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SUMMARY:2026 North Carolina K-12 Championship - Friday February 27 - Sunday March 01\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.charlottechesscenter.org/events/nck12 \nOVERVIEW\nThe 2026 NC K-12 Championship is the official North Carolina state scholastic championship\, and is the qualifier for several US Chess National Invitationals.  It will award over 150 trophies.   \n \nThere is a registration cap of 500 players – registration will close once capacity is reached. \n \n \nWHEN\nFebruary 27 – March 1\, 2026 \n  \nFriday\, February 27: Blitz tournament and suggested arrival \nSaturday\, February 28: K-1 Section and Bughouse \nSaturday\, February 28 – Sunday\, March 1: K-12\, K-8\, K-5\, K-3 Sections \n \n \nWHERE\nHilton Charlotte University Place \n8629 JM Keynes Drive \nCharlotte\, NC 28262 \nFree Internet\, Free Parking \n​ \n \n​HOTEL BOOKING\n$134/Night – 1 King or 2 Doubles \nBooking Link – Book ASAP \n \n \nREGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS\n\n\nOnly scholastic players (K-12) who live or attend school in North Carolina are permitted to play. \n\n\nPlayers are requested to ensure that their state is listed as “NC” with US Chess. \n\n\n\n\nIf your school is not listed on the online registration portal\, send an email to: events@charlottechesscenter.org. \n\n\nNo unrated players in K-3 or higher sections. \n\n\nExcept for the K-1 section\, all players must have a US Chess Over-the-Board Regular Rating based on at least 4 rated games. Quick\, blitz\, and online ratings are not accepted. No exceptions. \n\n\nUnrated players in K-3 or above may register early\, but must complete the 4 game requirement before the tournament\, or they will be removed without a refund. \n\n\n\n\nUS Chess membership is required for all players.  Membership renewal is not handled by the organizers and must be done before the tournament. \n\n\nRegistration is online only. No mailed or on-site entries. \n\n\nRegistration cap – 500 players. \n\n\nRegistration will close when we are full. \n\n\nIf we are not full\, registration will close at 6:30pm on Friday\, February 27. \n\n\nOrganizers reserve the right to accept limited entries past 500 depending on specific space constraints. \n\n\n\n\nSide event registration: \n\n\nBlitz – online or on-site by 6:30pm Friday. \n\n\nBughouse – on-site only by 6:30pm Saturday. \n\n\n\n\nUse this link to change sections or other information for a player you have already registered. \n\n\nWe have a strict no parent/spectator policy during play. See the full policy below. By registering\, you acknowledge that parents and coaches will not be able to see their children during play. \n\n\n \n \nSECTIONS AND TIME CONTROLS\nAll sections are 2 days (Sat/Sun) except for K-1 (Saturday only) \n \nPlayers are strongly suggested to play in the section as determined by their grade/age\, not their rating. \n\n\nFor example\, a 3rd grader rated 700 should play K-3 Championship\, not K-5 U900\, K-5 Championship\, etc. \n\n\n \nK-12 Championship: 5 rounds. Rounds 1-3: G/60\, inc/5. Rounds 4-5: G/75\, inc/5. \n \nK-12 Under 1500: 5 rounds. Rounds 1-3: G/60\, inc/5. Rounds 4-5: G/75\, inc/5. \n \nK-8 Championship: 5 rounds. Rounds 1-3: G/60\, inc/5. Rounds 4-5: G/75\, inc/5. \n \nK-8 Under 1200: 5 rounds. Rounds 1-3: G/60\, inc/5. Rounds 4-5: G/75\, inc/5. \n \nK-5 Championship: 6 rounds. G/45\, inc/5. \n \nK-5 Under 900: 6 rounds\, G/45\, inc/5. \n \nK-3 Championship: 6 rounds\, G/45\, inc/5. \n \nK-3 Under 600: 6 rounds\, G/45\, inc/5. \n \nK-1: Saturday only\, 6 rounds. G/25\, inc/5. \n \nBlitz: Friday night. K-12 and K-5 Sections – 4 double rounds (8 games). G/5\, inc/0. \n \nBughouse: Saturday night. K-12 and K-5 Sections – 5 double rounds (10 games). G/3\, inc/0. \n  \n \nSCHEDULE\n \nK-12 Champ\, K-12 U1500\, K-8 Champ\, K-8 U1200 \n\n\nSaturday Round Start Times: 10:00am\, 1:00pm\, 4:00pm \n\n\nSunday Round Start Times: 9:30am\, 1:00pm \n\n\nAwards Ceremony: Sunday 4:00pm \n\n\n \nK-5 Champ\, K-5 U900\, K-3 Champ\, K-3 U600 \n\n\nSaturday Round Start Times: 9:30am\, 12:00pm\, 2:30pm \n\n\nSunday Round Start Times: 9:00am\, 11:30am\, 2:00pm \n\n\nAwards Ceremony: Sunday 4:00pm \n\n\n \nK-1 (Saturday only) \n\n\nSaturday Round Start Times: 10:30am\, 11:30am\, 1:00pm\, 2:00pm\, 3:00pm\, 4:00pm \n\n\nK-1 Awards Ceremony: Saturday 5:00pm \n\n\n \nBlitz: Friday 7:00-8:30pm\, blitz awards 8:45pm. \n \nBughouse: Saturday 7:00-8:30pm\, bughouse awards 8:45pm. \n​ \n \nAWARDS\n \nK-12 Championship \nTrophies to top 10 players \nTrophies to top 3 teams \n1st Place qualifies to Denker High School National Invitational (see regulations below) \n \nK-12 Under 1500 \nTrophies to top 10 players \nTrophies to top 3 teams \n​ \nK-8 Championship \nTrophies to top 10 players \nTrophies to top 3 teams \n1st Place qualifies to Barber Middle School National Invitational (see regulations below) \n  \nK-8 Under 1200 \nTrophies to top 10 players \nTrophies to top 3 teams \n  \nK-5 Championship \nTrophies to top 15 players \nTrophies to top 3 teams \n1st Place qualifies to Rockefeller K-5 National Invitational (see regulations below) \n \nK-5 Under 900 \nTrophies to top 15 players \nTrophies to top 3 teams \n  \nK-3 Championship \nTrophies to top 10 players \nTrophies to top 3 teams \n1st Place qualifies to Ashley K-3 National Invitational (see regulations below) \n  \nK-3 Under 600 \nTrophies to top 10 players \nTrophies to top 3 teams \n  \nK-1 \nTrophies to top 10 players \nMedals to all players \nTrophies to top 3 teams \n  \nBlitz \nTrophies to top 5 players in each section (K-12\, K-5) \nTrophies to top 2 teams in each section \n  \nBughouse \nTrophies to top 5 teams (2 trophies per team) in both sections (K-12\, K-5) \n  \n​All trophies must be claimed on-site. No mailed awards. \n \n \nENTRY FEES\n \nNC K-12 Main Event \n\n\n$89 online by February 20 \n\n\n$110 online after February 20 \n\n\n$30 K-1 to K-3 re-entry: on-site only by Saturday 7:30pm. \n\n\n \nSide Events \n\n\nBlitz: $30 online by February 20\, $40 online after February 20\, $50 on-site. All blitz registration closes Friday 6:30pm. \n\n\nBughouse: $40 per team\, on-site registration only.  Bughouse registration closes Saturday 6:30pm. \n\n\n \n \nVOLUNTEERS\nThe CCC is looking for volunteers to help with scorekeeping and setup – no experience necessary! Please contact events@charlottechesscenter.org if you can assist. \n \n \nCONTACT\nevents@charlottechesscenter.org \n \nUse this link to change sections or other information for a player you have already registered. \n \nUse this link to withdraw (cancel) from the event. \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-north-carolina-k-12-championship-friday-february-27-sunday-march-01-2026/
LOCATION:Hilton Charlotte University Place\, 8629 JM Keynes Drive\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28262\, United States
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SUMMARY:George Washington Open - February 27 – March 1 or February 28 – March 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.chesstour.com/gwo26.htm \n10th annual \nGEORGE WASHINGTON OPEN\nFebruary 27 – March 1 or February 28 – March 1\, 2026\nWashington Dulles Marriott Hotel\, Dulles\, Virginia \n   US Chess Grand Prix Points: 120 (enhanced) \n \n        10th annual George Washington Open. 5-round Swiss-System tournament\, 40/80\, SD/30; d30 (2-day option\, rounds 1-2 G/60\, d10)\, Washington Dulles Marriott Hotel\, 45020 Aviation Drive\, Dulles\, VA 20166 (about 28 miles from Washington).  Free parking\, free shuttle to Dulles Airport and to Metro subway. \n\n$17\,000 TOTAL GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND IN 5 SECTIONS! \n\n      Major Section (1900/up): $2000-1000-600-400\, clear or tiebreak 1st $100 bonus\, top USCF Under 2300 (no Unr) $600-300. FIDE- rated. See peakrating.us for rules regarding playing up.  \nUnder 2100 Section: $1300-700-400-200\, top Under 1900 (no Unr) $600-300.  FIDE-rated.\n      Under 1800 Section: $1200-600-300-200\, top Under 1600 (no Unr) $500-250.\n      Under 1500 Section: $1000-500-300-150\, top Under 1300 (no Unr) $400-200.\n      Under 1200 Section: $700-400-300-200\, top Under 1000 (no Unr) $200-100. \n  \nUnrated may not win over $100 in U1200\, $200 U1500\, $400 U1800; balance goes to next player(s) in line. \nCannot play below USCF Online Regular Rating minus 100 points. \n\nBIGGEST UPSET BONUS PRIZE: Free Entry to 2026 World Open in DC to biggest individual upset among all rounds and sections (upset prize does not include any additional entry fee surcharges\, based on players’ ratings\, for players who elect to play up in World Open\, Open Section but who are eligible for a lower section). \n\nMIXED DOUBLES BONUS PRIZES: Best male+female 2-player team combined score among all sections: $500-300-200. Team must average under 2200; may play in different sections and schedules; register (no extra fee) by 2 pm Sat. Prize limits do not apply to Mixed Doubles team prizes. \n\nTop 4 sections entry fee: $123 online at chessaction.com by 2/24\, $140 later online or at site (no checks\, credit cards OK) until 1 hour before round 1. \n\nUnder 1200 Section entry fee: All $20 less than top 4 sections entry fee. \n\nAll sections: Re-entry $60\, not available to go from Major to Major. GMs\, IMs & WGMs free in Major; $100 deducted from prize.   \nSpecial 1-year USCF dues with magazine if paid online with entry: Adult $54\, Senior (age 65+) $48\, Young Adult $33\, Youth $24. USCF membership is required. \n\nForeign player rating info              Prizewinner tax info              CCA electronic devices rules \n\nPLAYERS MAY NOT POSESS CELLPHONES DURING PLAY. Please leave your phone home\, or in your hotel room or car\, or in a bag at your table. \nFor all tournaments\, adjusted FIDE or foreign ratings\, if higher than USCF\, may be used. Players must disclose FIDE or foreign ratings when entering\, or may later be expelled. Other over the board ratings such as club\, league\, scholastic\, state or province\, etc\, adjusted if appropriate\, may be used at our discretion if above USCF.  No rating below the latest official USCF rating\, on the list corresponding to the ending date of the tournament\, will be used. For 9 round events offering title norm possibilities\, FIDE ratings are used. Click here for further details.  \nRatings: March official USCF ratings used. USCF Online Regular rating or unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated\, or to qualify for Major (see peakrating.us). Players must reveal foreign\, FIDE and other over the board ratings\, and these ratings\, adjusted if necessary\, may be used if higher than USCF. See also above.    \n3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm\, rds. Fri 7 pm\, Sat 11 am & 5 pm\, Sun 10 am & 3:30 pm.\n2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 10 am\, rds Sat 11 am\, 2 pm & 5 pm\, Sun 10 am & 3:30 pm. \nHalf point byes: OK all\, limit 2\, must commit before round 2. \n\nHotel rates: $133-133\, use this link (also posted at chessevents.us or call 703-471-9500 and mention Chess Rate); reserve by 2/5 or rate may go up. \n\nCar rental: Avis\, 800-331-1600\, AWD D657633\, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. \nEntry: chessaction.com. No mail entries. Questions: www.chesstour.com\, director@chess.us. Entries posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after entering). \n\nBRING SET\, BOARD\, CLOCK IF POSSIBLE- NONE SUPPLIED. \n\nBLITZ TOURNAMENT  Saturday 9:30 pm\, enter onsite Saturday by 9:10 pm.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/george-washington-open-february-27-march-1-or-february-28-march-1-2026/
LOCATION:Washington Dulles Marriott Hotel\, 45020 Aviation Drive\, Dulles\, VA\, 20166\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Glen Rock Quads - Saturday Feb 28\, 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 \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-sat-feb-28-2026/
LOCATION:Community Church of Glen Rock\, 354 Rock Rd\, Glen Rock\, NJ\, 07452\, United States
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SUMMARY:NYCA - Q300 Tournament - Saturday February 28\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.newyorkchessacademy.us/q300-tournament\nQ300 Tournament (February 28\, 2026)28-37 29th St\, Astoria\, NY 11102\n\n\nGeneral Information:​​\n\n\nGame Format: Swiss System \n\n\nUSCF Membership: Current USCF membership required for all sections\, except Novice sections \n\n\nAll sections will play 4 games\, except for the Championship section (3 games) \n\n\nTime control: \n\n\nElementary\, Booster\, Advanced – G/25;d5 \n\n\nChampionship – G/45;d5 \n\n\n\n\nRegistration and Entry fee: $40 by February 14\, 2026\, 11:59 PM Eastern Time\, $50 after. \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\, clocks\, and notation sheets provided​ \n\n\nAll children must be chaperoned by an adult. Entrance to the event will be through the school courtyard on 30th avenue at 29th street. \n\n\nParents are expected to monitor their children while they are waiting for their games to begin.  We suggest bringing books or quiet games to play\, and encourage quiet discussion in the waiting area in between turns.  Safety is paramount and students will be expected to sit quietly.  There can be no loud games or running in the waiting area or school hallways. \n\n\nRegistration fee may be reduced or waived for those in need of financial assistance. Please email q300chessteam@gmail.com to request \n\n\nFor questions\, please email info@ny-chessacademy.com \n\n\n​ \n* Free registration for players with a published USCF rating of 1400 and up. Use coupon code USCF1400UP *​ \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 6. Medals for all other players.​ \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 6. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n\n\n\n\n​ELEMENTARY (K-6) – USCF 400 and under G/25;d5 (4 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 6. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n\n\n\n\n​BOOSTER (K-12) – USCF 800 and under G/25;d5 (4 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 6. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n\n\n\n\n​ADVANCED (K-12) – USCF 1200 and under G/25;d5 (4 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 6. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n\n\n\n\n​**QUADS** CHAMPIONSHIP (K-12) – USCF 1200 and up G/45;d5 (3 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: $50 for player with perfect score 3/3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGame Schedule and Awarding\n\n\nRound 1 – 9:00 – 10:00 AM \n\n\nRound 2 – 10:15 -11:15 AM \n\n\nRound 3 – 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM \n\n\nRound 4 – 12:45 – 1:45 PM \n\n\nAwards Ceremony – To be held immediately after the section concludes \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTiebreak System\nUSCF standard tiebreak below will be used in this tournament\, in order of priority: \n\n\nModified Median\, Solkoff\, Cumulative Score\, Cumulative Scores of Opposition \n\n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT TIEBREAKS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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​
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/nyca-q300-tournament-saturday-february-28-2026/
LOCATION:Q300\, 28-37 29th St.\, Astoria\, NY\, 11102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T083000
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SUMMARY:ICN Carroll Garden Brooklyn Grand Prix + Elite Quads (1000+ USCF)\, Saturday February 28\, 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-february-28-2026/
LOCATION:PS 32 Brooklyn\, 420 Union St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
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SUMMARY:ICN Manhattan Midtown Grand Prix - Saturday February 28\, 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-february-28-2026/
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 February 28\, 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-february-28-2026/
LOCATION:Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church\, 308 West 46th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Nebraska State Scholastic Team\, Open and College/University Championships - Saturday February 28\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:http://nebraskachess.com/event/2026-nebraska-state-scholastic-team-open-and-college-university-championships/ \n2026 Nebraska\nState Scholastic Team\, Open and College/University Championships Saturday\nFebruary 28th at Boys Town Headquarters \n\n4 Round Swiss System in 4 rated sections. USCF Membership is required in all sections.\n\nK-5 Team Championship-4 or 5 Round Swiss depending on entries. Trophies to State Team Champion\, 2nd and 3rd Teams. \n\nMedals to 1st through 4th individuals.\nTime controls G/25;d5 Rounds at 11:00\, 12:00 2:00\, 3:00 (and 4:00 if 5 rounds)\n\n6-8 Team Championship-4 or 5 Round Swiss depending on entries. \n\nTrophies to State Team Champion\, 2nd\, and 3rd Teams\, Medals to 1st-4th individuals.\nTime controls G/25;d5 Rounds at 11:30\, 12:30\, 2:30\, 3:30 (and 4:30 if 5 rounds)\n\n9-12 Team Championship-4 or 5 Round Swiss depending on entries. \n\nTrophies to State Team Champion 2nd and 3rd Teams. Medals to 1st-4th individuals.\nTime controls G;40;d5\, Rounds at 9:30\, 11:00\, 1:00\, 3:30 (and 5:00 if 5 rounds).\n\nOpen and College and University Section: 4 round Swiss. \n\nTrophies to 1st\, 2nd\, 1st U1600\, Top Nebraska College/University Champion.\nTime controls G/55;d5\, Rounds at 9:00\, 11:00\, 2:00 and 4:00.\n\nLocation: Boys Town National Headquarters\, 14100 Crawford ST\, Boys Town NE 68010 Free Parking is available. \nOn site or Late Registration: \n\n8:00-8:45-for the Open\, 8:45-9:15 for the High School\, 10:00-10:45 for the Elementary and 10:45-11:15 for the Middle School.\nEarly registration is very strongly recommended as Entry fees are higher at the last minute.\n\nEntry Fees if by 2/27/2026: \n\nK-5\, 6-8\, 9-12 sections $10.00 per player or $40.00 for a team of 4. $15.00 for Open and College/University section.\nYou can enter more than 4 players from the same school at a slight discount of $7.00 per player for players 5-6-7etc.\n\nOnly Nebraska Schools can win the State Championship trophies but teams from out of state are otherwise eligible for\ntrophies or medals. \n\nAny Nebraska university or college student is eligible to win the trophy in the open section if they are\nenrolled in a Nebraska college or university.\nEveryone taking part will receive a rating from the US Chess Federation reflecting their strength of play\n\nA team consists of 2-7 players from the same school or home school group. Top 4 scores are combined to determine\ntrophy winners. Individuals not playing on a team are still eligible to win the medals in their respective sections. \nYou can register and pay for teams or individuals in this event in 3 ways. For individuals you can easily pay by going to\nkingregistration.com/2026StateTeam. If you plan to register more than one individual you should fill out the form below\nand either call me with names\, ratings\, and ID #’s or send a copy of the form to me or mail it to me. You may pay the fees\nat my Square link at: https://square.link/u/mcFNkvZu or you can send me a check for the total fees. Individuals can pay\non king registration as well. If you plan to register people in multiple sections\, please fill out the form twice and be sure\nand indicate what section or grade the students are playing in. You can register a team on King Registration but you will\nneed to supply lots of information so it’s a lot easier to just register with me if you are enrolling a team of kids. \nI strongly recommend you buy the USCF memberships as needed directly from USCF ahead of time at uschess.org. If you\ngo to their website there is a tab that says\, “Join” which will list the membership prices and categories. Kids 18 or under\,\ncan join for $24.00 for a whole year. Juniors age 19-23 are $33.00 for a whole year. Adults are $54.00 for a whole year\,\nand Seniors are $45.00 for a whole year. \nYou may register your\nkids by email if you send me this completed form to gambiteer49@yahoo.com. You may also pay over the phone too if that\nis more convenient for you. \nPlease Note that students should not be dropped off unsupervised to play\, as a parent or coach should be\npresent during the tournament to keep track of the kids on their team. High school students it’s not critical but recommended \n  \nOrganizer\n\nBruce Draney\nPhone4023126335\nEmailgambiteer49@yahoo.com
