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SUMMARY:21st Annual KCF All Girls National Chess Championship - Friday April 10 - Sunday April 12\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Kasparov Chess Foundation\, Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation\, and the United States Chess Federation are excited to invite girls from across the United States to compete in the nation’s largest and most prestigious all-girls chess tournament: the 21st Annual KCF All-Girls National Chess Championships. \nThis tournament is open to girls under 18 years old as of January 1\, 2026. Participants will compete in the following categories: Under 8\, Under 10\, Under 12\, Under 14\, Under 16\, and Under 18. The Champion in each age group will earn the honor of representing the USA at the World Cadet (U8\, U10\, U12) and World Youth (U14\, U16\, U18) Championships\, in accordance with US Chess Scholastic National and International Invitation Events and Awards. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to be part of a celebrated tradition in girls’ chess! \nWHERE:\nHyatt Regency McCormick Place – 2233 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr\, Chicago\, IL \nWHEN:\nApril 10 – 12\, 2026 \nFORMAT:6-Round\, Swiss System (no elimination) \nTIME CONTROL: Game/90\, d5 \nSCHEDULE:\nFriday:  11 AM Bughouse\, 2:30 PM Opening Ceremony\, 3 PM Round 1\, 7 PM Blitz\nSaturday: 10 AM Round 2\, 2:30 PM Round 3\, 6:30 PM Round 4\nSunday: 9 AM Round 5\, 1 PM Round 6\, 5 PM Awards \nSECTIONS: (Age as of January 1\, 2026) \n\n\n\n\nSection\nBorn in year\n\n\nUnder 8\n2018 or later\n\n\nUnder 10\n2016 or later\n\n\nUnder 12\n2014 or later\n\n\nUnder 14\n2012 or later\n\n\nUnder 16\n2010 or later\n\n\nUnder 18\n2008 or later\n\n\n\n\nAWARDS:\n    Under 8 top 16 individuals\, top 500 – 799\, top U500\, top 6 schools\n    Under 10 top 16 individuals\, top 700 – 999\, top U700\, top 6 schools\n    Under 12 top 16 individuals\, top 900 – 1199\, top U900\, top 6 schools\n    Under 14 top 16 individuals\, top 1100 – 1399\, top U1100\, top 6 schools\n    Under 16 top 8 individuals\, Top 1300 – 1599\, top U1300\, top 3 schools\n    Under 18 top 8 individuals\, Top 1500 – 1799\, top U1500\, top 3 schools \nTop 3 players added for team scores\, team members must attend the same school \nIf your child or team wins an award\, and you were unable to claim it at the tournament\, you can contact our trophy maker Crown Trophy in Buffalo Grove\, IL\, via email at sales@crownbg.com starting Wednesday after the tournament to find out the cost to ship the trophy and to arrange payment. \nAWARDS PROCESS (NEW THIS YEAR): \nThe top 8 individual and team awards will be presented on stage. All other awards can be picked up at the Early Trophy Pickup Table\, which will be located in the lobby of room W-190. \nRATINGS USED:\nFor pairing purposes we will be using the April rating supplement. Adjusted ratings may be used in accordance with the USCF National Scholastic Chess Tournament Regulations. \nPlayers in all sections are required to disclose at the time of registration whether they have one or more ratings in other OTB rating system(s). Other OTB rating systems include\, but are not limited to\, FIDE\, foreign systems\, the Northwest Scholastic Rating System (NWSRS)\, and ChessXpress (CXR). \nThe Tournament Review Group (defined in the Scholastic Regulations) reviews every entry to this tournament\, and makes decisions about whether to assign a rating based on alternate rating data found for a player. Players on the report may have been assigned ratings that are different from their US Chess regular rating in the rating supplement being used for the tournament. The most current version of the report is published here for transparency. \n\nRATING REVIEW REPORT\n\n  \nBYES:\nA single half-point bye is available for any round\, except the last round. The bye may be requested online by 11 pm on the day before the tournament starts. On-site requests have a deadline for round 1 of 2-hours before the scheduled start time. For all later rounds the deadline is 2-hours before the scheduled start for Round 2. Thereafter\, the only bye available is a zero-point bye\, which is an option for any round and may be requested up to 2 hours before the start of the round for which the zero-point bye is requested. \nAny bye\, including a zero-point bye may not be revoked after Round 1 begins. \nThe Chief TD shall have the ability to grant a half-point bye for any round on unusual circumstances\, except the last round. \n\nBYE REQUEST\n\n  \nREGULATIONS:\nTournament Regulations and other polices can be found on the More info page \n\nRegistration\n\n\nUS CHESS MEMBERSHIP\nUS Chess Membership is required for all Players. Use the below link to purchase/renew your US Chess Federation membership if needed before registering for the tournament \n\nUSCF MEMBERSHIP\n\nTOURNAMENT ENTRY FEE:\n$100 by February 23\n$130 by March 16\n$180 by March 30\n$230 by April 9\n$280 Onsite \nOnline registration closes on April 9 at midnight CST \nON-SITE REGISTRATION:\nFriday 9 am – 12 pm to play in round 1. \n\nA player entering after the entry cut-off time for Round 1 may receive one half-point bye.\nA player entering after the entry cut-off time for Round 2 may receive one half-point bye for only one of the missed rounds.\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\nWITHDRAWALS & REFUNDS\nOnline only by April 9 . $20 refund fee per player if requested before day of event. Refunds for withdrawals are processed within 10 business days. \n\nWITHDRAWAL\n\nSECTION CHANGE\nOnline only through April 9\, onsite 9 am – 12 pm\, $40 fee after March 30 \n\nSECTION CHANGE\n\nADVANCE ENTRIES\nYou can view the list of advance entries using the button below.. \n\nVIEW ADVANCE ENTRIES\n\nSIDE EVENTS\nBlitz Tournament (G/3 +2) – 5 double rounds\, one section. Fri. April 10\, 7:00 PM\nEntry Fee: $50 by March 30\, $65 after/onsite. Online registration will close at 2:00 pm on the day of the event. Onsite registration closes at 5:00 pm.\nAwards: Top 10 players \n\nBLITZ REGISTRATION\n\n  \nBughouse Tournament (G/5\, d0) – Number of rounds will be determine by the number of entries\, one section. Fri. April 10 \, 11:00 AM\nEntry Fee: $50 per team. Online registration will close at 9:00 AM on the day of the event. Onsite registration 9 – 10 am.\nAwards: Top 5 teams \n\nBUGHOUSE REGISTRATION\n\n\nBlitz & Bughouse Awards will take place on Saturday April 11 at 9:45 AM in room W-190 \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nHotel\n\n\nHyatt Regency McCormick Place – 2233 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr\, Chicago\, IL\n\n\nThe Hyatt Regency McCormick Place is located in the South Loop neighborhood in within walking distance of Soldier Field and Wintrust Arena. Connected to McCormick Place the hotel offers a modern place to meet and retreat near Michigan Avenue. \nWe have special rates of $195 (USD) plus tax. You must register by March 25\, 2026 to take advantage this rate. Reserve early as space is limited. \nOvernight guests receive discounted self-parking at $28 per night. \n  \n\nHOTEL RESERVATION\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTeam Rooms\n\n\nTEAM ROOMS:\nWe have a limited number of team rooms available. Team rooms can be reserved and paid for online or Email David Heiser at david.heiser@renaissanceknights.org to reserve a room and pay by check. Rooms will be available from Friday at 12 PM to Sunday at 5 PM \n\nMAP OF TEAM ROOMS PDF\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nNAME\n\nSIZE SQ FT\nCOST\nTEAM\n\n\nBURNHAM A\n\n615\n700\nPAY HERE\n\n\nBURNHAM B\n\n620\n700\nPAY HERE\n\n\nBURNHAM C\n\n624\n700\nPAY HERE\n\n\nFIELD A\n\n600\n700\nPAY HERE\n\n\nFIELD B\n\n620\n700\nPAY HERE\n\n\nFIELD C\n\n620\n700\nDALTON\n\n\nMICHIGAN\n\n500\n625\nPAY HERE\n\n\nHURON\n\n500\n625\nPAY HERE\n\n\nERIE\n\n820\n775\nPAY HERE\n\n\nONTARIO\n\n650\n700\nPAY HERE\n\n\nLAKE SHORE\n\n630\n700\nPAY HERE\n\n\nMAG MILE\n\n630\n700\nPAY HERE\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelpful Information\n\n\n\nTournament Regulations\nSafe Play Policy\nNotation Sheet Policy\nElectronic Device Policy\nSpectator Policy\nAirport Transfers\nLocal Attractions\nDining Options\n\n\nTOURNAMENT REGULATIONS\nThe KCF All-Girls National Championship will be utilizing the US Chess Scholastic Regulations. Any modification to US Chess Official Rules of Chess and/or the US Scholastic Regulations will be posted on this website. \n\nSAFE PLAY POLICY\nThe KCF All-Girls National Championships a safe and welcoming environment for all our players and attendees and is covered