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SUMMARY:Tri-State Chess at Bryant Park (Manhattan) – Sunday Oct 4\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://tristatechess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bryant-Park-October-4-2026.pdf\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/october-4th-2026-championship-bryant-park/ \n  \nOctober 4th\, 2026 Championship @ Bryant Park\n\n\nEntry Fees:\nBefore September 28: $59.00\nAfter September 28: $69.00\nOn October 3: $79.00\nDay of/On-Site: $85.00\nPlease register in advance to avoid the late fee. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSection Categories: \n\nBEGINNER – PreK-1   Not Rated              No clocks\nNOVICE – Grades K-2 Under 600             G/25; d/5\nELEMENTARY – Grades K-6 Under 500     G/25; d/5\nRESERVE – Grades K-9 Under 800            G/35; d/5\nADVANCED – Grades K-12 Under 1000      G/40; d/5\nCHAMPIONSHIP – PreK-12 Under 1400           G/40; d/5\nUnder 1800 SECTION – $$$ CASH Prizes    G/55; d/5 (60% of Entry Fees returned as prizes)\n\n4-SS 4 Rounds Per Section\, U 1800 3-SS 3 Rounds \nEntrants can ‘play up’ into any section.\nAll Sections Rated By The United States Chess Federation (USCF). \nThere is no elimination! All players play all rounds. \nINDIVIDUAL PRIZES\n• Trophies to top 15 IN ALL SECTIONS!!\n• HIGH SCORER TROPHY TO ALL WHO SCORE 2 POINTS AND DO NOT GET INTO THE TOP 15\n• ENGRAVED CHESS MEDAL TO ALL OTHERS featuring the name and date of the tournament on the back\n• U 1800 Section Cash Prizes: 60% of entry fees returned as prizes – 1st $25%\, 2nd 20%\, Top U 1600 15% \nTEAM PRIZES\n• Trophies to top 4 Teams IN ALL SECTIONS\n• The top 4 scorers from the same school in the same section make up the team score. Minimum 2 players. \nGENERAL INFORMATION\n• Round one begins at 10:00AM. Rounds 2-4 will begin as soon as the previous round has finished.\n• Please Bring Chess Clock if you have one. Boards & Pieces supplied.\n• TOURNAMENT SITE: BRYANT PARK FOUNTAIN PLAZA\, Enter at West 41\nst Street and 6th Avenue.\n• On-site registration: 9:00 – 9:30 AM. Late entrants may not be paired for the first round.\n• In case of cancellation due to rain\, players will be moved to the next Bryant Park Championship Tournament. No refunds will be provided. \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/tri-state-chess-at-bryant-park-manhattan-sunday-oct-4-2026/
LOCATION:Bryant Park\, 25 W 40th St\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 National K-12 Grade Championships\, Friday December 11 - Sunday December 13\, 2026 
DESCRIPTION:More information to come \n2026 National K-12 Grade Championships\, December 11-13 \nRosen Shingle Creek\n9939 Universal Boulevard\, Orlando\, FL 32819\n(407) 996-9939\nHR: $172 single/double \n  \nAll US Chess National Events Calendar Listings: \nhttps://new.uschess.org/national-events-calendar
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-national-k-12-grade-championships-friday-december-11-sunday-december-13-2026/
LOCATION:Rosen Shingle Creek\, 9939 Universal Boulevard\, Orlando\, FL\, 32819\, United States
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SUMMARY:2027 New York Metro Area Scholastic Chess Championships - Saturday & Sunday (January 2-3\, 2027)
DESCRIPTION:CHESS WARRIORS\, GET READY. THE METROS NYC K–12 CHAMPIONSHIP IS BACK IN TIMES SQUARE!\n\n\n2nd Annual New York Metro Area Scholastic Chess Championships\n\nJanuary 2–3\, 2027\n\nNew York Marriott Marquis • Times Square\n\nWe are very excited to announce that the organizer of the Metros is now a Delegate to the US Chess Federation as nominated by the New York State Chess Association. We thank the NYSCA for their support of Official Chess®. \nAfter the incredible success of the inaugural Metros\, we could not be more excited to bring it back for Year Two! \n\nThe inaugural Metros drew nearly 1\,450 players\, bringing thousands of young chess players\, families\, schools\, academies and coaches together at the New York Marriott Marquis for an unforgettable weekend of championship chess in the heart of Times Square.