (1000+ USCF)\nfrom $49.00\n\nAbout Saturday Carroll Garden Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix \nOur 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. \nPlayers 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 \nPlease note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes. \nTournament Details: \n\n\nScholastic Grand Prix (AM/PM Session) \n\n\nParents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack \n\n\nLunch & Snacks will not be served/provided (unless full day signup) \n\n\nRookie 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. \n\n\nLocation: PS 32\, 420 Union St\, Brooklyn\, NY 11231 \nFall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nOctober 4th\, 11th\, 18th\, 25th \n\n\nNovember 1st\, 8th\, 15th\, 22nd \n\n\nDecember 6th\, 20th \n\n\nJanuary 10th\, 17th\, 24th\, 31st \n\n\nOpen to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade \nCost: \n\n\n$49 per player (AM & PM Grand Prix) \n\n\n$69 per player (Elite Quads) \n\n\n$98 per player (AM + PM Grand Prix) \n\n\nWeekly USCF Rating Reports: \nUSCF Rating Reports \nTournament Rules: \nPairings: Quads + Small Swiss Sections: \n\n\nGrand Prix \n\n\nRounds: 3 Rounds Time Control: \n\n\nGrand Prix G/25 d5 \n\n\nDrop off: \n\n\n8:45 am – AM Grand Prix \n\n\n8:45 am – AM + PM Grand Prix \n\n\n11:30 am – PM Grand Prix \n\n\nRound Times: \nGrand Prix Schedule (G/25 d5): \nAM Session \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n10:00 am – 2nd round \n\n\n11:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n11:30-12:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n12:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nPM Session \n\n\n11:30 am – check in \n\n\n12:00 pm – 1st round \n\n\n1:00 pm – 2nd round \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n2:30 – 3:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n3:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nElite Quads 1000+ \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n2nd & 3rd rounds will start 5 minutes after the completion of the previous rounds. \nPlayers may leave directly after the completion of their 3rd round. \nNotes: Each Quad will play 3 Rounds G60\, D5 \n\n\nPickup: \nGrand Prix & Elite Quads Pick Up – \n\n\nAM Session – 12:00 pm \n\n\nPM Session – 3:00 pm \n\n\nElite Quads – 3:00 pm \n\n\nTeam Rooms: Analysis Areas\, Team Room for select schools \nIn-Person Saturday Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix – Individual & Team Standings \nDrop-off Event \nThe 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. \nRegister for the USCF: \nBecome a USCF member or renew membership \nThings to Note:\n\n\nTD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing \n\n\nNo more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group. \n\n\nNo byes permitted \n\n\nAll players must have a valid USCF ID # \n\n\nPlease bring your own clocks \n\n\nPairings will be based on live ratings \n\n\nIf a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started \n\n\n2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round \n\n\nTDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion) \n\n\n100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/icn-carroll-garden-brooklyn-grand-prix-elite-quads-1000-uscf-saturday-may-16-2026/
LOCATION:PS 32 Brooklyn\, 420 Union St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T170000
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SUMMARY:2026 Glen Rock Quads - Saturday May 16\, 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-16-2026/
LOCATION:Community Church of Glen Rock\, 354 Rock Rd\, Glen Rock\, NJ\, 07452\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T170000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T230000
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SUMMARY:Long Island Chess Club (LICC) 10th Annual Ilan Kreitner Memorial Round 4/6 - Thursday\, May 14\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.lichessclub.com/tournament-schedule \nOne game/round every Thursday \nApr. 23 – May 28\, 10th Annual Ilan Kreitner Memorial.  6SS\, G/90(d/10). Open to all: $(b/35): $360-$200. Top U-2000\, U-1750\, U-1500\, U-1250/unr. $110 ea. EF: $50 LICC Members\, $60 Non-LICC members. Reg: 6:45 – 7:25 PM. Rds: 7:30 PM SHARP ea. Thursday. 