by the US Chess “Safe Play Policy” \nIf you feel unsafe or uncomfortable in interacting with anyone during this event\, please report the problem to a tournament director or at Chess Control immediately (or ask your parent or coach to do so) \nYou can view Renaissance Knights’ full Safe Play Policy by clicking here. \n\nNOTATION SHEET POLICY\nPer the US Chess Scholastic Regulations\, players must use the official notation sheets provided at the tournament to record the moves during their games. All sections except U8 are required to take notation. \n\nELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY\nTo alleviate the perception of cheating by players who use a cell phone or other electronic device while inside or outside the playing hall\, we will be following  the US Chess National Scholastic Regulations on Electronic Devices utilizing the below variation. \nCell phones are required to be turned off and placed inside the storage box provided at the boards in place of being placed face up on the table. The cell phone shall remain inside the box until the completion of the player’s game. \nA player who needs to make a call or text while their game is still being played shall notify a Tournament Director (TD). The player may retrieve their cell phone from the box only after being given permission and may use it only while under the supervision of a TD. Upon completion of the call or text\, the phone shall be turned off and placed back in the storage box. \n\nSPECTATOR POLICY\nSpectators are not allowed in the playing area or within designated boundaries set by the organizer outside the tournament room(s). \nA spectator is anyone that is not a designated member of the tournament staff and is not currently playing a tournament game (i.e. parent\, coach\, player whose game is finished). \nThe organizer\, Floor Chief or Chief Tournament Director may grant exceptions to this rule on a case by case bases for select person(s). I.E. news media\, photographer\, special guests\, etc. \n\nAIRPORT TRANSFERS\nThis hotel does not provide shuttle service. There are many ways passengers can get to and from O’Hare & Midway Airports. \n\nVisit O’Hare airport website for information\nVisit Midway airport website for information\n\n\nLOCAL ATTRACTION\nChicago boost many fun and exciting attractions. Take a boat cruise through the heart of the city\, see your reflection in “The Bean\,” step outside one of the world’s tallest buildings. Discover things to do in Chicago. \n\nDINING OPTIONS\n\n\n\n\n\nMarket\nstop by Market at Hyatt Regency McCormick Place. Grab a cup of freshly brewed coffee or choose from a selection of gourmet sandwiches\, fresh fruit\, smoothies\, pastries and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArc Bar\, Sixes & Eights\, Third Star\nIn a city famous for its food\, the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place offers an exciting culinary scene that celebrates Chicago. Each of our restaurants and bars feature unique menus and stunning spaces\, all located near McCormick Place Convention Center. Drawing inspiration from the 1893 World’s Fair\, Third Star serves artisanal cuisine with international flavors. Take a journey through Southeast Asian street food in the casual\, colorful Sixes & Eights. Lit with the glow of thousands of Edison bulbs\, Arc Bar offers a modern edge that’s intimate\, yet high-energy. \nThere are also a number of other restaurants within walking distance. \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact\n\nEmail: info@renaissanceknights.org \nPhone: 773-844-0701 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nhttps://allgirls.rknights.org/
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/21st-annual-kcf-all-girls-national-chess-championship-friday-april-10-sunday-april-12-2026/
LOCATION:Hotel Hyatt Regency McCormick Place\, 2233 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T170000
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SUMMARY:2026 Glen Rock Quads - Saturday April 11\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://icanj.net/p.php?p=2535&2026%20Glen%20Rock%20Quads \n\n\nGlen Rock Quads \n$30.00 USD\n\n\n\n\nPrize fund\n\n\n\n $60 USD\n100 guaranteed\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSections\n\n\nQuad (0-2500)Tournament rules\nhttps://icanj.net/files/2025/03/25/tournament_rules.pdf \nhttps://icanj.net/files/2023/01/03/Quads_FAQ.pdf \n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nICA Saturday Tournaments in Glen Rock! \nONLINE Registration will close at 12:00pm on the day of the tournament. Onsite registration is available on the day of the tournament from 10:00am to 12:30pm. Both online and onsite registrations will also close if we reach our maximum capacity of 80 participants. \nThe Tournament Director reserves the right to add players after this deadline if they believe it will improve the tournament experiences of the players who are already registered\, permitted said players paid the registration fee in full. \nMost levels will be broken into Quads; the tournament director reserves the right to change sections to Swiss to accommodate extra players or large rating discrepancies that would occur if players were in a quad. Sections with an average rating under 1000 will be playing at G/30;d5\, and sections with an average rating over 1000 will be playing at G/45;d5. \nEntry fee is $30; prize fund: $60 to each Quad’s 1st place! \nDetails are Below \n1st round at 1:30 pm (EST)\, and then ASAP \n1) Current USCF Membership is required \n2) NO food is allowed in Tournament Room \nFor more questions\, see this FAQ page. \n\n\n\n\nIn-person location\n\n\n354 Rock Rd\, Glen Rock\, NJ 07452\, USA\n\nOur most popular tournament with up to 80 players\, the Glen Rock Quads tournament takes place every Saturday at our Glen Rock Location\, with the exception of holidays. Players are split into groups of four (quads) by rating\, although divisions into sections of six (swiss format) are occasionally implemented circumstantially (to either accommodate numbers or better group players based on rating). In addition\, we offer a $60 cash prize for winners of each section and a $15 award for swiss section runners up. \nPlayers rated under 1000 play in G/30;d5 sections (30 minutes per person with a five second delay per turn)\, while players rated over 1000 play in G/45;d5 sections (45 minutes per person with a five second delay). Each competitor is guaranteed three rated games. For new players\, click HERE to learn how to get an official rating. \nThe tournament entry fee is $30 and online registration closes at 12pm the day of the tournament. In addition\, onsite registration is available on the day of the tournament from 10 AM to 12:30 PM. Both online and onsite registration will close once our maximum capacity of 80 participants is reached. \nIt is important that you are aware of our cancellation policy. Cancellations made by 10:00 AM on the day of the tournament will receive a full refund. Cancellations after 10:00 AM are non-refundable. Lastly\, cancellations can be made by emailing or calling us. \nThe first round starts at 1:30 PM exactly. Further rounds are played immediately after individual sections are finished. \nOur tournaments are for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and skill levels so don’t hesitate to compete! We provide chess sets\, scoresheets\, clocks\, and pencils\, so all you need to bring is yourself and an enthusiasm to play! \nTo find more information on current and past tournaments\, check out our news section to read weekly blog posts about our tournaments! \nPlease contact International Chess Academy if you have any questions. \n\nPhone:\n201-797-0330\nEmail:\nchessdirector@icanj.net
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-glen-rock-quads-saturday-april-11-2026/
LOCATION:Community Church of Glen Rock\, 354 Rock Rd\, Glen Rock\, NJ\, 07452\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T140000
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SUMMARY:Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 267 Saturday April 11\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register: https://www.chessnycplayngo.org/events \nEntry Fee: $54 \nLocation \n\nPS 267 New York\, 213 E 63rd St\, New York\, NY 10065\, USA\n\nAbout the event PLAY N’ GO™ CHESS MEETS \n\nIn by 11\, Home by 2!\n3 Rounds of Triple Rated\nGame 25 D/5 Play!\n4 Player Sections (Quads)\nTop 4 Players in Section 1\nOthers Then Placed in Descending Order\n\n\nIn by 11\, Home by 2! Absolute Beginners to Masters. 3 Rounds of Play\, USCF Uniquely Double-Rated Meets. Guaranteed Cash Prizes for All Sections!