\n \n\nNow\, thousands of Chess Warriors are getting ready to take over Times Square again!\n \n\nThe best and brightest young chess players will once again gather at the Crossroads of the World to showcase their mastery of the 64 squares\, represent their schools and teams\, reconnect with chess friends\, make new ones and celebrate this incredible game together.\n \nThe Metros promises another unforgettable weekend of competition\, learning and community. \n\nA CHAMPIONSHIP EXPERIENCE BUILT FOR EVERY CHESS KID\n\nOne of the things that made the inaugural Metros so special was its uniquely flexible and inclusive tournament format.\n \n\nThe Metros is designed to create an exciting and inviting competitive experience for scholastic players of every age and every chess rating\, from a kindergartner participating in one of their first rated tournaments to some of the strongest high school players in the country competing for a Championship title.\n \n\nThis year we added even more sections in the Middle School and High School groups!\nWith a total of 17 different sections\, divided by age\, grade and rating\, families have the ability to customize their Metros experience to best fit their individual player.\n \n\nWant the full championship experience? Then choose one of our two-day Championship sections\, featuring six rounds of longer time-control chess over Saturday and Sunday\, open to any rating.\n \nPrefer playing in sections where your opponents’ ratings are capped? Then choose one of our one-day Under sections\, featuring five rounds on either Saturday or Sunday. You can even choose two Under sections if you are eligible for one on Saturday and one on Sunday. Just purchase two tickets to each under section. \n\nWhether your goal is to win a Championship\, represent your school\, compete for a team trophy\, chase an individual trophy\, gain tournament experience\, challenge yourself against stronger competition\, spend the weekend with your chess friends or simply have an amazing time playing the game you love\, the Metros allows every player and family to build the experience that will maximize their enjoyment\, competition and growth.\n \n\nThere is a place at the Metros for every scholastic chess player.\n \n\nWe cannot wait to welcome everyone back to Times Square!\n \n\nFOLLOW OFFICIAL CHESS®\n\nFollow Official Chess® on Instagram for all the latest updates:\n \n\n\nhttps://www.instagram.com/officialchessglobal\n\n \n\n\n\n\nSECURE YOUR TICKETS NOW ↓\n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO GO DIRECTLY TO THE ADVANCE ENTRIES TABLE AND PURCHASE\n\n\n\n\nTOURNAMENT INFORMATION\n\nEligibility: Open to any students K–12 from anywhere\n \nGRADE ELIGIBILITY BY SECTION\n\nHigh School Sections: Grades K–12\nMiddle School Sections: Grades K–8\nElementary Sections: Grades K–5\nPrimary Sections: Grades K–3\nK–1 Sections: Grades K–1\n\n\nPre-School Eligibility:\nPer US Chess Federation scholastic guidelines\, pre-schoolers may play in the Kindergarten Section at the K–12 Grade Nationals or in any “K–X” Section in other events. Pre-schoolers may continue to play as Kindergartners or in K–X sections in subsequent years until they start the first grade.\n \n\nLocation:\nNew York Marriott Marquis\, Times Square\n1535 Broadway\, New York\, NY 10036\n \n\nDates: Saturday\, January 2 and Sunday\, January 3\, 2027\n \n\nFORMAT\n\n5 Championship Sections\n6-Round Swiss System • G/70 d5 • Two Days \n12 Under Sections\n5-Round Swiss System • G/30 d5 • One Day \n17 TOTAL SECTIONS\n\n\nHALF-POINT BYES\nMaximum of 2 half-point byes. \nHalf-point byes must be requested before the start of Round 2. \n\nTEAM ROOMS\n\nSCHOOLS\, ACADEMIES\, COACHES & TEAM ORGANIZERS: PLEASE RESERVE EARLY!\n\n\nOne of the highlights of the Metros is the incredible team atmosphere throughout the New York Marriott Marquis.\n \n\nSchools\, chess academies and organized teams can have dedicated spaces where players\, coaches and families can gather between rounds\, review games\, prepare for upcoming matches\, eat\, relax and celebrate together throughout the weekend.\n \n\n\nWe expect demand for Team Rooms to be overwhelming.