2 byes 1-6 (all ½ byes must be requested before round 3 begins). \n  \nLICC Tournament Schedule 2025 – 26 \nPlease note: All rounds begin promptly each Thursday at 7:30 PM\, with registration between 6:45 – 7:15 PM. If you arrive for registration after 7:15 PM and the pairings have been posted with an even number of players\, you will have to take a bye (inform the TD in advance if you’re running late). Tournament details are subject to change without notice. The info on this site takes precedence over Chess Life magazine and the USCF’s website. All entry fees are due in full at the time of registration. USCF membership is required! \nClub Closed: 11/27/25\, 12/25/25\, 1/1/26 \nREGISTRATION is only available onsite at the club. We do not offer advance registration. Your USCF membership must be valid for the entire event in order to participate – NO EXCEPTIONS! \nHOUSE RULES (for all LICC events): \n\n\nRandom pairings variation (within each score group) is used. \n\n\nChessNoteR\, MonRoi\, and PlyCounter are the only devices permitted for electronic score keeping at this time. \n\n\nDGT boards are not permitted. \n\n\nNo draws by agreement prior to Black’s 25th move. \n\n\n$10 no-show fine (you MUST inform the TD in advance if you need to miss a round) \n\n\nNeither the LICC nor our meeting venue is responsible for left-behind\, lost or stolen personal property. Please make sure to take your belongings with you\, as we’re unable to search for items between meetings. \n\n\n  \nTD: Neal Bellon – nfbellon@gmail.com
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/long-island-chess-club-licc-10th-annual-ilan-kreitner-memorial-round-4-6-thursday-may-14-2026/
LOCATION:United Methodist Church East Meadow\, (2nd floor) 470 Ave.\, East Meadow\, NY\, 11554\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T163000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130125
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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:Princeton Day School K-12 Chess Tournament - Saturday May 9\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.onthechessboard.com/\n\nRegistration fee:\nTournament: \n$50 until March 6\n$60 on-site\nOn-site fees could be paid with cash\, check\, or with credit card.\nNine student sections are offered so that each player can find the right level of challenge and satisfaction: \nUNRATED SECTIONS: \n\nNo Score (K-1 new players)\nK-1 (must know how to checkmate)\nNovice 1 (K-6 beginners)\n\nRATED SECTIONS: \n\nNovice 2 (K-8 U-600)\nReserve (K-12 U-800)\nOpen (K-12 U-1000)\nChampionship (K-12 1000-1399)\n\nAll sections for players rated Under 1000 have four rounds\, G25/d5 or G/30 (30 minutes per player per round)\, SS (Swiss System pairings) starting at 12:00 pm (players meeting at 11:50). \nSections for players OVER 1000 will also start at 12:00. The Championship section has 3 rounds\, G40/d5. \nBYES: A half point bye is available if requested in advance. Request the bye by email to chessteach2@gmail.com. \n  \nRegistration & Schedule \nALL SECTIONS\n​Pre-Registration preferred\nOn-site registration starts at 11:00 a.m\nCheck-In (if pre-registered) by 11:50\nPlayers meeting: 11:50 a.m.\nFirst Round will start after the players’ meeting. \nREGISTRATION FEE:\nIf you preregister\, you will pay your registration fee online. Fee for pre-registered players is $50; on-site and late registration fee is $60. Cash or check to “CHESS TEACH 2”\, we also take credit cards. \n  \nAWARDS:\nRound times will be accelerated when possible and awards will be presented as soon as a section is finished to minimize your wait time. The tournament usually ends before 5 p.m. \nAll participants will receive a prize\, either a chess medal or a plaque\, or a trophy. Plaques will be given to the top six players and the top three teams in each scored section\, with the exception of players in the over 1000 sections\, which will not offer team awards and will initially offer only four individual plaques. (If more than one player has a perfect 4-0 score in any section\, they will share first place and an additional first place plaque will be given. \nAt the Greater Princeton Championship in December trophies will be given to all players. \nTEAMS:\nA team must consist of at least two players from the same school or club. The top three scores by players from the same school or club count toward the team total. sections: for players rated under 1000 and for unrated players. \n​At the GREATER PRINCETON CHAMPIONSHIP in December\, trophies will be presented to all individual winners\, plaques to teams\, and there will be a souvenir trophy for all players. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION – Please do not park in the fire lanes. Parental supervision is required for the duration of the tournament and children are asked not to roam through the school. Pizza\, sandwiches and snacks are sold onsite and parents may access our wireless internet service from the Campus Center. \nSTART TIMES – 12:00 p.m. for all sections. \nSNOWDAYS – If it is necessary to postpone the tournament because of snow\, there will be an early morning announcement at www.pds.org\, and by email (if you registered online). Early registration online will be transferred to the tournament make up day (usually one week later) unless you email to cancel. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n​US CHESS FEDERATION MEMBERSHIP is required for players in the RATED sections. The link for joining the USCF is https://secure2.uschess.org/webstore/member.php. Membership is inexpensive and your player will receive a rating\, which after playing in several tournaments is a measure of tournament skill and helps place your player in an appropriate section. \nIf you need to obtain an USCF ID to play in a rated section\, click here\nIf you need to find out your player’s rating and/or if the membership is current\, click here\n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/princeton-day-school-k-12-chess-tournament-saturday-may-9-2026/