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/chess-nyc-play-n-go-select-chess-meets-ps-267-saturday-april-11-2026/
LOCATION:PS 267\, 213 E 63rd St\,\, New York\, NY\, 10065\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T170000
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SUMMARY:Princeton Day School K-12 Chess Tournament - Saturday April 11\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.onthechessboard.com/\n\nRegistration fee:\nTournament: \n$50 until March 6\n$60 on-site\nOn-site fees could be paid with cash\, check\, or with credit card.\nNine student sections are offered so that each player can find the right level of challenge and satisfaction: \nUNRATED SECTIONS: \n\nNo Score (K-1 new players)\nK-1 (must know how to checkmate)\nNovice 1 (K-6 beginners)\n\nRATED SECTIONS: \n\nNovice 2 (K-8 U-600)\nReserve (K-12 U-800)\nOpen (K-12 U-1000)\nChampionship (K-12 1000-1399)\n\nAll sections for players rated Under 1000 have four rounds\, G25/d5 or G/30 (30 minutes per player per round)\, SS (Swiss System pairings) starting at 12:00 pm (players meeting at 11:50). \nSections for players OVER 1000 will also start at 12:00. The Championship section has 3 rounds\, G40/d5. \nBYES: A half point bye is available if requested in advance. Request the bye by email to chessteach2@gmail.com. \n  \nRegistration & Schedule \nALL SECTIONS\n​Pre-Registration preferred\nOn-site registration starts at 11:00 a.m\nCheck-In (if pre-registered) by 11:50\nPlayers meeting: 11:50 a.m.\nFirst Round will start after the players’ meeting. \nREGISTRATION FEE:\nIf you preregister\, you will pay your registration fee online. Fee for pre-registered players is $50; on-site and late registration fee is $60. Cash or check to “CHESS TEACH 2”\, we also take credit cards. \n  \nAWARDS:\nRound times will be accelerated when possible and awards will be presented as soon as a section is finished to minimize your wait time. The tournament usually ends before 5 p.m. \nAll participants will receive a prize\, either a chess medal or a plaque\, or a trophy. Plaques will be given to the top six players and the top three teams in each scored section\, with the exception of players in the over 1000 sections\, which will not offer team awards and will initially offer only four individual plaques. (If more than one player has a perfect 4-0 score in any section\, they will share first place and an additional first place plaque will be given. \nAt the Greater Princeton Championship in December trophies will be given to all players. \nTEAMS:\nA team must consist of at least two players from the same school or club. The top three scores by players from the same school or club count toward the team total. sections: for players rated under 1000 and for unrated players. \n​At the GREATER PRINCETON CHAMPIONSHIP in December\, trophies will be presented to all individual winners\, plaques to teams\, and there will be a souvenir trophy for all players. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION – Please do not park in the fire lanes. Parental supervision is required for the duration of the tournament and children are asked not to roam through the school. Pizza\, sandwiches and snacks are sold onsite and parents may access our wireless internet service from the Campus Center. \nSTART TIMES – 12:00 p.m. for all sections. \nSNOWDAYS – If it is necessary to postpone the tournament because of snow\, there will be an early morning announcement at www.pds.org\, and by email (if you registered online). Early registration online will be transferred to the tournament make up day (usually one week later) unless you email to cancel. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n​US CHESS FEDERATION MEMBERSHIP is required for players in the RATED sections. The link for joining the USCF is https://secure2.uschess.org/webstore/member.php. Membership is inexpensive and your player will receive a rating\, which after playing in several tournaments is a measure of tournament skill and helps place your player in an appropriate section. \nIf you need to obtain an USCF ID to play in a rated section\, click here\nIf you need to find out your player’s rating and/or if the membership is current\, click here\n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/princeton-day-school-k-12-chess-tournament-saturday-april-11-2026/
LOCATION:Princeton Day School\, 650 Great Rd\, Princeton\, NY\, 08540\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Right Move Chess Federation - Roberto Clemente State Park - Sun April 12\, 2026 (rescheduled from April 5)
DESCRIPTION:Date:\nTournament:\nNotes:\nPre-Registration:\n\n\n\n\nApr 12 at Roberto Clemente State Park\nTRM #367\nEF: Free. USCF only. 7 sections. Rd 1 at 10:00AM\nCheck In Ends at 9:30AM\nRegistration opens 3/30 \nwww.chesstrm.org/NYC\n\n\n\nWelcome to The Right Move “Free Chess for Youth” Chess Tournaments \nCurrent membership in USCF is required.  Scholastic players may Join/Renew membership on-site for one year for $12. No credit cards. \n7 sections: Sections may be combined if there are less than 6 signed up to that section by Friday at 6:00. Players can play up a section but at the TD’s discretion. \nAwards: Based on the number of players in each section: 6-11 players in a section would earn 2 trophies. 12-29 players would get 3 trophies. 30-44 would get 5 trophies; 45-60 would get 7 trophies. \nMedals are earned by a player who scores 2.5 or more points. The BEST TEAM CERTIFICATE is awarded to the team with the best score of the top four players in each section. \n\nAwe: Adults welcome;\nKing: Rated Must be rated above 1300\nQueen: Rated 900-1299\nRook: Rated 500-899\nKnight: Rated Under 500\nPawn: Must be in Gr 3 or below and Rated Under 300\n\nAll Sections begin round 1 games promptly at 10:00. Round 2 is at 11:30.  Round 3 at 12:45.  Round 4 is at 2:00.  Awards are at 3:30. \nAll games are USCF rated.   G/25;d5 \nTRM
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/the-right-move-chess-federation-roberto-clemente-state-park-sun-april-5-2026/
LOCATION:Roberto Celemente State Park\, 301 W Tremont Ave\,\, Bronx\, NY\, 10453\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tri-State Chess - Championship @ Ramaz Middle School - Sunday April 12\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/april-12th-2026-championship-ramaz/ \n\n\n\n\nSection Categories: \n  \nBEGINNER – PreK-1st – Not Rated             No Clocks \nNOVICE – Grades PreK-2 Under 600          G/25; d/5 \nELEMENTARY – Grades PreK-8 Under 500   G/25; d/5 \nRESERVE – Grades PreK-9 Under 800         G/35; d/5 \nADVANCED – Grades PreK-12 Under 1000   G/40; d/5 \nCHAMPIONSHIP – Grades PreK-12 Under 1400   G/40; d/5 \nOPEN SECTION – Open: K-12 Open to ALL ratings Including Adults CASH PRIZES: 1st: 25%\, 2nd: 20%\, 3rd: 15% of entry fees \n  \nTrophies to Top 15 places in all sections \n• Trophies to top 15 Beginner\, Novice & Elementary. Top 10 in all other sections.\n• HIGH SCORER TROPHY TO ALL WHO SCORE 2 POINTS AND DO NOT WIN A PLACE TROPHY\n• ENGRAVED CHESS MEDAL TO ALL OTHERS featuring the name and date of the tournament on the back\n• OPEN Section Cash Prizes: 60% of entry fees returned as prizes – 1st $25%\, 2nd 20%\, Top U 1600 15% \n  \nTrophies to the Top 4 Teams in all sections \n• Trophies to top 4 Teams in all sections.\n• The top 4 scorers from the same school in the same section make up the team score. Minimum 2 players. \n  \n4-SS 4 Rounds Per Section. Adults Included! \nEntrants can ‘play up’ into any section.\nAll Sections Rated By The United States Chess Federation (USCF). \nThere is no elimination! All players play all rounds. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt is possible to get a Bye for any game that is unplayed. Byes can give you ½ point as though you played the game and made a draw (tie)\,
