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SUMMARY:Long Island Chess Club (LICC) March Open Round 5/5 - Thursday\, April 16\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.lichessclub.com/tournament-schedule \nOne game/round every Thursday \nMar. 19 – Apr. 16\, 17th March 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. \n  \nLICC Tournament Schedule 2025 – 26 \nPlease note: All rounds begin promptly each Thursday at 7:30 PM\, with registration between 6:45 – 7:15 PM. If you arrive for registration after 7:15 PM and the pairings have been posted with an even number of players\, you will have to take a bye (inform the TD in advance if you’re running late). Tournament details are subject to change without notice. The info on this site takes precedence over Chess Life magazine and the USCF’s website. All entry fees are due in full at the time of registration. USCF membership is required! \nClub Closed: 11/27/25\, 12/25/25\, 1/1/26 \nREGISTRATION is only available onsite at the club. We do not offer advance registration. Your USCF membership must be valid for the entire event in order to participate – NO EXCEPTIONS! \nHOUSE RULES (for all LICC events): \n\n\nRandom pairings variation (within each score group) is used. \n\n\nChessNoteR\, MonRoi\, and PlyCounter are the only devices permitted for electronic score keeping at this time. \n\n\nDGT boards are not permitted. \n\n\nNo draws by agreement prior to Black’s 25th move. \n\n\n$10 no-show fine (you MUST inform the TD in advance if you need to miss a round) \n\n\nNeither the LICC nor our meeting venue is responsible for left-behind\, lost or stolen personal property. Please make sure to take your belongings with you\, as we’re unable to search for items between meetings. \n\n\n  \nTD: Neal Bellon – nfbellon@gmail.com
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/long-island-chess-club-licc-march-open-round-5-5-thursday-april-16-2026/
LOCATION:United Methodist Church East Meadow\, (2nd floor) 470 Ave.\, East Meadow\, NY\, 11554\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chess In The Schools - All Girls NYC Chess Championship at PS 11M Saturday\, April 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://chessintheschools.org/tournament/2026-4-18all-girls-nyc-chess-championship/ \nThis is a free CIS event FOR GIRLS ONLY \nRegistration for this event will open in February of 2026. All Girls Event! \nSections:\nK-12 Championship (1200 & up)\nK-12 Classic (Under 1200)\nJH-HS Novice (6-12 Under 1000)\nJH-HS Unrated (Grades 6-12)\nEL Championship (K-5 Under 1000)\nPrimary Championship (K-2 Open)\nEL Unrated (Grades K-5 ). \n*Team prizes will be calculated by the top-3 scores from the each team by section. \nTime Control: \nAll sections will be G/30 or G/25 with 5 Second Delay. \nSchedule:\nCheck -in: 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM\nRound 1: 10:00 AM\nRound 2: 11:15 AM\nRound 3: 1:00 PM\nRound 4: 2:15 PM\nAwards: 3:30 PM. \nNotes:\nSets\, boards\, and scoresheets provided. Bring a clock if you have one\, and a pen or pencil for notation. \nAre CIS tournaments public events?  \nYes\, CIS tournaments are public events. By registering to the tournaments\, participants (and their caregivers\, if applicable) grant full permission to Chess in the Schools to use photographs\, video- and/or audio-recordings of them\, and/or their children\, taken during CIS events in publications\, news releases\, online\, and in other communications related to the mission of Chess in the Schools. No registrants and/or participants are entitled to compensation for their appearance in such materials. All registrants and participants release and discharge CIS from all liability\, losses\, and damages for libel\, slander\, invasion of privacy or any other claim arising out of or relating to the use of videotapes\, recordings and/or photographs. \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/chess-in-the-schools-all-girls-nyc-chess-championship-at-ps-11m-saturday-april-18-2026/
LOCATION:PS 11M\, 321 West 20th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Glen Rock Quads - Saturday April 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://icanj.net/p.php?p=2535&2026%20Glen%20Rock%20Quads \n\n\nGlen Rock Quads \n$30.00 USD\n\n\n\n\nPrize fund\n\n\n\n $60 USD\n100 guaranteed\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSections\n\n\nQuad (0-2500)Tournament rules\nhttps://icanj.net/files/2025/03/25/tournament_rules.pdf \nhttps://icanj.net/files/2023/01/03/Quads_FAQ.pdf \n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nICA Saturday Tournaments in Glen Rock! \nONLINE Registration will close at 12:00pm on the day of the tournament. Onsite registration is available on the day of the tournament from 10:00am to 12:30pm. Both online and onsite registrations will also close if we reach our maximum capacity of 80 participants. \nThe Tournament Director reserves the right to add players after this deadline if they believe it will improve the tournament experiences of the players who are already registered\, permitted said players paid the registration fee in full. \nMost levels will be broken into Quads; the tournament director reserves the right to change sections to Swiss to accommodate extra players or large rating discrepancies that would occur if players were in a quad. Sections with an average rating under 1000 will be playing at G/30;d5\, and sections with an average rating over 1000 will be playing at G/45;d5. \nEntry fee is $30; prize fund: $60 to each Quad’s 1st place! \nDetails are Below \n1st round at 1:30 pm (EST)\, and then ASAP \n1) Current USCF Membership is required \n2) NO food is allowed in Tournament Room \nFor more questions\, see this FAQ page. \n\n\n\n\nIn-person location\n\n\n354 Rock Rd\, Glen Rock\, NJ 07452\, USA\n\nOur most popular tournament with up to 80 players\, the Glen Rock Quads tournament takes place every Saturday at our Glen Rock Location\, with the exception of holidays. Players are split into groups of four (quads) by rating\, although divisions into sections of six (swiss format) are occasionally implemented circumstantially (to either accommodate numbers or better group players based on rating). In addition\, we offer a $60 cash prize for winners of each section and a $15 award for swiss section runners up. \nPlayers rated under 1000 play in G/30;d5 sections (30 minutes per person with a five second delay per turn)\, while players rated over 1000 play in G/45;d5 sections (45 minutes per person with a five second delay). Each competitor is guaranteed three rated games. For new players\, click HERE to learn how to get an official rating. \nThe tournament entry fee is $30 and online registration closes at 12pm the day of the tournament. In addition\, onsite registration is available on the day of the tournament from 10 AM to 12:30 PM. Both online and onsite registration will close once our maximum capacity of 80 participants is reached. \nIt is important that you are aware of our cancellation policy. Cancellations made by 10:00 AM on the day of the tournament will receive a full refund. Cancellations after 10:00 AM are non-refundable. Lastly\, cancellations can be made by emailing or calling us. \nThe first round starts at 1:30 PM exactly. Further rounds are played immediately after individual sections are finished. \nOur tournaments are for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and skill levels so don’t hesitate to compete! We provide chess sets\, scoresheets\, clocks\, and pencils\, so all you need to bring is yourself and an enthusiasm to play! \nTo find more information on current and past tournaments\, check out our news section to read weekly blog posts about our tournaments! \nPlease contact International Chess Academy if you have any questions. \n\nPhone:\n201-797-0330\nEmail:\nchessdirector@icanj.net
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-glen-rock-quads-saturday-april-18-2026/
LOCATION:Community Church of Glen Rock\, 354 Rock Rd\, Glen Rock\, NJ\, 07452\, United States
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SUMMARY:BK Chess Quads at the Greene Hill School--1 - Saturday\, April 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://bkchess.com/events \nhttps://bkchess.com/events/4299 \nBK Chess Quads at the Greene Hill School — 2\n\n\n\nWhen\n\nSaturday\, April 18\, 2026\n9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n\n\n\nWhere\nGreene Hill School\, 39 Adelphi Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11205\n\n\nAbout This Event\nPlease be aware that parent attendance is required for all our events\n\n\nDetails\nEntry Fee$40\nTime ControlG/25 d5\nSectionsQuad Staging\nRating SystemUSCF Rated\n\n\n\n\nEvent Format\nQuad tournaments every two weeks. \n\n• Quad format (groups of 4 by rating)\n• 3 rounds per event\n• Time Control: G/25 d5\n• USCF Rated\n\nParent attendance required \n\n\nTypical Schedule\n\nCheck-In: 8:30 – 8:50 AM\nRound 1: 9:00 AM\nRound 2: 10:00 AM\nRound 3: 11:00 AM\nEst. End: 12:00 PM\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\nEntry Fee: $40\nMax 30 players\n5th grade or younger\nRated under 1200\nUSCF membership required\n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\nnychesschamps@gmail.com\n347-886-6195
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/bk-chess-quads-at-the-greene-hill-school-1-saturday-april-18-2026/
LOCATION:Greene Hill School\, 39 Adelphi Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11205\, United States
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SUMMARY:ICN Carroll Garden Brooklyn Grand Prix + Elite Quads (1000+ USCF)\, Saturday April 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/carrollgardengrandprix \nCarroll Garden Brooklyn Grand Prix + Elite Quads (1000+ USCF)\nfrom $49.00\n\nAbout Saturday Carroll Garden Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix \nOur In-Person Saturday Carroll Garden Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix provides the (weekly) opportunity to play three equally rated players in both a competitive and supportive environment. \nPlayers will be paired in groups of fours\, starting with our 4 highest rated players based on their LIVE rating and continuing down to our lowest rated players. We will be use only live OTB ratings \nPlease note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes. \nTournament Details: \n\n\nScholastic Grand Prix (AM/PM Session) \n\n\nParents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack \n\n\nLunch & Snacks will not be served/provided (unless full day signup) \n\n\nRookie Academy (9 AM – 12 PM) for players rated U300 includes a morning lesson and 3 rated rounds. It offers a comfortable learning environment for our new and/or young players to explore competitive chess with clocks and notation\, more than the once a month Rookie Academy. \n\n\nLocation: PS 32\, 420 Union St\, Brooklyn\, NY 11231 \nFall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nOctober 4th\, 11th\, 18th\, 25th \n\n\nNovember 1st\, 8th\, 15th\, 22nd \n\n\nDecember 6th\, 20th \n\n\nJanuary 10th\, 17th\, 24th\, 31st \n\n\nOpen to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade \nCost: \n\n\n$49 per player (AM & PM Grand Prix) \n\n\n$69 per player (Elite Quads) \n\n\n$98 per player (AM + PM Grand Prix) \n\n\nWeekly USCF Rating Reports: \nUSCF Rating Reports \nTournament Rules: \nPairings: Quads + Small Swiss Sections: \n\n\nGrand Prix \n\n\nRounds: 3 Rounds Time Control: \n\n\nGrand Prix G/25 d5 \n\n\nDrop off: \n\n\n8:45 am – AM Grand Prix \n\n\n8:45 am – AM + PM Grand Prix \n\n\n11:30 am – PM Grand Prix \n\n\nRound Times: \nGrand Prix Schedule (G/25 d5): \nAM Session \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n10:00 am – 2nd round \n\n\n11:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n11:30-12:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n12:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nPM Session \n\n\n11:30 am – check in \n\n\n12:00 pm – 1st round \n\n\n1:00 pm – 2nd round \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n2:30 – 3:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n3:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nElite Quads 1000+ \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n2nd & 3rd rounds will start 5 minutes after the completion of the previous rounds. \nPlayers may leave directly after the completion of their 3rd round. \nNotes: Each Quad will play 3 Rounds G60\, D5 \n\n\nPickup: \nGrand Prix & Elite Quads Pick Up – \n\n\nAM Session – 12:00 pm \n\n\nPM Session – 3:00 pm \n\n\nElite Quads – 3:00 pm \n\n\nTeam Rooms: Analysis Areas\, Team Room for select schools \nIn-Person Saturday Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix – Individual & Team Standings \nDrop-off Event \nThe event is a drop-off event. Parents are required to drop-off kids at the school entrance at 9 am and pick them up at the conclusion of the event. \nRegister for the USCF: \nBecome a USCF member or renew membership \nThings to Note:\n\n\nTD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing \n\n\nNo more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group. \n\n\nNo byes permitted \n\n\nAll players must have a valid USCF ID # \n\n\nPlease bring your own clocks \n\n\nPairings will be based on live ratings \n\n\nIf a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started \n\n\n2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round \n\n\nTDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion) \n\n\n100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/icn-carroll-garden-brooklyn-grand-prix-elite-quads-1000-uscf-saturday-april-18-2026/
