Official Chess

The Metros will be BACK January 2nd and 3rd, 2027 - (Sign up to get updates)
2027-01-02 09:30 - 2027-01-03 18:30 (America/New_York) | New York Marriott Marquis Times Square, 1535 Broadway, New York, New York, 10036, United States
🏆♛ Attention ALL Chess Queens and Kings of New York City and Beyond (out of state welcome!) ♚🧠
Actual registration tickets will go on sale at a later date. This is not a free tournament.

Signing up for the free RSVP now only ensures you are the first to know when the entry tickets, discounted hotel guest rooms and team rooms are available for purchase.

SAVE THE DATE
January 2–3, 2027
2nd Annual New York Metro Area Scholastic Chess Championships
The Metros return to the iconic New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square and we are going even bigger and better.
If you were on the fence last year, don’t miss it again.You don’t want your kids to lose another year of eligibility.
How was 2026?
Check out the official US Chess Federation review and our own tournament recap:
🔗 US Chess Federation reviewhttps://new.uschess.org/news/new-york-metro-scholastic-chess-championships-deliver-promise
🔗 Jan 2026 Metros recap with videohttps://officialchess.org/the-inaugural-metros/
🔗 Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/officialchessglobal/
🔗 WhatsApp Channel (be sure to unmute the bell): https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBZKAyDTkJv4NVnSE1V

📢 Important TO RSVP NOW
Full format, pricing, and registration details will be announced in the coming months via email.
👉 If you are considering attending, it is very important to RSVP now. 🚨🚨
– Free to RSVP
– No payment required at this stage
– Be first to access tournament registration and Overnight guest/Team rooms
– Bother Overnight and Team rooms sold out last time!
🏫 Coaches Corner will also be back!
We had nearly 1,450 entries at the inaugural Metros and expect even more in 2027, so don’t wait.
⚠️ Reminder, this RSVP is free but tournament entry will not be free

🏆 Tournament Structure
Championship Sections (Grade-Based)
2-day events (Saturday + Sunday)6-round Traditional Swiss
– K–1
– Primary (K–3)
– Elementary (K–5)
– Middle School (K–8)
– High School (K–12)

“Under” Sections (Rating and Grade-Based)
1-day events (Saturday or Sunday, depending on section)5-round Traditional Swiss
Approximately 9 Under sections, each with specific grade and rating restrictions.

🎖️ Prizes – Championship-sized Trophies

Individual Podium Trophies, Class Trophies, Ties Trophies, Team Trophies and other Bonuses

♞♜♝ Get ready for a world-class chess experience at the Metros, right in our own backyard.
Join NYC Chess’ newest and biggest tradition, an annual celebration of our kids and chess 🗽🏙️🚕

2026 National K-12 Grade Championships, Friday December 11 - Sunday December 13, 2026
2026-12-11 08:00 - 2026-12-13 17:00 | Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
More information to come
2026 National K-12 Grade Championships, December 11-13
Rosen Shingle Creek
9939 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 996-9939
HR: $172 single/double

All US Chess National Events Calendar Listings:
https://new.uschess.org/national-events-calendar

Tri-State Chess at Bryant Park (Manhattan) – Sunday Oct 4, 2026
2026-10-04 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-October-4-2026.pdf

https://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/october-4th-2026-championship-bryant-park/

October 4th, 2026 Championship @ Bryant Park

Entry Fees:
Before September 28: $59.00
After September 28: $69.00
On October 3: $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.

Tri-State Chess Championship at Chess Max Academy UWS (Manhattan) - Sunday Sept 20th, 2026
2026-09-20 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-September-20-2026.pdf
https://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/september-20th-2026-championship-chessmax/

Championship @ Chess Max Academy UWS

September 20th, 2026.
Entry Fees:
Before September 16th, 2026: $49.00
After September 16th, 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.

Advance Entries as of July 25: (names are searchable on homepage filters)
– Flip to landscape mode to view on mobile
– Copy and paste into excel to re-sort data

NO ENTRIES AS OF ABOVE DATE

Tri-State Chess at Bryant Park (Manhattan) – Sunday Sept 13, 2026
2026-09-13 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-September-13-2026.pdf
https://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/september-13th-2026-championship-bryant-park/
September 13th, 2026 Championship @ Bryant Park

Entry Fees:
Before September 7: $59.00
After September 7: $69.00
On September 12: $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.

Tri-State Chess Championship at Chess Max Academy UWS (Manhattan) - Sunday Aug 30th, 2026
2026-08-30 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-August-30-2026.pdf
https://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/august-30th-2026-championship-chessmax/

Championship @ Chess Max Academy UWS

August 30th, 2026.
Entry Fees:
Before August 26th, 2026: $49.00
After August 26th, 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.