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/tri-state-chess-championship-ramaz-middle-school-sunday-april-12-2026/
LOCATION:Ramaz Middle School\, 114 E 85th St\,\, New York\, 10028\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kings & Queens - Super Sundays -  Piscataway\, NJ - Sunday April 12\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://chesskq.com/tournament \nhttps://chesskq.com/tournament-detail?tournamentId=663a12cd48fbf88c55ec3433 \n\n\nCK&Q Super Sundays – Piscataway\, NJ (1000+ rating) (FIDE rated in open section)\nLocation: 1030 Stelton Rd Suite 201 Piscataway NJ 08854 \n\n\n\nUpcoming Tournament Dates \n\n\n\nFebruary 8\, 2026\nMarch 8\, 2026\nMarch 22\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSections: \nUnder 1800 | Registration Fees: $45\nRounds Timing:10:00 am / 1:30 pm / 5:00 pm. Players should arrive no later than 9:45 am.\nTime Control:G75 +15. 3R S/S\nUnder 1400 | Registration Fees: $45\nRounds Timing:10:00 am / 1:30 pm / 5:00 pm. Players should arrive no later than 9:45 am.\nTime Control:G75 +15. 3R S/S\nFIDE | Registration Fees: $45\nRounds Timing:10:00 am / 1:30 pm / 5:00 pm. Players should arrive no later than 9:45 am.\nTime Control:G75 +15. 3R S/S\n\n\nRegistration Information: N/A \nExtra Information: 1. All sections have a minimum USCF rating to participate. U1400 = 1000. U1800 = 1300. FIDE = 1700 USCF or 1600 FIDE. This is based on the monthly published tournament during which the tournament occurs. “Live” ratings are also acceptable. 2. The tournament is 3 rounds\, Swiss-Style pairings. Accelerated pairings may be used at the director’s discretion. 3. One half-point bye is available for any round\, but must be requested before tournament start. All other requested byes are zero points. 4. The tournament director for this event is Stephen Lorimor. Bye requests and other issues may be e-mailed to sdlorimor@comcast.net\, or by voice/text to 908-286-0720. Note that he may not notice or respond to e-mails\, texts\, or calls after 9:00 am the day of the event. 5. Clocks\, boards\, and weighed plastic pieces are provided. Players may optionally use their own equipment with agreement of their opponent. 6. Withdrawals prior to 9:00 am on the day of the tournament will receive a credit for future tournaments\, classes\, etc. equal to the amount they paid to register. 7. This event is free to enter for all USCF players rated 2200 and higher. Entry fee will be deducted from the player’s prize winnings. E-mail name and USCF ID to Stephen Lorimor at sdlorimor@comcast.net to sign up. 8. FIDE Information: This is a non-norm FIDE event. Admission to the FIDE section requires a minimum 1700 USCF rating or 1600 FIDE rating. Maximum FIDE rating for this event is 2400. All players must have a FIDE ID. Players without one can obtain one at this URL: https://tinyurl.com/3zcjwmex. Note it takes several days to process\, so don’t wait until the last minute. Players lacking a FIDE ID on the day of the event will not be admitted to the section. USCF rules will be used regarding late arrivals to the table. 9. Players signing up for a section they are not eligible for will automatically be shifted to a legal section. Additional prizes (new!): At 45 players participating in the tournament\, everyone wins with free donuts and coffee. At 50\, a Top Junior (under age 12) award in each section for $45. At 55\, a Top Senior (55+) award in each section for $45. At 60\, all 2nd place and Under prizes increase by $15. At 65 players\, 1st place prizes increase by $20 each. \n\nSections:Under 1800 | Registration Fees: $45 \n\n\nTime ControlG75 +15. 3R S/S \n\n\n\nPrizes: \n\nU1800 section: 1st place – $160\, 2nd place – $100\, Top U1600 – $60 \n\n\nUnder 1400 | Registration Fees: $45 \n\n\nTime ControlG75 +15. 3R S/S \n\n\n\nPrizes: \n\nU1400 section: 1st place – $160\, 2nd place – $100\, Top U1200 – $60 \n\n\nFIDE | Registration Fees: $45 \n\n\nTime ControlG75 +15. 3R S/S \n\n\n\nPrizes: \n\nFIDE section: 1st place – $200\, 2nd place – $100\, Top under 1800 (FIDE) – $60. \nPrizes can be paid out via Zelle or PayPal. Check-by-mail available for anyone without these options. \n\n\n\n\nLocation:1030 Stelton Rd Suite 201 Piscataway NJ 08854\n\n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/kings-queens-super-sundays-piscataway-nj-sunday-april-12-2026/
LOCATION:Kings and Queens – Piscataway\, NJ\, 1030 Stelton Rd Suite 201\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T140000
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SUMMARY:Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 183 Sunday April 12\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Entry Fee: $54 \nRegister: https://www.chessnycplayngo.org/events \nTime & Location \n\nPS 183 New York\, 419 East 66th Street\, New York\, New York 10065\n\nAbout the event PLAY N’ GO™ CHESS MEETS \n\nIn by 11\, Home by 2!\n3 Rounds of Triple Rated\nGame 25 D/5 Play!\n4 Player Sections (Quads)\nTop 4 Players in Section 1\nOthers Then Placed in Descending Order\n\nIn by 11\, Home by 2! Absolute Beginners to Masters. 3 Rounds of Play\, USCF Uniquely Double-Rated Meets. Cash Prizes for All Sections! \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/chess-nyc-play-n-go-select-chess-meets-ps-183-sunday-april-12-2026-2/
LOCATION:PS 183\, 419 East 66th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10065\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161424
CREATED:20260210T231911Z
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SUMMARY:Long Island Chess Club (LICC) March Open Round 5/5 - Thursday\, April 16\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.lichessclub.com/tournament-schedule \nOne game/round every Thursday \nMar. 19 – Apr. 16\, 17th March Open. 5SS\, G/90(d/10). Open to all. $(b/30): $135-115. Top U-2000\, U-1750\, U-1500/unr. $80 ea. EF: $35. Non-LICC members +$10. 2 byes 1-5. \n  \nLICC Tournament Schedule 2025 – 26 \nPlease note: All rounds begin promptly each Thursday at 7:30 PM\, with registration between 6:45 – 7:15 PM. If you arrive for registration after 7:15 PM and the pairings have been posted with an even number of players\, you will have to take a bye (inform the TD in advance if you’re running late). Tournament details are subject to change without notice. The info on this site takes precedence over Chess Life magazine and the USCF’s website. All entry fees are due in full at the time of registration. USCF membership is required! \nClub Closed: 11/27/25\, 12/25/25\, 1/1/26 \nREGISTRATION is only available onsite at the club. We do not offer advance registration. Your USCF membership must be valid for the entire event in order to participate – NO EXCEPTIONS! \nHOUSE RULES (for all LICC events): \n\n\nRandom pairings variation (within each score group) is used. \n\n\nChessNoteR\, MonRoi\, and PlyCounter are the only devices permitted for electronic score keeping at this time. \n\n\nDGT boards are not permitted. \n\n\nNo draws by agreement prior to Black’s 25th move. \n\n\n$10 no-show fine (you MUST inform the TD in advance if you need to miss a round) \n\n\nNeither the LICC nor our meeting venue is responsible for left-behind\, lost or stolen personal property. Please make sure to take your belongings with you\, as we’re unable to search for items between meetings. \n\n\n  \nTD: Neal Bellon – nfbellon@gmail.com
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/long-island-chess-club-licc-march-open-round-5-5-thursday-april-16-2026/