LOCATION:Princeton Day School\, 650 Great Rd\, Princeton\, NY\, 08540\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 267 Saturday May 9\, 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-9-2026/
LOCATION:PS 267\, 213 E 63rd St\,\, New York\, NY\, 10065\, United States
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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:ICN Manhattan UES Grand Prix - Saturday May 9\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/manhattanuesgrandprix-h96kw\n\nManhattan UES Grand Prix\nfrom $49.00\n\nAbout Saturday Manhattan Upper East Side Scholastic Grand Prix \nOur In-Person Saturday Manhattan UES Scholastic \nGrand 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.) \nPlayers 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 \nPlease note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes. \nTournament Details: \n\n\nScholastic Grand Prix (AM/PM Session) \n\n\nLunch will only be served to students registered for a full AM+PM session (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack) \n\n\nLunch nor snacks will not be served (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack) \n\n\nLocation: Trevor Day School – 312 E 95th St\, New York\, NY 10128 \nFall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nJanuary 24th\, 31st \n\n\nSpring Saturday 2026 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nFebruary 7th\, 28th \n\n\nMarch 14th\, 21st\, 28th \n\n\nApril 18th\, 25th \n\n\nMay 9th\, 16th\, 23rd\, 30th \n\n\nJune 6th\, 13th \n\n\nOpen to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade \nCost: \n\n\n$49 per player (AM & PM Grand Prix) \n\n\n$98 per player (AM + PM Grand Prix) \n\n\nWeekly USCF Rating Reports: USCF Rating Reports \nTournament Rules: \nPairings: Quad + Small Swiss Sections: \n\n\nGrand Prix \n\n\n3 Rounds\, Time Control: \n\n\nGrand Prix G/25 d5 \n\n\nDrop off: \n\n\nAM Grand Prix: 8:45 am \n\n\nAM + PM Grand Prix: 8:45 am \n\n\nPM Grand Prix: 11:45 am \n\n\nRound Times: \nGrand Prix Schedule (G/25 d5) \nAM Session \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n10:00 am – 2nd round \n\n\n11:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n11:30-12:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n12:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nPM Session \n\n\n11:45 am – check in \n\n\n12:00 pm – 1st round \n\n\n1:00 pm – 2nd round \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n2:30 – 3:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n3:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nGrand Prix Pick Up – \n\n\nAM Session – 12:00 pm \n\n\nPM Session – 3:00 pm \n\n\nTeam Rooms: Analysis Areas\, Team Room for select schools \nIn-Person Saturday Manhattan Scholastic Grand Prix – Individual & Team Standings \nDrop-off Event \nThe 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. \nUSCF Membership REQUIRED: \nClick here to become a USCF member or renew membership\n \nThings to Note:\n\n\nTD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing \n\n\nNo more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group. \n\n\nNo byes permitted \n\n\nLunch will not be served \n\n\nAll players must have a valid USCF ID # \n\n\nPlease bring your own clocks \n\n\nPairings will be based on live ratings \n\n\nIf a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started \n\n\n2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round \n\n\nTDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion) \n\n\n100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players \n\n\nNUT Free:\nAll ICN Chess Programs are NUT FREE.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/icn-manhattan-ues-grand-prix-saturday-may-9-2026/
LOCATION:Trevor Day School\, 312 E 95th St\, New York\, NY\, 10128\, United States