\n\nEvery available Team Room was spoken for at the inaugural Metros. \n\n\nThis year\, we expect even more schools\, academies and teams to participate\, which means demand for private team space should be even greater.\n \n\nWe will do everything possible to accommodate as many groups as we can. We can get creative by combining rooms\, arranging shared spaces or developing other solutions when appropriate.\n \nBut space inside the Marriott Marquis is finite. \n\nCoaches\, team organizers\, academy directors and lead chess parents: please do not wait.\n\n\nIf you expect to bring a school team\, chess academy or other organized group\, please contact us as soon as possible so we can begin planning your space.\n \nTeam Rooms will be assigned on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\nEmail info@officialchess.org to reserve your Team Room.\n\n\nTo keep the event as inclusive and convenient as possible\, Official Chess® will continue assisting with costs so schools and chess programs are not charged typical Manhattan conference-room rates.\n \nAvailable spaces may include: \n\nPrivate Team Rooms accommodating approximately 60–85 people\nLarger private Team Rooms accommodating approximately 120 people\nRooms that can be combined for larger groups\nShared arrangements for smaller teams when appropriate\n\n\nLast year we filled every available room. This year we expect even more teams. Please reserve early.\n \n\nMARRIOTT MARQUIS ROOM RATES\n\nSpecial tournament hotel room rates are TBD and will be announced once finalized.\n \n\nPlease check back for updates or follow Official Chess® on Instagram for the latest hotel information.\n \n\nALL-STAR CAST\n\nThe tournament is under the direction of one of the most qualified and distinguished teams available.\n \nSunil Weeramantry\nSpecial Tournament Advisor \nFounder\, National Scholastic Chess Foundation • NY State Chess Association Hall of Fame • Former Chair\, US Chess Federation Scholastic & Education Committees \nDavid Hater\nChief Tournament Director • 2\,800+ sections TDed \nExecutive Board Member\, US Chess Federation • Senior Executive\, Continental Chess Association • US Chess National TD • FIDE International Arbiter • Retired Army Colonel \nJabari McGreen\nNational Tournament Director • Thousands of sections TDed \nCharles Hatherill\nNational Tournament Director • 1\,300+ sections TDed \nFIDE National Arbiter • International Arbiter \nStephen Lorimor\nNational Tournament Director • 1\,300+ sections TDed \nFIDE National Arbiter \nNoreen Harkins Davisson\nSenior Tournament Director • 3\,600+ sections TDed \nFIDE National Arbiter \nIan Harris\nSenior Tournament Director • 1\,350+ sections TDed \nFounder\, RedBandit Chess \nHector Rodriguez\nClub Tournament Director • 850+ sections TDed \nPresident\, The Right Move Chess Federation \nRonald Young\nLocal Tournament Director • 1\,300+ sections TDed \nMikhail Koganov\nLocal Tournament Director • 100+ sections TDed \nVice President\, Connecticut State Chess Association \nBrandon De La Rosa\nClub Tournament Director • 250+ sections TDed \n…and more to come!\n\nCOACHES CORNER\n\nNo personal coach to review your games? No Team Room? We have you covered!\n\nRegister for “Entry PLUS” at checkout. \nUpgrade your tournament experience and improve your chances at a title! \n\nYou do not have to come from a huge chess program or school to enjoy the advantages and benefits of on-site coaching.\n \n\nDedicated Master-level players and professional coaches will be on site in the Coaches Corner\, offering real-time game reviews\, tips and personalized advice between rounds.\n \n\nGain insights in real time while your moves and reasoning are still fresh.\nQuickly uncover critical mistakes and missed opportunities.\nStrengthen your play before your very next round.\nTurn each tournament game into an immediate learning opportunity.\nBuild both short-term tournament results and long-term chess skills.