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-nebraska-state-scholastic-team-open-and-college-university-championships-saturday-february-28-2026/
LOCATION:Boys Town National Headquarters\, 14100 Crawford Street\, Boys Town\, NE\, 68010\, United States
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SUMMARY:ICN Windsor Terrace Brooklyn Grand Prix - Saturday February 28\, 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-february-7-2026/
LOCATION:PS 230K\, 1 Albemarle Rd.\, Brooklyn\, 11218\, United States
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SUMMARY:ICN Manhattan UES Grand Prix - Saturday February 28\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/manhattanuesgrandprix-h96kw \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-february-28-2026/
LOCATION:Trevor Day School\, 312 E 95th St\, New York\, NY\, 10128\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kreutz Creek Quads - Saturday Feb 28\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.tickettailor.com/events/yorkchessclub \nhttps://www.tickettailor.com/events/yorkchessclub/815876 \n\n\n\nKreutz Creek Quads\n Multiple dates and times Kreutz Creek Library\, 17406\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\nManage tickets \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Kreutz Creek Quads will be held the fourth Saturday of each month at the Kreutz Creek Library\, 66 Walnut Springs Rd.\, Hellam Township\, PA. Each tournament is limited to 40 players\, so sign up now to reserve your spot! \nTime: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \nRegistration: \n\n10 – 10:30 a.m. on tournament day for last-minute entries. Please bring cash.\nMust be a member of USCF (United States Chess Federation) to play. Join USCF now at https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess.\nLimited to 40 players due to space restrictions\, so sign up early!\n\nSections: \n\nOpen\nScholastic\n\nFormat: \n\nQuads (Group of 4 players – each player plays each other player – 3 games total)\nTime control: G/40; d5 (Players get 40 minutes each\, with a 5 second delay for each move)\nRounds: Round 1 at 10:45; Round 2 at 12:30; Round 3 at 2:15. Rounds 2 and 3 may start sooner if all players in quad agree.\n\nEntry Fee: \n\nOpen: $30\nScholastic: $10\n\nPrizes: \n\nOpen: $100 to winner (Ties split evenly)\nScholastic: 1st place trophy\, 2nd place medal\, ribbons for all players\n\nNo food is available for purchase at the event location\, so we suggest packing a lunch. If players use all their clock time\, it doesn’t leave much time between rounds to drive for a meal. Visit yorkchess.org for more information about chess in York County\, PA. \n\n\n\nLocation\nKreutz Creek Library\, 17406
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/kreutz-creek-quads-saturday-feb-28-2026/
LOCATION:Kreutz Creek Library\, 66 Walnut Springs Rd\, Hellam Twp\, PA\, 17406\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 NJ High School Championships - Saturday Feb 28 - Sunday March 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://njscf.org/2026-nj-high-school-championships/ \n  \n\nFEB 28 & MAR 1\, 2026 — NEW JERSEY HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP\n5SS • G/60 d5\nLOCATION \n\n\n\nUnion County Vocational Technical School\n1776 Raritan Rd.\, Scotch Plains\, NJ 07076\nNOTE:\nUCVTS is located near the Police Academy on the far side of the campus\n  \nFORMAT \n\n\n\n\nINDIVIDUAL / TEAM:\nstudents will play as individuals in three sections.\n1) VARSITY BRACKET (Grades 9–12) \n\n\nThe 5 highest rated players from the same school constitute a team\nSecond Varsity team (6th–10th rated players) permitted\nIndividuals and schools with fewer than 5 players allowed\nMinimum 2 players per school for team eligibility\nTrophies: Top 5 schools; Top 10 individuals\n\n\n  \n2) JUNIOR VARSITY BRACKET (Grades 9–12) \n\n\nThe 4 highest rated players from the same school constitute a team\nSecond JV team (5th–8th rated players) permitted\nIndividuals and schools with fewer than 4 players allowed\nMinimum 2 players per school for team eligibility\nTrophies: Top 5 schools; Top 10 individuals\n\n\nNOTE:\nSchools with multiple teams may have players face each other. Players from the same team will not.\n  \n\n3) BOOSTER (Grades K–12)\nOpen to all ages.\n\nBooster A: USCF 1000+\nBooster B: Under USCF 1000\n\nTrophies to top 10 individuals in each sub-section\n  \n\n\n\n\nALL SECTIONS\n\nUSCF membership required\n\nTeams (5 players): $200\nTeams (4 players): $160\nSmaller teams & individuals: $40 per player\n\n\n  \n\nREGISTER ONLINE\n \nOnline registration closes at 9:00 PM on 2/26/26\nAfterward: On-site only • $50 per player • ½ point bye for Round 1\n  \n\n\nBYES\nByes may be requested for any round. Zero-point byes except Round 1 (½-point).\n  \n\n\nROUND TIMES\n\n\nSATURDAY\n10:30 AM\n2:00 PM\n4:45 PM\n  \n\n\nSUNDAY\n10:30 AM\n2:00 PM\n  \n\nPLEASE BRING CLOCKS AND SETS
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-nj-high-school-championships/
LOCATION:Union County Vocational Technical School\, 1776 Raritan Rd.\, Scotch Plains\, NJ\, 07076\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T190000
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SUMMARY:58th Annual New York State High School Championship - Saturday\, February 28 - Sunday March 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:FEB. 28 – MAR. 1\, 2026 | NEW YORK58th Annual New York State High School Championship \nWebsite: https://new.uschess.org/58th-annual-new-york-state-high-school-championship  \nLocation: Saratoga Hilton Hotel534 Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, NY 12866I-87 Exit 13-N\, 4 miles north on US 9 \nOverview: \n\n\nOpen to out-of-state players (with some prize restrictions). \n\n\nPrimarily intended for Grades 9–12 (grades 6–8 may play in Championship Section with prize restrictions). \n\n6-round Swiss\, G/60\, d10.\n\nChess parking: $6 daytime\, $12 overnight. \n\n\nMaximum 400 players\, divided into 4 sections (unrated allowed in any section): \n\n\nHigh School Championship (Grades 6–12\, top NY State player/team are NY State HS Champions; top NYS grade 9–12 player born 9/1/07 or after qualifies for Denker Tournament of High School Champions in Grand Rapids\, MI) \n\n\nHigh School Under 1900 / Unrated \n\n\nHigh School Under 1500 / Unrated \n\n\nHigh School Under 1000 / Unrated \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntry Fees (per player\, space permitting): \n\n\nBy 2/7/26: $120 \n\n\nBy 2/23/26: $140 \n\n\nAfter 2/23 until registration closes: $200 \n\n\nOn-site entries may not be available. \n\n\nSpecial 1-year USCF dues with magazine if paid online with entry. \n\n\nPrizes: \n\n\nTeam prizes Based on top 4 scores from same school. Teams of 2–3 allowed (disadvantage compared to 4-player teams). \n\n\nTrophies\, plaques\, or medals for top 10 players & top 5 teams in each section. \n\nClass prizes awarded to top 2 each: U2000\, U1800 (HS Championship)\, U1700\, U1600 (in HS U1900)\, U1300\, U1100 (in HS U1500)\, U800\, U600\, top 2 unrated (in HS U1000).\n\n\n\n$2\,250 Bonus Prizes in top 2 sections for top-scoring players residing in NY or attending NY schools (out-of-staters attending NY schools must confirm eligibility with TD by Round 3). \n\nChampionship: $1\,000-500-250 (limited to NY players or players attending NY schools in grades 9-12); High School Under 1900/Unr.: $250-150-100\, $100 limit to Unr.;\n\n Free/reduced entry fee prizes to all CCA OTB tournaments (only for players residing in NY or attending NY schools): Championship section (only NY players in grades 9-12 eligible for free/reduced EF prizes in Championship Section): 8 months 1st\, 6 months 2nd\, 4 months 3rd & 4th. \n\n\nOther sections: 6 months 1st\, 4 months 2nd\, 3 months 3rd & 4th  (all NY players grades 6-12 eligible in Under 1900 Section & below). 2 months bonus free entry to NY players with 6-0 scores. \n\n\nSome CCA events also have minimum rating requirements and/or additional surcharges\, based on rating\, to play in the top sections; the free/reduced entry fee prizes do not cover any such additional surcharges for playing in the top sections.  \n\n\n\n$300 Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes: $200-100\, to Best male+female 2-player team among all 4 sections combined\, team rating must average U2200\, may play in different sections and can be from same or different schools in grades 6-12 in any state; register at site (no extra fee) by 5 pm Sat.\n\nOverall School Team Bonus Prizes: Awards (trophies\, plaques or medals) to top 5 school teams among all 4 sections combined! \n\n\nFirst Place Overall Team (Boards 1-4) also wins 4 additional months of CCA Free/Reduced Entries\, 2nd Place Overall Team (Boards 1-4) wins 2 months additional entries (all players grades 6-12 in any state eligible for Overall Team Bonus Prizes). \n\n\nSchedule: \n\n\nRounds begin Sat 11\, 2\, 5; Sun 9\, 12\, 3. Awards: about 5:30 pm. \n\n\nReg. ends Sat 10 am\, rounds Sat 11\, 2\, 5; Sun 9\, 12\, 3. Awards about 5:30 pm Sun. \n\n\nHalf point byes OK all\, limit 2\, must commit before round 3. \n\n\nCash prizes split if tied\, ties for non-cash prizes broken by tiebreaks (or by speed playoff if 6-0 tie). \n\n\nSpecial Notes: \n\n\n HR: see chessevents.us for rates\, minimum stay and other details (hotel reservations links at chessevents.us should be open by mid-November or sooner). Hotels may sell out very quickly but could have availability much later due to late cancellations. For backup hotels see chessevents.us. \n\n\nSpecial car rentals: Avis\, 800-331-1600\, use AWD #D657633. $15 per player service charge for refunds. \n\n\nSection switches subject to $20 extra charge after 2/23 (all substitutions from advance list subject to space limitations and charged late fee)\, no section switching or substitutions after 6 pm 2/26. \n\n\nQuestions: chesstour.com\, director@chess.us.  \n\n\nBring digital clock if possible- none supplied. \n\n\nMarch official ratings used (except unofficial USCF web ratings or USCF Online Regular ratings usually used if otherwise unrated). Players with USCF Online Regular ratings over 100 points over their OTB ratings may be assigned higher tournament rating and may be required to play in higher section (TD may use USCF Scholastic Regulations for eligibility guidance). TD reserves right to assign estimated rating to players with non-USCF ratings. \n\n\nElectronic devices rules: Electronic scorekeeping devices not allowed. See also www.devicerules.com; players may not possess cellphones during play but may store them in bag under table. \n\n\nUnclaimed cash prizes usually paid by PayPal (may take a couple of weeks)\, but recipients are responsible for arranging delivery and/or replacement of other awards not claimed at site. \n\n\nEnter online:  www.chessaction.com. No mailed entries. \n\n\nNY State High School Blitz Championship: 8:00 pm Sat.\, register at site Sat. by 7:40 pm. \n\n\n  \nDirectly from website: \nFEB. 28 – MAR. 1\, 2026   NEW YORK \n58th annual New York State High School Championship\, Out Of State Welcome\, but with prize restrictions– intended mostly for Grades 9-12 (grades 6-8 also can also play but with some prize restrictions in Championship Section)\, Saratoga Hilton Hotel\, 534 Broadway\, I-87 Exit 13-N\, 4 miles north on US 9\, Saratoga Springs\, NY 12866 (see separate TLA\, March 7-8\, for NY State Scholastic Championship\, Grades K-8). 6-SS\, G/60\, d10. Chess parking rate: $6 daytime\, $12 overnight. May be limited to 400 players. In 4 sections. High School Championship (open to all in grades 6-12\, top NY State player and team are NY State High School Champions; top NYS grade 9-12 born 9/1/07 or after qualifies for Denker Tournament of HS Champions in Grand Rapids\, MI)\, High School Under 1900/Unr\, High School Under 1500/Unr.\, High School Under 1000/Unr. Team prizes based on top 4 scores from same school; teams of 2 or 3 allowed\, but are at a disadvantage. Unrateds allowed any section. Online entry fee at chessaction.com\, all sections (space permitting): $120 per player by 2/7/26\, $140 by 2/23. Registration may closer prior to these dates due to space limitations and entries may be subject to wait list. If registration is still open\, entry fee after 2/23 until registration closes is $200 (On-site entries may not be available this year). Special 1-year USCF dues with magazine if paid online with entry: see chessaction.com. Trophies\, plaques or medals to top 10 players & top 5 teams each section\, top 2 each U2000\, U1800 (HS Championship)\, U1700\, U1600 (in HS U1900)\, U1300\, U1100 (in HS U1500)\, U800\, U600\, top 2 unrated (in HS U1000). $2\,250 Bonus Prizes in top 2 sections for top-scoring players residing in NY or attending NY schools (out-of-staters attending NY schools must confirm eligibility with TD by Round 3). Championship: $1\,000-500-250 (limited to NY players or players attending NY schools in grades 9-12); High School Under 1900/Unr.: $250-150-100\, $100 limit to Unr.; Free/reduced entry fee prizes to all CCA OTB tournaments (only for players residing in NY or attending NY schools): Championship section (only NY players in grades 9-12 eligible for free/reduced EF prizes in Championship Section): 8 months 1st\, 6 months 2nd\, 4 months 3rd & 4th. Other sections: 6 months 1st\, 4 months 2nd\, 3 months 3rd & 4th  (all NY players grades 6-12 eligible in Under 1900 Section & below). 2 months bonus free entry to NY players with 6-0 scores. Some CCA events also have minimum rating requirements and/or additional surcharges\, based on rating\, to play in the top sections; the free/reduced entry fee prizes do not cover any such additional surcharges for playing in the top sections. $300 Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes: $200-100\, to Best male+female 2-player team among all 4 sections combined\, team rating must average U2200\, may play in different sections and can be from same or different schools in grades 6-12 in any state; register at site (no extra fee) by 5 pm Sat. Overall School Team Bonus Prizes: Awards (trophies\, plaques or medals) to top 5 school teams among all 4 sections combined! First Place Overall Team (Boards 1-4) also wins 4 additional months of CCA Free/Reduced Entries\, 2nd Place Overall Team (Boards 1-4) wins 2 months additional entries (all players grades 6-12 in any state eligible for Overall Team Bonus Prizes). Schedule: Rounds begin Sat 11\, 2\, 5; Sun 9\, 12\, 3. Awards: about 5:30 pm. Schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am\, rounds Sat 11\, 2\, 5; Sun 9\, 12\, 3. Awards about 5:30 pm Sun. Half point byes OK all\, limit 2\, must commit before round 3. Cash prizes split if tied\, ties for non-cash prizes broken by tiebreaks (or by speed playoff if 6-0 tie).  HR: see chessevents.us for rates\, minimum stay and other details (hotel reservations links at chessevents.us should be open by mid-November or sooner). Hotels may sell out very quickly but could have availability much later due to late cancellations. For backup hotels see chessevents.us. Special car rentals: Avis\, 800-331-1600\, use AWD #D657633. $15 per player service charge for refunds. Section switches subject to $20 extra charge after 2/23 (all substitutions from advance list subject to space limitations and charged late fee)\, no section switching or substitutions after 6 pm 2/26. Questions: chesstour.com\, director@chess.us. Bring digital clock if possible- none supplied. March official ratings used (except unofficial USCF web ratings or USCF Online Regular ratings usually used if otherwise unrated). Players with USCF Online Regular ratings over 100 points over their OTB ratings may be assigned higher tournament rating and may be required to play in higher section (TD may use USCF Scholastic Regulations for eligibility guidance). TD reserves right to assign estimated rating to players with non-USCF ratings. Electronic devices rules: Electronic scorekeeping devices not allowed. See also www.devicerules.com; players may not possess cellphones during play but may store them in bag under table. Unclaimed cash prizes usually paid by PayPal (may take a couple of weeks)\, but recipients are responsible for arranging delivery and/or replacement of other awards not claimed at site. Enter online:  www.chessaction.com. No mailed entries. NY State High School Blitz Championship: 8:00 pm Sat.\, register at site Sat. by 7:40 pm.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/58th-annual-new-york-state-high-school-championship-saturday-february-28-sunday-march-1-2026/
LOCATION:Saratoga Hilton\, 534 Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T140000
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SUMMARY:Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 267 Saturday Feb 28\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Entry 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!\nhttps://www.chessnycplayngo.org/events
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/chess-nyc-play-n-go-select-chess-meets-ps-267-saturday-feb-28-2026/
LOCATION:PS 267\, 213 E 63rd St\,\, New York\, NY\, 10065\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001407
CREATED:20260213T184348Z
