Official Chess

Tri-State Chess Championship at Chess Max Academy UWS (Manhattan) - Sunday July 26, 2026
2026-07-26 11:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Chess Max Academy UWS, 110 West 79th Street, New York, NY, 10024, United States
https://tristatechess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Max-Academy-UWS-July-26-2026.pdf
https://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/july-26th-2026-championship-chessmax/

Championship @ Chess Max Academy UWS

July 26th, 2026.
Entry Fees:
Before July 22nd, 2026: $49.00
After July 22nd, 2026: $59.00
Day of Event: $69.00
Please register in advance if possible, to avoid the additional $10 late fee.

Section Categories:

NOVICE – Grades K-2 Under 600 G/25; d/5
ELEMENTARY – Grades K-6 Under 500 G/25; d/5
RESERVE – Grades K-9 Under 800 G/25; d/5
ADVANCED – Grades K-12 Under 1000 G/25; d/5
CHAMPIONSHIP – K-12 All Ratings and Adults G/25; d/5

3-SS 3 Rounds Per Section
Entrants can ‘play up’ into any section.
All Sections Rated By The United States Chess Federation (USCF).
1/2 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.
TROPHY PRIZES
• TROPHIES to top 3 in all sections.
• CLASS PRIZES: Reserve: Top Under 700 Advanced: Top Under 900, Championship Top Under 1200
• HIGH SCORER TROPHY to any player who scores 2 points and does not win a higher place trophy
• ENGRAVED CHESS MEDAL TO ALL OTHERS featuring the name and date of the tournament on the
back
TEAM PRIZES
• Trophies to top team in each section.
• The top 2 scorers from the same school in the same section make up the team score.
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Round one begins at 12:00 PM. Rounds 2-3 will begin as soon as the previous round has finished.
• Please Bring Chess Clock if you have one. Boards & Pieces supplied.
• Chess Max Academy: 110 West 79 Street, New York, NY 10024
• On site registration: 11:30-11:45 AM. All rounds begin 12:00 Noon. Late entrants may not be paired for the first round.

Official Chess Summer Showdown Season Series (Week 3 - Sunday, July 26)
2026-07-26 09:30 - 18:00 | East Side Community School, 420 East 12th Street, New York, NY, 10009, United States
Official Chess Summer Showdown Season Series
Event #3 – Sunday, July 26
East Side Community High School
420 East 12th Street
New York, NY 10009

Section(s)
Round 1 Start

Unrated–400 | 300–600
12:00 PM

500–1000
11:00 AM

900–1300 | 1200–1600 | 1600–2000 | 1900+
9:30 AM

💸 $2,000 guaranteed prize fund for top two sections, trophies for the rest
Additonal $150 prize for 1st place in 900-1300 and 1200-1600 provided but ChessIntel (www.chessintel.app).
Enjoy one moth free with code ANALYST
🚗 Parking Options (As low as $15 from 8am-7:30pm as of 7/14/26):
Click for SpotHero Options
Click for ParkWhiz Options

Four Independent Tournaments. One Exciting Season.
Every Summer Showdown weekend is a complete standalone US Chess-rated Swiss tournament.
Compete for individual and team trophies, enjoy four exciting rounds of chess (three rounds in the 1900+ section), and earn points toward the Summer Showdown Season Championship individual and team trophies.
You can play just this event or compete in all four weekends. The choice is completely yours.
Register for Sunday July 26, 2026 event at bottom of the page and compete for the trophies (lower sections) or the cash (top 2 sections) … either way, it’s time to go for the gold.
Links to register for additional weeks:

Week 1 Saturday July 11 – https://officialchess.org/event/official-chess-summer-showdown-season-series-week-1-saturday-july-11/
Week 2 Sunday July 19 – https://officialchess.org/event/official-chess-summer-showdown-season-series-week-2-sunday-july-19/
Week 4 Saturday August 1 – https://officialchess.org/event/official-chess-summer-showdown-season-series-week-4-saturday-august-1/

Summer Showdown Season Series
This tournament is one of four weekends that make up the Official Chess Summer Showdown Season.
Players who compete in multiple weekends earn points toward our Season Championships while still competing for a full set of awards every single weekend.
Every weekend has:

Its own Swiss Pairings
Individual standings
Team standings
Individual trophies
Team trophies

Players also earn Season Championship points that accumulate throughout the summer.

Build Any Team You Want
Teams are not limited to players from the same school. However, to prevent the strongest players from being stacked on the same team and to protect the integrity of the tournament, teammates may be paired against each other if required by the Swiss pairing system.
While we will not actively seek to pair teammates against one another, we also will not explicitly prevent such pairings, unlike in typical scholastic tournaments, where teams are predetermined by school and therefore cannot be easily altered.
Create a team with your:

School
Chess Club
Family
Friends
Summer Camp
Neighborhood
Condo Building
Any organization

There are no rosters to submit.
Simply register under the exact same team name and everyone will automatically be on the same team.
To avoid confusion, choose a unique team name whenever possible.
Before registering, check the Advanced Listings to see whether another team is already using your desired name unless you intend to join that team.
A simple way to make your team unique is to add a number, such as Brooklyn Knights 67.
Players may switch teams between tournament weekends. Previous scores remain with the previous team while future scores count toward the new team.
Maximum 25 players per team each weekend.

Adults Can Play Too!
Parents, coaches, and other adults are welcome to compete in the 900–1300 section and above.
For the first time, families can actually compete together on the same team.

1900+ Section Adjustment for Overall Team Scoring
This tournament uses the standard Swiss scoring methodology (1 point for a win, 0.5 for a draw and 0 for a loss)
Since the 1900+ section plays only three rounds (versus 4 for other sections), scoring is adjusted accordingly for Team Trophy purposes.

Win = 1 ⅓ point
Draw = ⅔ point
Loss = 0 points

Section Time Controls and Start Times
(PLEASE NOTE STAGGERED ROUND 1 START TIMES)
All sections use Swiss Pairings.

Format
Round 1 Start Time

Unrated–400 (Scholastic Only)
4 Rounds • G/30 d5
12:00 Pm

300–600 (Scholastic Only)
4 Rounds • G/30 d5
12:00 PM

500–1000 (Scholastic Only)
4 Rounds • G/40 d5
11:00 AM

900–1300
4 Rounds • G/50 d5
9:30 AM

1200–1600
4 Rounds • G/50 d5
9:30 AM

1600–2000*
4 Rounds • G/50 d5
9:30 AM

1900+
3 Rounds • G/70 d5
9:30 AM

*Note changes to section.
All sections use Swiss Pairings. Official July US Chess Published Ratings will be used.
You may choose to play in that higher section ONLY if your Live US Chess Rating exceeds a section’s minimum rating (even if your published rating is not).
2 Byes Permitted – You will receive the same amount of tournament points as a draw (Byes do not affect USCF rating)

Awards
Every tournament weekend awards:

Cash prizes for top two sections

1900+ Section: $1250 ($600 for 1st, $300, $150, $100 and $100)
1500-2000 Section: $750 ($350 for 1st, $150, $100, $100 and $50)
1200-1600 Section: $150 for first place – courtesy of ChessIntel (www.chessintel.app)
900-1300 Section: $150 for first place – courtesy of ChessIntel (www.chessintel.app)
Monetary awards will be split in cases of ties – e.g. If 2 players in the 1900+ section tie for first based on points, they will each take home $450 (equal share of the first and second place prizes)

Individual trophies for 1200-1600 and lower
Team trophies in every section
Overall Team Championship trophies across all sections

Team scoring:

Top 3 scores from a team within each section count toward that section’s Team Championship.
Top 6 scores from any combination of sections count toward the Overall Team Championship.