LOCATION:PS 32 Brooklyn\, 420 Union St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
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SUMMARY:ICN Manhattan Midtown Grand Prix - Saturday April 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/manhattangrandprix \nManhattan Midtown Grand Prix\nfrom $49.00\n\nAbout Saturday Manhattan Midtown Scholastic Grand Prix \nOur In-Person Saturday Manhattan Midtown Scholastic Grand Prix provides the (weekly) opportunity to play three equally rated players in both a competitive and supportive environment. \nPlayers will be paired in groups of fours\, starting with our 4 highest rated players based on their LIVE rating and continuing down to our lowest rated players. We will be use only live OTB ratings \nPlease note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes. \nTournament Details: \n\n\nScholastic Grand Prix (AM/PM Session) \n\n\nLunch will only be served to students registered for a full AM+PM session (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack) \n\n\nLunch nor snacks will not be served (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack) \n\n\nLocation: PS 33\, 281 9th Avenue New York\, NY \n(26th Street and 9th Ave\, Entrance in Schoolyard) \nFall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nJanuary 24th\, 31st \n\n\nSpring Saturday 2026 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nFebruary 7th\, 28th \n\n\nMarch 14th\, 21st\, 28th \n\n\nApril 18th\, 25th \n\n\nMay 9th\, 16th\, 23rd\, 30th \n\n\nJune 6th\, 13th \n\n\nOpen to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade \nCost: \n\n\n$49 per player (AM or PM Grand Prix) \n\n\n$98 per player (AM + PM Grand Prix) \n\n\nWeekly USCF Rating Reports: USCF Rating Reports \nTournament Rules: \nPairings: Quad + Small Swiss Sections: \n\n\nGrand Prix \n\n\n3 Rounds\, Time Control: \n\n\nGrand Prix G/25 d5 \n\n\nDrop off: \n\n\nAM Grand Prix: 8:45 am \n\n\nAM + PM Grand Prix: 8:45 am \n\n\nPM Grand Prix: 12:00 pm \n\n\nRound Times: \n\n\nGrand Prix Schedule (G/25 d5) \n\n\nAM Session \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n10:00 am – 2nd round \n\n\n11:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n11:30-12:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n12:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nPM Session \n\n\n12:00 pm – check in \n\n\n12:00 pm – 1st round \n\n\n1:00 pm – 2nd round \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n2:30 – 3:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n3:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nGrand Prix Pick Up – \n\n\nAM Session – 12:00 pm \n\n\nPM Session – 3:00 pm \n\n\nIn-Person Saturday Manhattan Scholastic Grand Prix – Individual & Team Standings \nDrop-off Event \nThe event is a drop-off event. Parents are required to drop-off kids at the school entrance at 9:00am and pick them up at the conclusion of the event. \nUSCF Membership REQUIRED: Click here to become a USCF member or renew membership \nThings to Note:\n\n\nTD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing \n\n\nNo more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group. \n\n\nNo byes permitted. \n\n\nLunch will not be served for half sessions. \n\n\nAll players must have a valid USCF ID #. \n\n\nPlease bring your own clocks. \n\n\nPairings will be based on live ratings. \n\n\nIf a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started or forfeited. \n\n\n2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round. \n\n\nTDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion) \n\n\n100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players \n\n\nNUT Free:\nAll ICN Chess Programs are NUT FREE.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/icn-manhattan-midtown-grand-prix-saturday-april-18-2026/
LOCATION:PS 33 Chelsea Prep\, 281 9th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
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SUMMARY:ICN Manhattan Elite Quads (1000+ USCF) - Saturday April 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/manhattanelitegrandprix \n  \nElite Quads (1000+ USCF)\nfrom $69.00\n\nAbout Saturday Elite Quads (1000+) \nOur In-Person Saturday Elite Quads provide the (weekly) opportunity to play three similarly rated players in both a competitive and supportive environment. \nPlayers will be paired in groups of fours\, starting with our 4 highest rated players based on their LIVE rating and continuing down to our lowest rated players. We will be use only live OTB ratings \nPlease note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes. \nTournament Details: \n\n\nElite Quads (1000+) \n\n\nLocation: 308 W 46th Street\, 10036 NY\, NY \nFall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nJanuary 24th\, 31st \n\n\nSpring Saturday 2026 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nFebruary 7th\, 28th \n\n\nMarch 14th\, 21st\, 28th \n\n\nApril 18th\, 25th \n\n\nMay 9th\, 16th\, 23rd\, 30th \n\n\nJune 6th\, 13th \n\n\nOpen to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade \nCost: \n\n\n$69 per player (Elite Quads 1000+ USCF Required) \n\n\nWeekly USCF Rating Reports: \nUSCF Rating Reports \nTournament Rules \nElite Quads 1000+ \nElite Quads \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n2nd & 3rd rounds will start 5 minutes after the completion of the previous rounds. \nPlayers may leave directly after the completion of their 3rd round. \nNotes: Each Quad will play 3 Rounds G60\, D5 \n\n\nTeam Rooms: Analysis Areas\, Team Room for select schools \nDrop-off Event \nThe event is a drop-off event. Parents are required to drop-off kids at the school entrance at 9 am and pick them up at the conclusion of the event. \nRegister for the USCF: \nBecome a USCF member or renew membership \nThings to Note:\n\n\nTD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing \n\n\nNo more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group. \n\n\nNo byes permitted \n\n\nPizza lunch will be served \n\n\nAll players must have a valid USCF ID # \n\n\nPlease bring your own clocks \n\n\nPairings will be based on live ratings \n\n\nIf a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started \n\n\n2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round \n\n\nTDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion) \n\n\n100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players \n\n\nNUT Free:\nAll ICN Chess Programs are NUT FREE. \n\n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/icn-manhattan-elite-quads-1000-uscf-saturday-april-18-2026/
LOCATION:Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church\, 308 West 46th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Maryland State Scholastic Championships -
DESCRIPTION:https://chessacademy.com/products/maryland-state-scholastic-chess-championships \n\n2026 Maryland State Scholastic Championships (in April)\n\n\n \n\nSale price$67.00 USD Regular price$85.00 USD Save $18.00\n\n\n\n\n\nThe official MD State Scholastic Championship Tournament!\nWith special guest IM Danny Rensch\, who will be doing a lecture and book signing of his memoir Dark Squares at 11am on Saturday.\nSilver Knights Chess Academy in partnership with the Maryland Chess Association\nSee who’s playing (updated in March)\nGrades K-12\nHammond High School\, 8800 Guilford Road\, Columbia\, MD 21046 \n10 sections for different ages and skill levels – please read descriptions closely to make sure you sign up for the correct section!  Championship sections are only open to students who live in or attend school in MD\, “under” sections are open to participants from any state. \n\nHigh School Championship (Saturday 4/18-Sunday 4/19)\nThe official Maryland State High School Championship! Rounds at 9:30am\, 12:30pm\, and 3:30pm on Saturday\, and rounds at 9:30am\, and 12:30pm on Sunday\, with an awards ceremony starting at approximately 3:30pm.  The time control is game in 75 minutes with a 5 second delay. The winner (by tiebreak*\, if necessary) qualifies for the Denker National Tournament of High School State Champions. Players must live in or attend school in MD\, be in grades 9-12 and rated at least 1150 to participate. \nHigh School Under 1200 (Sunday 4/19)\nFor players who are in grades 9-12 rated under 1200 or who are unrated. Rounds at 9:30am\, 10:40am\, 11:45am\, 1:00pm\, and 2:10pm\, with an awards ceremony starting at approximately 3:15pm.  The time control is game in 25 minutes with a 5 second delay.  Open to players from anywhere. \nMiddle School Championship (Saturday 4/18-Sunday 4/19)\nThe official Maryland State Middle School Championship! Rounds at 9:30am\, 12:30pm\, and 3:30pm on Saturday\, and rounds at 9:30am\, and 12:30pm on Sunday\, with an awards ceremony starting at approximately 3:30pm.  The time control is game in 75 minutes with a 5 second delay. The winner (by tiebreak*\, if necessary) qualifies for the Barber National Tournament of Middle School State Champions. Players must live in or attend school in MD\, in grades 6-8 and must rated at least 950 to participate.\n\nMiddle School Under 1000 (Sunday 4/19)\nFor players who are in grades 6-8 rated under 1000 or who are unrated. Rounds at 9:30am\, 10:40am\, 11:45am\, 1:00pm\, and 2:10pm\, with an awards ceremony starting at approximately 3:15pm.  The time control is game in 25 minutes with a 5 second delay.  Open to players from anywhere.\n\nElementary School Championship (Saturday 4/18-Sunday 4/19)\nThe official Maryland State Elementary School Championship!  Rounds at 9:30am\, 12:30pm\, and 3:30pm on Saturday\, and rounds at 9:30am\, and 12:30pm on Sunday\, with an awards ceremony starting at approximately 3:30pm.  The time control is game in 75 minutes with a 5 second delay.  The winner (by tiebreak*\, if necessary) qualifies for the Rockefeller National Tournament of Elementary School State Champions.  Players live in or attend school in MD\, in grades 4 or 5 and rated at least 750 to participate.\n \nElementary School Under 800 (Saturday 4/18)\nFor players who are in grades 4 or 5 rated under 800 or who are unrated. Rounds at 9:30am\, 10:40am\, 11:45am\, 1:00pm\, and 2:10pm\, with an awards ceremony starting at approximately 3:15pm. The time control is game in 25 minutes with a 5 second delay. Open to players from anywhere. \nPrimary School Championship (Saturday 4/18)\nThe official Maryland State Primary School Championship!  Rounds at 9:30am\, 10:40am\, 11:45am\, 1:00pm\, and 2:10pm\, with an awards ceremony starting at approximately 3:15pm.  The time control is game in 25 minutes with a 5 second delay. The winner (by tiebreak*\, if necessary) qualifies for the Ashley National Tournament of K-3 State Champions.  Players must live in or attend school in MD\, in grades 2-3 and rated at least 550 to participate.  \nPrimary School Under 600 (Saturday 4/18)\nFor players who are in grades 2-3 rated under 600 or who are unrated.  