LOCATION:United Methodist Church East Meadow\, (2nd floor) 470 Ave.\, East Meadow\, NY\, 11554\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T170000
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SUMMARY:Chess In The Schools - All Girls NYC Chess Championship at PS 11M Saturday\, April 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://chessintheschools.org/tournament/2026-4-18all-girls-nyc-chess-championship/ \nThis is a free CIS event FOR GIRLS ONLY \nRegistration for this event will open in February of 2026. All Girls Event! \nSections:\nK-12 Championship (1200 & up)\nK-12 Classic (Under 1200)\nJH-HS Novice (6-12 Under 1000)\nJH-HS Unrated (Grades 6-12)\nEL Championship (K-5 Under 1000)\nPrimary Championship (K-2 Open)\nEL Unrated (Grades K-5 ). \n*Team prizes will be calculated by the top-3 scores from the each team by section. \nTime Control: \nAll sections will be G/30 or G/25 with 5 Second Delay. \nSchedule:\nCheck -in: 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM\nRound 1: 10:00 AM\nRound 2: 11:15 AM\nRound 3: 1:00 PM\nRound 4: 2:15 PM\nAwards: 3:30 PM. \nNotes:\nSets\, boards\, and scoresheets provided. Bring a clock if you have one\, and a pen or pencil for notation. \nAre CIS tournaments public events?  \nYes\, CIS tournaments are public events. By registering to the tournaments\, participants (and their caregivers\, if applicable) grant full permission to Chess in the Schools to use photographs\, video- and/or audio-recordings of them\, and/or their children\, taken during CIS events in publications\, news releases\, online\, and in other communications related to the mission of Chess in the Schools. No registrants and/or participants are entitled to compensation for their appearance in such materials. All registrants and participants release and discharge CIS from all liability\, losses\, and damages for libel\, slander\, invasion of privacy or any other claim arising out of or relating to the use of videotapes\, recordings and/or photographs. \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/chess-in-the-schools-all-girls-nyc-chess-championship-at-ps-11m-saturday-april-18-2026/
LOCATION:PS 11M\, 321 West 20th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T170000
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SUMMARY:2026 Glen Rock Quads - Saturday April 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://icanj.net/p.php?p=2535&2026%20Glen%20Rock%20Quads \n\n\nGlen Rock Quads \n$30.00 USD\n\n\n\n\nPrize fund\n\n\n\n $60 USD\n100 guaranteed\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSections\n\n\nQuad (0-2500)Tournament rules\nhttps://icanj.net/files/2025/03/25/tournament_rules.pdf \nhttps://icanj.net/files/2023/01/03/Quads_FAQ.pdf \n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nICA Saturday Tournaments in Glen Rock! \nONLINE Registration will close at 12:00pm on the day of the tournament. Onsite registration is available on the day of the tournament from 10:00am to 12:30pm. Both online and onsite registrations will also close if we reach our maximum capacity of 80 participants. \nThe Tournament Director reserves the right to add players after this deadline if they believe it will improve the tournament experiences of the players who are already registered\, permitted said players paid the registration fee in full. \nMost levels will be broken into Quads; the tournament director reserves the right to change sections to Swiss to accommodate extra players or large rating discrepancies that would occur if players were in a quad. Sections with an average rating under 1000 will be playing at G/30;d5\, and sections with an average rating over 1000 will be playing at G/45;d5. \nEntry fee is $30; prize fund: $60 to each Quad’s 1st place! \nDetails are Below \n1st round at 1:30 pm (EST)\, and then ASAP \n1) Current USCF Membership is required \n2) NO food is allowed in Tournament Room \nFor more questions\, see this FAQ page. \n\n\n\n\nIn-person location\n\n\n354 Rock Rd\, Glen Rock\, NJ 07452\, USA\n\nOur most popular tournament with up to 80 players\, the Glen Rock Quads tournament takes place every Saturday at our Glen Rock Location\, with the exception of holidays. Players are split into groups of four (quads) by rating\, although divisions into sections of six (swiss format) are occasionally implemented circumstantially (to either accommodate numbers or better group players based on rating). In addition\, we offer a $60 cash prize for winners of each section and a $15 award for swiss section runners up. \nPlayers rated under 1000 play in G/30;d5 sections (30 minutes per person with a five second delay per turn)\, while players rated over 1000 play in G/45;d5 sections (45 minutes per person with a five second delay). Each competitor is guaranteed three rated games. For new players\, click HERE to learn how to get an official rating. \nThe tournament entry fee is $30 and online registration closes at 12pm the day of the tournament. In addition\, onsite registration is available on the day of the tournament from 10 AM to 12:30 PM. Both online and onsite registration will close once our maximum capacity of 80 participants is reached. \nIt is important that you are aware of our cancellation policy. Cancellations made by 10:00 AM on the day of the tournament will receive a full refund. Cancellations after 10:00 AM are non-refundable. Lastly\, cancellations can be made by emailing or calling us. \nThe first round starts at 1:30 PM exactly. Further rounds are played immediately after individual sections are finished. \nOur tournaments are for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and skill levels so don’t hesitate to compete! We provide chess sets\, scoresheets\, clocks\, and pencils\, so all you need to bring is yourself and an enthusiasm to play! \nTo find more information on current and past tournaments\, check out our news section to read weekly blog posts about our tournaments! \nPlease contact International Chess Academy if you have any questions. \n\nPhone:\n201-797-0330\nEmail:\nchessdirector@icanj.net
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-glen-rock-quads-saturday-april-18-2026/
LOCATION:Community Church of Glen Rock\, 354 Rock Rd\, Glen Rock\, NJ\, 07452\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000
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SUMMARY:BK Chess Quads at the Greene Hill School--1 - Saturday\, April 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://bkchess.com/events \nhttps://bkchess.com/events/4299 \nBK Chess Quads at the Greene Hill School — 2\n\n\n\nWhen\n\nSaturday\, April 18\, 2026\n9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n\n\n\nWhere\nGreene Hill School\, 39 Adelphi Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11205\n\n\nAbout This Event\nPlease be aware that parent attendance is required for all our events\n\n\nDetails\nEntry Fee$40\nTime ControlG/25 d5\nSectionsQuad Staging\nRating SystemUSCF Rated\n\n\n\n\nEvent Format\nQuad tournaments every two weeks. \n\n• Quad format (groups of 4 by rating)\n• 3 rounds per event\n• Time Control: G/25 d5\n• USCF Rated\n\nParent attendance required \n\n\nTypical Schedule\n\nCheck-In: 8:30 – 8:50 AM\nRound 1: 9:00 AM\nRound 2: 10:00 AM\nRound 3: 11:00 AM\nEst. End: 12:00 PM\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\nEntry Fee: $40\nMax 30 players\n5th grade or younger\nRated under 1200\nUSCF membership required\n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\nnychesschamps@gmail.com\n347-886-6195
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/bk-chess-quads-at-the-greene-hill-school-1-saturday-april-18-2026/