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SUMMARY:ICN Windsor Terrace Brooklyn Grand Prix - Saturday May 9\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/brooklyngrandprix \nWindsor Terrace Brooklyn Grand Prix\nfrom $49.00\n\nAbout Saturday Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix \nOur In-Person Saturday Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix provides the (weekly) opportunity to play three equally rated players in both a competitive and supportive environment. \nPlayers 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 \nPlease note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes. \n\n\nLunch & Snacks will not be served/provided\n(parents are encouraged to pack NUT FREE lunch & snack) \n\n\nTournament Details: \n\n\nScholastic Grand Prix (AM/PM Session) \n\n\nLunch nor snacks will not be served (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack) \n\n\nLocation: PS 230\, 1 Albemarle Rd\, Brooklyn\, NY 11218 \nFall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nJanuary 24th\, 31st \n\n\nSpring Saturday 2026 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nFebruary 7th\, 28th \n\n\nMarch 14th\, 21st\, 28th \n\n\nApril 18th\, 25th \n\n\nMay 9th\, 16th\, 23rd\, 30th \n\n\nJune 6th\, 13th \n\n\nOpen to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade \nCost: \n\n\n$49 per player (AM & PM Grand Prix) \n\n\n$69 per player (Elite Quads) \n\n\n$98 per player (AM + PM Grand Prix) \n\n\nWeekly USCF Rating Reports: \nUSCF Rating Reports \nTournament Rules: \nPairings: Quads + Small Swiss Sections: \n\n\nGrand Prix \n\n\nRounds: 3 Rounds Time Control: \n\n\nGrand Prix G/25 d5 \n\n\nDrop off: \n\n\n8:45 am – AM Grand Prix \n\n\n8:45 am – AM + PM Grand Prix \n\n\n11:30 am – PM Grand Prix \n\n\nRound Times: \nGrand Prix Schedule (G/25 d5): \nAM Session \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n10:00 am – 2nd round \n\n\n11:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n11:30-12:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n12:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nPM Session \n\n\n11:30 am – check in \n\n\n12:00 pm – 1st round \n\n\n1:00 pm – 2nd round \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n2:30 – 3:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n3:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nPickup: \nGrand Prix – \n\n\nAM Session – 12:00 pm \n\n\nPM Session – 3:00 pm \n\n\nTeam Rooms: Analysis Areas\, Team Room for select schools \nIn-Person Saturday Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix – Individual & Team Standings \nDrop-off Event \nThe 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. \nRegister for the USCF: \nBecome a USCF member or renew membership \nThings to Note:\n\n\nTD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing \n\n\nNo more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group. \n\n\nNo byes permitted \n\n\nLunch will not be served \n\n\nAll players must have a valid USCF ID # \n\n\nPlease bring your own clocks \n\n\nPairings will be based on live ratings \n\n\nIf a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started \n\n\n2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round \n\n\nTDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion) \n\n\n100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players \n\n\nNUT Free:\nAll ICN Chess Programs are NUT FREE.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/icn-windsor-terrace-brooklyn-grand-prix-saturday-may-9-2026/
LOCATION:PS 230K\, 1 Albemarle Rd.\, Brooklyn\, 11218\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T150000
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SUMMARY:Empire Chess Training - GVS Scholastic Chess Tournament - Saturday May 9 2026
DESCRIPTION:General Information:​​ \n\n\nGame Format: Swiss System \n\n\nNovice (I and II) and Elementary will play 4 games \n\n\nAdvanced and Championship will play 3 games \n\n\nTime control of G/25;d5 for ELEMENTARY (K-6) \n\n\nTime control of G/40;d5 for ADVANCED (K-12) \n\n\nTime control of G/45;d5 for CHAMPIONSHIP (K-12) \n\n\n\n\nDate: November 8th\, December 6th\, January 10th\, February 7\, April 18\, May 9\, June 6 \n\n\nVenue: Gantry View School (5-36 50th Ave\, Long Island City\, NY 11101) \n\n\nUSCF Membership: Current USCF membership required for all sections\, except Novice (I and II) \n\n\nCheck-in starts at 8:30 AM. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the event to check-in. \n\n\nEquipment: Chess sets\, chess clocks\, and notation sheets provided​ \n\n\nAll participants under 18 must be chaperoned by an adult or guardian. If you want to drop off\, please email empire.chess.tournament@gmail.com \n\n\nTo ensure a safe and focused environment\, we ask that waiting children engage in quiet activities. Loud games and running in the hallways or waiting areas are prohibited. \n\n\nFor any questions\, please email empire.chess.tournament@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTournament Sections:​​ \n\n\nNOVICE 1 (PreK-1) – Unrated (will not be USCF rated). No clock and notation (4 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n\n\n\n\n​NOVICE 2 (Grades 2-5) – Unrated (will not be USCF rated). No clock and notation (4 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n\n\n\n\n​ELEMENTARY (K-6) – USCF 600 and under (USCF Rated)\, G/25;d5 (4 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​​ \n\n\n\n\n​ADVANCED (K-12) – USCF 1200 and under (USCF Rated)\, G/40;d5 (3 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n\n\n\n\n​CHAMPIONSHIP (K-12) – USCF 1200+ (USCF Rated)\, G/45;d5 (3 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. $150 for 1st Place\, $80 for 2nd\, $50 for 3rd Place.