\n\nCOACHES CORNER MASTERS\nSubject to change at any time\nJohn Fedorowicz\nWorld Chess Hall of Fame Grandmaster • Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School Chess Coach \nJon Edwards\nCurrent Correspondence Chess World Champion and Correspondence Chess Grandmaster \nJay Bonin\nInternational Master • The Indisputable Iron Man of Chess \nEric Fleischman\nOriginal Life Master\, Candidate Master and National Master \nAbimbola “Ayo” Osunfuyi\nFIDE Master and National Master \n…and more to come!\n\n🎟 ENTRY COSTS\n\n☀️ SUMMER EARLY BIRD PRICING\nThrough September 30\, 2026\n\nBasic:\n$100 one-day / $125 two-day\n \n\nEntry PLUS\, including Coaches Corner:\n$140 one-day / $185 two-day\n \n\nSummer Early Bird pricing will be the lowest entry pricing offered for the 2027 Metros.\n \n\nThere will not be a lower promotional price later. Families who register on or before September 30\, 2026 can lock in the best available pricing for the tournament.\n \nSummer Early Bird Bonus\n\nAnyone purchasing their tournament entry on or before September 30\, 2026 will not be subject to the $15 cancellation/refund fee if they later need to cancel\, provided the cancellation request is received before the December 15\, 2026 refund deadline.\n \n\nThat means families can register early with confidence\, secure the lowest prices that will be offered\, and still maintain additional flexibility if their plans change.\n \n\n\nREGULAR PRICES\nOctober 1 through November 3\, 2026\n\nBasic:\n$110 one-day / $150 two-day\n \n\nEntry PLUS\, including Coaches Corner:\n$150 one-day / $210 two-day\n \n\nPRICES AFTER NOVEMBER 3\, 2026\n\nBasic:\n$135 one-day / $175 two-day\n \n\nEntry PLUS:\n$175 one-day / $235 two-day\n \n\nPRICES AFTER DECEMBER 3\, 2026\n\nBasic:\n$185 one-day / $225 two-day\n \n\nEntry PLUS:\n$225 one-day / $285 two-day\n \n\nPRICES AFTER DECEMBER 31\, 2026\n\nBasic:\n$235 one-day / $275 two-day\n \n\nEntry PLUS:\n$275 one-day / $335 two-day\n \n\nON-SITE PRICES\n\nPlease purchase here on the website AFTER speaking with Chess Control.\n \n\nBasic:\n$285 one-day / $325 two-day\n \n\nEntry PLUS:\n$325 one-day / $385 two-day\n \n\nTickets will be available for purchase at the venue.\n \n\nHowever\, to avoid pairing delays and ensure a smooth start to the event\, all on-site registrations will automatically receive a ½-point bye for Round 1\, even if purchased before Round 1 begins.\n \n\nPlayers will be paired normally beginning with Round 2.\n \n\n\n\nIMPORTANT: PLAYING IN MULTIPLE SECTIONS\n\nPlaying in TWO Under sections\, one on Saturday and one on Sunday\, WILL BE ALLOWED.\n \nPlease treat them as two separate tickets and purchase the entries separately. \n\nPlayers competing in any of the two-day Championship sections will be limited to that one section for the weekend.\n \n\n\nRATINGS\n\nDecember 2026 Published US Chess Regular Ratings will be used.\n\nUnrated players are allowed in all sections. \n\nSECTIONS\, TIME CONTROLS & ROUND START TIMES\nTWO-DAY CHAMPIONSHIP SECTIONS\n\n\n\n\nSection\nTime Control\nR1\nR2\nR3\nR4\nR5\nR6\n\n\n\n\nHigh School Championship\nG/70 d5\nSat 9:30 AM\nSat 1:00 PM\nSat 4:00 PM\nSun 9:00 AM\nSun 12:30 PM\nSun 3:30 PM\n\n\nMiddle School Championship\nG/70 d5\nSat 9:30 AM\nSat 1:00 PM\nSat 4:00 PM\nSun 9:00 AM\nSun 12:30 PM\nSun 3:30 PM\n\n\nElementary Championship\nG/70 d5\nSat 9:30 AM\nSat 1:00 PM\nSat 4:00 PM\nSun 9:00 AM\nSun 12:30 PM\nSun 3:30 PM\n\n\nPrimary Championship\nG/70 d5\nSat 9:30 AM\nSat 1:00 PM\nSat 4:00 PM\nSun 9:00 AM\nSun 12:30 PM\nSun 3:30 PM\n\n\nK–1 Championship\nG/70 d5\nSat 9:30 AM\nSat 1:00 PM\nSat 4:00 PM\nSun 9:00 AM\nSun 12:30 PM\nSun 3:30 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nAwards: Approximately 7:00 PM Sunday\n \n\nSATURDAY-ONLY UNDER SECTIONS\n\n\n\n\nSection\nTime Control\nR1\nR2\nR3\nR4\nR5\n\n\n\n\nMiddle School U1700\nG/30 d5\n9:30 AM\n11:00 AM\n1:00 PM\n2:30 PM\n4:00 PM\n\n\nMiddle School U1300\nG/30 d5\n9:30 AM\n11:00 AM\n1:00 PM\n2:30 PM\n4:00 PM\n\n\nMiddle School U900\nG/30 d5\n9:30 AM\n11:00 AM\n1:00 PM\n2:30 PM\n4:00 PM\n\n\nPrimary U1000\nG/30 d5\n9:30 AM\n11:00 AM\n1:00 PM\n2:30 PM\n4:00 PM\n\n\nPrimary U600\nG/30 d5\n9:30 AM\n11:00 AM\n1:00 PM\n2:30 PM\n4:00 PM\n\n\nK–1 U400\nG/30 d5\n9:30 AM\n11:00 AM\n1:00 PM\n2:30 PM\n4:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nAwards: Approximately 6:00 PM Saturday\n \n\nSUNDAY-ONLY UNDER