LOCATION:Greene Hill School\, 39 Adelphi Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T150000
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SUMMARY:ICN Carroll Garden Brooklyn Grand Prix + Elite Quads (1000+ USCF)\, Saturday April 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/carrollgardengrandprix \nCarroll Garden Brooklyn Grand Prix + Elite Quads (1000+ USCF)\nfrom $49.00\n\nAbout Saturday Carroll Garden Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix \nOur In-Person Saturday Carroll Garden Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix provides the (weekly) opportunity to play three equally rated players in both a competitive and supportive environment. \nPlayers will be paired in groups of fours\, starting with our 4 highest rated players based on their LIVE rating and continuing down to our lowest rated players. We will be use only live OTB ratings \nPlease note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes. \nTournament Details: \n\n\nScholastic Grand Prix (AM/PM Session) \n\n\nParents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack \n\n\nLunch & Snacks will not be served/provided (unless full day signup) \n\n\nRookie Academy (9 AM – 12 PM) for players rated U300 includes a morning lesson and 3 rated rounds. It offers a comfortable learning environment for our new and/or young players to explore competitive chess with clocks and notation\, more than the once a month Rookie Academy. \n\n\nLocation: PS 32\, 420 Union St\, Brooklyn\, NY 11231 \nFall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nOctober 4th\, 11th\, 18th\, 25th \n\n\nNovember 1st\, 8th\, 15th\, 22nd \n\n\nDecember 6th\, 20th \n\n\nJanuary 10th\, 17th\, 24th\, 31st \n\n\nOpen to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade \nCost: \n\n\n$49 per player (AM & PM Grand Prix) \n\n\n$69 per player (Elite Quads) \n\n\n$98 per player (AM + PM Grand Prix) \n\n\nWeekly USCF Rating Reports: \nUSCF Rating Reports \nTournament Rules: \nPairings: Quads + Small Swiss Sections: \n\n\nGrand Prix \n\n\nRounds: 3 Rounds Time Control: \n\n\nGrand Prix G/25 d5 \n\n\nDrop off: \n\n\n8:45 am – AM Grand Prix \n\n\n8:45 am – AM + PM Grand Prix \n\n\n11:30 am – PM Grand Prix \n\n\nRound Times: \nGrand Prix Schedule (G/25 d5): \nAM Session \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n10:00 am – 2nd round \n\n\n11:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n11:30-12:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n12:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nPM Session \n\n\n11:30 am – check in \n\n\n12:00 pm – 1st round \n\n\n1:00 pm – 2nd round \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n2:30 – 3:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n3:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nElite Quads 1000+ \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n2nd & 3rd rounds will start 5 minutes after the completion of the previous rounds. \nPlayers may leave directly after the completion of their 3rd round. \nNotes: Each Quad will play 3 Rounds G60\, D5 \n\n\nPickup: \nGrand Prix & Elite Quads Pick Up – \n\n\nAM Session – 12:00 pm \n\n\nPM Session – 3:00 pm \n\n\nElite Quads – 3:00 pm \n\n\nTeam Rooms: Analysis Areas\, Team Room for select schools \nIn-Person Saturday Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix – Individual & Team Standings \nDrop-off Event \nThe event is a drop-off event. Parents are required to drop-off kids at the school entrance at 9 am and pick them up at the conclusion of the event. \nRegister for the USCF: \nBecome a USCF member or renew membership \nThings to Note:\n\n\nTD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing \n\n\nNo more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group. \n\n\nNo byes permitted \n\n\nAll players must have a valid USCF ID # \n\n\nPlease bring your own clocks \n\n\nPairings will be based on live ratings \n\n\nIf a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started \n\n\n2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round \n\n\nTDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion) \n\n\n100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/icn-carroll-garden-brooklyn-grand-prix-elite-quads-1000-uscf-saturday-april-18-2026/
LOCATION:PS 32 Brooklyn\, 420 Union St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000
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SUMMARY:ICN Manhattan Midtown Grand Prix - Saturday April 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/manhattangrandprix \nManhattan Midtown Grand Prix\nfrom $49.00\n\nAbout Saturday Manhattan Midtown Scholastic Grand Prix \nOur In-Person Saturday Manhattan Midtown Scholastic Grand Prix provides the (weekly) opportunity to play three equally rated players in both a competitive and supportive environment. \nPlayers will be paired in groups of fours\, starting with our 4 highest rated players based on their LIVE rating and continuing down to our lowest rated players. We will be use only live OTB ratings \nPlease note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes. \nTournament Details: \n\n\nScholastic Grand Prix (AM/PM Session) \n\n\nLunch will only be served to students registered for a full AM+PM session (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack) \n\n\nLunch nor snacks will not be served (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack) \n\n\nLocation: PS 33\, 281 9th Avenue New York\, NY \n(26th Street and 9th Ave\, Entrance in Schoolyard) \nFall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nJanuary 24th\, 31st \n\n\nSpring Saturday 2026 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nFebruary 7th\, 28th \n\n\nMarch 14th\, 21st\, 28th \n\n\nApril 18th\, 25th \n\n\nMay 9th\, 16th\, 23rd\, 30th \n\n\nJune 6th\, 13th \n\n\nOpen to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade \nCost: \n\n\n$49 per player (AM or PM Grand Prix) \n\n\n$98 per player (AM + PM Grand Prix) \n\n\nWeekly USCF Rating Reports: USCF Rating Reports \nTournament Rules: \nPairings: Quad + Small Swiss Sections: \n\n\nGrand Prix \n\n\n3 Rounds\, Time Control: \n\n\nGrand Prix G/25 d5 \n\n\nDrop off: \n\n\nAM Grand Prix: 8:45 am \n\n\nAM + PM Grand Prix: 8:45 am \n\n\nPM Grand Prix: 12:00 pm \n\n\nRound Times: \n\n\nGrand Prix Schedule (G/25 d5) \n\n\nAM Session \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n10:00 am – 2nd round \n\n\n11:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n11:30-12:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n12:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nPM Session \n\n\n12:00 pm – check in \n\n\n12:00 pm – 1st round \n\n\n1:00 pm – 2nd round \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n2:30 – 3:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n3:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nGrand Prix Pick Up – \n\n\nAM Session – 12:00 pm \n\n\nPM Session – 3:00 pm \n\n\nIn-Person Saturday Manhattan Scholastic Grand Prix – Individual & Team Standings \nDrop-off Event \nThe event is a drop-off event. Parents are required to drop-off kids at the school entrance at 9:00am and pick them up at the conclusion of the event. \nUSCF Membership REQUIRED: Click here to become a USCF member or renew membership \nThings to Note:\n\n\nTD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing \n\n\nNo more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group. \n\n\nNo byes permitted. \n\n\nLunch will not be served for half sessions. \n\n\nAll players must have a valid USCF ID #. \n\n\nPlease bring your own clocks. \n\n\nPairings will be based on live ratings. \n\n\nIf a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started or forfeited. \n\n\n2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round. \n\n\nTDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion) \n\n\n100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players \n\n\nNUT Free:\nAll ICN Chess Programs are NUT FREE.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/icn-manhattan-midtown-grand-prix-saturday-april-18-2026/