Players also earn Season Championship points, including extra bonus points for every additional tournament weekend they play.

Follow the Season Champions Race!
Team Standings:
https://glitchess.com/events/summer-showdown?section=all&event=prereg&view=individuals&week=overall
♟️ Individual Standings:
https://glitchess.com/events/summer-showdown?section=all&event=prereg&view=individuals&week=individual

Coaches Corner (Entry PLUS ticket required)
No personal coach to review your games and no Team Room? We have you covered! (Register for “Entry PLUS” at checkout)*

Upgrade your experience and improve your chances at trophies!
Dedicated 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
Gain insights in real time while your moves and reasoning is still fresh
Quickly uncover critical mistakes and missed opportunities to strengthen your play and boost your chances in the very next round
There’s no faster or more effective way to build both short-term results and long-term chess skills
The list of coaches can be found at the end of this posting and will be continuously updated

Coach Corey Evans, National Master will conduct these reviews.

Free Game Reviews
Game reviews available to ALL players on a first come, first served basis will be led by a team of 4 experienced coaches headed by National Master Coach Bah and Coach Michael form the Roosevelt Island Chess Club, giving players an outstanding opportunity to learn from their games and continue improving.
Because it is free and open to everyone, wait times may be very long depending on demand. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Entry Fee
$59 – Reduced from $70 thanks to Glitchess Analytics (www.glitchess.com)
Players who compete in multiple Summer Showdown weekends will receive a 10% refund on all tournament entry fees after the completion of the Summer Showdown Season.

Other Information
This is not a drop-off event. Parents or guardians are expected to remain at the venue between rounds throughout the day.

Chess sets, pencils and score sheets provided.
Please bring clocks. Players are responsible for knowing how to set and operate their clock.
US Chess membership through July 2026 is required.
Notation books ok but cell phones must remain out of sight and turned off during tournament play.
Notation required for all sections Unrated-400 section
A.I. or any electronic eyeglasses strictly prohibited in the tournament rooms.
Parents not allowed in tournament rooms during matches.
Parents must chaperone children at all times in between matches.
By 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.
These images and video may be used (without compensation) in publications, promotional materials, websites, and social media platforms associated with the Official Chess, its organizers, and affiliated partners.
All players will have their names displayed in the tournament results and reports as typical with any US Chess Federation rated event.
Official 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

* Any details are subject to change at anytime but will be communicated well in advance of the tournament

Register Today!
Whether this is your first rated tournament or your hundredth, the Official Chess Summer Showdown offers a fun, exciting, and family-friendly way to spend your summer competing against players from throughout the New York metropolitan area.
We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, July 26!

Advance Entries:

Long Island Chess Club (LICC) 16th Annual Summer Open Round 3/4 - Thursday, July 23, 2026
2026-07-23 18:30 - 23:00 | United Methodist Church East Meadow, (2nd floor) 470 Ave., East Meadow, NY, 11554, United States
https://www.lichessclub.com/tournament-schedule
One game/round every Thursday
July 9 – 30, 16th LICC Summer Open. 4SS, G/90(d/10). Open to all. $(b/30): $120-100. Top U-2000, U-1750, U-1500/unr. $75 ea. EF: $35. Non-LICC members +$10. 2 byes 1-4.

LICC Tournament Schedule 2025 – 26
Please 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!
Club Closed: 11/27/25, 12/25/25, 1/1/26
REGISTRATION 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!
HOUSE RULES (for all LICC events):

Random pairings variation (within each score group) is used.

ChessNoteR, MonRoi, and PlyCounter are the only devices permitted for electronic score keeping at this time.

DGT boards are not permitted.

No draws by agreement prior to Black’s 25th move.

$10 no-show fine (you MUST inform the TD in advance if you need to miss a round)

Neither 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.

TD: Neal Bellon – nfbellon@gmail.com

Official Chess Summer Showdown Season Series (Week 2 - Sunday, July 19)
2026-07-19 09:30 - 18:00 | East Side Community School, 420 East 12th Street, New York, NY, 10009, United States
Official Chess Summer Showdown Season Series
Event #2 – Sunday, July 19
East Side Community High School
420 East 12th Street
New York, NY 10009

💸 $2,000 guaranteed prize fund for top two sections, trophies for the rest

🚗 Parking Options (As low as $15 from 8am-7:30pm as of 7/14/26):
Click for SpotHero Options
Click for ParkWhiz Options

Four Independent Tournaments. One Exciting Season.
Every Summer Showdown weekend is a complete standalone US Chess-rated Swiss tournament.
Compete for individual and team trophies, enjoy four exciting rounds of chess (three rounds in the 1900+ section), and earn points toward the Summer Showdown Season Championship individual and team trophies.
You can play just this event or compete in all four weekends. The choice is completely yours.
Register for Sunday July 19, 2026 event at bottom of the page and compete for the trophies (lower sections) or the cash (top 2 sections) … either way, it’s time to go for the gold.
Links to register for additional weeks:

Week 1 Saturday July 11 – https://officialchess.org/event/official-chess-summer-showdown-season-series-week-1-saturday-july-11/
Week 3 Sunday July 26 – https://officialchess.org/event/official-chess-summer-showdown-season-series-week-3-sunday-july-26/
Week 4 Saturday August 1 – https://officialchess.org/event/official-chess-summer-showdown-season-series-week-4-saturday-august-1/

Summer Showdown Season Series
This tournament is one of four weekends that make up the Official Chess Summer Showdown Season.
Players who compete in multiple weekends earn points toward our Season Championships while still competing for a full set of awards every single weekend.
Every weekend has:

Its own Swiss pairings
Individual standings
Team standings
Individual trophies
Team trophies

Players also earn Season Championship points that accumulate throughout the summer.

Build Any Team You Want
Teams are not limited to players from the same school. However, to prevent the strongest players from being stacked on the same team and to protect the integrity of the tournament, teammates may be paired against each other if required by the Swiss pairing system.
While we will not actively seek to pair teammates against one another, we also will not explicitly prevent such pairings, unlike in typical scholastic tournaments, where teams are predetermined by school and therefore cannot be easily altered.
Create a team with your:

School
Chess Club
Family
Friends
Summer Camp
Neighborhood
Condo Building
Any organization

There are no rosters to submit.
Simply register under the exact same team name and everyone will automatically be on the same team.
To avoid confusion, choose a unique team name whenever possible.
Before registering, check the Advanced Listings to see whether another team is already using your desired name unless you intend to join that team.
A simple way to make your team unique is to add a number, such as Brooklyn Knights 67.
Players may switch teams between tournament weekends. Previous scores remain with the previous team while future scores count toward the new team.
Maximum 25 players per team each weekend.