Advance Entries as of July 25: (names are searchable on homepage filters)
– Flip to landscape mode to view on mobile
– Copy and paste into excel to re-sort data

NO ENTRIES AS OF ABOVE DATE

Long Island Chess Club (LICC) August Open Round 4/4 - Thursday, August 27, 2026
2026-08-27 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
Aug. 6 – 27, 13th LICC August 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

Tri-State Chess at Bryant Park (Manhattan) – Sunday August 23, 2026
2026-08-23 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-August-23-2026.pdf
https://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/august-23rd-2026-championship-bryant-park/

August 23rd, 2026 Championship @ Bryant Park

Entry Fees:
Before August 17: $59.00
After August 17: $69.00
On August 22: $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.

Long Island Chess Club (LICC) August Open Round 3/4 - Thursday, August 20, 2026
2026-08-20 18:30 - 23:00 | United Methodist Church East Meadow, (2nd floor) 470 Ave., East Meadow, NY, 11554, United States

Chess Kiddo Sit & Go - Saturday, Augutst 15, 2026
2026-08-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
https://chesskiddo.com/tournament/

CHECK-IN
In by 10:00 AM · Out by 1:00 PM

FORMAT
Swiss System
3–4 Rounds · G/25 +5

RATINGS
All results submitted to US Chess Federation

SECTIONS
🥉 Primary — Under 600
Grades K–5 · USCF membership required

🥈 Elementary — Under 900
Grades K–12 · USCF membership required

🥇 Championship — Under 1300
Grades K–12 · 3 rounds · USCF membership required

⭐ Starters SectionNO USCF MEMBERSHIP NEEDED
Grades K–4 · Unrated · Perfect for beginners — focus on fun & learning

AWARDS
Trophies
Top 3 finishers in each rated section

Medals
Players scoring 3+ points (without trophy)

Starters Trophy
Every Starters participant takes one home!
GOOD TO KNOW

♟ Chess sets provided at the venue

⏱ Please bring your own chess clock (limited clocks available)

⚠️ Players registered after 11:45 AM may receive a Round 1 bye

⭐ Starters Section: no USCF membership needed, no ratings computed

🏛 USCF membership required for rated sections. Purchase the YOUTH under 19 US Chess Membership: new.uschess.org/join-us-chess
USCF Office: 800-903-8723 Ext. 1

Long Island Chess Club (LICC) August Open Round 2/4 - Thursday, August 13, 2026
2026-08-13 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 Aug 9, 2026
2026-08-09 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-August-9-2026.pdf

https://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/august-9th-2026-championship-chessmax/

Championship @ Chess Max Academy UWS

August 9th, 2026.
Entry Fees:
Before August 5th, 2026: $49.00
After August 5th, 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.

Long Island Chess Club (LICC) August Open Round 1/4 - Thursday, August 6, 2026
2026-08-06 18:30 - 23:00 | United Methodist Church East Meadow, (2nd floor) 470 Ave., East Meadow, NY, 11554, United States

2026 U.S. Open Championship, Monday August 3 - Sunday August 9, 2026
2026-08-03 08:00 - 2026-08-09 17:00 | DeVos Place Convention Center, 303 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
More Information to come:
2026 U.S. Open Championship, August 3-9
Playing Site: DeVos Place Convention Center
303 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids MI 49503
Tournament hotels:
Amway Grand Plaza
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids
Note: both are attached to DeVos Place Convention Center

All US Chess National Events Calendar Listings:
https://new.uschess.org/national-events-calendar

Tri-State Chess at Bryant Park (Manhattan) – Sunday August 2, 2026
2026-08-02 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-August-2-2026.pdf
https://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/august-2nd-2026-championship-bryant-park/

August 2nd, 2026 Championship @ Bryant Park

Entry Fees:
Before July 27: $59.00
After July 27: $69.00
On August 1: $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 August 1, 2026
2026-08-01 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 4 - Saturday, August 1)
2026-08-01 08:30 - 18:00 | East Side Community School, 420 East 12th Street, New York, NY, 10009, United States
Official Chess Summer Showdown Season Series
Event #4 – Saturday, August 1
East Side Community High School
420 East 12th Street
New York, NY 10009
Round 1: 9:30 AM

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

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 August 1, 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 3 Sunday July 26 – https://officialchess.org/event/official-chess-summer-showdown-season-series-week-3-sunday-july-26/

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 schools.
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.

Soccer-Style Scoring
This event uses our exciting soccer-style scoring system.

Win = 3 points
Draw = 1 point
Loss = 0 points

This rewards fighting chess and creates exciting final-round standings.
1900+ Section Adjustment
Since the 1900+ section plays only three rounds, scoring is adjusted accordingly.

Win = 4 points
Draw = 1.33 points
Loss = 0 points

Sections and Time Controls
All sections use Swiss Pairings.