SECTIONS\n\n\n\n\nSection\nTime Control\nR1\nR2\nR3\nR4\nR5\n\n\n\n\nHigh School U1800\nG/30 d5\n9:30 AM\n11:00 AM\n1:00 PM\n2:30 PM\n4:00 PM\n\n\nHigh School U1400\nG/30 d5\n9:30 AM\n11:00 AM\n1:00 PM\n2:30 PM\n4:00 PM\n\n\nHigh School U1000\nG/30 d5\n9:30 AM\n11:00 AM\n1:00 PM\n2:30 PM\n4:00 PM\n\n\nElementary U1500\nG/30 d5\n9:30 AM\n11:00 AM\n1:00 PM\n2:30 PM\n4:00 PM\n\n\nElementary U1100\nG/30 d5\n9:30 AM\n11:00 AM\n1:00 PM\n2:30 PM\n4:00 PM\n\n\nElementary U700\nG/30 d5\n9:30 AM\n11:00 AM\n1:00 PM\n2:30 PM\n4:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nAwards: Approximately 6:00 PM Sunday\n \n\nGRADE ELIGIBILITY BY SECTION\n\nHigh School Sections: Grades K–12\nMiddle School Sections: Grades K–8\nElementary Sections: Grades K–5\nPrimary Sections: Grades K–3\nK–1 Sections: Grades K–1\n\n\nPre-School Eligibility:\nPer US Chess Federation scholastic guidelines\, pre-schoolers may play in the Kindergarten Section at the K–12 Grade Nationals or in any “K–X” Section in other events. Pre-schoolers may continue to play as Kindergartners or in K–X sections in subsequent years until they start the first grade.\n \n\n\nLATENESS & WITHDRAWALS\n\nPlayers are allowed up to 30 minutes of lateness.\n \n\nAfter that time\, the player will be considered a no-show and will forfeit the game for that round.\n \n\nThe forfeiting player will also be considered withdrawn from the tournament and will not be paired for the following round unless the player or parent contacts Chess Control before the next round’s pairings are posted.\n \n\nAWARDS\n\nEVERY PLAYER RECEIVES A KEEPSAKE TO MEMORIALIZE THEIR HARD WORK!\n\nEvery participant will receive a full-sized custom Recognition Medal with a spinning insert.\n \n\nEVERY PLAYER ALSO RECEIVES A FREE PACK OF OFFICIAL CHESS® TRADING CARDS!\n\n\nEvery player will receive a FREE pack of Official Chess® Trading Cards as part of their tournament experience.\n \n\nAdditional packs will be available for purchase from Chess Control.\n \n\nINDIVIDUAL PODIUM TROPHIES\n\nThe number of podium trophies awarded in each section will be based on the size of that section.\n \n\nLarger sections will receive more podium trophies\, allowing us to appropriately recognize outstanding performances while accounting for the number of players competing in each division.\n \n\nEvery podium trophy will be a Championship-caliber triple-post design or larger.\n \n\nThe final number of podium trophies awarded in each section will be announced based on registration levels.\n \n\nTIE TROPHIES\n\nIn an effort to reward and recognize fantastic performances\, individual players who tie in score with the final podium trophy winner in their section but place lower due to tiebreaks will still receive a special “Tie For” Trophy.\n \n\nFor example\, if podium trophies are awarded through 25th place in a section\, any additional players who finish with the same score as the 25th-place trophy winner will also receive a “Tie For 25th Place” Trophy\, regardless of their final tiebreak position.\n \n\nThis allows us to recognize players who achieved the same tournament score as a podium finisher\, while still using the published tiebreak system to determine the official order of finish.\n \n\nIn order to comply with US Chess Federation scholastic guidelines\, “Tie For” Trophies and “Class Prize” Trophies must be picked up at Chess Control and will not be presented during the formal Awards Ceremony.\n \n\n“Tie For” Trophies and Class Prize Trophies apply only to Individual Awards and do not apply to Team Awards.\n \n\nCLASS PRIZES\n\nClass Prize trophies will be awarded to the top 2 eligible players\, using tiebreaks\, every 200 points below the rating ceiling\, up to three thresholds\, in each Under Section.\n \n\nFor example\, the High School U1800 section will award Class Prize trophies to the top two eligible scorers:\n \n\nUnder 1600\nUnder 1400\nUnder 1200\n\n\nPlayers who receive a Podium Trophy are not eligible for an additional Class Prize Trophy.