Adults Can Play Too!
Parents, coaches, and other adults are welcome to compete in the 900–1300 section and above.
For the first time, families can actually compete together on the same team.

1900+ Section Adjustment for Overall Team Scoring
This tournament uses the standard Swiss scoring methodology (1 point for a win, 0.5 for a draw and 0 for a loss)
Since the 1900+ section plays only three rounds (versus 4 for other sections), scoring is adjusted accordingly for Team Trophy purposes.

Win = 1 ⅓ point
Draw = ⅔ point
Loss = 0 points

Section Time Controls and Start Times
(PLEASE NOTE STAGGERED ROUND 1 START TIMES)
All sections use Swiss Pairings.

Format
Round 1 Start Time

Unrated–400 (Scholastic Only)
4 Rounds • G/30 d5
12:00 PM

300–600 (Scholastic Only)
4 Rounds • G/30 d5
12:00 PM

500–1000 (Scholastic Only)
4 Rounds • G/40 d5
11:00 AM

900–1300
4 Rounds • G/50 d5
9:30 AM

1200–1600
4 Rounds • G/50 d5
9:30 AM

1600–2000*
4 Rounds • G/50 d5
9:30 AM

1900+
3 Rounds • G/70 d5
9:30 AM

*please note change from 1500-2000
All sections use Swiss Pairings. Official July US Chess Published Ratings will be used.
You may choose to play in that higher section ONLY if your Live US Chess Rating exceeds a section’s minimum rating (even if your published rating is not).
2 Byes Permitted – You will receive the same amount of tournament points as a draw (Byes do not affect USCF rating)

Awards
Every tournament weekend awards:

Cash prizes for top two sections

1900+ Section: $1250 ($600 for 1st, $300, $150, $100 and $100)
1500-2000 Section: $750 ($350 for 1st, $150, $100, $100 and $50)
Monetary awards will be split in cases of ties – e.g. If 2 players in the 1900+ section tie for first based on points, they will each take home $450 (equal share of the first and second place prizes)

Individual trophies for lower sections
Team trophies in every non-cash section
Overall Team Championship trophies across all sections

Team scoring:

Top 3 scores from a team within each section count toward that section’s Team Championship.
Top 6 scores from any combination of sections count toward the Overall Team Championship.

Players also earn Season Championship points, including extra bonus points for every additional tournament weekend they play.

Coaches Corner (Optional Entry PLUS ticket required)
No personal coach to review your games and no Team Room? We have you covered! (Register for “Entry PLUS” at checkout)*

Upgrade your experience and improve your chances at trophies!
Dedicated 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
Gain insights in real time while your moves and reasoning is still fresh
Quickly uncover critical mistakes and missed opportunities to strengthen your play and boost your chances in the very next round
There’s no faster or more effective way to build both short-term results and long-term chess skills

Coach Corey Evans, National Master will conduct these reviews.

Free Game Reviews
Game reviews available to ALL players on a first come, first served basis will be led by a team of experienced coaches headed by National Master Coach Bah and Coach Michael, giving players an outstanding opportunity to learn from their games and continue improving.
Because it is free and open to everyone, wait times may be very long depending on demand. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Entry Fee
$70 — Reduced to $59
Players who compete in multiple Summer Showdown weekends will receive a 10% refund on all tournament entry fees after the completion of the Summer Showdown Season.

Other Information
This is not a drop-off event. Parents or guardians are expected to remain at the venue between rounds throughout the day.

Chess sets, pencils and score sheets provided.
Please bring clocks. Players are responsible for knowing how to set and operate their clock.
US Chess membership through July 2026 is required.
Notation books ok but cell phones must remain out of sight and turned off during tournament play.
Notation required for all sections Unrated-400 section
A.I. or any electronic eyeglasses strictly prohibited in the tournament rooms.
Parents not allowed in tournament rooms during matches.
Parents must chaperone children at all times in between matches.
By 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.
These images and video may be used (without compensation) in publications, promotional materials, websites, and social media platforms associated with the Official Chess, its organizers, and affiliated partners.
All players will have their names displayed in the tournament results and reports as typical with any US Chess Federation rated event.
Official 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

* Any details are subject to change at anytime but will be communicated well in advance of the tournament

Register Today!
Whether this is your first rated tournament or your hundredth, the Official Chess Summer Showdown offers a fun, exciting, and family-friendly way to spend your summer competing against players from throughout the New York metropolitan area.
We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, July 19!

Advance Entries:

Long Island Chess Club (LICC) 16th Annual Summer Open Round 2/4 - Thursday, July 16, 2026
2026-07-16 18:30 - 23:00 | United Methodist Church East Meadow, (2nd floor) 470 Ave., East Meadow, NY, 11554, United States

Tri-State Chess at Bryant Park (Manhattan) – Sunday July 12, 2026
2026-07-12 09:00 - 17:00 | Bryant Park, 25 W 40th St, New York, NY, 10018, United States
https://tristatechess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bryant-Park-July-12-2026.pdf
https://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/july-12th-2026-championship-bryant-park/

July 12th, 2026 Championship @ Bryant Park

Entry Fees:
Before July 7: $59.00
After July 7: $69.00
On July 11: $79.00
Day of/On-Site: $85.00
Please register in advance to avoid the late fee.

Section Categories:

BEGINNER – PreK-1 Not Rated No clocks
NOVICE – Grades K-2 Under 600 G/25; d/5
ELEMENTARY – Grades K-6 Under 500 G/25; d/5
RESERVE – Grades K-9 Under 800 G/35; d/5
ADVANCED – Grades K-12 Under 1000 G/40; d/5
CHAMPIONSHIP – PreK-12 Under 1400 G/40; d/5
Under 1800 SECTION – $$$ CASH Prizes G/55; d/5 (60% of Entry Fees returned as prizes)

4-SS 4 Rounds Per Section, U 1800 3-SS 3 Rounds
Entrants can ‘play up’ into any section.
All Sections Rated By The United States Chess Federation (USCF).
There is no elimination! All players play all rounds.
INDIVIDUAL PRIZES
• Trophies to top 15 IN ALL SECTIONS!!
• HIGH SCORER TROPHY TO ALL WHO SCORE 2 POINTS AND DO NOT GET INTO THE TOP 15
• ENGRAVED CHESS MEDAL TO ALL OTHERS featuring the name and date of the tournament on the back
• U 1800 Section Cash Prizes: 60% of entry fees returned as prizes – 1st $25%, 2nd 20%, Top U 1600 15%
TEAM PRIZES
• Trophies to top 4 Teams IN ALL SECTIONS
• The top 4 scorers from the same school in the same section make up the team score. Minimum 2 players.
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Round one begins at 10:00AM. Rounds 2-4 will begin as soon as the previous round has finished.
• Please Bring Chess Clock if you have one. Boards & Pieces supplied.
• TOURNAMENT SITE: BRYANT PARK FOUNTAIN PLAZA, Enter at West 41
st Street and 6th Avenue.
• On-site registration: 9:00 – 9:30 AM. Late entrants may not be paired for the first round.
• In case of cancellation due to rain, players will be moved to the next Bryant Park Championship Tournament. No refunds will be provided.