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SUMMARY:Future Masters Chess Academy Scholastics - Saturday February 28\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:http://www.masschess.org/events/Event_Details.aspx?Event_ID=9757 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFMCA Scholastics Feb 28\n\n\n\nTournament Details Revised: 2/8/2026 1:31:19 PM\n\n\nGeneral Information\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nEvent Organizer:\nFuture Masters Chess Academy  \n\n\nEvent Location:\nFMCA Ashland\, 200 Homer Ave\, Unit 200\, Ashland\, Ma 01721   [ Directions ]\n\n\nEvent Date:\nSaturday\, February 28\, 2026\n\n\nTime Control:\nGame 25;5 delay\n\n\nRounds Time:\n1 pm 2 pm 3 pm 4 pm\n\n\nByes:\n2 allowed must commit to round 4 bye before round 2\n\n\nPrize Info:\nTrophies Nedals\n\n\nInquiry:\nMasterltd@aol.com    617 596 5856\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Information\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nEntry Fee:\n$40.00\n\n\nRegistration – Onsite:\n\n\n\nRegistration – Online:\nAvailable till END OF DAY OF 2/27/2026.\n\n\nMembership Requirement:\nUSCF\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSections Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTournament Sections:\nRegister Now! Over 1000 Feb 28 Trophy Medals\nRegister Now! Under 1000 Feb 28 Trophy Medals\nRegister Now! Under 500 Feb 28 Medals\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTournament Rules and Other Information\n\n\n  \n\n\nMACA provides tournament listing for all as a service to the chess community. For question\, comments\, or dispute regarding events that are not organized by MACA\, please contact the tournament organizer directly.\nRemember that each player is responsible for bringing and setting up their clock. Please refer to the Metrowest Chess Club Digital Clock Guide for instructions on how to set digital clocks.\nMACA does not recommend but allows US Chess approved electronic scorekeeping devices. Please note that some national tournaments held by US Chess ban electronic scorekeeping\, so be sure to know how to keep score without aid of electronics.\n\n\nIf online registration is enabled on this event\, you can Join/Renew your USCF and MACA membership at the online registration page. If online registration is not available\, you can join MACA (The Massachusetts Chess Association) at our Online Membership Form and USCF (United States Chess Federation) at USCF Membership Page.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/fmca-scholastics-feb-28/
LOCATION:FMCA Ashland\, Office\, 200 Homer Ave\, Unit 200\, Ashland\, MA\, 01721\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T171340Z
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SUMMARY:ICN Manhattan Team Tournament hosted at PS 111 - Sunday March 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://impactcoachingnetwork.wufoo.com/forms/zmch6xu0qmolzm/ \nWelcome to the Manhattan Team Tournament hosted at PS 111! \nTournament Details: \n* Full Day of Child Care\, Pizza Lunch Included. \n* Opened to all individuals\, schools\, and teams in Manhattan. \n* In keeping with the safety expectations of the host school\, no parents will be allowed in the building. \n* Parents can drop off at 9:00am\, and kids will have an immersive camp-like experience with their teams and coaches. \n* Children will be monitored at all times by ICN Staff \n* Double Accelerated Pairing for Round 1 \n* 3 Rounds with No Elimination \n* Individual prizes: Top 10 Trophies & Medals (2.5 pts) per each section. \n* Team prizes Top 5 teams per section \n* We will use LIVE USCF rating to pair the event. All players must play in their designated Grade sections. \n* Cheese Pizza Lunch will be provided \n* Parents can send nut-free lunch and snack as desired. \n*ALL ICN EVENTS ARE NUT FREE \n* All sections are USCF rated and all players are required to have an active and valid USCF membership. If you are not yet a USCF member\, you can register at the below link. \nRegister for the USCF or renew below: Become a USCF member \nTournament Rates \nStarting rates: $69 \nRates for February 15th – 27th: $79 \n*Please note\, the final 24 hours the pricing will be $89 – Registration Closes at 6:00pm on Saturday the night before \nMonthly Tournament Schedule (Subject to Change): \nOctober 26th\, 2025\nNovember 23rd\, 2025\nDecember 21st\, 2025\nFebruary 1st – Winter Cup\, 2026\nMarch 1st\, 2026\nMarch 29th\, 2026\nApril 26th\, 2026\nMay 31st\, 2026\nJune 14th – Spring Cup\, 2026 \nLocation:\nPS 111 – 440 West 53rd Street\, NYC 10019 \nSections: Players will be grouped by rating\, so each competitor can face off against peers of similar skill and experience. \nK–1 Championship (G/45 d5)\nK-1 U300 (G/45 d5)\nPrimary U600 (2nd – 3rd Grade) (G/45 d5) – Notation Required\nPrimary Championship (2nd – 3rd Grade) (G/45 d5) – Notation Required\nElementary U800 (4th – 5th Grade) (G/45 d5) – Notation Required\nElementary Championship (4th – 5th Grade) (G/45 d5) – Notation Required\nMiddle School K–8 Championship (6th – 8th Grade) (G/45 d5) Notation Required \nRules & Schedule: \nPlaying hall will be in the cafeteria\n3 Rounds\, G/45\, D5 \n9:00 AM – Arrive in Team Room\n9:30 AM – 1st Round\n11:00 AM – 2nd Round\nLunch in between the round\n1:00 PM – 3rd Round\n3:00 PM – Award Ceremony will be held inside the auditorium \nPre-Registration List: \nPre-registration List \nFor more photos\, check here ICN Instagram
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/icn-manhattan-team-tournament-hosted-at-ps-111-sunday-march-1-2026/
LOCATION:PS 111 Adolph S. Ochs\, 440 West 53rd Street\, New York\, 10019\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T150000
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SUMMARY:ICN PS 230K Hosted Team Tournament - Sunday March 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://impactcoachingnetwork.org \nclick on “Tournaments” in the menu bar \nPS 230 Hosted Team Tournament\n\nWelcome to the Brooklyn Monthly Team hosted at PS 230! \nTournament Details: \n* Full Day of Child Care\, Pizza Lunch Included. \n* Opened to all individuals\, schools\, and teams in Brooklyn. \n* In keeping with the safety expectations of PS 230\, no parents will be allowed in the building. \n* Parents can drop off at 9am\, and kids will have an immersive camp-like experience with their teams and coaches. \n* The Event will be capped at 350 registrations & registrations close the night before\, at 6pm Saturday. \n* Children will be monitored at all times by ICN Staff \n* Double Accelerated Pairing for Round 1 \n* 3 Rounds with No Elimination \n* Individual prizes: Top 10 Trophies &a Medals (2.5 pts) per each section. \n* Team prizes Top 5 teams per section \n* We will use LIVE USCF rating to pair the event. All players must play in their designated Grade sections. \n* Cheese Pizza Lunch will be provided \n* Parents can send nut-free lunch and snack as desired. \n*ALL ICN EVENTS ARE NUT FREE \n* All sections are USCF rated and all players are required to have an active and valid USCF membership. If you are not yet a USCF member\, you can register at the below link. \nTournament Rates \nStarting rates: $69 \nRates for December 15th – 19th: $79 \n*Please note\, the final 24 hours the pricing will be $89 – Registration Closes at 6:00pm on Saturday the night before \nMonthly Tournament Schedule (Subject to Change): \nOctober 26th\, 2025\nNovember 23rd\, 2025\nDecember 21st\, 2025\nJanuary 11th – Winter Cup\, 2026\nFebruary 22nd\, 2026\nMarch 29th\, 2026\nApril 26th\, 2026\nMay 31st\, 2026\nJune 7th – Spring Cup\, 2026 \nLocation: \nPS 230\, 1 Albemarle Rd\, Brooklyn\, NY 11218 \nRegistration: \nThere will be no onsite registration. Registration will close at 6 PM the night before. \nSections: Players will be grouped by rating\, so each competitor can face off against peers of similar skill and experience. \nK – 3rd grade\, U 300 or P3 – Novice (G/45 d5)\nK – 5th grade\, U 700 – Advancing (G/45 d5)- Notation Required\nK – 12th grade\, U 1000 – Intermediate (G/45 d5) – Notation Required\nK – 12th grade\, 1000+ – Championship (G/45 d5) – Notation Required\nK – 12th grade\, 1500+ – Quads (G/45 d5) – Notation Required \nRules & Schedule: \nPlaying hall will be in the cafeteria\n3 Rounds\, G/45\, D5 \n9:00 AM – Arrive in Team Room\n9:30 AM – 1st Round\n11:00 AM – 2nd Round\nLunch in between the round\n2:00 PM – 3rd Round\n3:00 PM – Award Ceremony will be held inside the auditorium \nPre-Registration List: \nPre-registration List
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/icn-ps-230k-hosted-team-tournament-sunday-march-1-2026/
LOCATION:PS 230K\, 1 Albemarle Rd.\, Brooklyn\, 11218\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Right Move Chess Federation - Riverbank State Park - Sun March 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Date:\nTournament:\nNotes:\nPre-Registration:\n\n\n\n\nMarch 1 at Riverbank SP\nTRM #365\nEF: Free. USCF only. 7 sections. Rd 1 at 10:00AM\nCheck In Ends at 9:30AM\nRegistration opens 2/16\nwww.chesstrm.org/NYC/\n\n\n\n  \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTqftRmRannfbSTpPPBk6us8pQIMwyQk6Gedzcd3E4473AOg/viewform \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-riverbank-state-park-sun-march-1-2026/
LOCATION:Riverbank State Park\, 679 Riverside Dr\,\, New York\, 10031\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001407