\n \nChampionship Section Class Prize Thresholds\nHigh School Championship\nUnder 1800Under 1600Under 1400 \nMiddle School Championship\nUnder 1700Under 1500Under 1300 \nElementary Championship\nUnder 1700Under 1500Under 1300 \nPrimary Championship\nUnder 1400Under 1200Under 1000 \nK–1 Championship\nUnder 800Under 600Under 400 \n\n\nIMPORTANT: These ratings are used only to determine Class Prize trophies.\n \n\nThey are NOT rating restrictions for entering Championship sections. Every Championship section is open to all eligible players regardless of rating.\n \n\nIn order to comply with US Chess Federation scholastic guidelines\, “Tie For” Trophies and “Class Prize” Trophies must be picked up at Chess Control and will not be presented during the formal Awards Ceremony.\n \n\nClass Prize Trophies and “Tie For” Trophies apply only to Individual Awards and do not apply to Team Awards.\n \n\n\nTEAM AWARDS\n\nSchool team scores will be based on the top 4 individual scores from each school.\n \n\nTeams of 2 or 3 are allowed\, but will naturally be at a scoring disadvantage.\n \n\nThere will be at least 5 Team Podium Trophies awarded in every section.\n \n\nThe final number of Team Podium Trophies in each section may increase based on the number of teams participating in that section.\n \n\nTop Team Trophies will be 50-inch quadruple-post designs.\n\n\nBecause the primary Team Trophy is intended to be displayed at the winning school\, members of winning teams will also receive their own smaller commemorative trophy to take home.\n \n\nThis allows the school to proudly display its team accomplishment while each player who helped earn the victory has a personal trophy to commemorate the achievement.\n \n\nPlease note that “Tie For” Trophies and Class Prize Trophies are Individual Awards only and do not apply to Team Awards.\n \n\nBONUS WINNER PRIZES\n\nIn addition to trophies and other awards\, top finishers in every section will receive discounts toward entry into the following year’s Metros:\n \n\n1st Place\n\n25% off entry fees for the following year’s Metros\n \n2nd through 5th Place\n\n15% off\n \n6th through 10th Place\n\n10% off\n \n\n\nDiscounts are calculated from the following year’s Early Bird pricing.\n \n\nCANCELLATIONS & CHANGES\n\nTo help us maintain a smooth\, well-run and on-time tournament experience for everyone\, we strongly request that all section changes and cancellation requests be submitted as early as possible and\, whenever possible\, before the free deadlines outlined below.\n \n\nWith thousands of players competing across multiple sections\, late changes require significant manual work and can affect section planning\, pairings\, room assignments\, staffing\, awards preparation and our ability to keep the tournament running on schedule.\n \nSection Changes\n\nSection changes are FREE through November 30\, 2026.\n \n\nA $20 section change fee will apply to changes requested after November 30 through December 26\, 2026.\n \n\nA $40 section change fee will apply to any section changes requested after December 26 through December 31\, 2026.\n \n\n\nNO SECTION CHANGES WILL BE PERMITTED AFTER DECEMBER 31\, 2026. NO EXCEPTIONS.\n\n\nCancellations & Refunds\n\nA $15 cancellation/refund fee will apply to refunds.\n \n\nSummer Early Bird Exception: Anyone who purchased their tournament entry on or before September 30\, 2026 will not be charged the $15 cancellation/refund fee\, provided the cancellation request is received before the refund deadline.\n \n\n\nNO REFUNDS WILL BE ALLOWED AFTER DECEMBER 15\, 2026 AT 12:00 PM ET.\n\n\nPLEASE PLAN AHEAD\n\nThese deadlines and fees will be strictly enforced.\n\n\nWe completely understand that plans can change. However\, whenever possible\, please make registration changes\, section changes or cancellation requests well before the applicable deadlines.\n \n\nYour cooperation allows our tournament staff to finalize accurate sections\, room assignments and pairings and helps us deliver the organized\, efficient and on-time championship experience that every player and family deserves.\n \n\nOTHER IMPORTANT NOTES\n\nBoards and pieces will be provided\, but please bring your own clocks.\n \n\nNotation books are permitted\, but cell phones must remain out of sight and turned off during tournament play.