Princeton Day School K-12 Chess Tournament - Saturday July 11, 2026
2026-07-11 11:30 - 17:00 | Princeton Day School, 650 Great Rd, Princeton, NY, 08540, United States
https://www.onthechessboard.com/
Registration fee:
Tournament:
$50 until March 6
$60 on-site
On-site fees could be paid with cash, check, or with credit card.
Nine student sections are offered so that each player can find the right level of challenge and satisfaction:
UNRATED SECTIONS:

No Score (K-1 new players)
K-1 (must know how to checkmate)
Novice 1 (K-6 beginners)

RATED SECTIONS:

Novice 2 (K-8 U-600)
Reserve (K-12 U-800)
Open (K-12 U-1000)
Championship (K-12 1000-1399)

All 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).
Sections for players OVER 1000 will also start at 12:00. The Championship section has 3 rounds, G40/d5.
BYES: A half point bye is available if requested in advance. Request the bye by email to chessteach2@gmail.com.

Registration & Schedule
ALL SECTIONS
​Pre-Registration preferred
On-site registration starts at 11:00 a.m
Check-In (if pre-registered) by 11:50
Players meeting: 11:50 a.m.
First Round will start after the players’ meeting.
REGISTRATION FEE:
If 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.

AWARDS:
Round 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.
All 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.
At the Greater Princeton Championship in December trophies will be given to all players.
TEAMS:
A 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.
​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.

ADDITIONAL 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.
START TIMES – 12:00 p.m. for all sections.
SNOWDAYS – 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.

​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.
If you need to obtain an USCF ID to play in a rated section, click here
If you need to find out your player’s rating and/or if the membership is current, click here

Official Chess Summer Showdown Season Series (Week 1 - Saturday, July 11)
2026-07-11 09:30 - 18:00 | East Side Community School, 420 East 12th Street, New York, NY, 10009, United States
Official Chess Summer Showdown Season Series
Event #1 – Saturday, July 11
East Side Community High School
420 East 12th Street
New York, NY 10009
Final standings
https://www.chessroster.com/tournaments/h1ZuN1WOpHiy/reports-preview?reportType=standings
US Chess official crosstable
https://ratings.uschess.org/event/202607110243

Section(s)
Round 1 Start

Unrated–400 | 300–600
12:00 PM

500–1000
11:00 AM

900–1300 | 1200–1600 | 1600–2000 | 1900+
9:30 AM

💸 $2,000 guaranteed prize fund for top two sections, trophies for the rest

🚗 Parking Options (As low as $15 from 8am-7:30pm as of 6/29/26):
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Four Independent Tournaments. One Exciting Season.
Every Summer Showdown weekend is a complete standalone US Chess-rated Swiss tournament.
Compete for individual and team trophies, enjoy four exciting rounds of chess (three rounds in the 1900+ section), and earn points toward the Summer Showdown Season Championship individual and team trophies.
You can play just this event or compete in all four weekends. The choice is completely yours.
Register for Saturday July 11, 2026 event at bottom of the page and compete for the trophies (lower sections) or the cash (top 2 sections) … either way, it’s time to go for the gold.
Links to register for additional weeks:

Week 2 Sunday July 19 – https://officialchess.org/event/official-chess-summer-showdown-season-series-week-2-sunday-july-19/
Week 3 Sunday July 26 – https://officialchess.org/event/official-chess-summer-showdown-season-series-week-3-sunday-july-26/
Week 4 Saturday August 1 – https://officialchess.org/event/official-chess-summer-showdown-season-series-week-4-saturday-august-1/

Summer Showdown Season Series
This tournament is one of four weekends that make up the Official Chess Summer Showdown Season.
Players who compete in multiple weekends earn points toward our Season Championships while still competing for a full set of awards every single weekend.
Every weekend has:

Its own Swiss Pairings
Individual standings
Team standings
Individual trophies
Team trophies

Players also earn Season Championship points that accumulate throughout the summer.

Build Any Team You Want
Teams are not limited to players from the same school. However, to prevent the strongest players from being stacked on the same team and to protect the integrity of the tournament, teammates may be paired against each other if required by the Swiss pairing system.
While we will not actively seek to pair teammates against one another, we also will not explicitly prevent such pairings, unlike in typical scholastic tournaments, where teams are predetermined by school and therefore cannot be easily altered.
Create a team with your:

School
Chess Club
Family
Friends
Summer Camp
Neighborhood
Condo Building
Any organization

There are no rosters to submit.
Simply register under the exact same team name and everyone will automatically be on the same team.
To avoid confusion, choose a unique team name whenever possible. Adding numbers will help.
Before registering, check the Advanced Listings to see whether another team is already using your desired name unless you intend to join that team.
A simple way to make your team unique is to add a number, such as Brooklyn Knights 67.
Players may switch teams between tournament weekends. Previous scores remain with the previous team while future scores count toward the new team.
Maximum 25 players per team each weekend.

Adults Can Play Too!
Parents, coaches, and other adults are welcome to compete in the 900–1300 section and above.
For the first time, families can actually compete together on the same team.

1900+ Section Adjustment for Overall Team Scoring
This tournament uses the standard Swiss scoring methodology (1 point for a win, 0.5 for a draw and 0 for a loss)
Since the 1900+ section plays only three rounds (versus 4 for other sections), scoring is adjusted accordingly for Team Trophy purposes.

Win = 1 ⅓ point
Draw = ⅔ point
Loss = 0 points

Section Time Controls and Start Times
(PLEASE NOTE STAGGERED ROUND 1 START TIMES)
All sections use Swiss Pairings.

Section
Format
Round 1 Start Time

Unrated–400 (Scholastic Only)
4 Rounds • G/30 d5
12:00 PM

300–600 (Scholastic Only)
4 Rounds • G/30 d5
12:00 PM

500–1000 (Scholastic Only)
4 Rounds • G/40 d5
11:00 AM

900–1300
4 Rounds • G/50 d5
9:30 AM

1200–1600
4 Rounds • G/50 d5
9:30 AM

1500–2000
4 Rounds • G/50 d5
9:30 AM

1900+
3 Rounds • G/70 d5
9:30 AM

All sections use Swiss Pairings. Official July US Chess Published Ratings will be used.
You may choose to play in that higher section ONLY if your Live US Chess Rating exceeds a section’s minimum rating (even if your published rating is not).
2 Byes Permitted – You will receive the same amount of tournament points as a draw (Byes do not affect USCF rating)

Awards
Every tournament weekend awards:

Cash prizes for top two sections

1900+ Section: $1250 ($600 for 1st, $300, $150, $100 and $100)
1500-2000 Section: $750 ($350 for 1st, $150, $100, $100 and $50)
Monetary awards will be split in cases of ties – e.g. If 2 players in the 1900+ section tie for first based on points, they will each take home $450 (equal share of the first and second place prizes)

Individual trophies for lower sections
Team trophies in every non-cash section
Overall Team Championship trophies across all sections

Team scoring:

Top 3 scores from a team within each section count toward that section’s Team Championship.
Top 6 scores from any combination of sections count toward the Overall Team Championship.