​ (B/14 Entries) \n\n\n\n\n\nGame Schedule and Awarding \n\n\nChampionship Check-in: 9:00 AM \n\n\nElementary & Advanced Check-in: 9:15 AM \n\n\nNovice I & Novice II Check-in: 9:45 AM \n\n\nAfter Check-In for the section\, the round will start ASAP \nAwards Ceremony – To be held immediately after the section concludes \nUSCF Membership \n\n\nActive USCF membership is required to participate in the rated sections \n\n\nIf you are not a member\, or has an expired membership\, please JOIN / RENEW MEMBERSHIP \n\n\n\nHalf point byes may be requested as follows: \n\n\nAll half-point bye requests must be made prior to round 2 pairings. \n\n\nHalf-point bye requests cannot be changed once round 2 is paired. \n\n\nBye requests can be made by emailing empire.chess.tournament@gmail.com or by visiting Chess Control on-site. \n\n\n\n\n  \nhttps://www.empirechesstraining.com/gantry-view-tournament
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/empire-chess-training-gvs-scholastic-chess-tournament-saturday-may-9-2026/
LOCATION:Gantry View School\, 5-36 50th Ave\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T160000
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SUMMARY:ICN Manhattan Elite Quads (1000+ USCF) - Saturday May 9\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/manhattanelitegrandprix \n  \nElite Quads (1000+ USCF)\nfrom $69.00\n\nAbout Saturday Elite Quads (1000+) \nOur In-Person Saturday Elite Quads provide the (weekly) opportunity to play three similarly rated players in both a competitive and supportive environment. \nPlayers 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 \nPlease note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes. \nTournament Details: \n\n\nElite Quads (1000+) \n\n\nLocation: 308 W 46th Street\, 10036 NY\, NY \nFall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nJanuary 24th\, 31st \n\n\nSpring Saturday 2026 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nFebruary 7th\, 28th \n\n\nMarch 14th\, 21st\, 28th \n\n\nApril 18th\, 25th \n\n\nMay 9th\, 16th\, 23rd\, 30th \n\n\nJune 6th\, 13th \n\n\nOpen to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade \nCost: \n\n\n$69 per player (Elite Quads 1000+ USCF Required) \n\n\nWeekly USCF Rating Reports: \nUSCF Rating Reports \nTournament Rules \nElite Quads 1000+ \nElite Quads \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n2nd & 3rd rounds will start 5 minutes after the completion of the previous rounds. \nPlayers may leave directly after the completion of their 3rd round. \nNotes: Each Quad will play 3 Rounds G60\, D5 \n\n\nTeam Rooms: Analysis Areas\, Team Room for select schools \nDrop-off Event \nThe 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. \nRegister for the USCF: \nBecome a USCF member or renew membership \nThings to Note:\n\n\nTD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing \n\n\nNo more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group. \n\n\nNo byes permitted \n\n\nPizza lunch will be served \n\n\nAll players must have a valid USCF ID # \n\n\nPlease bring your own clocks \n\n\nPairings will be based on live ratings \n\n\nIf a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started \n\n\n2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round \n\n\nTDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion) \n\n\n100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players \n\n\nNUT Free:\nAll ICN Chess Programs are NUT FREE. \n\n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/icn-manhattan-elite-quads-1000-uscf-saturday-may-9-2026/
LOCATION:Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church\, 308 West 46th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130125