Rounds at 9:30am\, 10:40am\, 11:45am\, 1:00pm\, and 2:10pm\, with an awards ceremony starting at approximately 3:15pm.  The time control is game in 25 minutes with a 5 second delay. Open to players from anywhere. \nK-1 Championship (Saturday 4/18)\nThe official Maryland State K-1 Championship! Rounds at 9:30am\, 10:40am\, 11:45am\, 1:00pm\, and 2:10pm\, with an awards ceremony starting at approximately 3:15pm.  The time control is game in 25 minutes with a 5 second delay.  Players must live in or attend school in MD\, in grades K-1\, and rated at least 350.  \nK-1 Under 400 (Saturday 4/18)\nFor players who are in grades K-1 rated under 400 or who are unrated.  Rounds at 9:30am\, 10:40am\, 11:45am\, 1:00pm\, and 2:10pm\, with an awards ceremony starting at approximately 3:15pm.  The time control is game in 25 minutes with a 5 second delay. Open to players from anywhere. \nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSection\nRound 1\nRound 2\nRound 3\nRound 4\nRound 5\nAwards\nTime Control\n\n\nK-1 U-400\n9:00am Sat\n10:15am Sat\n12:30pm Sat\n1:40pm Sat\n2:50pm Sat\n4:00pm Sat\nG/25\, D5\n\n\nK-1 Champ\n9:00am Sat\n10:15am Sat\n12:30am Sat\n1:40pm Sat\n2:50pm Sat\n4:00pm Sat\nG/25\, d5\n\n\nPS Champ\n9:00am Sat\n10:15am Sat\n12:30am Sat\n1:40pm Sat\n2:50pm Sat\n4:00pm Sat\nG/25\, d5\n\n\nPS U-600\n9:00am Sat\n10:15am Sat\n12:30am Sat\n1:40pm Sat\n2:50pm Sat\n4:00pm Sat\nG/25\, d5\n\n\nES Champ\n9:00am Sat\n12:30pm Sat\n3:30pm Sat\n9:30am Sun\n12:30pm Sun\n3:30pm Sun\nG/75\, d5\n\n\nES U-800\n9:00am Sat\n10:15am Sat\n12:30am Sat\n1:40pm Sat\n2:50pm Sat\n4:00pm Sat\nG/25\, d5\n\n\nMS Champ\n9:00am Sat\n12:30pm Sat\n3:30pm Sat\n9:30am Sun\n12:30pm Sun\n3:30pm Sun\nG/75\, d5\n\n\nMS U-1000\n9:30am Sun\n10:40am Sun\n11:45am Sun\n1:00pm Sun\n2:10pm Sun\n3:15pm Sun\nG/25\, d5\n\n\nHS Champ\n9:00am Sat\n12:30pm Sat\n3:30pm Sat\n9:30am Sun\n12:30pm Sun\n3:30pm Sun\nG/75\, d5\n\n\nHS U-1200\n9:30am Sun\n10:40am Sun\n11:45am Sun\n1:00pm Sun\n2:10pm Sun\n3:15pm Sun\nG/25\, d5\n\n\n\nOther Information\n* All sections are non-elimination\, and all players participate in all rounds\n* This tournament is US Chess rated!  If you have a US Chess ID# and membership\, please include it.  If you don’t have one\, we will purchase it for you ($24 value!).  If you’re not sure what your ID# is you can look it up here\n* Trophies to the top players and teams in each section \nOnline registration is $67 before noon on Tuesday\, 3/31.  From then until Tuesday 4/14 at noon online registration is $77.  From noon on 4/14 until 8:30am on the day of the tournament\, registration is $87. Any registrations after 8:30am will not play the first round\, and will receive a first round bye.  Chess sets are provided\, but bring a clock if you have one.\nIf 2+ players tie for 1st in the Elementary\, Middle\, or High School Championship section\, then the MD Representative to the Rockefeller\, Barber\, and Denker Tournament of Champions will be determined by tiebreak*. \n* Tiebreak order: Modified Median\, Solkoff\, Cumulative\, & Cumulative of Opposition.  If those four are tied a coin toss will be used as a fifth and final tie break. \n\n  \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-maryland-state-scholastic-championships/
LOCATION:Hammond High School\, 8800 Guilford Road\, Columbia\, MD\, 21046\, United States
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SUMMARY:Empire Chess Training - GVS Scholastic Chess Tournament - Saturday April 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:General Information:​​ \n\n\nGame Format: Swiss System \n\n\nNovice (I and II) and Elementary will play 4 games \n\n\nAdvanced and Championship will play 3 games \n\n\nTime control of G/25;d5 for ELEMENTARY (K-6) \n\n\nTime control of G/40;d5 for ADVANCED (K-12) \n\n\nTime control of G/45;d5 for CHAMPIONSHIP (K-12) \n\n\n\n\nDate: November 8th\, December 6th\, January 10th\, February 7\, April 18\, May 9\, June 6 \n\n\nVenue: Gantry View School (5-36 50th Ave\, Long Island City\, NY 11101) \n\n\nUSCF Membership: Current USCF membership required for all sections\, except Novice (I and II) \n\n\nCheck-in starts at 8:30 AM. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the event to check-in. \n\n\nEquipment: Chess sets\, chess clocks\, and notation sheets provided​ \n\n\nAll participants under 18 must be chaperoned by an adult or guardian. If you want to drop off\, please email empire.chess.tournament@gmail.com \n\n\nTo ensure a safe and focused environment\, we ask that waiting children engage in quiet activities. Loud games and running in the hallways or waiting areas are prohibited. \n\n\nFor any questions\, please email empire.chess.tournament@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTournament Sections:​​ \n\n\nNOVICE 1 (PreK-1) – Unrated (will not be USCF rated). No clock and notation (4 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n\n\n\n\n​NOVICE 2 (Grades 2-5) – Unrated (will not be USCF rated). No clock and notation (4 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n\n\n\n\n​ELEMENTARY (K-6) – USCF 600 and under (USCF Rated)\, G/25;d5 (4 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​​ \n\n\n\n\n​ADVANCED (K-12) – USCF 1200 and under (USCF Rated)\, G/40;d5 (3 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n\n\n\n\n​CHAMPIONSHIP (K-12) – USCF 1200+ (USCF Rated)\, G/45;d5 (3 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. $150 for 1st Place\, $80 for 2nd\, $50 for 3rd Place.​ (B/14 Entries) \n\n\n\n\n\nGame Schedule and Awarding \n\n\nChampionship Check-in: 9:00 AM \n\n\nElementary & Advanced Check-in: 9:15 AM \n\n\nNovice I & Novice II Check-in: 9:45 AM \n\n\nAfter Check-In for the section\, the round will start ASAP \nAwards Ceremony – To be held immediately after the section concludes \nUSCF Membership \n\n\nActive USCF membership is required to participate in the rated sections \n\n\nIf you are not a member\, or has an expired membership\, please JOIN / RENEW MEMBERSHIP \n\n\n\nHalf point byes may be requested as follows: \n\n\nAll half-point bye requests must be made prior to round 2 pairings. \n\n\nHalf-point bye requests cannot be changed once round 2 is paired. \n\n\nBye requests can be made by emailing empire.chess.tournament@gmail.com or by visiting Chess Control on-site. \n\n\n\n\n  \nhttps://www.empirechesstraining.com/gantry-view-tournament
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/empire-chess-training-gvs-scholastic-chess-tournament-saturday-april-18-2026/
LOCATION:Gantry View School\, 5-36 50th Ave\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
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SUMMARY:ICN Windsor Terrace Brooklyn Grand Prix - Saturday April 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/brooklyngrandprix \nWindsor Terrace Brooklyn Grand Prix\nfrom $49.00\n\nAbout Saturday Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix \nOur In-Person Saturday Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix provides the (weekly) opportunity to play three equally rated players in both a competitive and supportive environment. \nPlayers will be paired in groups of fours\, starting with our 4 highest rated players based on their LIVE rating and continuing down to our lowest rated players. We will be use only live OTB ratings \nPlease note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes. \n\n\nLunch & Snacks will not be served/provided\n(parents are encouraged to pack NUT FREE lunch & snack) \n\n\nTournament Details: \n\n\nScholastic Grand Prix (AM/PM Session) \n\n\nLunch nor snacks will not be served (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack) \n\n\nLocation: PS 230\, 1 Albemarle Rd\, Brooklyn\, NY 11218 \nFall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nJanuary 24th\, 31st \n\n\nSpring Saturday 2026 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nFebruary 7th\, 28th \n\n\nMarch 14th\, 21st\, 28th \n\n\nApril 18th\, 25th \n\n\nMay 9th\, 16th\, 23rd\, 30th \n\n\nJune 6th\, 13th \n\n\nOpen to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade \nCost: \n\n\n$49 per player (AM & PM Grand Prix) \n\n\n$69 per player (Elite Quads) \n\n\n$98 per player (AM + PM Grand Prix) \n\n\nWeekly USCF Rating Reports: \nUSCF Rating Reports \nTournament Rules: \nPairings: Quads + Small Swiss Sections: \n\n\nGrand Prix \n\n\nRounds: 3 Rounds Time Control: \n\n\nGrand Prix G/25 d5 \n\n\nDrop off: \n\n\n8:45 am – AM Grand Prix \n\n\n8:45 am – AM + PM Grand Prix \n\n\n11:30 am – PM Grand Prix \n\n\nRound Times: \nGrand Prix Schedule (G/25 d5): \nAM Session \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n10:00 am – 2nd round \n\n\n11:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n11:30-12:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n12:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nPM Session \n\n\n11:30 am – check in \n\n\n12:00 pm – 1st round \n\n\n1:00 pm – 2nd round \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n2:30 – 3:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n3:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nPickup: \nGrand Prix – \n\n\nAM Session – 12:00 pm \n\n\nPM Session – 3:00 pm \n\n\nTeam Rooms: Analysis Areas\, Team Room for select schools \nIn-Person Saturday Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix – Individual & Team Standings \nDrop-off Event \nThe event is a drop-off event. Parents are required to drop-off kids at the school entrance at 9 am and pick them up at the conclusion of the event. \nRegister for the USCF: \nBecome a USCF member or renew membership \nThings to Note:\n\n\nTD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing \n\n\nNo more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group. \n\n\nNo byes permitted \n\n\nLunch will not be served \n\n\nAll players must have a valid USCF ID # \n\n\nPlease bring your own clocks \n\n\nPairings will be based on live ratings \n\n\nIf a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started \n\n\n2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round \n\n\nTDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion) \n\n\n100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players \n\n\nNUT Free:\nAll ICN Chess Programs are NUT FREE.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/icn-windsor-terrace-brooklyn-grand-prix-saturday-april-18-2026/
LOCATION:PS 230K\, 1 Albemarle Rd.\, Brooklyn\, 11218\, United States
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SUMMARY:ICN Manhattan UES Grand Prix - Saturday April 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/manhattanuesgrandprix-h96kw\n\nManhattan UES Grand Prix\nfrom $49.00\n\nAbout Saturday Manhattan Upper East Side Scholastic Grand Prix \nOur In-Person Saturday Manhattan UES Scholastic \nGrand Prix provides a weekly opportunity to play three similarly rated players in both a competitive and supportive environment. (Quad format means players are grouped into round robins with the three players closest to them in rating.) \nPlayers will be paired in groups of fours\, starting with our 4 highest rated players based on their LIVE rating and continuing down to our lowest rated players. We will be use only live OTB ratings \nPlease note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes. \nTournament Details: \n\n\nScholastic Grand Prix (AM/PM Session) \n\n\nLunch will only be served to students registered for a full AM+PM session (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack) \n\n\nLunch nor snacks will not be served (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack) \n\n\nLocation: Trevor Day School – 312 E 95th St\, New York\, NY 10128 \nFall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nJanuary 24th\, 31st \n\n\nSpring Saturday 2026 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nFebruary 7th\, 28th \n\n\nMarch 14th\, 21st\, 28th \n\n\nApril 18th\, 25th \n\n\nMay 9th\, 16th\, 23rd\, 30th \n\n\nJune 6th\, 13th \n\n\nOpen to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade \nCost: \n\n\n$49 per player (AM & PM Grand Prix) \n\n\n$98 per player (AM + PM Grand Prix) \n\n\nWeekly USCF Rating Reports: USCF Rating Reports \nTournament Rules: \nPairings: Quad + Small Swiss Sections: \n\n\nGrand Prix \n\n\n3 Rounds\, Time Control: \n\n\nGrand Prix G/25 d5 \n\n\nDrop off: \n\n\nAM Grand Prix: 8:45 am \n\n\nAM + PM Grand Prix: 8:45 am \n\n\nPM Grand Prix: 11:45 am \n\n\nRound Times: \nGrand Prix Schedule (G/25 d5) \nAM Session \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n10:00 am – 2nd round \n\n\n11:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n11:30-12:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n12:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nPM Session \n\n\n11:45 am – check in \n\n\n12:00 pm – 1st round \n\n\n1:00 pm – 2nd round \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n2:30 – 3:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n3:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nGrand Prix Pick Up – \n\n\nAM Session – 12:00 pm \n\n\nPM Session – 3:00 pm \n\n\nTeam Rooms: Analysis Areas\, Team Room for select schools \nIn-Person Saturday Manhattan Scholastic Grand Prix – Individual & Team Standings \nDrop-off Event \nThe event is a drop-off event. Parents are required to drop-off kids at the school entrance at 9 am and pick them up at the conclusion of the event. \nUSCF Membership REQUIRED: \nClick here to become a USCF member or renew membership\n \nThings to Note:\n\n\nTD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing \n\n\nNo more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group. \n\n\nNo byes permitted \n\n\nLunch will not be served \n\n\nAll players must have a valid USCF ID # \n\n\nPlease bring your own clocks \n\n\nPairings will be based on live ratings \n\n\nIf a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started \n\n\n2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round \n\n\nTDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion) \n\n\n100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players \n\n\nNUT Free:\nAll ICN Chess Programs are NUT FREE.