Players also earn Season Championship points, including extra bonus points for every additional tournament weekend they play.

Coaches Corner (Entry PLUS ticket required)
No personal coach to review your games and no Team Room? We have you covered! (Register for “Entry PLUS” at checkout)*

Upgrade your experience and improve your chances at trophies!
Dedicated 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
Gain insights in real time while your moves and reasoning is still fresh
Quickly uncover critical mistakes and missed opportunities to strengthen your play and boost your chances in the very next round
There’s no faster or more effective way to build both short-term results and long-term chess skills
Current coach(es):
Eric Fleischman, Original Life Master, Candidate Master and National Master

Entry Fee
$70 (Price increasing to $75 on Sunday, July 5th)
Players who compete in multiple Summer Showdown weekends will receive a 10% refund on all tournament entry fees after the completion of the Summer Showdown Season.

Other Information
This is not a drop-off event. Parents or guardians are expected to remain at the venue between rounds throughout the day.

Chess sets, pencils and score sheets provided.
Please bring clocks. Players are responsible for knowing how to set and operate their clock.
US Chess membership through July 2026 is required.
Notation books ok but cell phones must remain out of sight and turned off during tournament play.
Notation required for all sections Unrated-400 section
A.I. or any electronic eyeglasses strictly prohibited in the tournament rooms.
Parents not allowed in tournament rooms during matches.
Parents must chaperone children at all times in between matches.
By 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.
These images and video may be used (without compensation) in publications, promotional materials, websites, and social media platforms associated with the Official Chess, its organizers, and affiliated partners.
All players will have their names displayed in the tournament results and reports as typical with any US Chess Federation rated event.
Official 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

* Any details are subject to change at anytime but will be communicated well in advance of the tournament

Register Today!
Whether this is your first rated tournament or your hundredth, the Official Chess Summer Showdown offers a fun, exciting, and family-friendly way to spend your summer competing against players from throughout the New York metropolitan area.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, July 11!

Advance Entries:

Long Island Chess Club (LICC) 16th Annual Summer Open Round 1/4 - Thursday, July 9, 2026
2026-07-09 18:30 - 23:00 | United Methodist Church East Meadow, (2nd floor) 470 Ave., East Meadow, NY, 11554, United States

Long Island Chess Club (LICC) June Open Round 5/5 - Thursday, July 2, 2026
2026-07-02 18:30 - 23:00 | United Methodist Church East Meadow, (2nd floor) 470 Ave., East Meadow, NY, 11554, United States
https://www.lichessclub.com/tournament-schedule
One game/round every Thursday
June 4 – July 2, 11th LICC June Open. 5SS, G/90(d/10). Open to all. $(b/30): $135-115. Top U-2000, U-1750, U-1500/unr. $80 ea. EF: $35. Non-LICC members +$10. 2 byes 1-5.

LICC Tournament Schedule 2025 – 26
Please 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!
Club Closed: 11/27/25, 12/25/25, 1/1/26
REGISTRATION 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!
HOUSE RULES (for all LICC events):

Random pairings variation (within each score group) is used.

ChessNoteR, MonRoi, and PlyCounter are the only devices permitted for electronic score keeping at this time.

DGT boards are not permitted.

No draws by agreement prior to Black’s 25th move.

$10 no-show fine (you MUST inform the TD in advance if you need to miss a round)

Neither 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.

TD: Neal Bellon – nfbellon@gmail.com

Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 183 Sunday June 28, 2026
2026-06-28 11:00 - 14:00 | PS 183, 419 East 66th Street, New York, NY, 10065, United States
Entry Fee: $54
Register: https://www.chessnycplayngo.org/events
Time & Location

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

About the event PLAY N’ GO™ CHESS MEETS

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

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

Tri-State Chess at Bryant Park (Manhattan) – Sunday June 28, 2026
2026-06-28 09:00 - 17:00 | Bryant Park, 25 W 40th St, New York, NY, 10018, United States
https://tristatechess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bryant-Park-June-28-2026.pdf

https://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/june-28th-2026-championship-bryant-park/

June 28th, 2026 Championship @ Bryant Park

Entry Fees:
Before June 22: $59.00
After June 22: $69.00
On June 27: $79.00
Day of/On-Site: $85.00
Please register in advance to avoid the late fee.

Section Categories:

BEGINNER – PreK-1 Not Rated No clocks
NOVICE – Grades K-2 Under 600 G/25; d/5
ELEMENTARY – Grades K-6 Under 500 G/25; d/5
RESERVE – Grades K-9 Under 800 G/35; d/5
ADVANCED – Grades K-12 Under 1000 G/40; d/5
CHAMPIONSHIP – PreK-12 Under 1400 G/40; d/5
Under 1800 SECTION – $$$ CASH Prizes G/55; d/5 (60% of Entry Fees returned as prizes)

4-SS 4 Rounds Per Section, U 1800 3-SS 3 Rounds
Entrants can ‘play up’ into any section.
All Sections Rated By The United States Chess Federation (USCF).
There is no elimination! All players play all rounds.
INDIVIDUAL PRIZES
• Trophies to top 15 IN ALL SECTIONS!!
• HIGH SCORER TROPHY TO ALL WHO SCORE 2 POINTS AND DO NOT GET INTO THE TOP 15
• ENGRAVED CHESS MEDAL TO ALL OTHERS featuring the name and date of the tournament on the back
• U 1800 Section Cash Prizes: 60% of entry fees returned as prizes – 1st $25%, 2nd 20%, Top U 1600 15%
TEAM PRIZES
• Trophies to top 4 Teams IN ALL SECTIONS
• The top 4 scorers from the same school in the same section make up the team score. Minimum 2 players.
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Round one begins at 10:00AM. Rounds 2-4 will begin as soon as the previous round has finished.
• Please Bring Chess Clock if you have one. Boards & Pieces supplied.
• TOURNAMENT SITE: BRYANT PARK FOUNTAIN PLAZA, Enter at West 41
st Street and 6th Avenue.
• On-site registration: 9:00 – 9:30 AM. Late entrants may not be paired for the first round.
• In case of cancellation due to rain, players will be moved to the next Bryant Park Championship Tournament. No refunds will be provided.

Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 267 Saturday June 27, 2026
2026-06-27 11:00 - 14:00 | PS 267, 213 E 63rd St,, New York, NY, 10065, United States
Register: https://www.chessnycplayngo.org/events
Entry Fee: $54
Location

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

About the event PLAY N’ GO™ CHESS MEETS

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

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

2026 Glen Rock Quads - Saturday Jun 27, 2026
2026-06-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Community Church of Glen Rock, 354 Rock Rd, Glen Rock, NJ, 07452, United States
https://icanj.net/p.php?p=2535&2026%20Glen%20Rock%20Quads

Glen Rock Quads
$30.00 USD

Prize fund

$60 USD
100 guaranteed

Sections

Quad (0-2500)Tournament rules
https://icanj.net/files/2025/03/25/tournament_rules.pdf
https://icanj.net/files/2023/01/03/Quads_FAQ.pdf

Description

ICA Saturday Tournaments in Glen Rock!
ONLINE 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.
The 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.
Most 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.
Entry fee is $30; prize fund: $60 to each Quad’s 1st place!
Details are Below
1st round at 1:30 pm (EST), and then ASAP
1) Current USCF Membership is required
2) NO food is allowed in Tournament Room
For more questions, see this FAQ page.