Section
Format

Unrated–400 (Scholastic Only)
4 Rounds • G/40 d5

300–600 (Scholastic Only)
4 Rounds • G/40 d5

500–1000 (Scholastic Only)
4 Rounds • G/40 d5

900–1300
4 Rounds • G/40 d5

1200–1600
4 Rounds • G/40 d5

1500–2000
4 Rounds • G/40 d5

1900+
3 Rounds • G/70 d5

Official July US Chess Published Ratings will be used.
If your Live US Chess Rating the day before the tournament exceeds a section’s minimum rating, you may choose to play in that higher section even if your published rating has not yet updated.
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 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.

Entry Fee
$70
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.

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

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, August 1!

Long Island Chess Club (LICC) 16th Annual Summer Open Round 4/4 - Thursday, July 30, 2026
2026-07-30 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

Tri-State Chess Championship at Chess Max Academy UWS (Manhattan) - Sunday July 26, 2026
2026-07-26 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-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 08:30 - 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
Round 1: 9:30 AM

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

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 schools.
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.

Soccer-Style Scoring
This event uses our exciting soccer-style scoring system.

Win = 3 points
Draw = 1 point
Loss = 0 points

This rewards fighting chess and creates exciting final-round standings.
1900+ Section Adjustment
Since the 1900+ section plays only three rounds, scoring is adjusted accordingly.

Win = 4 points
Draw = 1.33 points
Loss = 0 points

Sections and Time Controls
All sections use Swiss Pairings.

Section
Format

Unrated–400 (Scholastic Only)
4 Rounds • G/40 d5

300–600 (Scholastic Only)
4 Rounds • G/40 d5

500–1000 (Scholastic Only)
4 Rounds • G/40 d5

900–1300
4 Rounds • G/40 d5

1200–1600
4 Rounds • G/40 d5

1500–2000
4 Rounds • G/40 d5

1900+
3 Rounds • G/70 d5

Official July US Chess Published Ratings will be used.
If your Live US Chess Rating the day before the tournament exceeds a section’s minimum rating, you may choose to play in that higher section even if your published rating has not yet updated.
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 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.

Entry Fee
$70
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.

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

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!

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

Official Chess Summer Showdown Season Series (Week 2 - Sunday, July 19)
2026-07-19 08:30 - 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
Round 1: 9:30 AM

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

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 schools.
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.

Soccer-Style Scoring
This event uses our exciting soccer-style scoring system.

Win = 3 points
Draw = 1 point
Loss = 0 points

This rewards fighting chess and creates exciting final-round standings.
1900+ Section Adjustment
Since the 1900+ section plays only three rounds, scoring is adjusted accordingly.

Win = 4 points
Draw = 1.33 points
Loss = 0 points

Sections and Time Controls
All sections use Swiss Pairings.

Section
Format

Unrated–400 (Scholastic Only)
4 Rounds • G/40 d5

300–600 (Scholastic Only)
4 Rounds • G/40 d5

500–1000 (Scholastic Only)
4 Rounds • G/40 d5

900–1300
4 Rounds • G/40 d5

1200–1600
4 Rounds • G/40 d5

1500–2000
4 Rounds • G/40 d5

1900+
3 Rounds • G/70 d5

Official July US Chess Published Ratings will be used.
If your Live US Chess Rating the day before the tournament exceeds a section’s minimum rating, you may choose to play in that higher section even if your published rating has not yet updated.
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 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.

Entry Fee
$70
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.

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

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!

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

Official Chess Summer Showdown Season Series (Week 1 - Saturday, July 11)
2026-07-11 08:30 - 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
Round 1: 9:30 AM

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

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 schools.
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.

Soccer-Style Scoring
This event uses our exciting soccer-style scoring system.

Win = 3 points
Draw = 1 point
Loss = 0 points

This rewards fighting chess and creates exciting final-round standings.
1900+ Section Adjustment
Since the 1900+ section plays only three rounds, scoring is adjusted accordingly.

Win = 4 points
Draw = 1.33 points
Loss = 0 points

Sections and Time Controls
All sections use Swiss Pairings.

Section
Format

Unrated–400 (Scholastic Only)
4 Rounds • G/40 d5

300–600 (Scholastic Only)
4 Rounds • G/40 d5

500–1000 (Scholastic Only)
4 Rounds • G/40 d5

900–1300
4 Rounds • G/40 d5

1200–1600
4 Rounds • G/40 d5

1500–2000
4 Rounds • G/40 d5

1900+
3 Rounds • G/70 d5

Official July US Chess Published Ratings will be used.
If your Live US Chess Rating the day before the tournament exceeds a section’s minimum rating, you may choose to play in that higher section even if your published rating has not yet updated.
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 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.

Entry Fee
$70
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.

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

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!

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.