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/icn-manhattan-ues-grand-prix-saturday-april-18-2026/
LOCATION:Trevor Day School\, 312 E 95th St\, New York\, NY\, 10128\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Right Move Chess Federation - Bishop Loughlin - Sat April\, 18\, 2026 (rescheduled from April 25)
DESCRIPTION:Date:\nTournament:\nNotes:\nPre-Registration:\n\n\n\n\nApril 18 20 at Bishop Loughlin\nTRM #368\nEF: Free. USCF only. 7 sections. Rd 1 at 10:00AM\nCheck In Ends at 9:30AM\nRegistration opens 4/13 \nwww.chesstrm.org/NYC\n\n\n\nWelcome to The Right Move “Free Chess for Youth” Chess Tournaments \nCurrent membership in USCF is required.  Scholastic players may Join/Renew membership on-site for one year for $12. No credit cards. \n7 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. \nAwards: 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. \nMedals 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. \n\nAwe: Adults welcome;\nKing: Rated Must be rated above 1300\nQueen: Rated 900-1299\nRook: Rated 500-899\nKnight: Rated Under 500\nPawn: Must be in Gr 3 or below and Rated Under 300\n\nAll 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. \nAll games are USCF rated.   G/25;d5 \nTRM
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/the-right-move-chess-federation-bishop-loughlin-sun-april-25-2026/
LOCATION:Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School\, 357 Clermont Avenue\, Brooklyn\, 11238\, United States
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SUMMARY:Florida State All Girl's Chess Championship - Saturday April 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.chessregister.com/register?event_key=wCFxhonm3n0iUpj232kvTc1V04Ucuw73-2nkGVypuPY%3D \nEvent Summary\nName: Florida State All Girl’s Chess Championship\nDesc: Florida State All Girl’s Chess Championship Saturday April 18\, 2026\, 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM\n\nSECTIONs: K-1\, K-3\, K-5\, K-8\n\nTOURNAMENT LOCATION: Spanish River Library 1501 Spanish River Blvd\, Boca Raton\, FL 33431\n\nROUNDS: 5 rounds\, G30; d5 Sections maybe combined for pairing purposes.\n\nFirst Round: 9:30 then rest to follow immediately after. (Limited to the first 50 girls)\n\nPrizes: Trophy to the first and second in each section with medals for third and fourth places. Tie breaks will be used to determine each place. Each Section winner will receive the title: 2026 Florida State Girl Chess Champion with section name.\n\n\n\nENTRY FEE: $40 if received by April 15; $50 if received later. Online entry closes at 8:30 AM on Saturday. No onsite entry.\n\nUSCF MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If the USCF website does not show you as a current member\, you will not be paired.\n\nNew first-time unrated players in the All Girls April 18th tournament will receive a one year membership at no charge.\n\nQUESTIONS: Chief Tournament Director – Charles Hatherill\, NTD/FIDE IA.\n\nEmail: kingsgambit50@earthlink.net\n\nChess sets will be provided for the games. Bring a chess clock if you have one.\n\n\nLocation: Spanish River LIbrary\, 1501 Spanish River Blvd.\, Boca Raton\n\n\nStarts: Saturday 18 Apr 2026\nEnds: Saturday 18 Apr 2026\nReg Ends: Saturday 18 Apr 2026 8:30AM\nRounds: 5\nOrganizer Name: Vero Beach Chess Club\nOrganizer eMail: kingsgambit50@earthlink.net\n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/9150/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 267 Saturday April 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register: https://www.chessnycplayngo.org/events \nEntry Fee: $54 \nLocation \n\nPS 267 New York\, 213 E 63rd St\, New York\, NY 10065\, USA\n\nAbout the event PLAY N’ GO™ CHESS MEETS \n\nIn by 11\, Home by 2!\n3 Rounds of Triple Rated\nGame 25 D/5 Play!\n4 Player Sections (Quads)\nTop 4 Players in Section 1\nOthers Then Placed in Descending Order\n\n\nIn by 11\, Home by 2! Absolute Beginners to Masters. 3 Rounds of Play\, USCF Uniquely Double-Rated Meets. Guaranteed Cash Prizes for All Sections!
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/chess-nyc-play-n-go-select-chess-meets-ps-267-saturday-april-18-2026/
LOCATION:PS 267\, 213 E 63rd St\,\, New York\, NY\, 10065\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110030
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T201002Z
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SUMMARY:2026 ICA FIDE Championship - Saturday April 18 - Sunday April 19\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://icanj.net/p.php?p=2538&2026%20ICA%20FIDE%20Championship \n  \nAPRIL 18 – APRIL 19\nWelcome to the ICA FIDE Championship! This is a two-day\, dual-rated tournament that is both FIDE and USCF rated. \nRegistration Fee and Information: The early bird registration fee is $100\, while regular registration is $120. Free entry is available to Grandmasters (GMs)\, International Masters (IMs)\, and players rated 2400+ FIDE. Eligible players should email chessdirector@icanj.net to receive a registration coupon. Registration closes at 10 am on the day of the tournament or when we reach our capacity of 60 players. \nTournament Format: The event follows a 4-round Swiss-System format\, with two rounds played each day. Time control is G110 with a 10-second delay. Pairings will be based on FIDE ratings. \nEligibility Requirements: Participants must have a published monthly rating of at least 1600 USCF or 1500 FIDE. All players must also hold a valid FIDE ID. U.S. players can request a USA-flagged FIDE ID at this link. Those seeking a FIDE ID with a non-USA federation must contact their respective chess federation. \nSchedule: Rounds will be held as follows — Saturday: 11:00 AM and 3:30 PM; Sunday: 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM. \nByes: Players may request up to two half-point byes during the tournament. These must be submitted before the start of Round 2. \nEquipment: All players are required to bring their own clocks. Boards and chess sets will be provided. \nNorms: Please note that FIDE norms will not be available at this event. \nLate Arrivals: Will be handled according to standard USCF regulations. \nParents and Caregivers: There is a designated waiting area where parents and caregivers can supervise young players. \nParking and Directions: Ample parking is available behind the church\, next to a small playground. After parking\, enter through the door marked “International Chess Academy” and proceed to the second floor. \nPublic Transportation: \n\nBy Train: Glen Rock has two nearby NJ Transit stations — Glen Rock – Main Line and Glen Rock – Boro Hall — both within walking distance of ICA.\nBy Bus: Routes 164\, 164B\, 164E\, and 175B all stop directly in front of ICA at Rock Road and Central Avenue.\n\nTournament Director: Stephen Lorimor (ANTD\, NA) \nPrizes: Prizes will be awarded in accordance with standard USCF prize distribution rules. \n\n1st Place: $500\n2nd Place: $360\n3rd Place: $240\nUnder 2200 FIDE: $180\nUnder 2000 FIDE: $180\nUnder 1800 FIDE: $180\nUnder Age 13: $180\nOver Age 55: $180\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to a competitive and exciting event! \n\n\nOpen \n\n$120.00 USD$100.00 USD \nEarly bird price expires on Apr 11\, 2026 at 11:59 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrize fund\n\n\n\n $2\,000 USD\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedules\n\n\n04/18/2026-04/19/2026\n\n\n\n\nSections\n\n\nOpen (>=1600)Prize: 500\, 360\, 240\n\n\n\n\nByes\n\n\n\nMax of byes: 2\nLast round to request a bye: 2\nNumber of rounds in tourney: 4\nBye note: Two 1/2 point byes are allowed if requested before start of round 2\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nWelcome to the ICA Fide Championship! This is a two-day dual FIDE and USCF rated tournament. \nRegistration Fee and Information: $100 Early Bird Registration\, $120 Regular Registration. \nRegistration closes at 10 am the Saturday of the tournament or when we reach CAPACITY (60 players) \nFree entry is available to GMs\, IMs\, and 2400+ FIDE rated players. If you qualify for free entry\, please email chessdirector@icanj.net so we can provide a coupon. \nFormat: 4 round Swiss-System (two rounds per day).  G110 d10.  Pairings based on FIDE ratings. \nMinimum Rating: A monthly published rating of 1600 USCF or 1500 FIDE. \nAll players must have a valid FIDE ID.  Players may request a USA-flagged FIDE ID at this URL: https://tinyurl.com/nebafd36.  Players wishing a non-USA flagged FIDE ID must contact the relevant country’s chess federation. \nSchedule: Saturday 11:00 am\, 3:30 pm.  Sunday 1:00 pm\, 5:30 pm. \nByes: A total of two half-point byes are allowed for the tournament. Half-point byes must be requested before the start of round two. \nEquipment: All participants must bring clocks. Boards and sets are provided. \nNorms: FIDE norms are not available at this event. \nLate arrivals: Late arrivals will be handled as per USCF rules. \nParents and caregivers: There is waiting space for parents and caregivers where they can keep an eye on young players. \nParking:  There is plenty of parking in the lot behind the church\, next to a small playground.  After parking\, please enter through the door with the “International Chess Academy” sign. Then proceed to the second floor. \nBy train:  Glen Rock has two NJ Transit stations within easy walking distance of ICA: Glen Rock – Main Line and Glen Rock – Boro Hall. \nBy bus: Take 164\, 164B\, 164E\, or 175B to Rock Road at Central Avenue.  All stop directly in front of ICA. \nTournament Director:  Stephen Lorimor (ANTD\, NA) \nPrizes: Prize distribution will follow standard USCF rules. \n1st – $500 \n2nd – $360 \n3rd – $240 \nUnder 2200 (FIDE) – $180 \nUnder 2000 (FIDE) – $180 \nUnder 1800 (FIDE) – $180 \nUnder age 13 – $180 \nOver age 55 – $180 \n  \n\n\n\n\nIn-person location\n\n\nCommunity Church of Glen Rock (Education Building): 354 Rock Rd\, Glen Rock\, NJ 07452\, USA
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-ica-fide-championship-saturday-april-18-sunday-april-19-2026/
LOCATION:Community Church of Glen Rock\, 354 Rock Rd\, Glen Rock\, NJ\, 07452\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T170000
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CREATED:20250718T041833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T125344Z
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SUMMARY:Hunter Chess Tournament Sunday April 19
DESCRIPTION:More info coming soon!