In-person location

354 Rock Rd, Glen Rock, NJ 07452, USA

Our 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.
Players 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.
The 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.
It 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.
The first round starts at 1:30 PM exactly. Further rounds are played immediately after individual sections are finished.
Our 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!
To find more information on current and past tournaments, check out our news section to read weekly blog posts about our tournaments!
Please contact International Chess Academy if you have any questions.

Phone:
201-797-0330
Email:
chessdirector@icanj.net

Long Island Chess Club (LICC) June Open Round 4/5 - Thursday, June 25, 2026
2026-06-25 18:30 - 23:00 | United Methodist Church East Meadow, (2nd floor) 470 Ave., East Meadow, NY, 11554, United States

Tri-State Chess Championship at Chess Max Academy UWS (Manhattan) - Sunday Jun 21, 2026
2026-06-21 11:30 - 16:30 | Chess Max Academy UWS, 110 West 79th Street, New York, NY, 10024, United States
https://tristatechess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Max-Academy-UWS-June-21-2026.pdf
https://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/june-21st-2026-championship-chessmax/

Championship @ Chess Max Academy UWS

June 21st, 2026.
Entry Fees:
Before June 17th, 2026: $49.00
After June 17th, 2026: $59.00
Day of Event: $69.00
Please register in advance if possible, to avoid the additional $10 late fee.

Section Categories:

NOVICE – Grades K-2 Under 600 G/25; d/5
ELEMENTARY – Grades K-6 Under 500 G/25; d/5
RESERVE – Grades K-9 Under 800 G/25; d/5
ADVANCED – Grades K-12 Under 1000 G/25; d/5
CHAMPIONSHIP – K-12 All Ratings and Adults G/25; d/5

3-SS 3 Rounds Per Section
Entrants can ‘play up’ into any section.
All Sections Rated By The United States Chess Federation (USCF).
1/2 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.
TROPHY PRIZES
• TROPHIES to top 3 in all sections.
• CLASS PRIZES: Reserve: Top Under 700 Advanced: Top Under 900, Championship Top Under 1200
• HIGH SCORER TROPHY to any player who scores 2 points and does not win a higher place trophy
• ENGRAVED CHESS MEDAL TO ALL OTHERS featuring the name and date of the tournament on the
back
TEAM PRIZES
• Trophies to top team in each section.
• The top 2 scorers from the same school in the same section make up the team score.
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Round one begins at 12:00 PM. Rounds 2-3 will begin as soon as the previous round has finished.
• Please Bring Chess Clock if you have one. Boards & Pieces supplied.
• Chess Max Academy: 110 West 79 Street, New York, NY 10024
• On site registration: 11:30-11:45 AM. All rounds begin 12:00 Noon. Late entrants may not be paired for the first round.

Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 183 Sunday June 21, 2026
2026-06-21 11:00 - 14:00 | PS 183, 419 East 66th Street, New York, NY, 10065, United States

Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 267 Saturday June 20, 2026
2026-06-20 11:00 - 14:00 | PS 267, 213 E 63rd St,, New York, NY, 10065, United States

The Right Move Chess Federation - Bishop Louglin - Sun June 20, 2026
2026-06-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, 357 Clermont Avenue, Brooklyn, 11238, United States
Date:
Tournament:
Notes:
Pre-Registration:

Jun 20 at Bishop Louglin
TRM #371
EF: Free. USCF only. 7 sections. Rd 1 at 10:00AM
Check In Ends at 9:30AM
Registration is open
www.chesstrm.org/NYC

Welcome to The Right Move “Free Chess for Youth” Chess Tournaments
Current membership in USCF is required. Scholastic players may Join/Renew membership on-site for one year for $12. No credit cards.
7 sections: Sections may be combined if there are less than 6 signed up to that section by Friday at 6:00. Players can play up a section but at the TD’s discretion.
Awards: Based on the number of players in each section: 6-11 players in a section would earn 2 trophies. 12-29 players would get 3 trophies. 30-44 would get 5 trophies; 45-60 would get 7 trophies.
Medals are earned by a player who scores 2.5 or more points. The BEST TEAM CERTIFICATE is awarded to the team with the best score of the top four players in each section.

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

All Sections begin round 1 games promptly at 10:00. Round 2 is at 11:30. Round 3 at 12:45. Round 4 is at 2:00. Awards are at 3:30.
All games are USCF rated. G/25;d5
TRM

2026 Glen Rock Quads - Saturday Jun 20, 2026
2026-06-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Community Church of Glen Rock, 354 Rock Rd, Glen Rock, NJ, 07452, United States

Long Island Chess Club (LICC) June Open Round 3/5 - Thursday, June 18, 2026
2026-06-18 18:30 - 23:00 | United Methodist Church East Meadow, (2nd floor) 470 Ave., East Meadow, NY, 11554, United States

Make Your Move USCF Rated Action OTB Swiss Tournament – Sunday June 14, 2026
2026-06-14 13:30 - 17:00 | Make Your Move Chess Academy Office, 10 Grace Ave, Suite #6 2nd Floor, Great Neck, New York, 11021, United States
https://mymchess.com/2025/09/09/upcoming-uscf-rated-u1600-tournaments-fall-2025/
https://mymchess.com/tournament-events/category/tournament/uscf-rated/
https://mymchess.com/tournament-events/uscf-rated-action-otb-swiss-tournament-june-14/

Make 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.
Tournament Dates:

Sunday, January 11 2026

Sunday, Feb 8 2026

Sunday, March 15 2026

Sunday, April 19 2026

Sunday, May 17 2026
Sunday, June 14 2026

Prizes: Cash + Trophies Registration: Click here to register Early Bird Special: Register at a discounted rate up to 3 days before each tournament date.
Join us for an exciting day of rated games, prizes, and fun competition!

USCF Rated Action OTB Swiss Tournament – June 14

June 14 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm EDT
$35

OTB USCF Rated G25;d5 Action Sunday Tournament
Live PAIRING/result:

MYMChess Pairing / Standing Link

Location:

10 Grace Ave, Suite #6 2nd Floor, Great Neck, NY 11021
Waiting Area for parents
Plenty of street parking

Details:

This is a USCF Event a USChess ID is required to register.

https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

All registration must be made online on our website. Register below.
Please arrive 5-15 minutes before the tournament. First round starts at 2:00PM. Your clock will start running once round 1 starts.
Open to all ages and levels.
Clocks, Boards, chess pieces and scoresheet will be provided.

Game Play:

G25;d5
Swiss System – 4 Rounds
1 half point bye allowed.
Round 1 start at 2PM and next round ASAP
1 section – U1600
Monthly published rating will be used for pairing

FEE:

Early Entry fee $35 three days before tournament; thereafter $45.