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SUMMARY:Anderson Chess Tournament - Sunday March 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.nyschessclub.com/tournamentsD\n\nDirect register link: https://nyscc.wufoo.com/forms/anderson-chess-tournament-registration-march-1/ \nAnderson Chess Tournament Registration march 1\n\n100 W 77th St\, New York\, NY 10024 \nEmail: nyschessclub@gmail.com\nPhone: 917-518-1384 \n\n\n\n\n\nThis is the registration page for the Anderson Chess tournament on Sunday March 1st\, 2026.\n\n\n\n\n\nEntry Fee:\n$45 registration fee.\n$5 discount for Anderson Students.\nFree registration for 1600+.\nNO ON SITE REGISTRATION.\n\n\n\n\nSections:\nRookies: (unrated section for Pre-K\, Ks. Perfect for beginners)\nNovice: 1st-3rd grade Unrated (4 rounds\, no clock)\nK-1: K-1 Rated – Must be below 700 rating (4 round\, G/25 5 second delay)\nPrimary: 2nd-5th Grade Under 800 (4 rounds\, G/25 5 second delay)\nReserve: K-12 Under 1200 (4 rounds\, G/40 5 second delay)\nOpen: K-12 [Minimum 1200 rating] (4 rounds\, G/40 5 second delay)\n\n\n\n\nTrophies\nWill be given based on registration for each section.\nCash prizes will be given in the Open section.\nPerfect scores will have a blitz tie-breaker to determine standings.\n\n\n\n\nRound times:\nFirst round for Reserve and Open will start at 9:30am\, then 11:00am\, 1pm\, 2:15pm.\nFirst round for Primary starts at 9:45am\, 11:15am\, 12:45pm\, 2pm.\nFirst round for K-1\, Novice\, Rookies start at 10am.\n(If all players have finished early we will try and start the next round earlier.)All chess pieces\, board\, scoresheets and pencils will be provided. Please 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 directors discretion.\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Notes:\n\nAll chess pieces\, board\, scoresheets and pencils will be provided. Please 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 directors discretion. \nSnacks\, drinks\, and pizza will be available for purchase. All proceeds will go to the Anderson school. \nIf your child is playing in a rated section they must be a member of the United States Chess Federation.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/anderson-chess-tournament-sunday-march-1-2026/
LOCATION:The Anderson School\, 100 W 77th St\,\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001407
CREATED:20251007T233119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T192312Z
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SUMMARY:PS 41 Chess Tournament - Sunday March 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://nycknights.com/tournaments/info-registration-2/ \n\nPS41 Chess Tournament\nSunday March 1\, 2026\n116 West 11th Street Manhattan \nPS41 Chess Tournament \nSunday March 1\, 2026\n116 West 11th Street Manhattan \nOpen to first 160 players – Register using the link at the bottom of the page $50 per player (proceeds supporting the PS41 Chess Team) \nUNRATED SECTIONS\nBoard and pieces will be supplied\, and no clocks will be used. U.S. Chess Federation membership is not required for these sections. Please arrive 15 minutes before your start time. Special instructions for our Unrated Sections will be presented at 10:15am in the auditorium. \nNo Score (Kindergarten Only) 4 rounds.\nStart / Est. End Time: 10:30am / 2:30pm. This section is specially designed for K children new to chess tournaments and might not remember all the rules. Tournament Directors will guide the children and results will not be recorded. Trophies awarded to all players. \nK-1 Novice (Kindergartners and First Grade) 4 rounds.\nStart / Est. End Time: 10:30am / 2:30pm. Trophies awarded to winners. Medals for all other players. \n2-5 Novice (2nd to 5th Grade) 4 rounds.\nStart / Est. End Time: 10:30am / 2:30pm. Trophies awarded to winners. Medals for all other players. \nUSCF RATED SECTIONS\nPlayers in these sections must play with a clock. Board and pieces will be supplied but bring clocks if you have them. U.S. Chess Federation membership is required for rated sections. Please arrive 15 minutes before your start time. \nJuniors (K-1st Grade\, USCF Under 600) 4 rounds\, G/40 d5.\nStart / Est. End Time: 10am / 3:30pm. Trophies to winners. Medals for all other players. \nPrimary (K-3rd Grade\, USCF Under 800) 4 rounds\, G/40 d5.\nStart / Est. End Time: 10am / 3:30pm. Trophies to winners. Medals for all other players. \nReserve (K-8th Grade\, USCF Under 1100) 4 rounds\, G/40 d5.\nStart / Est. End Time: 9:45am / 4pm. Trophies to winners. Medals for all other players. \nChampionship (K-12th Grade\, USCF 1000-1400) 4 rounds\, G/45 d5.\nStart / Est. End Time: 9:30am / 4pm. Trophies to winners. Medals for all other players. \nTournament Details\n* Special instructions for our Unrated Sections will be presented at 10:15am in the auditorium.\n* Pairing will be posted in the Playing Hall (cafeteria)\n* Parents may help their children get settled in the playing hall at the start of their rounds.\n* Parents should wait in the auditorium while games are played – Spectating games is not allowed.\n* Second and following rounds will begin when the previous round is completed.\n* Award ceremonies will take place at the completion of each section. \nLunch – Pizza\nPizza slices will be on sale or participants can bring their own food and should bring their own water bottle. \nImportant Information\nPARENTAL SUPERVISION IS REQUIRED THROUGHOUT THE TOURNAMENT\nNO FOOD OR DRINKS ARE ALLOWED IN THE AUDITORIUM \nClick Below To Register \nREGISTRATION FORM \nPRE-REGISTERED LIST \nRegistration will close at 5pm Saturday February 28\, or when we reach maximum capacity of 160 players\nPlease send any questions to Jeremy at ps41chess@gmail.com
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/ps-41-chess-tournament-sunday-march-1-2025/
LOCATION:PS 41 Greenwich Village School\, 116 West 11th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001407
CREATED:20260209T021243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T025200Z
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SUMMARY:Connecticut State Grade Championships  - Sunday March 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.events4chess.com/events/?event_ID=2524 \n\n\n\nWhen:\nSunday\, March 1\, 2026\n\n\nWhere:\n\nGreenwich Country Day School \n401 Old Church Rd\nGreenwich\, CT 06830\n View Map\n\n\n\nSponsor:\nNational Scholastic Chess Foundation \n\n\nEvent Type:\nScholastic (K-12)\n\n\nEntry Fees:\n\nRated Section(s): \n\n\n\nSection\nFees & Conditions\n\n\n\n\n12th grade\n$60 USD\nSchool grade 12 only. \n\n\n11th grade\n$60 USD\nSchool grade 11 only. \n\n\n10th grade\n$60 USD\nSchool grade 10 only. \n\n\n9th grade\n$60 USD\nSchool grade 9 only. \n\n\n8th grade\n$60 USD\nSchool grade 8 only. \n\n\n7th grade\n$60 USD\nSchool grade 7 only. \n\n\n6th grade\n$60 USD\nSchool grade 6 only. \n\n\n5th grade\n$60 USD\nSchool grade 5 only. \n\n\n4th grade\n$60 USD\nSchool grade 4 only. \n\n\n3rd grade\n$60 USD\nSchool grade 3 only. \n\n\n2nd grade\n$60 USD\nSchool grade 2 only. \n\n\n1st grade\n$60 USD\nSchool grade 1 only. \n\n\nKindergarten\n$60 USD\nPre-Kindergarten through kindergarten. \n\n\n\nNon-Rated Section(s): \n\n\n\nSection\nFees & Conditions\n\n\n\n\n2-3 Unrated\n$50 USD\nSchool grades 2 and 3 only. \n\n\nK-1 Unrated\n$50 USD\nKindergarten through 1st grade. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscounts:\nSibling Discount: $10 USD discount for family member registration greater than or equal to 2 participants in this event; paid in a single transaction.\nApplicable to section(s): 6th grade\, 5th grade\, 4th grade\, 3rd grade\, 2-3 Unrated\, K-1 Unrated\nFuture Masters Rating Discount: $20 USDdiscount for rating greater than or equal to 1500.\nApplicable to section(s): 12th grade\n\n\nSchedule:\nGrades 4-12: First Round time: 9:00 am. (4 rounds)\nGrades K-3: First Round time: 9:30 am. (4 rounds)\n2-3 Unrated\, K-1 Unrated (4 rounds): Arrive by: 9:45am; First Round: 10:00am.\n\n\nTime Control:\nGrades 4-12: Game/30\, 10 second increment\nGrades PK-3: Game/30\, 10 second increment\nNo clocks used in Unrated sections.\n\n\nByes:\nHalf (1/2) point bye requests (1 maximum) are available for round 1 only.\n\n\nContact:\n\nNSCF Tournaments\nTournaments@NSCFchess.org\n\n\n\nNotes/Terms:\nNo at the door entries. Advance registration only. Please note for lunches and snacks\, GCDS is a Nut-Free school. \nThis event is organized and sponsored by National Scholastic Chess Foundation and sanctioned by the CONNECTICUT STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION.  \nThis is an official CSCA State Championship event to determine and crown the Connecticut State Champion in each grade\, K through 12. You do not need to be a CT resident to play in the tournament and win prizes. Only the CT state prizes require that you live or attend school in Connecticut. See Prizes below. \nALL PARTICIPANTS: Please note the starting time for your section. Please arrive early and check the Advanced Entry List to confirm registration. \nByes: 1/2 point by for round 1 only if requested in advance. 0 point byes can be requested up to 30 minutes before the start for later rounds. \nClocks: Clocks are not required in K-1. In other sections\, if one player wishes to use a clock\, the opponent is required to do so. \nPRIZES: Trophies to all players scoring 3 points or more in each section. K-1: Participation ribbons to all non-trophy winners in PK\, K\, 1. You do not have to be from Connecticut to win one of these prizes. Team Prizes: There will be one Top Team trophy for Elementary (K5) and for Middle-High (6-12) sections combined. This will be awarded based on the top 3 scores from a school\, regardless of grade. \nConnecticut Championship: In addition to the prizes above\, regardless of whether the section is an individual grade or a combined section\, the top finisher in each grade will receive a plaque as Connecticut State Champion. In order to qualify\, the player must reside in or attend school in the State of Connecticut. \nRefunds/Cancellation Policy: If your child cannot play in this event\, you may withdraw by email no later than the end of registration (5:00 pm the Friday before the event). Please email us at tournaments@nscfchess.org. Refunds are subject to a $10 fee which covers administrative and credit card processing charges. There will be no refunds or credits given for withdrawals after the close of registration. Too many people have been signing up\, holding a spot and then withdrawing for credit when it is too late to give the spot to another child. We appreciate your understanding. Refunds must be requested by email; no telephone withdrawals or refund requests. To request a refund\, email qb@nscfchess.org. Refunds will be will be processed within 7 days after the tournament. \nRefunds/Cancellation Policy: If you cannot play in an event you have registered for\, you may withdraw by emailing tournaments@nscfchess.org prior to the tournament. Emails must be received by 5:00 PM on the Thursday prior to the event to qualify for refund or credit.  