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/hunter-chess-tournament-6/
LOCATION:Hunter College Elementary School\, 71 East 94th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10128\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110030
CREATED:20250827T193104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T193104Z
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SUMMARY:PS 9 Arts and Athletics - September 2025 Chess Tournament April 19\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Arts and Athletics will host a developmental chess tournament at PS 9 at 84th and Columbus on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION $45 – Early Bird Registration Fee $50 – Registration fee in place 5 days before event and day of by 9:30 AM On site registration will be for rounds 2-4\n\nLOCATION / DIRECTIONS \n\n100 W 84th St\, New York\, NY 10024 Nearest Trains: 1 train to 79th or 86th Street\, B or C trains at 81st or 86th Street\n\nSECTIONS • Unrated – unrated players U200 (4 rounds\, no clock) • Novice – U600 (4 rounds\, G/25 d5) • Reserve – USCF Under 1000 (4 rounds\, G/25 d5) • Advanced – USCF Under 1400 (4 rounds\, G/25 d5)\n\nTie-breaks: Modified Median\, Solkoff.\n\nROUND TIMES\nAll sections start at 10:00 a.m.\, please arrive between 9:00 am – 9:30 am. Arrivals after 10:00 a.m. will play the second round and receive a half point bye.\n\nPlayers in rated sections should bring clocks and score sheets.\n\nUSCF membership is required for all sections\, except Unrated.\n\nPlease bring a chess clock if you have one. If neither player has a clock\, one will be used for the end of game at the tournament director’s discretion.\n\nAWARDS\nTrophies to top 5 in each section Medals to top scorers Team Awards to top 3 schools in each section (Three to make a team\, Top 4 Scores Count) Participation Prize for all participants\n\nScholastic Membership: You can purchase a scholastic membership for your child at the following link: https://new.uschess.org/become-member\n\nFOOD AND DRINK: Snacks\, drinks\, and pizza available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the PS 9 PA\n\nContact Us: 212-621-9166\, info@artsandathletics.org
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/ps-9-arts-and-athletics-september-2025-chess-tournament-april-19-2026/
LOCATION:PS 9 Sarah Anderson\, 100 West 84th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110030
CREATED:20250718T031903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T065041Z
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SUMMARY:NY State Magnus League 7th-12th Grades
DESCRIPTION:https://littlehouseofchess.org/10th-annual-magnus-league/\n\n2025-2026: Oct 5\, Nov 9\, Dec 7\, Jan 25\, Feb 22\, Mar 13\, Apr 19\n\nWe are open to players in Grades 7-12 (who are also born after 4/21/2005).\nPlayers can play as individuals as well as part of a school team.\nWe have both individual and team prizes! \nWe also have Mixed Doubles Team Bonus Prizes! \n\nMixed Doubles teams are two players\, one male\, one female (they can be from any sections and any schools)\, with an average team rating Under 2200 at signup deadline.  Players must sign up by January 28th for Mixed Doubles.\n We have four separate sections.\n       1. Varsity\, for players rated 1800 and above (at match date or within the prior 12 months\, and invitees);\n  2. Junior-Varsity\, for players whose Official Rating is Under 2000 at match date or Unrateds;\n       3. Novice\, for players whose Official Rating is Under 1400 at match date or Unrateds;\n       4. Under 900\, for players whose Official Rating is Under 900 at match date or Unrateds.\n\n  We have two rounds each date– at about 10:00 am (all sections) and then about 12:30 pm (Under 900); about 1:30 pm (Varsity\, Junior-Varsity and Novice)– earlier if feasible.\nOur Magnus League time controls:  Varsity\, Junior-Varsity and Novice:  Game/60 + 30-second delay;   Novice:  Game/60 + 10-second delay (please bring a delay clock if you have one).\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented By The Chess Center of New York and Little House Of Chess \nWith Grateful Appreciation to Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School \nFor more details\, please visit Magnusleague.org\n \nTournament Information and Online Registration are coming soon. \nContact info: director@magnusleague.org
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/ny-state-magnus-league-7th-12th-grades-5/
LOCATION:Columbia Grammar and Prep School\, 36 West 93rd Street\, New York\, 10025\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110030
CREATED:20251112T035940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T035940Z
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SUMMARY:Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 183 Sunday April 19\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Entry Fee: $54 \nRegister: https://www.chessnycplayngo.org/events \nTime & Location \n\nPS 183 New York\, 419 East 66th Street\, New York\, New York 10065\n\nAbout the event PLAY N’ GO™ CHESS MEETS \n\nIn by 11\, Home by 2!\n3 Rounds of Triple Rated\nGame 25 D/5 Play!\n4 Player Sections (Quads)\nTop 4 Players in Section 1\nOthers Then Placed in Descending Order\n\nIn by 11\, Home by 2! Absolute Beginners to Masters. 3 Rounds of Play\, USCF Uniquely Double-Rated Meets. Cash Prizes for All Sections! \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/chess-nyc-play-n-go-select-chess-meets-ps-183-sunday-april-19-2026/
LOCATION:PS 183\, 419 East 66th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10065\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110030
CREATED:20260207T035849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T035849Z
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SUMMARY:Tri-State Chess Championship at Chess Max Academy UWS (Manhattan) - Sunday April 19\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Organizers: Tri-State Chess and Chess Max Academy \nhttps://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/april-19th-2026-championship-chessmax/ \n  \nSection Categories: \n\nNOVICE – Grades K-2 Under 600             G/25; d/5\nELEMENTARY – Grades K-6 Under 500     G/25; d/5\nRESERVE – Grades K-9 Under 800            G/25; d/5\nADVANCED – Grades K-12 Under 1000      G/25; d/5\nCHAMPIONSHIP – K-12 All Ratings and Adults           G/25; d/5\n\n3-SS 3 Rounds Per Section \nEntrants can ‘play up’ into any section.\nAll Sections Rated By The United States Chess Federation (USCF). \n1/2 point Bye Requests (2 maximum) A bye is a request to not be paired for a particular round\, but to remain in the event for all other rounds and still receive 1/2 point credit for not playing which will add to your final score. \nTROPHY PRIZES\n• TROPHIES to top 3 in all sections.\n• CLASS PRIZES: Reserve: Top Under 700 Advanced: Top Under 900\, Championship Top Under 1200\n• HIGH SCORER TROPHY to any player who scores 2 points and does not win a higher place trophy\n• ENGRAVED CHESS MEDAL TO ALL OTHERS featuring the name and date of the tournament on the\nback \nTEAM PRIZES\n• Trophies to top team in each section.\n• The top 2 scorers from the same school in the same section make up the team score. \nGENERAL INFORMATION\n• Round one begins at 12:00 PM. Rounds 2-3 will begin as soon as the previous round has finished.\n• Please Bring Chess Clock if you have one. Boards & Pieces supplied.\n•  Chess Max Academy: 110 West 79 Street\, New York\, NY 10024\n• On site registration: 11:30-11:45 AM. All rounds begin 12:00 Noon. Late entrants may not be paired for the first round. \n  \nAdvance Entries as of July 25: (names are searchable on homepage filters) \n– Flip to landscape mode to view on mobile \n– Copy and paste into excel to re-sort data \n  \nNO ENTRIES AS OF ABOVE DATE
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/tri-state-chess-championship-at-chess-max-academy-uws-manhattan-sunday-april-19-2026/
LOCATION:Chess Max Academy UWS\, 110 West 79th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110030
CREATED:20260211T004210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T005018Z
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SUMMARY:Make Your Move USCF Rated Action OTB Swiss Tournament – Sunday April 19\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://mymchess.com/2025/09/09/upcoming-uscf-rated-u1600-tournaments-fall-2025/ \nhttps://mymchess.com/tournament-events/category/tournament/uscf-rated/ \nhttps://mymchess.com/tournament-events/uscf-rated-action-otb-swiss-tournament-april-19/ \n  \nMake Your Move Chess Academy MYMCA is excited to announce our Winter / Spring 2026 U1600 Tournaments! These events are open to all players rated under 1600 USCF\, featuring both cash prizes and trophies. \n Tournament Dates: \n\n\nSunday\, January 11 2026 \n\n\nSunday\, Feb 8 2026 \n\n\nSunday\, March 15 2026 \n\n\nSunday\, April 19 2026 \n\nSunday\, May 17 2026\nSunday\, June 14 2026\n\n Prizes: Cash + Trophies Registration: Click here to register Early Bird Special: Register at a discounted rate up to 3 days before each tournament date. \nJoin us for an exciting day of rated games\, prizes\, and fun competition! \nUSCF Rated Action OTB Swiss Tournament – April 19\n\nApril 19 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm EDT\n$35 \n\n\n\nOTB USCF Rated G25;d5 Action Sunday Tournament\nLive PAIRING/result:\n\nMYMChess Pairing / Standing Link\n\nLocation:\n\n10 Grace Ave\, Suite #6 2nd Floor\, Great Neck\, NY 11021\nWaiting Area for parents\nPlenty of street parking\n\nDetails:\n\n This is a USCF Event a USChess ID is required to register.\n\nhttps://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess\n\n\nAll registration must be made online on our website. Register below.\nPlease arrive 5-15 minutes before the tournament.  First round starts at 2:00PM. Your clock will start running once round 1 starts.\nOpen to all ages and levels.\nClocks\, Boards\, chess pieces and scoresheet will be provided.\n\nGame Play:\n\nG25;d5\nSwiss System – 4 Rounds\n1 half point bye allowed.\nRound 1 start at 2PM and next round ASAP\n1 section – U1600\nMonthly published rating will be used for pairing\n\nFEE:\n\nEarly Entry fee $35 three days before tournament; thereafter $45.\n\nPrize:\n\n1st Place – $100 based on 8 entries\n2nd Place – $75 based on 8 entries\nU900 – Trophy\nU500 – Trophy\n\nEntries     Register Now \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/make-your-move-uscf-rated-action-otb-swiss-tournament-sunday-april-19-2026/
LOCATION:Make Your Move Chess Academy Office\, 10 Grace Ave\, Suite #6 2nd Floor\, Great Neck\, New York\, 11021\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110031