\n \n\nNotation is required for all sections EXCEPT K–1 U400 and K–1 Championship.\n \n\nA.I. or any electronic eyeglasses are strictly prohibited in tournament rooms. Please make sure to bring non-electronic glasses if prescription lenses are medically needed. Feel free to email info@officialchess.org before the tournament if there are any questions.\n \nELECTRONIC DEVICES\n\nElectronic devices include cell phones\, smart watches\, tablets\, computers\, AirTags and other devices capable of communication or chess analysis.\n \n\nBefore each round begins\, all electronic devices must be completely turned off and stored in a bag or placed face-up on the table. Silent\, vibrate and airplane modes do not qualify as off.\n \n\nOnce the round begins\, players may not use or carry electronic devices during their game\, including when leaving the tournament room or using the restroom. Devices may only be turned back on after the player has completely exited the tournament room.\n \n\nOne-way tracking devices\, including AirTags and certain wrist trackers\, may be permitted but are subject to inspection by tournament staff.\n \n\nParents are not allowed in tournament rooms during games.\n \n\nParents must chaperone children at all times between matches.\n \n\nFor the safety of all young participants\, staff will be stationed at the K–5 Holding Area for any children who cannot find their parents and are not comfortable walking back to their Team or Skittles Room.\n \n\nIf a parent cannot be located\, our staff will contact the parent to alert them that their child has completed their game.\n \n\nPlease ensure your cell phones remain on and accessible throughout the tournament.\n \n\nPHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO\n\nBy registering your child for the tournament\, you acknowledge and agree that photographs and/or video footage may be taken during the event by authorized staff\, media representatives or partners for promotional and educational purposes.\n \n\nThese images and videos may be used\, without compensation\, in publications\, promotional materials\, websites and social media platforms associated with the New York Metro Area Scholastic Chess Championships\, Official Chess®\, its organizers and affiliated partners.\n \n\nPLAYER NAMES & RESULTS\n\nAll players will have their names displayed in tournament results and reports\, as is customary with any US Chess Federation rated event.\n \n\nENTRY & SAFE PLAY\n\nOfficial Chess® reserves the right to refuse entry or revoke any registration at its sole discretion\, or in accordance with rules and regulations set forth by US Chess\, including\, but not limited to\, adherence to the US Chess Safe Play Policies and Sanction List.\n \n\n\nUS Chess Safe Play Guidelines\n\n \n\n\nUpdated US Chess Sanction List\n\n \n\nTIEBREAK METHODS\n1) Modified Median\n\nTotal points scored by your opponents\, with half-points for early withdrawals\, while disregarding the least-significant\, usually lowest-scoring\, opponent.\n \n\nThe player with the highest total has\, in theory\, faced opponents with the strongest overall tournament performance.\n \n2) Solkoff\n\nTotal points scored by all of your opponents\, including the lowest-scoring opponents.\n \n3) Cumulative\n\nThe sum of your running tournament score after each round.\n \n\nBecause each round’s score is added to the previous rounds\, players who score points earlier in the tournament generally receive a higher Cumulative score than players who score the same number of points later.\n \n4) Opponents Cumulative\n\nSimilar to Cumulative\, except this method is based on your opponents’ scores.\n \n\nNot applicable for Team tiebreaks.\n \n5) Coin Flip\n\n\n\nGET READY\, NEW YORK.\n\n\nThe inaugural Metros showed just how special this tournament can be when the scholastic chess community comes together in one of the greatest venues in the world.\n \n\nNow it is time for Year Two.\n \n\nMore players.\nMore schools.\nMore academies.\nMore teams.\nMore chess.\n \n\nOn January 2–3\, 2027\, thousands of Chess Warriors are taking over Times Square again.\n\n\nWe cannot wait to see you there!