All refunds or credits must be requested by email; no telephone withdrawals for such requests. There will be no refunds given for No-Shows. Refunds are subject to a $10 fee which covers administrative and credit card processing charges or you may apply the entire entry fee to a future event within the same school year. To request a refund for unused credit\, email tournaments@nscfchess.org. Refunds will be processed within 7 days after the tournament. \nSupervision & Photo Release Policy: All participants under 16 must have an adult supervisor during the tournament. The NSCF does not provide supervision between games. Also note: Photography and/or video recording occurs at most NSCF tournament events. By registering your child for this event\, you hereby give permission for your child’s name and/or picture to appear on the NSCF website/promotion. If for any reason this is not acceptable\, please advise tournament staff PRIOR to the start of the tournament. \nEmail: The NSCF will use the email address you provide when registering to contact you personally in support of this event. We will also add you to our bulk e-mail to share NSCF chess news and announce future events and classes. You may Opt-Out of these mailings by selecting Unsubscribe at any time. The NSCF does not sell or share any contact information. Please see our online Privacy Policy.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/9424/
LOCATION:Greenwich Country Day\, 401 Old Church Rd Greenwich\, CT\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06830\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001407
CREATED:20251112T035521Z
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SUMMARY:Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 183 Sunday March 1\, 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-march-1-2026/
LOCATION:PS 183\, 419 East 66th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10065\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001407
CREATED:20260207T034324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T034647Z
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SUMMARY:Tri-State Chess Championship at Chess Max Academy UWS (Manhattan) - Sunday March 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Organizers: Tri-State Chess and Chess Max Academy \nRegister: https://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/march-1st-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-march-1-2026/
LOCATION:Chess Max Academy UWS\, 110 West 79th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001407
CREATED:20260211T001540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T001619Z
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SUMMARY:Catholic Youth Organization of Long Island Chess Tournament - Wednesday\, March 4th
DESCRIPTION:https://cyoli.org/chess \n$25 \n2025-26 Chess Schedule  \nChaminade High School\nDolan Family Science\, Technology & Research Center\nLocated on the corner of Jericho Tpk. and Emory Rd. in Mineola. \nAll tournaments begin at 5pm.\nCheck-in will begin at 4:30. \nThere will be three divisions by grade level (3rd/4th\, 5th/6th and 7th/8th)  and every attempt will be made to have children compete based on the experience level indicated when registering.  We will use a round robin format with each participant playing 6 games of chess.  Each game will be played with the clock set at 8:00 minutes.  Chess sets will be provided. \nThere is a waiting area available in the building with limited viewing.\nSiblings must be closely supervised. \nIf you need additional information email us at info@cyoli.org.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/catholic-youth-organization-of-long-island-chess-tournament-wednesday-march-4th/
LOCATION:Chaminade High School\, 340 Jackson Ave. Mineola\, NY\, Mineola\, NY\, 11501\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001407
CREATED:20260210T230756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T230756Z
UID:10000582-1772735400-1772751600@officialchess.org
SUMMARY:Long Island Chess Club (LICC) Late Winter Open Round 4/5 - Thursday\, March 5\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.lichessclub.com/tournament-schedule \nOne game/round every Thursday \nFeb. 12 – Mar. 12\, 15th LICC Late Winter 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-late-winter-open-round-4-5-thursday-march-5-2026/
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:20260306T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001407
CREATED:20260204T071628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T071646Z
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SUMMARY:Western Class Championships - Friday March 6 - Sunday March 8\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.chesstour.com/wcc26.htm \n33rd annual\nWESTERN CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS \nMarch 6-8 or 7-8\, 2026 in Southern California\n$20\,000 PRIZE FUND UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED \n5-round Swiss-System\, Hilton Orange County Airport\, Irvine\, CA\nUS Chess Grand Prix Points: 120 (enhanced) \n5-SS\, 40/80\, SD/30; d30 (2-day option\, rds.  1-2 G/60\, d10)\, Hilton Orange County Airport\, 18800 Macarthur Blvd\, Irvine\, CA 92612.  Parking:  $20 chess rate.  Free wireless\, pool\, whirlpool\, airport shuttle\, fitness center. \nPRIZES $20\,000 GUARANTEED. In 7 sections. \nMaster Section (2100/up): $2000-1000-500-300\, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus\, top USCF U2300 $800-400.  FIDE rated. \nExpert Section (1900-2199): $1500-700-400-200.  FIDE rated. \nClass A Section (1700-1999): $1500-700-400-200. FIDE rated \nClass B Section (1500-1799/Unr): $1500-700-400-200. \nClass C Section (1300-1599/Unr): $1200-600-300-200. \nClass D Section (1100-1399/Unr): $1000-500-300-200. \nClass E Section (Under 1200/Unr): $600-300-200-100. \nThese overlapping class rating boundaries already include players rated in the top half of the section below.  \nMixed Doubles Team Bonus Prizes: Best male+female 2-player combined score among all sections: $500-300-200. Team must average under 2200; may play in different sections and schedules; register at site (no extra fee) by 2 pm Sat; individual prize limits do not apply to Mixed Doubles team prizes. \nForeign player rating info                         Prizewinner tax info                     CCA electronic devices rules \nPLAYERS MAY NOT POSSESS CELLPHONES DURING PLAY. Please leave your phone home\, or in your hotel room or car\, or in a bag at your table. \nFor all tournaments\, adjusted FIDE or foreign ratings\, if higher than USCF\, may be used. Players must disclose FIDE or foreign ratings when entering\, or may later be expelled. Other over the board ratings such as club\, league\, scholastic\, state or province\, etc\, adjusted if appropriate\, may be used at our discretion if above USCF.  No rating below the latest official USCF rating\, on the list corresponding to the ending date of the tournament\, will be used. For 9 round events offering title norm possibilities\, FIDE ratings are used. Click here for further details. \nRatings: March official USCF ratings used. USCF Online Regular ratings or unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated\, or to play up (see peakrating.us). Players must reveal foreign\, FIDE and other over the board ratings\, and these ratings\, adjusted if necessary\, may be used if higher than USCF. See also above. \nPrize Limits: Unrated may not win over $100 in E\, $200 D\, $300 C\, $400 B.  Cannot play below USCF Online Regular Rating minus 100 points.  Balance of any limited prize goes to next eligible player(s) in line. \nTop 6 sections entry fee: $138 online at chessaction.com by 3/3\, $160 online or at site until 1 hour before round 1.  No checks\, credit cards OK. GMs free\, $120 deducted from prize. \nClass E Section entry fee: all $40 less than top 6 sections entry fee. \nUSCF membership required. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with online entry at chessaction.com: Adult $54\, Senior (age 65+) $48\, Young Adult $33\, Youth $24. Re-entry (no Master to Master): $60.  Online entry fee $5 less to SCCF members; join/renew at scchess.com. \n3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 6 pm\, rounds begin Fri 7 pm\, Sat 11 am & 5 pm\, Sun 10 am & 3:30 pm.\n2-day schedule: Reg. Sat to 10 am\, rounds begin Sat 11 am\, 2 pm & 5 pm\, Sun 10 am & 3:30 pm.\nBoth schedules: Half point byes OK all rounds\, limit 2\, must commit before round 2. \nPrizes not claimed at site usually sent by PayPal (may take a couple of weeks). \nHotel rates: $172-$172-$172-$172 Fri-Sun (higher other das)\, use link below (also posted at chessevents.us ) or call 949-833-9999 (mention Chess rate); reserve by 2/14 or rate may increase. Chess rate room block could sell out before 2/14. \nHILTON HOTEL RESERVATIONS LINK \nCar rental: Avis\, 800-331-1600\, use AWD #D657633\, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. \nQuestions: chesstour.com\, chesstour.info\, Director@Chess.US \nBring set\, board\, clock if possible- none supplied. US Chess Junior Grand Prix points available. \nEntry: chessaction.com\, No mail entries. Refunds: $15 service charge. Entries posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after entering). \nBLITZ TOURNAMENT  Saturday 9:30 pm\, enter by 9:10 pm. \nHome            More tournaments