CREATED:20260201T004126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T200625Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Championships (U1600) - Sunday April 19\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://icanj.net/p.php?p=2537&2026%20Dr.%20David%20Ostfeld%20Memorial%20ICA%20Championships \nApril 19th for U1600\nWelcome to the Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Championships! Now hosted at Glen Rock\, this tournament is an exciting opportunity for newer players to have fun and put their abilities to the test against opponents of similar skill and age\, and for more experienced players rated Under 1600 to compete for large cash prizes. This tournament is perfect for both unrated players who are playing against opponents of a similar skill level\, and for more experienced players wanting to win larger cash prizes than our usual Glen Rock Quads. \nLocation: 354 Rock Rd\, Glen Rock\, NJ 07452 \nOur grassroots tournament consists of four general sections: two unrated and two rated. Our U1600 is run on a separate day. \nEach player is guaranteed four matches and trophies are awarded to top players at our grassroots competition! \nEarly bird registration expires the Sunday before each tournament. Normal registration closes 12pm on the day of the tournament. \nThe tournament will start at 2pm for all sections and will finish no later than 7pm. Although the rated sections have specified round times\, we reserve the right to start a section early if all games in a round finish earlier than anticipated. \nCheck in for all sections is between 1:45pm and 1:55pm. \nAll players in our USCF rated sections are required to notate. \nFor our Grassroots compeition only\, in addition to individual team prizes\, we are giving out team prizes to the three best schools in the competition! Each school can register as many players as they wish in the tournament. However\, only the three highest scoring players will have their scores counted towards their school total. Note\, only academic institutions\, not chess schools\, can qualify for the prize. \nAll Rounds start at 2pm. Subsequent rounds will take place as soon as each game in the section finishes. Click on each section in the table for more information\, including trophy placement\, entry fees\, and other requirements. \n  \n\n\nOpen U1600 \n\n$50.00 USD$40.00 USD \nEarly bird price expires on Apr 12\, 2026 at 11:59 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrize fund\n\n\n\n $900 USD (Based on 40 entries.)\n70% guaranteed\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedules\n\n\n\n04/19/2026-04/19/2026\n\n\n\n\nSections\n\n\n\nOpen U1600 (<1600)Prize: 175\, 150\, 125\n\n\n\n\nByes\n\n\n\nMax of byes: 2\nLast round to request a bye: 1\nNumber of rounds in tourney: 4\nBye note: Late entrants will receive 1/2 point bye for round 1\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\n\nNote that this tournament will be held at our Glen Rock location: 354 Rock Road\, Glen Rock\, NJ \n  \n4 ROUND SWISS SYSTEM (EVERYONE PLAYS 4 GAMES). Round times: 2pm\, 3:15pm\, 4:30pm\, 5:45pm. Check in time is from 1:45-1:55pm. \nTime Control is G30;d5 (each player is allotted 30 minutes with a 5 second delay before the clock begins ticking down). \n  \nALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING CLOCKS\, HAVE AN UP TO DATE USCF MEMBERSHIP\, AND WILL BE REQUIRED TO NOTATE! \n  \nTournament registration expires at 12PM the day of the tournament. Early Bird registration expires the Sunday before the tournament. \n \nImportant Information: \nDo not park in the reserved spaces. Cars parked in reserved spaces are subject to being towed. \nThe first floor is strictly forbidden. All parents must wait either outside or in our waiting room on the second floor. \n  \nPrizes (based on 40 participants\, more than 40 players means bigger prizes): \n1st Place: $175 \n2nd Place: $150 \n3rd Place: $125 \nTop Junior\, Top Senior\, Top U1400\, Top U1200\, Top U1000: $90 each \n  \nIn-person location \n\n\n\n\n354 Rock Rd\, Glen Rock\, NJ 07452\, USA
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-dr-david-ostfeld-memorial-ica-championships-u1600-sunday-april-19-2026/
LOCATION:Community Church of Glen Rock\, 354 Rock Rd\, Glen Rock\, NJ\, 07452\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T230000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110031
CREATED:20260210T232221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T233705Z
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SUMMARY:Long Island Chess Club (LICC) 10th Annual Ilan Kreitner Memorial Round 1/6 - Thursday\, April 23\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.lichessclub.com/tournament-schedule \nOne game/round every Thursday \nApr. 23 – May 28\, 10th Annual Ilan Kreitner Memorial.  6SS\, G/90(d/10). Open to all: $(b/35): $360-$200. Top U-2000\, U-1750\, U-1500\, U-1250/unr. $110 ea. EF: $50 LICC Members\, $60 Non-LICC members. Reg: 6:45 – 7:25 PM. Rds: 7:30 PM SHARP ea. Thursday. 2 byes 1-6 (all ½ byes must be requested before round 3 begins). \n  \nLICC Tournament Schedule 2025 – 26 \nPlease note: All rounds begin promptly each Thursday at 7:30 PM\, with registration between 6:45 – 7:15 PM. If you arrive for registration after 7:15 PM and the pairings have been posted with an even number of players\, you will have to take a bye (inform the TD in advance if you’re running late). Tournament details are subject to change without notice. The info on this site takes precedence over Chess Life magazine and the USCF’s website. All entry fees are due in full at the time of registration. USCF membership is required! \nClub Closed: 11/27/25\, 12/25/25\, 1/1/26 \nREGISTRATION is only available onsite at the club. We do not offer advance registration. Your USCF membership must be valid for the entire event in order to participate – NO EXCEPTIONS! \nHOUSE RULES (for all LICC events): \n\n\nRandom pairings variation (within each score group) is used. \n\n\nChessNoteR\, MonRoi\, and PlyCounter are the only devices permitted for electronic score keeping at this time. \n\n\nDGT boards are not permitted. \n\n\nNo draws by agreement prior to Black’s 25th move. \n\n\n$10 no-show fine (you MUST inform the TD in advance if you need to miss a round) \n\n\nNeither the LICC nor our meeting venue is responsible for left-behind\, lost or stolen personal property. Please make sure to take your belongings with you\, as we’re unable to search for items between meetings. \n\n\n  \nTD: Neal Bellon – nfbellon@gmail.com
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/long-island-chess-club-licc-10th-annual-ilan-kreitner-memorial-round-1-6-thursday-april-23-2026/
LOCATION:United Methodist Church East Meadow\, (2nd floor) 470 Ave.\, East Meadow\, NY\, 11554\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T200000
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SUMMARY:2026 Connecticut Open - Friday April 24 - Saturday April 25\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/Open.26.fly.pdf \n2026 CONNECTICUT OPEN \n$5\,000+ in Guaranteed Prizes and Trophy Awards! \nAmazing Collegiate Venue; DGT Broadcast; GM/IM FREE; Onsite Dining \n50 USCF Grand Prix Points; 60 CSCA Grand Prix Points \nSponsored by CONNECTICUT STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION  and Connecticut College \nDate/Time: Fri-Sat\, April 24-25 (2-Day) or Sat\, April 25 (1-Day) \nSchedules: 2-Day: 4/24: 7p\, 4/25: 9a\, 1:30p\, 6p; 1-Day: 4/25: 9a\, 11a\, 1:30p\, 6p;\nU700 and NER: 1-Day\, 4/25 (Sat only) 9a\, 11a\, 1:30p\, 3:30p\nRegister online thru 10 AM on 4/25; Onsite ends 6 PM 4/24\, 10 AM 4/25 \nLocation: Connecticut College\, Crozier-Williams\, 270 Mohegan Ave\, New London\, CT\nHotel information provided on our website: www.ChessCT.org. \nSec/Rds/TC/Byes: 4 Rounds SS; Open (note[1])\, U2100\, U1700\, U1200: 2-Day: G/90+10;\n1-Day: 2 Rds G/45+5\, 2 Rds G/90+10; U700/NER: G/45+5 all; USCF-\, NE-rated.\nOne ½ bye in Rds 1-3; Discretionary bye for registration 1 hour ahead of day start \nGrand Prix: 50 Enhanced USCF Grand Prix Points; 60 Enhanced CSCA Grand Prix Points\nPrizes: Open: $1\,000-600-400\, $250 to Top U2300. U2100: $700-400-300\, $200 to Top\nU1800. U1700: $500-300-200\, $150 to Top U1400. U1200: Trophies to Top 3\,\nTop U900. U700: Trophies to Top 3\, Top U400. NER: Trophies to Top 3.\nTrophies to Upper Section winners. Medals to others. Cash prizes via PayPal. \nTie break: Tie break on 1st place ties: a) G/10+3 game; if drawn\, b) G/3+2 game; if drawn\, c)\nG/5/4+2 game. Seeding\, color by USCF tiebreaks. Does not affect money prizes. \nEntry Fee: Register online; $98 by 4/15\, $108 by 4/21\, $128 by 4/23; $160 thereafter.\nU1200: $40 less. U700/NER: $50 less. GM/IM FREE by 4/13\, then from prizes. \nReentry: Before Round 2\, $60 cash\, not from Open to Open.\nMember/sibling/senior/veteran/hardship discounts. Email us for discount code. \nNotes: [1] Open Section. Players rated under 2000 are not permitted in the Open unless they are older than 18 years\nand rated over 1800. The organizer in its sole discretion may waive this requirement. [2] Unrated. Unrated limited\nto $300 in U2100 and $200 in U1700. [3] Prizes & tax requirements. All prizes are paid via PayPal. Players\nwinning $600 or more in a calendar year must submit a W-9 to events.CSCA@gmail.com. [4]\nRefunds/Cancellation Policy: To withdraw and request a refund\, players MUST email their request to\nevents.CSCA@gmail.com no later than Apr 22 at 11:59 PM. Refund requests not emailed or received after deadline\,\nwill not be honored. Refunds are subject to $20 administrative fee. [5] Unauthorized solicitation is prohibited.\nCSCA Promotion Policy at CSCA Tournaments & Events is in effect. Please contact the CSCA for advertising and\npromotional opportunities.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-connecticut-open-friday-april-24-saturday-april-25-2026/
LOCATION:Connecticut College (Crozier-Williams College Center)\, 270 Mohegan Ave\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110031
CREATED:20250718T035006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T035006Z
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SUMMARY:2025-2026 Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School (CGPS) Friday Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Open to Students in Grades K-12 in 6 sections. US Chess Federation rated for all sections. Online registration will close 11 pm the day before the tournament. No entries on site! \n\nEarly bird registration fee is $50 for CGPS students\, $60 for everyone else. ($15 added to all registrations after Tuesday night– within 72 hours of tournament. We have a $20 refund fee.) \nDiscount $5 per paying sibling. Free entry if you are rated over 1500! \nCurrent US Chess membership required: $20 (age 19 and under) \nFriday 4 pm at The Columbia Grammar School Gym/Cafeteria at 26 West 94th \n\n\n\n\nSections\nRating\nRounds\nTime\nNotation\nByes\n\n\nKindergarten\nAll\n4\nNo clock used\nOptional\n0 or 1\n\n\n1st Grade\nAll\n4\nNo clock used\nOptional\n0 or 1\n\n\n2nd/3rd Grade\nUnder 700\n4\nNo clock used\nOptional\n0 or 1\n\n\n\n\nLimited to first 50 players. Sets and boards provided. \nFriday 4 pm at The Columbia Prep School Cafeteria at 36 West 93rd (map) \n\n\n\n\nSections\nRating\nRounds\nTime\nNotation\nByes\n\n\nReserve (K-12)\nUnder 900\n4\nGame 30 +5 sec delay\nYes\n0 or 1\n\n\nClassic (K-12)\n800 to 1199\n4\nGame 30 + 5 sec delay\nYes\n0 or 1\n\n\nPremier (K-12)\n1200 and up\n3\nGame 45 + 5 sec delay\nYes\nNo\n\n\n\n\nLimited to first 50 players. Sets and boards provided. Top 3 sections: Please bring clocks! \nLive ratings may be used at TD discretion; TD reserves right to assign players’ sections and to combine sections. Players winning their section usually moves up in the next tournament. Electronic score sheets not allowed! \nSchedule: \nThe first round begins at 4pm. K through 3rd grade sections end around 7:45 pm. Other sections finish around 8:30 pm. The next round will begin as soon as possible after the previous round ends. \nAwards: \nPremier Quads prize: Free entry (value $50) into Marshall or G & T Quads. Other sections: Trophies to top 15 in each section. Honored Participant trophies to everyone else. Award ceremonies as soon as possible after each section concludes. \nImportant: \nWe are a nut free tournament! Please do not bring nuts or nut-containing items. \nDo not attend if experiencing symptoms. Please maintain good “health etiquette” — wash your hands frequently\, cover sneezes and coughs\, etc. Parent or designate must be present to assert parental supervision over your child’s behavior and activities. \nLittle House of Chess\, Inc does not provide supervision when a child has finished a scheduled game. \nEmail: littlehouseofchess@gmail.com if you have questions.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2025-2026-columbia-grammar-preparatory-school-cgps-friday-tournament-4/
LOCATION:Columbia Grammar and Prep School\, 36 West 93rd Street\, New York\, 10025\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110031
CREATED:20250930T193309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T032114Z