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SUMMARY:ICN Manhattan Midtown Grand Prix - Saturday May 9\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/manhattangrandprix \nManhattan Midtown Grand Prix\nfrom $49.00\n\nAbout Saturday Manhattan Midtown Scholastic Grand Prix \nOur 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. \nPlayers 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 \nPlease note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes. \nTournament Details: \n\n\nScholastic Grand Prix (AM/PM Session) \n\n\nLunch will only be served to students registered for a full AM+PM session (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack) \n\n\nLunch nor snacks will not be served (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack) \n\n\nLocation: PS 33\, 281 9th Avenue New York\, NY \n(26th Street and 9th Ave\, Entrance in Schoolyard) \nFall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nJanuary 24th\, 31st \n\n\nSpring Saturday 2026 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nFebruary 7th\, 28th \n\n\nMarch 14th\, 21st\, 28th \n\n\nApril 18th\, 25th \n\n\nMay 9th\, 16th\, 23rd\, 30th \n\n\nJune 6th\, 13th \n\n\nOpen to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade \nCost: \n\n\n$49 per player (AM or PM Grand Prix) \n\n\n$98 per player (AM + PM Grand Prix) \n\n\nWeekly USCF Rating Reports: USCF Rating Reports \nTournament Rules: \nPairings: Quad + Small Swiss Sections: \n\n\nGrand Prix \n\n\n3 Rounds\, Time Control: \n\n\nGrand Prix G/25 d5 \n\n\nDrop off: \n\n\nAM Grand Prix: 8:45 am \n\n\nAM + PM Grand Prix: 8:45 am \n\n\nPM Grand Prix: 12:00 pm \n\n\nRound Times: \n\n\nGrand Prix Schedule (G/25 d5) \n\n\nAM Session \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n10:00 am – 2nd round \n\n\n11:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n11:30-12:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n12:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nPM Session \n\n\n12:00 pm – check in \n\n\n12:00 pm – 1st round \n\n\n1:00 pm – 2nd round \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n2:30 – 3:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n3:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nGrand Prix Pick Up – \n\n\nAM Session – 12:00 pm \n\n\nPM Session – 3:00 pm \n\n\nIn-Person Saturday Manhattan Scholastic Grand Prix – Individual & Team Standings \nDrop-off Event \nThe event is a drop-off event. Parents are required to drop-off kids at the school entrance at 9:00am and pick them up at the conclusion of the event. \nUSCF Membership REQUIRED: Click here to become a USCF member or renew membership \nThings to Note:\n\n\nTD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing \n\n\nNo more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group. \n\n\nNo byes permitted. \n\n\nLunch will not be served for half sessions. \n\n\nAll players must have a valid USCF ID #. \n\n\nPlease bring your own clocks. \n\n\nPairings will be based on live ratings. \n\n\nIf a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started or forfeited. \n\n\n2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round. \n\n\nTDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion) \n\n\n100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players \n\n\nNUT Free:\nAll ICN Chess Programs are NUT FREE.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/icn-manhattan-midtown-grand-prix-saturday-may-9-2026/
LOCATION:PS 33 Chelsea Prep\, 281 9th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T150000
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SUMMARY:ICN Carroll Garden Brooklyn Grand Prix + Elite Quads (1000+ USCF)\, Saturday May 9\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/carrollgardengrandprix \nCarroll Garden Brooklyn Grand Prix + Elite Quads (1000+ USCF)\nfrom $49.00\n\nAbout Saturday Carroll Garden Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix \nOur 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. \nPlayers 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 \nPlease note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes. \nTournament Details: \n\n\nScholastic Grand Prix (AM/PM Session) \n\n\nParents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack \n\n\nLunch & Snacks will not be served/provided (unless full day signup) \n\n\nRookie 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. \n\n\nLocation: PS 32\, 420 Union St\, Brooklyn\, NY 11231 \nFall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nOctober 4th\, 11th\, 18th\, 25th \n\n\nNovember 1st\, 8th\, 15th\, 22nd \n\n\nDecember 6th\, 20th \n\n\nJanuary 10th\, 17th\, 24th\, 31st \n\n\nOpen to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade \nCost: \n\n\n$49 per player (AM & PM Grand Prix) \n\n\n$69 per player (Elite Quads) \n\n\n$98 per player (AM + PM Grand Prix) \n\n\nWeekly USCF Rating Reports: \nUSCF Rating Reports \nTournament Rules: \nPairings: Quads + Small Swiss Sections: \n\n\nGrand Prix \n\n\nRounds: 3 Rounds Time Control: \n\n\nGrand Prix G/25 d5 \n\n\nDrop off: \n\n\n8:45 am – AM Grand Prix \n\n\n8:45 am – AM + PM Grand Prix \n\n\n11:30 am – PM Grand Prix \n\n\nRound Times: \nGrand Prix Schedule (G/25 d5): \nAM Session \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n10:00 