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/western-class-championships-friday-march-6-sunday-march-8-2026/
LOCATION:Hilton Orange County Airport\, 18800 Macarthur Blvd\, Irvine\, CA\, 92612\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001407
CREATED:20260204T175239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T180005Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Illinois K-8 State Championship - Friday March 06 - Sunday March 08\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.kingregistration.com/event/2026ilk8 \n\n\n2026 Illinois K-8 State Championship\nMarch 06 – 08\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n2026 Illinois K-8 State Championship\nMarch 6 – 8\, 2026\n7SS\, Hyatt Regency Schaumburg\, 1800 E. Golf Rd.\, Schaumburg\, IL 60173\, (847) 605-1234 \nRooms: $124 (single-quad)\, Free Wi-Fi at hotel\, free parking\, Near Woodfield Mall.\nReserve early here to get the rate or call (847) 605-1234 and use code G-ILCH \nFour Sections – K-1 (G/25 d5)\, Grades 2-3 (G/40 d5)\, Grades 4-5 (G/55 d5)\, Grades 6-8 (G/55 d5). \nEntry Fee: $50 on-line or postmarked USPS by 2/22/26; $60 on-line or postmarked by 3/1/26; $70 after that until 3/6/26 7 pm\, $75 on-site (entries after 7:00pm 3/6/26 cannot be guaranteed pairing for round 1\, instead they may receive 1/2 point bye round 1). Checks payable only to Chess Weekend. \nMust be current USCF member by 8:30 am\, 3/07 to be paired. \nNote: Club teams are not allowed for this tournament. Only schools may be selected in the team field. \nAwards:  \nIndividual: 1st –25th Place in each section (K-1\, 2-3\, 4-5\, 6-8) INDIVIDUAL SECTION WINNER WILL ALSO RECEIVE A Custom Chess Clock. Grade Awards: 1st-2nd each grade. Class Awards: 1st-2nd Place with several classes per section. Commemorative medal or ribbon to all players. Teams: 1st-10th Place in each section. Special Sportsmanship trophy! \nSchedule: Opening Ceremony Sat.\, 3/07/26 at 9:30 am. K-1: Sat. 10-12:30-2-3:30\, Sun. 9-10:30-12:30; Grades 2-3: Sat. 10-12:30-2:30-4:30 Sun. 9-11-1; Grades 4-5 & Grades 6-8: Sat. 10-12:45-3:15-5:45 Sun. 9-11:30-2. \nAwards Ceremony: Sun\, 3/8/26\, K-1: 2 pm in the K-1 playing room. 2-3\, 4-5\, 6-8 5:00 pm or ASAP in the main playing room. \nByes: Maximum of 2 half-point byes are available. Zero-point bye only in the last round. Half-point byes must be requested by the end of the second round. \nSide Events: Click here to register for the side events. \n\nBughouse Tournament – Fri\, 3/6/26\, 6:15 – 7:45 pm. 5 round Swiss. Enter on-site only. $20 per team ($10 for individuals and we help you create a team) FREE INDIVIDUAL BUGHOUSE ENTRY WITH RECEIPT FOR BOTH BLITZ & PUZZLE SOLVING! Registration closes at 6 pm\, Fri\, 3/6/26. One section only\, K-8. Bughouse Awards: 1st-3rd Place.\nBlitz Tournament – 5 SS Fri\, 3/6/26\, 8-9:30 pm. 5 round Swiss.  $15 online until 3/5/26. $20 after that or onsite. Registration onsite closes at 7:30 pm\, 3/6/26. Blitz Awards: Individual: 1st-5th plus class awards.\nPuzzle Solving – Saturday 3/7/26\, 8:00 pm\, $15 on-line by 3/6/26. $20 after that or onsite. Puzzle Solving Prizes: 1st-5th overall; 1st-5th U1000.\nAwards Ceremony for Blitz/Bughouse/Puzzle Solving: Sun\, 9 am.\n\nMailed entries: Checks payable only to Chess Weekend (no checks to USCF): Mail registrations with name-contact info-grade-birthday-team/school-USCF ID & exp.-address-city-zip-e-mail address-coach name & contact info to: Glenn Panner\, 21694 Doud Ct.\, Frankfort\, IL 60423. \nEntries: $10 service charge for on-site changes\, and all refunds. Book Vending by Rochester Chess. \nInformation: glenn@chessweekend.com\, www.chessweekend.com \nPairings and Results will be available online during the tournament. \nAll special rules\, details\, and tournament conditions subject to change without notice; changes will be posted ASAP at the tournament site\, at chessweekend.com\, at il-chess.org\, and at kingregistration.com.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-illinois-k-8-state-championship-friday-march-06-sunday-march-08-2026/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Schaumburg\, 1800 E. Golf Rd.\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60173\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001407
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T032615Z
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SUMMARY:Chess In The Schools - CM Amanda Farias All Girls Chess Challenge at 123X - Saturday\, March 7\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://chessintheschools.org/tournament/2026-3-7cm-amanda-farias-all-girls-chess-challenge/ \nThis is a free CIS event \nRegistration for this special event will open in late January 2026. \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-cm-amanda-farias-all-girls-chess-challenge-at-123x-saturday-march-7-2026/
LOCATION:JHS 123X James M. Kieran\, 1025 Morrison Ave\, Bronx\, NY\, 10472\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001407
CREATED:20260131T235605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T235748Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Glen Rock Quads - Saturday March 7\, 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 \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-march-7-2026/
LOCATION:Community Church of Glen Rock\, 354 Rock Rd\, Glen Rock\, NJ\, 07452\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001407
CREATED:20260205T022942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T185757Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Ohio Elementary\, Middle and High School State Scholastic Championships - Saturday March 7 - Sunday March 8\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://progresswithchess.org/ohstate-page \n2026 Ohio Elementary\, Middle and High School State Scholastic Championships\n\n\nSite Address: 3180 W. Market Street\, Akron\, OH\, 44333. \nQualifications: Any student enrolled in an Ohio school or home schooled in Ohio in grades K-12 is eligible to participate. \nElementary Sections: SATURDAY ONLY \nElementary Championship (K-5) 5 Rounds: G/45; d5 \nThe winner qualifies for the Rockefeller and receives a $300 stipend. \nPrimary Championship (K-3) 5 Rounds: G/30; d5 \nThe winner qualifies for the Ashley and receives a $300 stipend. \nU1000 (K-5)\, U700 (K-5)\, U400 (3-5)\, U400 (K-2) 5 Rounds: G/30; d5 \nHigh School/Middle School Sections: SATURDAY AND SUNDAY \nHigh School Championship (9-12) 6 Rounds. Rounds 1-4: G/60; d5. Rds. 5-6: G/90; d5 \nThe winner qualifies for the Denker and receives a $300 stipend). \nMiddle School Championship (6-8) 6 Rounds. Rounds 1-4: G/60; d5. Rds. 5-6: G/90; d5 \n(Winner qualifies for the Barber and receives a $300 stipend). \nU1400 (6-12)\, U1000 (9-12)\, U1000 (6-8)\, U600 (6-12). 6 Rounds: G/60; d5 \nFree USCF membership included for new or expired memberships only!! \nProgress With Chess will provide all chess sets and clocks for all championship sections and 6-12 U1400. \nUp to two half-point byes available (no last round); must request before round two pairings are posted. \nUSCF March Supplement ratings will determine section eligibility. Provisional or online ratings may be used for unrated players. \nFree Ohio Blitz Championship Saturday 8:15 PM \nto determine Ohio High School\, Middle School and Elementary Blitz Champions!! \nIndividual trophies for the Winners. Under 1000 and Under 600 Sections as well! \nMain Tournament Entry fee: $45 received by 3/4/26\, $50 after. No onsite entries. \nOnline registration will close at 6 PM on Friday 3/06. \nDiscounted entry for students for students in financial need\, contact Mike at (216) 321-7000. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule \nDoors open at 8:00 AM. No section changes after 9:00 AM. Announcements at 9:50 AM. \nElementary Championship (K-5) Section (SATURDAY) \nRound Times: 10 AM\, 12 PM\, 1:45 PM\, 3:30 PM\, 5:15 PM \nPrimary K-3 Championship\, U1000 (K-5)\, U700 (K-5)\, U400 (3-5)\, U400 (K-2) Sections (SATURDAY) \nRound Times: 10 AM\, 11:30 AM\, 1 PM\, 2:15 PM\, 3:30 PM \nMiddle and High School Championship Sections \nSaturday Round Times: 10 AM\, 12:30 PM\, 3 PM\, 5:30 PM \nSunday Round Times: 9 AM\, 12:30 PM \n U1400 (6-12)\, U1000 (9-12)\, U1000 (6-8)\, U600 Sections (6-12) \nSaturday Round Times: 10 AM\, 12:30 AM\, 3 PM\, 5:30 PM \nSunday Round Times: 9 AM\, 11:30 AM \nAwards: \nElementary Sections: Trophies for all players achieving a score of 3.5 points or higher. \nMiddle/High School Sections: Trophies for all players achieving a score of 4 points or higher. \nTrophies for top 3 teams in each section (top 4 scores count for team). \nAll students will receive a participation medal! \nHotel: Doubletree by Hilton Akron Fairlawn\, 3180 W. Market Street\, Akron\, OH\, 44333 \nFood: There is a restaurant on-site and abundant restaurants within a two mile radius \nContact: Mike Joelson\, (216) 321-7000\, mdjoelson@progresswithchess.org\, or Eliot Sernau\, (914) 434-2557\, eliot@progresswithchess.org
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-ohio-elementary-middle-and-high-school-state-scholastic-championships-saturday-march-7-sunday-march-8-2026/
LOCATION:Doubletree by Hilton Akron Fairlawn\, 3180 W. Market Street\, Akron\, OH\, 44333\, United States
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