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SUMMARY:Chess In the Schools Brooklyn Chess Day at MS 582K Saturday\, April 25\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:This is a free CIS event. \nRegistration will open in 2026. \nLocation: MS 582K – 207 Bushwick Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY 11206 \nSections:\nQuads (1400 and above) G/45\nK-12 Reserve (1000-1399)\nJH-HS Novice (6-12 Under 1100)\nJH-HS NRB (6-12 unrated)\nEL Novice (K-5 Under 1000)\nEL Rookie (K-5 Under 600)\nEL NRB (K-5 unrated). \nTime Control:\nAll sections except Quads will be G/30 or G/25;d5\nQuads will be G/45 or G/40;d5 \nSchedule:\nFor all sections except “Quads”\nCheck -in: 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM\nRound 1: 10:00 AM\nRound 2: 11:15 AM\nRound 3: 1:00 PM\nRound 4: 2:15 PM\nAwards: 3:30 PM. \n“Quads”\nCheck-in 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM\, rounds times will be pushed forward if all games in a quad are complete.\nRound 1: 10:00 AM\nRound 2: 11:45 AM\nRound 3: 1:45 PM\nAwards will be given after prizes calculated. \nNotes:\nSets\, boards\, and scoresheets provided. Bring a clock if you have one\, and a pen or pencil for notation. Please note that pictures will be taken during the event. \n  \nhttps://chessintheschools.org/tournament/2026-4-25brooklyn-chess-day/
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/chess-in-the-schools-brooklyn-chess-day-at-ms-582k-saturday-april-25-2026/
LOCATION:MS 582K\, 207 Bushwick Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11206\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T170000
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SUMMARY:2026 Glen Rock Quads - Saturday April 25\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://icanj.net/p.php?p=2535&2026%20Glen%20Rock%20Quads \n\n\nGlen Rock Quads \n$30.00 USD\n\n\n\n\nPrize fund\n\n\n\n $60 USD\n100 guaranteed\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSections\n\n\nQuad (0-2500)Tournament rules\nhttps://icanj.net/files/2025/03/25/tournament_rules.pdf \nhttps://icanj.net/files/2023/01/03/Quads_FAQ.pdf \n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nICA Saturday Tournaments in Glen Rock! \nONLINE Registration will close at 12:00pm on the day of the tournament. Onsite registration is available on the day of the tournament from 10:00am to 12:30pm. Both online and onsite registrations will also close if we reach our maximum capacity of 80 participants. \nThe Tournament Director reserves the right to add players after this deadline if they believe it will improve the tournament experiences of the players who are already registered\, permitted said players paid the registration fee in full. \nMost levels will be broken into Quads; the tournament director reserves the right to change sections to Swiss to accommodate extra players or large rating discrepancies that would occur if players were in a quad. Sections with an average rating under 1000 will be playing at G/30;d5\, and sections with an average rating over 1000 will be playing at G/45;d5. \nEntry fee is $30; prize fund: $60 to each Quad’s 1st place! \nDetails are Below \n1st round at 1:30 pm (EST)\, and then ASAP \n1) Current USCF Membership is required \n2) NO food is allowed in Tournament Room \nFor more questions\, see this FAQ page. \n\n\n\n\nIn-person location\n\n\n354 Rock Rd\, Glen Rock\, NJ 07452\, USA\n\nOur most popular tournament with up to 80 players\, the Glen Rock Quads tournament takes place every Saturday at our Glen Rock Location\, with the exception of holidays. Players are split into groups of four (quads) by rating\, although divisions into sections of six (swiss format) are occasionally implemented circumstantially (to either accommodate numbers or better group players based on rating). In addition\, we offer a $60 cash prize for winners of each section and a $15 award for swiss section runners up. \nPlayers rated under 1000 play in G/30;d5 sections (30 minutes per person with a five second delay per turn)\, while players rated over 1000 play in G/45;d5 sections (45 minutes per person with a five second delay). Each competitor is guaranteed three rated games. For new players\, click HERE to learn how to get an official rating. \nThe tournament entry fee is $30 and online registration closes at 12pm the day of the tournament. In addition\, onsite registration is available on the day of the tournament from 10 AM to 12:30 PM. Both online and onsite registration will close once our maximum capacity of 80 participants is reached. \nIt is important that you are aware of our cancellation policy. Cancellations made by 10:00 AM on the day of the tournament will receive a full refund. Cancellations after 10:00 AM are non-refundable. Lastly\, cancellations can be made by emailing or calling us. \nThe first round starts at 1:30 PM exactly. Further rounds are played immediately after individual sections are finished. \nOur tournaments are for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and skill levels so don’t hesitate to compete! We provide chess sets\, scoresheets\, clocks\, and pencils\, so all you need to bring is yourself and an enthusiasm to play! \nTo find more information on current and past tournaments\, check out our news section to read weekly blog posts about our tournaments! \nPlease contact International Chess Academy if you have any questions. \n\nPhone:\n201-797-0330\nEmail:\nchessdirector@icanj.net
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-glen-rock-quads-saturday-april-25-2026/
LOCATION:Community Church of Glen Rock\, 354 Rock Rd\, Glen Rock\, NJ\, 07452\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110031
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SUMMARY:Washington State Scholastic Chess Championships 2026 - Saturday\, April 25\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://wsecc.squarespace.com/ \nSections and Qualifications\nPremier and Championship\, which section should I Play?\nKindergarten – No qualification required. One section. \n*For K Only – Limited space available\, players will be allowed on a first come-first serve basis. \nGrades 1-3 – Premier (U800) and Championship: \n\n\nPremier Sections are open to any player under the rating threshold (for grades 1-3\, all players rated under 800). No additional qualifications required. NWSRS rated only. Players who qualify for Championship Sections may still choose to play in the Premier Section\, so long as their rating falls under the threshold. \n\n\n\n\nChampionship Sections have a qualification requirement. Players may qualify by earning a plus (>50% of the possible score) in a 4+ round tournament rated by the NWSRS. No rating requirement. Championship Sections will be dual NWSRS/USCF rated (see USCF Notes below). \n\n\nGrades 4-6 – Premier (U1000) and Championship: \n\n\nPremier Sections are open to any player under the rating threshold (for grades 4-6\, all players rated under 1000). No additional qualifications required. NWSRS rated only. Players who qualify for Championship Sections may still choose to play in the Premier Section\, so long as their rating falls under the threshold. \n\n\nChampionship Sections have a qualification requirement. Players may qualify by earning a plus (>50% of the possible score) in a 4+ round tournament rated by the NWSRS. No rating requirement. Championship Sections will be dual NWSRS/USCF rated (see USCF Notes below). \n\n\nMiddle School – U1100\, U1500\, and Open \n\n\nU1100 and U1500 Sections will be the same format (g/25;d5) and on the same schedule as the Grades 1-6 sections\, all held at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center. Open to any player in the specified grades playing under the rating threshold (all players under 1100/1500)\, no additional qualification required. NWSRS rated only. \n\n\nOpen Sections will be held over 2-days (April 25-26)\, held separately in the Courtyard Marriott Tacoma (hotel across the street from the Convention Center). No qualification required\, but intended for players rated 1500+. Open Sections will be dual NWSRS/USCF rated (see USCF Notes below). \n\n\nHigh School – U1100 and Open \n\n\nHigh School sections will be the same format (g/25;d5) and on the same schedule as the Grades 1-6 sections\, all held at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center. Open to any player in the specified grades playing under the rating threshold (all players under 1100\, otherwise Open to all)\, no additional qualification required. NWSRS rated only. \n\n\nUSCF Notes \n\n\nAll USCF-rated sections require an active US Chess membership at the beginning of the competition. Those who do not have an active membership may not be paired for Round 1.  \n\n\nNotation will be required by all players in USCF-rated (Championship) Sections\, except grades K-2. Grades K-2 are exempt from notation requirements. \n\n\nIn USCF-rated (Championship) sections either player may bring their own clock to use. In grades K-2 both players must agree to use the clock. In grades 3+ players may not decline the use of a clock if provided by their opponent. \n\n\nUS Chess memberships may be purchased from the following site: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess. Financial assistance for US Chess Membership is available upon request. \n\n\nAdditional Notes \n\n\nPremier Sections and Championship Sections (Grades 1-6) will all take place in the playing hall at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center. Games for all sections will begin at the same time and play on the same schedule. \n\n\nPlayers in both Premier and Championship Sections (Grades 1-6) will receive trophies if they score 3+ points at the event. Players in both sections will receive a commemorative medal if they do not win an individual trophy. \n\n\nPlayers may only play in their specific grade level section (ex: a 3rd grader may not play in any 4th grade Section) \n\n\nPlayers whose ratings rise over 800 at the time of the competition will be moved into the Championship Section. These players may be emailed prior to the event. Players who are moved into Championship Sections will require US Chess Memberships. \n\n\n6th Grade students may opt to play in the 6th Grade Sections or in the Middle School U1100\, U1500\, or Open. \n\n\nFor Additional Questions: please contact Tournament Organizer Jacob Mayer at Jacob.MayerChess@gmail.com \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n*Note from the Organizer/Registrar — Take advantage of the early bird prices. You can register at any time regardless of qualification status. All players who qualify before the event may be moved into the championship sections\, everyone else will be able to play in one of the Premier Sections.  \n*Team Tables will be determined based on registration as of April 16th. Team Table assignments/locations will be on the wsecc website\, link will be shared when available. \nFor Grades 1-6: \nPlayers who score 3.0 or more in any 5-round qualifying tournament are eligible to compete in their respective Grade Level (K-6) Championship. US Chess Memberships are required for any players participating in any Championship Sections. Players who score 3.0 or more in any 5-round qualifying event who are rated under the maximum threshold (Under 800 in Grades 1-3\, Under 1000 in Grades 4-6) may still opt to play in their grade level Premier section. Players who do not score 3.0 or more in any 5-round qualifying tournament are still eligible to play in their grade level Premier Section. There is a place for everyone to come and play!  \nFor Kindergarten: \nAll Kindergarten players are eligible to participate in the Kindergarten Section (limited space is available). No qualification requred! \nFor Middle School and High School Sections: \n*This does not apply to the Grade 6-specific sections\, only the Middle School and High School Rapid Championship Sections\nThese sections do not require qualifications.\nU1100 Sections will be 5 rounds of G/25;d5 in the main tournament hall. U1100 sections will be NWSRS rated only.