LOCATION:PS 33 Chelsea Prep\, 281 9th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
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SUMMARY:ICN Manhattan Elite Quads (1000+ USCF) - Saturday April 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/manhattanelitegrandprix \n  \nElite Quads (1000+ USCF)\nfrom $69.00\n\nAbout Saturday Elite Quads (1000+) \nOur In-Person Saturday Elite Quads provide the (weekly) opportunity to play three similarly rated players in both a competitive and supportive environment. \nPlayers will be paired in groups of fours\, starting with our 4 highest rated players based on their LIVE rating and continuing down to our lowest rated players. We will be use only live OTB ratings \nPlease note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes. \nTournament Details: \n\n\nElite Quads (1000+) \n\n\nLocation: 308 W 46th Street\, 10036 NY\, NY \nFall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nJanuary 24th\, 31st \n\n\nSpring Saturday 2026 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nFebruary 7th\, 28th \n\n\nMarch 14th\, 21st\, 28th \n\n\nApril 18th\, 25th \n\n\nMay 9th\, 16th\, 23rd\, 30th \n\n\nJune 6th\, 13th \n\n\nOpen to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade \nCost: \n\n\n$69 per player (Elite Quads 1000+ USCF Required) \n\n\nWeekly USCF Rating Reports: \nUSCF Rating Reports \nTournament Rules \nElite Quads 1000+ \nElite Quads \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n2nd & 3rd rounds will start 5 minutes after the completion of the previous rounds. \nPlayers may leave directly after the completion of their 3rd round. \nNotes: Each Quad will play 3 Rounds G60\, D5 \n\n\nTeam Rooms: Analysis Areas\, Team Room for select schools \nDrop-off Event \nThe event is a drop-off event. Parents are required to drop-off kids at the school entrance at 9 am and pick them up at the conclusion of the event. \nRegister for the USCF: \nBecome a USCF member or renew membership \nThings to Note:\n\n\nTD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing \n\n\nNo more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group. \n\n\nNo byes permitted \n\n\nPizza lunch will be served \n\n\nAll players must have a valid USCF ID # \n\n\nPlease bring your own clocks \n\n\nPairings will be based on live ratings \n\n\nIf a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started \n\n\n2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round \n\n\nTDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion) \n\n\n100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players \n\n\nNUT Free:\nAll ICN Chess Programs are NUT FREE. \n\n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/icn-manhattan-elite-quads-1000-uscf-saturday-april-18-2026/
LOCATION:Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church\, 308 West 46th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Maryland State Scholastic Championships -
DESCRIPTION:https://chessacademy.com/products/maryland-state-scholastic-chess-championships \n\n2026 Maryland State Scholastic Championships (in April)\n\n\n \n\nSale price$67.00 USD Regular price$85.00 USD Save $18.00\n\n\n\n\n\nThe official MD State Scholastic Championship Tournament!\nWith special guest IM Danny Rensch\, who will be doing a lecture and book signing of his memoir Dark Squares at 11am on Saturday.\nSilver Knights Chess Academy in partnership with the Maryland Chess Association\nSee who’s playing (updated in March)\nGrades K-12\nHammond High School\, 8800 Guilford Road\, Columbia\, MD 21046 \n10 sections for different ages and skill levels – please read descriptions closely to make sure you sign up for the correct section!  Championship sections are only open to students who live in or attend school in MD\, “under” sections are open to participants from any state. \n\nHigh School Championship (Saturday 4/18-Sunday 4/19)\nThe official Maryland State High School Championship! Rounds at 9:30am\, 12:30pm\, and 3:30pm on Saturday\, and rounds at 9:30am\, and 12:30pm on Sunday\, with an awards ceremony starting at approximately 3:30pm.  The time control is game in 75 minutes with a 5 second delay. The winner (by tiebreak*\, if necessary) qualifies for the Denker National Tournament of High School State Champions. Players must live in or attend school in MD\, be in grades 9-12 and rated at least 1150 to participate. \nHigh School Under 1200 (Sunday 4/19)\nFor players who are in grades 9-12 rated under 1200 or who are unrated. Rounds at 9:30am\, 10:40am\, 11:45am\, 1:00pm\, and 2:10pm\, with an awards ceremony starting at approximately 3:15pm.  The time control is game in 25 minutes with a 5 second delay.  Open to players from anywhere. \nMiddle School Championship (Saturday 4/18-Sunday 4/19)\nThe official Maryland State Middle School Championship! Rounds at 9:30am\, 12:30pm\, and 3:30pm on Saturday\, and rounds at 9:30am\, and 12:30pm on Sunday\, with an awards ceremony starting at approximately 3:30pm.  The time control is game in 75 minutes with a 5 second delay. The winner (by tiebreak*\, if necessary) qualifies for the Barber National Tournament of Middle School State Champions. Players must live in or attend school in MD\, in grades 6-8 and must rated at least 950 to participate.\n\nMiddle School Under 1000 (Sunday 4/19)\nFor players who are in grades 6-8 rated under 1000 or who are unrated. Rounds at 9:30am\, 10:40am\, 11:45am\, 1:00pm\, and 2:10pm\, with an awards ceremony starting at approximately 3:15pm.  The time control is game in 25 minutes with a 5 second delay.  Open to players from anywhere.\n\nElementary School Championship (Saturday 4/18-Sunday 4/19)\nThe official Maryland State Elementary School Championship!  Rounds at 9:30am\, 12:30pm\, and 3:30pm on Saturday\, and rounds at 9:30am\, and 12:30pm on Sunday\, with an awards ceremony starting at approximately 3:30pm.  The time control is game in 75 minutes with a 5 second delay.  The winner (by tiebreak*\, if necessary) qualifies for the Rockefeller National Tournament of Elementary School State Champions.  Players live in or attend school in MD\, in grades 4 or 5 and rated at least 750 to participate.\n \nElementary School Under 800 (Saturday 4/18)\nFor players who are in grades 4 or 5 rated under 800 or who are unrated. Rounds at 9:30am\, 10:40am\, 11:45am\, 1:00pm\, and 2:10pm\, with an awards ceremony starting at approximately 3:15pm. The time control is game in 25 minutes with a 5 second delay. Open to players from anywhere. \nPrimary School Championship (Saturday 4/18)\nThe official Maryland State Primary School Championship!  Rounds at 9:30am\, 10:40am\, 11:45am\, 1:00pm\, and 2:10pm\, with an awards ceremony starting at approximately 3:15pm.  The time control is game in 25 minutes with a 5 second delay. The winner (by tiebreak*\, if necessary) qualifies for the Ashley National Tournament of K-3 State Champions.  Players must live in or attend school in MD\, in grades 2-3 and rated at least 550 to participate.  \nPrimary School Under 600 (Saturday 4/18)\nFor players who are in grades 2-3 rated under 600 or who are unrated.  