Prize:

1st Place – $100 based on 8 entries
2nd Place – $75 based on 8 entries
U900 – Trophy
U500 – Trophy

Entries Register Now

Tri-State Chess Championship at Chess Max Academy UWS (Manhattan) - Sunday Jun 14, 2026
2026-06-14 11:30 - 16:30 | Chess Max Academy UWS, 110 West 79th Street, New York, NY, 10024, United States
https://tristatechess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Max-Academy-UWS-June-14-2026.pdf
https://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/june-14th-2026-championship-chessmax/
Championship @ Chess Max Academy UWS

June 14th, 2026.
Entry Fees:
Before June 10th, 2026: $49.00
After June 10th, 2026: $59.00
Day of Event: $69.00
Please register in advance if possible, to avoid the additional $10 late fee.

Section Categories:

NOVICE – Grades K-2 Under 600 G/25; d/5
ELEMENTARY – Grades K-6 Under 500 G/25; d/5
RESERVE – Grades K-9 Under 800 G/25; d/5
ADVANCED – Grades K-12 Under 1000 G/25; d/5
CHAMPIONSHIP – K-12 All Ratings and Adults G/25; d/5

3-SS 3 Rounds Per Section
Entrants can ‘play up’ into any section.
All Sections Rated By The United States Chess Federation (USCF).
1/2 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.
TROPHY PRIZES
• TROPHIES to top 3 in all sections.
• CLASS PRIZES: Reserve: Top Under 700 Advanced: Top Under 900, Championship Top Under 1200
• HIGH SCORER TROPHY to any player who scores 2 points and does not win a higher place trophy
• ENGRAVED CHESS MEDAL TO ALL OTHERS featuring the name and date of the tournament on the
back
TEAM PRIZES
• Trophies to top team in each section.
• The top 2 scorers from the same school in the same section make up the team score.
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Round one begins at 12:00 PM. Rounds 2-3 will begin as soon as the previous round has finished.
• Please Bring Chess Clock if you have one. Boards & Pieces supplied.
• Chess Max Academy: 110 West 79 Street, New York, NY 10024
• On site registration: 11:30-11:45 AM. All rounds begin 12:00 Noon. Late entrants may not be paired for the first round.

Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 183 Sunday June 14, 2026
2026-06-14 11:00 - 14:00 | PS 183, 419 East 66th Street, New York, NY, 10065, United States

ICN PS 230K Hosted Team Tournament - Sunday June 14, 2026
2026-06-14 09:00 - 15:00 | PS 230K, 1 Albemarle Rd., Brooklyn, 11218, United States
https://impactcoachingnetwork.org
click on “Tournaments” in the menu bar
PS 230 Hosted Team Tournament

Welcome to the Brooklyn Monthly Team hosted at PS 230!
Tournament Details:
* Full Day of Child Care, Pizza Lunch Included.
* Opened to all individuals, schools, and teams in Brooklyn.
* In keeping with the safety expectations of PS 230, no parents will be allowed in the building.
* Parents can drop off at 9am, and kids will have an immersive camp-like experience with their teams and coaches.
* The Event will be capped at 350 registrations & registrations close the night before, at 6pm Saturday.
* Children will be monitored at all times by ICN Staff
* Double Accelerated Pairing for Round 1
* 3 Rounds with No Elimination
* Individual prizes: Top 10 Trophies &a Medals (2.5 pts) per each section.
* Team prizes Top 5 teams per section
* We will use LIVE USCF rating to pair the event. All players must play in their designated Grade sections.
* Cheese Pizza Lunch will be provided
* Parents can send nut-free lunch and snack as desired.
*ALL ICN EVENTS ARE NUT FREE
* All sections are USCF rated and all players are required to have an active and valid USCF membership. If you are not yet a USCF member, you can register at the below link.
Tournament Rates
Starting rates: $69
Rates for December 15th – 19th: $79
*Please note, the final 24 hours the pricing will be $89 – Registration Closes at 6:00pm on Saturday the night before
Monthly Tournament Schedule (Subject to Change):
October 26th, 2025
November 23rd, 2025
December 21st, 2025
January 11th – Winter Cup, 2026
February 22nd, 2026
March 29th, 2026
April 26th, 2026
May 31st, 2026
June 7th – Spring Cup, 2026
Location:
PS 230, 1 Albemarle Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Registration:
There will be no onsite registration. Registration will close at 6 PM the night before.
Sections: Players will be grouped by rating, so each competitor can face off against peers of similar skill and experience.
K – 3rd grade, U 300 or P3 – Novice (G/45 d5)
K – 5th grade, U 700 – Advancing (G/45 d5)- Notation Required
K – 12th grade, U 1000 – Intermediate (G/45 d5) – Notation Required
K – 12th grade, 1000+ – Championship (G/45 d5) – Notation Required
K – 12th grade, 1500+ – Quads (G/45 d5) – Notation Required
Rules & Schedule:
Playing hall will be in the cafeteria
3 Rounds, G/45, D5
9:00 AM – Arrive in Team Room
9:30 AM – 1st Round
11:00 AM – 2nd Round
Lunch in between the round
2:00 PM – 3rd Round
3:00 PM – Award Ceremony will be held inside the auditorium
Pre-Registration List:
Pre-registration List

ICN Manhattan Spring Cup Team Tournament hosted at PS 111 - Sunday June 14, 2026
2026-06-14 09:00 - 15:00 | PS 111 Adolph S. Ochs, 440 West 53rd Street, New York, 10019, United States
https://impactcoachingnetwork.org
click on “Tournaments” in the menu bar
Welcome to the Manhattan Team Tournament hosted at PS 111!
Tournament Details:
* Full Day of Child Care, Pizza Lunch Included.
* Opened to all individuals, schools, and teams in Manhattan.
* In keeping with the safety expectations of the host school, no parents will be allowed in the building.
* Parents can drop off at 9:00am, and kids will have an immersive camp-like experience with their teams and coaches.
* Children will be monitored at all times by ICN Staff
* Double Accelerated Pairing for Round 1
* 3 Rounds with No Elimination
* Individual prizes: Top 10 Trophies & Medals (2.5 pts) per each section.
* Team prizes Top 5 teams per section
* We will use LIVE USCF rating to pair the event. All players must play in their designated Grade sections.
* Cheese Pizza Lunch will be provided
* Parents can send nut-free lunch and snack as desired.
*ALL ICN EVENTS ARE NUT FREE
* All sections are USCF rated and all players are required to have an active and valid USCF membership. If you are not yet a USCF member, you can register at the below link.
Register for the USCF or renew below: Become a USCF member
Tournament Rates
Starting rates: $69
Rates for February 15th – 27th: $79
*Please note, the final 24 hours the pricing will be $89 – Registration Closes at 6:00pm on Saturday the night before
Monthly Tournament Schedule (Subject to Change):
October 26th, 2025
November 23rd, 2025
December 21st, 2025
February 1st – Winter Cup, 2026
March 1st, 2026
March 29th, 2026
April 26th, 2026
May 31st, 2026
June 14th – Spring Cup, 2026
Location:
PS 111 – 440 West 53rd Street, NYC 10019
Sections: Players will be grouped by rating, so each competitor can face off against peers of similar skill and experience.
K–1 Championship (G/45 d5)
K-1 U300 (G/45 d5)
Primary U600 (2nd – 3rd Grade) (G/45 d5) – Notation Required
Primary Championship (2nd – 3rd Grade) (G/45 d5) – Notation Required
Elementary U800 (4th – 5th Grade) (G/45 d5) – Notation Required
Elementary Championship (4th – 5th Grade) (G/45 d5) – Notation Required
Middle School K–8 Championship (6th – 8th Grade) (G/45 d5) Notation Required
Rules & Schedule:
Playing hall will be in the cafeteria
3 Rounds, G/45, D5
9:00 AM – Arrive in Team Room
9:30 AM – 1st Round
11:00 AM – 2nd Round
Lunch in between the round
1:00 PM – 3rd Round
3:00 PM – Award Ceremony will be held inside the auditorium
Pre-Registration List:
Pre-registration List
For more photos, check here ICN Instagram

Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 267 Saturday June 13, 2026
2026-06-13 11:00 - 14:00 | PS 267, 213 E 63rd St,, New York, NY, 10065, United States

ICN Manhattan UES Grand Prix - Saturday June 13, 2026
2026-06-13 09:00 - 15:00 | Trevor Day School, 312 E 95th St, New York, NY, 10128, United States
https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/manhattanuesgrandprix-h96kw

Manhattan UES Grand Prix
from $49.00

About Saturday Manhattan Upper East Side Scholastic Grand Prix
Our In-Person Saturday Manhattan UES Scholastic
Grand Prix provides a weekly opportunity to play three similarly rated players in both a competitive and supportive environment. (Quad format means players are grouped into round robins with the three players closest to them in rating.)
Players will be paired in groups of fours, starting with our 4 highest rated players based on their LIVE rating and continuing down to our lowest rated players. We will be use only live OTB ratings
Please note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes.
Tournament Details:

Scholastic Grand Prix (AM/PM Session)

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

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

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

January 24th, 31st

Spring Saturday 2026 Season Dates: *Please note, dates are subject to change

February 7th, 28th

March 14th, 21st, 28th

April 18th, 25th

May 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

June 6th, 13th

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

$49 per player (AM & PM Grand Prix)

$98 per player (AM + PM Grand Prix)

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

Grand Prix

3 Rounds, Time Control:

Grand Prix G/25 d5

Drop off:

AM Grand Prix: 8:45 am

AM + PM Grand Prix: 8:45 am

PM Grand Prix: 11:45 am

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

8:45 am – check in

9:00 am – 1st round

10:00 am – 2nd round

11:00 pm – 3rd round

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

12:00 pm – Pickup

PM Session

11:45 am – check in

12:00 pm – 1st round

1:00 pm – 2nd round

2:00 pm – 3rd round

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

3:00 pm – Pickup

Grand Prix Pick Up –

AM Session – 12:00 pm

PM Session – 3:00 pm

Team Rooms: Analysis Areas, Team Room for select schools
In-Person Saturday Manhattan Scholastic Grand Prix – Individual & Team Standings
Drop-off Event
The event is a drop-off event. Parents are required to drop-off kids at the school entrance at 9 am and pick them up at the conclusion of the event.
USCF Membership REQUIRED:
Click here to become a USCF member or renew membership

Things to Note:

TD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing

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

No byes permitted

Lunch will not be served

All players must have a valid USCF ID #

Please bring your own clocks

Pairings will be based on live ratings

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

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

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

100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players

NUT Free:
All ICN Chess Programs are NUT FREE.

ICN Windsor Terrace Brooklyn Grand Prix - Saturday June 13, 2026
2026-06-13 09:00 - 15:00 | PS 230K, 1 Albemarle Rd., Brooklyn, 11218, United States
https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/brooklyngrandprix
Windsor Terrace Brooklyn Grand Prix
from $49.00

About Saturday Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix
Our In-Person Saturday Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix provides the (weekly) opportunity to play three equally rated players in both a competitive and supportive environment.
Players will be paired in groups of fours, starting with our 4 highest rated players based on their LIVE rating and continuing down to our lowest rated players. We will be use only live OTB ratings
Please note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes.

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

Tournament Details:

Scholastic Grand Prix (AM/PM Session)

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

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

January 24th, 31st

Spring Saturday 2026 Season Dates: *Please note, dates are subject to change

February 7th, 28th

March 14th, 21st, 28th

April 18th, 25th

May 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

June 6th, 13th

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

$49 per player (AM & PM Grand Prix)

$69 per player (Elite Quads)

$98 per player (AM + PM Grand Prix)

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

Grand Prix

Rounds: 3 Rounds Time Control:

Grand Prix G/25 d5

Drop off:

8:45 am – AM Grand Prix

8:45 am – AM + PM Grand Prix

11:30 am – PM Grand Prix

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

8:45 am – check in

9:00 am – 1st round

10:00 am – 2nd round

11:00 pm – 3rd round

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

12:00 pm – Pickup

PM Session

11:30 am – check in

12:00 pm – 1st round

1:00 pm – 2nd round

2:00 pm – 3rd round

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

3:00 pm – Pickup

Pickup:
Grand Prix –

AM Session – 12:00 pm

PM Session – 3:00 pm

Team Rooms: Analysis Areas, Team Room for select schools
In-Person Saturday Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix – Individual & Team Standings
Drop-off Event
The event is a drop-off event. Parents are required to drop-off kids at the school entrance at 9 am and pick them up at the conclusion of the event.
Register for the USCF:
Become a USCF member or renew membership
Things to Note:

TD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing

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

No byes permitted

Lunch will not be served

All players must have a valid USCF ID #

Please bring your own clocks

Pairings will be based on live ratings

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

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

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

100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players

NUT Free:
All ICN Chess Programs are NUT FREE.

ICN Manhattan Elite Quads (1000+ USCF) - Saturday June 13, 2026
2026-06-13 08:30 - 16:00 | Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church, 308 West 46th Street, New York, NY, 10036, United States
https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/manhattanelitegrandprix

Elite Quads (1000+ USCF)
from $69.00

About Saturday Elite Quads (1000+)
Our In-Person Saturday Elite Quads provide the (weekly) opportunity to play three similarly rated players in both a competitive and supportive environment.
Players will be paired in groups of fours, starting with our 4 highest rated players based on their LIVE rating and continuing down to our lowest rated players. We will be use only live OTB ratings
Please note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes.
Tournament Details:

Elite Quads (1000+)

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

January 24th, 31st

Spring Saturday 2026 Season Dates: *Please note, dates are subject to change

February 7th, 28th

March 14th, 21st, 28th

April 18th, 25th

May 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

June 6th, 13th

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

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

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

8:45 am – check in

9:00 am – 1st round

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

Team Rooms: Analysis Areas, Team Room for select schools
Drop-off Event
The event is a drop-off event. Parents are required to drop-off kids at the school entrance at 9 am and pick them up at the conclusion of the event.
Register for the USCF:
Become a USCF member or renew membership
Things to Note:

TD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing

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

No byes permitted

Pizza lunch will be served

All players must have a valid USCF ID #

Please bring your own clocks

Pairings will be based on live ratings

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

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

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

100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players

NUT Free:
All ICN Chess Programs are NUT FREE.