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2027-new-york-metro-area-scholastic-chess-championships-saturday-sunday-january-2-3-2027/
LOCATION:New York Marriott Marquis Times Square\, 1535 Broadway\, New York\, New York\, 10036\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Metros will be BACK January 2nd and 3rd\, 2027 - (Sign up to get updates)
DESCRIPTION:🏆♛ Attention ALL Chess Queens and Kings of New York City and Beyond (out of state welcome!) ♚🧠 \nActual registration tickets will go on sale at a later date. This is not a free tournament.\n\nSigning up for the free RSVP now only ensures you are the first to know when the entry tickets\, discounted hotel guest rooms and team rooms are available for purchase.  \n\nSAVE THE DATE\nJanuary 2–3\, 2027 \n2nd Annual New York Metro Area Scholastic Chess Championships \nThe Metros return to the iconic New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square and we are going even bigger and better. \nIf you were on the fence last year\, don’t miss it again.You don’t want your kids to lose another year of eligibility. \nHow was 2026?\nCheck out the official US Chess Federation review and our own tournament recap: \n🔗 US Chess Federation reviewhttps://new.uschess.org/news/new-york-metro-scholastic-chess-championships-deliver-promise \n🔗 Jan 2026 Metros recap with videohttps://officialchess.org/the-inaugural-metros/ \n🔗 Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/officialchessglobal/ \n🔗 WhatsApp Channel (be sure to unmute the bell): https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBZKAyDTkJv4NVnSE1V \n\n📢 Important TO RSVP NOW\nFull format\, pricing\, and registration details will be announced in the coming months via email. \n👉 If you are considering attending\, it is very important to RSVP now. 🚨🚨 \n– Free to RSVP \n– No payment required at this stage \n– Be first to access tournament registration and Overnight guest/Team rooms \n– Bother Overnight and Team rooms sold out last time! \n🏫 Coaches Corner will also be back! \nWe had nearly 1\,450 entries at the inaugural Metros and expect even more in 2027\, so don’t wait. \n⚠️ Reminder\, this RSVP is free but tournament entry will not be free \n\n🏆 Tournament Structure\nChampionship Sections (Grade-Based)\n2-day events (Saturday + Sunday)6-round Traditional Swiss \n– K–1 \n– Primary (K–3) \n– Elementary (K–5) \n– Middle School (K–8) \n– High School (K–12) \n\n“Under” Sections (Rating and Grade-Based)\n1-day events (Saturday or Sunday\, depending on section)5-round Traditional Swiss \nApproximately 9 Under sections\, each with specific grade and rating restrictions. \n\n🎖️ Prizes – Championship-sized Trophies\n\n\nIndividual Podium Trophies\, Class Trophies\, Ties Trophies\, Team Trophies and other Bonuses \n\n\n  \n\n♞♜♝ Get ready for a world-class chess experience at the Metros\, right in our own backyard. \nJoin NYC Chess’ newest and biggest tradition\, an annual celebration of our kids and chess 🗽🏙️🚕
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/rsvp-metros-2027/
LOCATION:New York Marriott Marquis Times Square\, 1535 Broadway\, New York\, New York\, 10036\, United States
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SUMMARY:Official Chess® Trading Cards - May 2026 Set
DESCRIPTION: Scroll down to purchase \nDetails: \n2026 New York Metro Area GRADE Scholastic Chess Championships Edition \nTrading Card Set Checklist \n126 Unique Cards in the Set \nLook for Rare Rainbow (~1/12 packs) and Special Rare Gold (~1/40 packs) and Ultra Rare Black (~1/150 packs) parallels of Legends cards \nLegends (21) – Influential and brilliant players from around the world who made history. \nFrançois-André Danican Philidor\, Howard Staunton\, Adolf Anderssen\, Wilhelm Steinitz\, Paul Morphy\, Johannes Zukertort\, Mikhail Chigorin\, Siegbert Tarrasch\, Emanuel Lasker\, Harry Nelson Pillsbury\, Carl Schlechter\, Frank Marshall\, Akiba Rubinstein\, Aron Nimzowitsch\, José Capablanca\, Richard Réti\, Alexander Alekhine\, Max Euwe\, Lyudmila Rudenko\, Vera Menchik\, Sonja Graf \nOpenings (15) – Foundational systems that shape early-game strategy. \nRuy Lopez (Spanish Opening)\, Italian Game\, Scotch Game / Gambit\, Fried Liver Attack\, King’s Gambit\, Queen’s Gambit\, London System\, Catalan Opening\, English Opening\, King’s Indian Attack\, Colle System\, Réti Opening\, Trompowsky Attack\, Bird Opening\, Jobava London \nDefenses (15) – Core responses that define structure and counterplay. \nSicilian Defense\, French Defense\, Caro–Kann Defense\, Scandinavian Defense\, Alekhine’s Defense\, Pirc Defense\, Petrov’s Defense\, Dutch Defense\, King’s Indian Defense\, Queen’s Indian Defense\, Nimzo–Indian Defense\, Slav Defense\, Grünfeld Defense\, Benoni Defense\, Philidor Defense \nArmy (6) – The fundamental forces of the chess battlefield. \nPawn\, Rook\, Knight\, Bishop\, Queen\, King \nEquipment (6) – Essential tools for every chess player. \nChess Board\, Chess Clock\, Chess Notation Book\, Chess Bag\, Chess Book Library\, Chess Puzzle Book \nHave questions or want more packs? Email info@officialchess.org \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/official-chess-trading-cards-may-2026-set/
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