\nOpen sections will be 4 rounds of G/55;d5\, held in the adjoining Marriott Tacoma Downtown Hotel. Open Sections will be dual NWSRS/US Chess rated and all players will be required to obtain US Chess memberships prior to competing \n\nMany qualifying events are held throughout the state! For any questions\, please see information below and/or contact the organizers. \nList of Qualified Players – https://ratingsnw.com/qualifiers.html \nInterested in hosting a Qualifying Event\, or wondering if your event counts as a Qualifier? Check out https://ratingsnw.com/more/is-my-event-a-wa-state-elementary-state-qualifier.html \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Fee (per registrant):\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor registration questions\, please email Ben Radin (Ben@chessreg.com). For all other questions please email Jacob Mayer (Jacob.MayerChess@gmail.com). \nFor Scholarship Information please reach out to Ben Radin. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n$45\nIncreases to:\n$60 on Feb 15\, 2025\, 12:00am \n$75 on Mar 15\, 2025\, 12:00am \n$90 on Apr 15\, 2025\, 12:00am \nRegistration cutoff is on Apr 24\, 2025\,\n11:00pm. After the cutoff you may\nregister on the waitlist (you will not be\ncharged at this time). \nPlayer refund cutoff is Thursday\, April\n24\, 2025\, 11:00 PM. Refunds are\nsubject to an $5.00 fee per player. \n\n\n\nhttps://chessreg.com/wsscc# \n\n\nEvent Info\nDate: the event will be held at 8:00 AM on Saturday\, April 25\, 2026.\nRegistration Cutoff: 11:00 PM on Thursday\, April 23\, 2026. After the cutoff you may register on the wait list (you will not be charged at this time).\nRegistration Fee: $45.00 \n\nChanges to:\n$60.00 on Sat\, February 14 at 12:00 AM\n$75.00 on Sat\, March 14 at 12:00 AM\n$90.00 on Tue\, April 14 at 12:00 AM\n\n\nPlayer Refund Cutoff: 11:00 PM on Thursday\, April 23\, 2026. Refunds are subject to an $5.00 fee per player.\n\n\nContact Information\n\nFor registration questions\, email Ben Radin ben@chessreg.com – for all other questions please email the Tournament Director\, Jacob Mayer jacob.mayerchess@gmail.com \n\n\n\nNotes from the Event Director\n\nFind the most up to date event details\, schedule\, hotel recommendations\, food options and more on the event website: https://wsecc.squarespace.com/ \nNOTE: Event website has not been updated for 2026 yet\, please check back soon for updated info. \nChampionship sections require qualification at a state qualifier tournament during the school year. Premier sections are open to all students under the ratings threshold\, regardless of qualification. This includes players who qualified for the Championship section but are below the ratings cutoff. All sections will be NWSRS rated. Championship sections and MS/HS Open sections will be dual rated NWSRS/USCF. Participants in those sections will need a current US Chess Membership. Financial assistance for USCF Membership is available upon request. No qualification required for Kindergarten students. \nFor a list of qualified students and a more detailed breakdown of the qualification requirements\, please visit: http://ratingsnw.com/qualifiers.html \nPlayers can register at any time\, regardless of qualification. Players who qualify after registering can switch to the Championship section at any time prior to the registration cutoff. \nTake advantage of the early bird registration price! \nThe Middle School Open (2 Day) event will be held at the Courtyard Marriott across the street from the convention center. \nTeam tables will be assigned based on the registration list as of 4/16/2026. Players may still register after that date but they will not be accounted for in the team table assignments. \n\nFor 2025 WSECC: \nFor Registration-Specific Questions: \nBen Radin – Ben@chessreg.com \nFor Tournament-Related Questions: \nJacob Mayer\, Lead Organizer – Jacob.MayerChess@gmail.com \nFor Scholarship Information: \nReach out to Chess Enrichment Association: Link
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/washington-state-scholastic-chess-championships-2026-saturday-april-25-2026/
LOCATION:Greater Tacoma Convention Center\, 1500 Commerce St\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T110031
CREATED:20260206T230015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T230015Z
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SUMMARY:ICN Carroll Garden Brooklyn Grand Prix + Elite Quads (1000+ USCF)\, Saturday April 25\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/carrollgardengrandprix \nCarroll Garden Brooklyn Grand Prix + Elite Quads (1000+ USCF)\nfrom $49.00\n\nAbout Saturday Carroll Garden Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix \nOur In-Person Saturday Carroll Garden Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix provides the (weekly) opportunity to play three equally rated players in both a competitive and supportive environment. \nPlayers will be paired in groups of fours\, starting with our 4 highest rated players based on their LIVE rating and continuing down to our lowest rated players. We will be use only live OTB ratings \nPlease note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes. \nTournament Details: \n\n\nScholastic Grand Prix (AM/PM Session) \n\n\nParents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack \n\n\nLunch & Snacks will not be served/provided (unless full day signup) \n\n\nRookie Academy (9 AM – 12 PM) for players rated U300 includes a morning lesson and 3 rated rounds. It offers a comfortable learning environment for our new and/or young players to explore competitive chess with clocks and notation\, more than the once a month Rookie Academy. \n\n\nLocation: PS 32\, 420 Union St\, Brooklyn\, NY 11231 \nFall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nOctober 4th\, 11th\, 18th\, 25th \n\n\nNovember 1st\, 8th\, 15th\, 22nd \n\n\nDecember 6th\, 20th \n\n\nJanuary 10th\, 17th\, 24th\, 31st \n\n\nOpen to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade \nCost: \n\n\n$49 per player (AM & PM Grand Prix) \n\n\n$69 per player (Elite Quads) \n\n\n$98 per player (AM + PM Grand Prix) \n\n\nWeekly USCF Rating Reports: \nUSCF Rating Reports \nTournament Rules: \nPairings: Quads + Small Swiss Sections: \n\n\nGrand Prix \n\n\nRounds: 3 Rounds Time Control: \n\n\nGrand Prix G/25 d5 \n\n\nDrop off: \n\n\n8:45 am – AM Grand Prix \n\n\n8:45 am – AM + PM Grand Prix \n\n\n11:30 am – PM Grand Prix \n\n\nRound Times: \nGrand Prix Schedule (G/25 d5): \nAM Session \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n10:00 am – 2nd round \n\n\n11:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n11:30-12:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n12:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nPM Session \n\n\n11:30 am – check in \n\n\n12:00 pm – 1st round \n\n\n1:00 pm – 2nd round \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n2:30 – 3:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n3:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nElite Quads 1000+ \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n2nd & 3rd rounds will start 5 minutes after the completion of the previous rounds. \nPlayers may leave directly after the completion of their 3rd round. \nNotes: Each Quad will play 3 Rounds G60\, D5 \n\n\nPickup: \nGrand Prix & Elite Quads Pick Up – \n\n\nAM Session – 12:00 pm \n\n\nPM Session – 3:00 pm \n\n\nElite Quads – 3:00 pm \n\n\nTeam Rooms: Analysis Areas\, Team Room for select schools \nIn-Person Saturday Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix – Individual & Team Standings \nDrop-off Event \nThe event is a drop-off event. Parents are required to drop-off kids at the school entrance at 9 am and pick them up at the conclusion of the event. \nRegister for the USCF: \nBecome a USCF member or renew membership \nThings to Note:\n\n\nTD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing \n\n\nNo more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group. \n\n\nNo byes permitted \n\n\nAll players must have a valid USCF ID # \n\n\nPlease bring your own clocks \n\n\nPairings will be based on live ratings \n\n\nIf a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started \n\n\n2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round \n\n\nTDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion) \n\n\n100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/icn-carroll-garden-brooklyn-grand-prix-elite-quads-1000-uscf-saturday-april-25-2026/
LOCATION:PS 32 Brooklyn\, 420 Union St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
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SUMMARY:ICN Manhattan Midtown Grand Prix - Saturday April 25\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/manhattangrandprix \nManhattan Midtown Grand Prix\nfrom $49.00\n\nAbout Saturday Manhattan Midtown Scholastic Grand Prix \nOur In-Person Saturday Manhattan Midtown Scholastic Grand Prix provides the (weekly) opportunity to play three equally rated players in both a competitive and supportive environment. \nPlayers will be paired in groups of fours\, starting with our 4 highest rated players based on their LIVE rating and continuing down to our lowest rated players. We will be use only live OTB ratings \nPlease note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes. \nTournament Details: \n\n\nScholastic Grand Prix (AM/PM Session) \n\n\nLunch will only be served to students registered for a full AM+PM session (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack) \n\n\nLunch nor snacks will not be served (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack) \n\n\nLocation: PS 33\, 281 9th Avenue New York\, NY \n(26th Street and 9th Ave\, Entrance in Schoolyard) \nFall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nJanuary 24th\, 31st \n\n\nSpring Saturday 2026 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nFebruary 7th\, 28th \n\n\nMarch 14th\, 21st\, 28th \n\n\nApril 18th\, 25th \n\n\nMay 9th\, 16th\, 23rd\, 30th \n\n\nJune 6th\, 13th \n\n\nOpen to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade \nCost: \n\n\n$49 per player (AM or PM Grand Prix) \n\n\n$98 per player (AM + PM Grand Prix) \n\n\nWeekly USCF Rating Reports: USCF Rating Reports \nTournament Rules: \nPairings: Quad + Small Swiss Sections: \n\n\nGrand Prix \n\n\n3 Rounds\, Time Control: \n\n\nGrand Prix G/25 d5 \n\n\nDrop off: \n\n\nAM Grand Prix: 8:45 am \n\n\nAM + PM Grand Prix: 8:45 am \n\n\nPM Grand Prix: 12:00 pm \n\n\nRound Times: \n\n\nGrand Prix Schedule (G/25 d5) \n\n\nAM Session \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n10:00 am – 2nd round \n\n\n11:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n11:30-12:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n12:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nPM Session \n\n\n12:00 pm – check in \n\n\n12:00 pm – 1st round \n\n\n1:00 pm – 2nd round \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n2:30 – 3:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n3:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nGrand Prix Pick Up – \n\n\nAM Session – 12:00 pm \n\n\nPM Session – 3:00 pm \n\n\nIn-Person Saturday Manhattan Scholastic Grand Prix – Individual & Team Standings \nDrop-off Event \nThe event is a drop-off event. Parents are required to drop-off kids at the school entrance at 9:00am and pick them up at the conclusion of the event. \nUSCF Membership REQUIRED: Click here to become a USCF member or renew membership \nThings to Note:\n\n\nTD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing \n\n\nNo more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group. \n\n\nNo byes permitted. \n\n\nLunch will not be served for half sessions. \n\n\nAll players must have a valid USCF ID #. \n\n\nPlease bring your own clocks. \n\n\nPairings will be based on live ratings. \n\n\nIf a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started or forfeited. \n\n\n2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round. \n\n\nTDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion) \n\n\n100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players \n\n\nNUT Free:\nAll ICN Chess Programs are NUT FREE.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/icn-manhattan-midtown-grand-prix-saturday-april-25-2026/
LOCATION:PS 33 Chelsea Prep\, 281 9th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
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