am – 2nd round \n\n\n11:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n11:30-12:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n12:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nPM Session \n\n\n11:30 am – check in \n\n\n12:00 pm – 1st round \n\n\n1:00 pm – 2nd round \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n2:30 – 3:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n3:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nElite Quads 1000+ \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n2nd & 3rd rounds will start 5 minutes after the completion of the previous rounds. \nPlayers may leave directly after the completion of their 3rd round. \nNotes: Each Quad will play 3 Rounds G60\, D5 \n\n\nPickup: \nGrand Prix & Elite Quads Pick Up – \n\n\nAM Session – 12:00 pm \n\n\nPM Session – 3:00 pm \n\n\nElite Quads – 3:00 pm \n\n\nTeam Rooms: Analysis Areas\, Team Room for select schools \nIn-Person Saturday Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix – Individual & Team Standings \nDrop-off Event \nThe 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. \nRegister for the USCF: \nBecome a USCF member or renew membership \nThings to Note:\n\n\nTD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing \n\n\nNo more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group. \n\n\nNo byes permitted \n\n\nAll players must have a valid USCF ID # \n\n\nPlease bring your own clocks \n\n\nPairings will be based on live ratings \n\n\nIf a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started \n\n\n2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round \n\n\nTDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion) \n\n\n100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/icn-carroll-garden-brooklyn-grand-prix-elite-quads-1000-uscf-saturday-may-9-2026/
LOCATION:PS 32 Brooklyn\, 420 Union St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Glen Rock Quads - Saturday May 9\, 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-9-2026/
LOCATION:Community Church of Glen Rock\, 354 Rock Rd\, Glen Rock\, NJ\, 07452\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T230000
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SUMMARY:Long Island Chess Club (LICC) 10th Annual Ilan Kreitner Memorial Round 3/6 - Thursday\, May 7\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.lichessclub.com/tournament-schedule \nOne game/round every Thursday \nApr. 23 – May 28\, 10th Annual Ilan Kreitner Memorial.  6SS\, G/90(d/10). Open to all: $(b/35): $360-$200. Top U-2000\, U-1750\, U-1500\, U-1250/unr. $110 ea. EF: $50 LICC Members\, $60 Non-LICC members. Reg: 6:45 – 7:25 PM. Rds: 7:30 PM SHARP ea. Thursday. 2 byes 1-6 (all ½ byes must be requested before round 3 begins). \n  \nLICC Tournament Schedule 2025 – 26 \nPlease note: All rounds begin promptly each Thursday at 7:30 PM\, with registration between 6:45 – 7:15 PM. If you arrive for registration after 7:15 PM and the pairings have been posted with an even number of players\, you will have to take a bye (inform the TD in advance if you’re running late). Tournament details are subject to change without notice. The info on this site takes precedence over Chess Life magazine and the USCF’s website. All entry fees are due in full at the time of registration. USCF membership is required! \nClub Closed: 11/27/25\, 12/25/25\, 1/1/26 \nREGISTRATION is only available onsite at the club. We do not offer advance registration. Your USCF membership must be valid for the entire event in order to participate – NO EXCEPTIONS! \nHOUSE RULES (for all LICC events): \n\n\nRandom pairings variation (within each score group) is used. \n\n\nChessNoteR\, MonRoi\, and PlyCounter are the only devices permitted for electronic score keeping at this time. \n\n\nDGT boards are not permitted. \n\n\nNo draws by agreement prior to Black’s 25th move. \n\n\n$10 no-show fine (you MUST inform the TD in advance if you need to miss a round) \n\n\nNeither the LICC nor our meeting venue is responsible for left-behind\, lost or stolen personal property. Please make sure to take your belongings with you\, as we’re unable to search for items between meetings. \n\n\n  \nTD: Neal Bellon – nfbellon@gmail.com
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/long-island-chess-club-licc-10th-annual-ilan-kreitner-memorial-round-3-6-thursday-may-7-2026/
LOCATION:United Methodist Church East Meadow\, (2nd floor) 470 Ave.\, East Meadow\, NY\, 11554\, United States
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UID:10000666-1777807800-1777825800@officialchess.org
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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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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