Rounds at 9:30am\, 10:40am\, 11:45am\, 1:00pm\, and 2:10pm\, with an awards ceremony starting at approximately 3:15pm.  The time control is game in 25 minutes with a 5 second delay. Open to players from anywhere. \nK-1 Championship (Saturday 4/18)\nThe official Maryland State K-1 Championship! Rounds at 9:30am\, 10:40am\, 11:45am\, 1:00pm\, and 2:10pm\, with an awards ceremony starting at approximately 3:15pm.  The time control is game in 25 minutes with a 5 second delay.  Players must live in or attend school in MD\, in grades K-1\, and rated at least 350.  \nK-1 Under 400 (Saturday 4/18)\nFor players who are in grades K-1 rated under 400 or who are unrated.  Rounds at 9:30am\, 10:40am\, 11:45am\, 1:00pm\, and 2:10pm\, with an awards ceremony starting at approximately 3:15pm.  The time control is game in 25 minutes with a 5 second delay. Open to players from anywhere. \nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSection\nRound 1\nRound 2\nRound 3\nRound 4\nRound 5\nAwards\nTime Control\n\n\nK-1 U-400\n9:00am Sat\n10:15am Sat\n12:30pm Sat\n1:40pm Sat\n2:50pm Sat\n4:00pm Sat\nG/25\, D5\n\n\nK-1 Champ\n9:00am Sat\n10:15am Sat\n12:30am Sat\n1:40pm Sat\n2:50pm Sat\n4:00pm Sat\nG/25\, d5\n\n\nPS Champ\n9:00am Sat\n10:15am Sat\n12:30am Sat\n1:40pm Sat\n2:50pm Sat\n4:00pm Sat\nG/25\, d5\n\n\nPS U-600\n9:00am Sat\n10:15am Sat\n12:30am Sat\n1:40pm Sat\n2:50pm Sat\n4:00pm Sat\nG/25\, d5\n\n\nES Champ\n9:00am Sat\n12:30pm Sat\n3:30pm Sat\n9:30am Sun\n12:30pm Sun\n3:30pm Sun\nG/75\, d5\n\n\nES U-800\n9:00am Sat\n10:15am Sat\n12:30am Sat\n1:40pm Sat\n2:50pm Sat\n4:00pm Sat\nG/25\, d5\n\n\nMS Champ\n9:00am Sat\n12:30pm Sat\n3:30pm Sat\n9:30am Sun\n12:30pm Sun\n3:30pm Sun\nG/75\, d5\n\n\nMS U-1000\n9:30am Sun\n10:40am Sun\n11:45am Sun\n1:00pm Sun\n2:10pm Sun\n3:15pm Sun\nG/25\, d5\n\n\nHS Champ\n9:00am Sat\n12:30pm Sat\n3:30pm Sat\n9:30am Sun\n12:30pm Sun\n3:30pm Sun\nG/75\, d5\n\n\nHS U-1200\n9:30am Sun\n10:40am Sun\n11:45am Sun\n1:00pm Sun\n2:10pm Sun\n3:15pm Sun\nG/25\, d5\n\n\n\nOther Information\n* All sections are non-elimination\, and all players participate in all rounds\n* This tournament is US Chess rated!  If you have a US Chess ID# and membership\, please include it.  If you don’t have one\, we will purchase it for you ($24 value!).  If you’re not sure what your ID# is you can look it up here\n* Trophies to the top players and teams in each section \nOnline registration is $67 before noon on Tuesday\, 3/31.  From then until Tuesday 4/14 at noon online registration is $77.  From noon on 4/14 until 8:30am on the day of the tournament\, registration is $87. Any registrations after 8:30am will not play the first round\, and will receive a first round bye.  Chess sets are provided\, but bring a clock if you have one.\nIf 2+ players tie for 1st in the Elementary\, Middle\, or High School Championship section\, then the MD Representative to the Rockefeller\, Barber\, and Denker Tournament of Champions will be determined by tiebreak*. \n* Tiebreak order: Modified Median\, Solkoff\, Cumulative\, & Cumulative of Opposition.  If those four are tied a coin toss will be used as a fifth and final tie break. \n\n  \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-maryland-state-scholastic-championships/
LOCATION:Hammond High School\, 8800 Guilford Road\, Columbia\, MD\, 21046\, United States
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SUMMARY:Empire Chess Training - GVS Scholastic Chess Tournament - Saturday April 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:General Information:​​ \n\n\nGame Format: Swiss System \n\n\nNovice (I and II) and Elementary will play 4 games \n\n\nAdvanced and Championship will play 3 games \n\n\nTime control of G/25;d5 for ELEMENTARY (K-6) \n\n\nTime control of G/40;d5 for ADVANCED (K-12) \n\n\nTime control of G/45;d5 for CHAMPIONSHIP (K-12) \n\n\n\n\nDate: November 8th\, December 6th\, January 10th\, February 7\, April 18\, May 9\, June 6 \n\n\nVenue: Gantry View School (5-36 50th Ave\, Long Island City\, NY 11101) \n\n\nUSCF Membership: Current USCF membership required for all sections\, except Novice (I and II) \n\n\nCheck-in starts at 8:30 AM. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the event to check-in. \n\n\nEquipment: Chess sets\, chess clocks\, and notation sheets provided​ \n\n\nAll participants under 18 must be chaperoned by an adult or guardian. If you want to drop off\, please email empire.chess.tournament@gmail.com \n\n\nTo ensure a safe and focused environment\, we ask that waiting children engage in quiet activities. Loud games and running in the hallways or waiting areas are prohibited. \n\n\nFor any questions\, please email empire.chess.tournament@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTournament Sections:​​ \n\n\nNOVICE 1 (PreK-1) – Unrated (will not be USCF rated). No clock and notation (4 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n\n\n\n\n​NOVICE 2 (Grades 2-5) – Unrated (will not be USCF rated). No clock and notation (4 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n\n\n\n\n​ELEMENTARY (K-6) – USCF 600 and under (USCF Rated)\, G/25;d5 (4 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​​ \n\n\n\n\n​ADVANCED (K-12) – USCF 1200 and under (USCF Rated)\, G/40;d5 (3 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n\n\n\n\n​CHAMPIONSHIP (K-12) – USCF 1200+ (USCF Rated)\, G/45;d5 (3 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. $150 for 1st Place\, $80 for 2nd\, $50 for 3rd Place.​ (B/14 Entries) \n\n\n\n\n\nGame Schedule and Awarding \n\n\nChampionship Check-in: 9:00 AM \n\n\nElementary & Advanced Check-in: 9:15 AM \n\n\nNovice I & Novice II Check-in: 9:45 AM \n\n\nAfter Check-In for the section\, the round will start ASAP \nAwards Ceremony – To be held immediately after the section concludes \nUSCF Membership \n\n\nActive USCF membership is required to participate in the rated sections \n\n\nIf you are not a member\, or has an expired membership\, please JOIN / RENEW MEMBERSHIP \n\n\n\nHalf point byes may be requested as follows: \n\n\nAll half-point bye requests must be made prior to round 2 pairings. \n\n\nHalf-point bye requests cannot be changed once round 2 is paired. \n\n\nBye requests can be made by emailing empire.chess.tournament@gmail.com or by visiting Chess Control on-site. \n\n\n\n\n  \nhttps://www.empirechesstraining.com/gantry-view-tournament
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/empire-chess-training-gvs-scholastic-chess-tournament-saturday-april-18-2026/
LOCATION:Gantry View School\, 5-36 50th Ave\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
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SUMMARY:ICN Windsor Terrace Brooklyn Grand Prix - Saturday April 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/brooklyngrandprix \nWindsor Terrace Brooklyn Grand Prix\nfrom $49.00\n\nAbout Saturday Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix \nOur In-Person Saturday Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix provides the (weekly) opportunity to play three equally rated players in both a competitive and supportive environment. \nPlayers will be paired in groups of fours\, starting with our 4 highest rated players based on their LIVE rating and continuing down to our lowest rated players. We will be use only live OTB ratings \nPlease note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes. \n\n\nLunch & Snacks will not be served/provided\n(parents are encouraged to pack NUT FREE lunch & snack) \n\n\nTournament Details: \n\n\nScholastic Grand Prix (AM/PM Session) \n\n\nLunch nor snacks will not be served (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack) \n\n\nLocation: PS 230\, 1 Albemarle Rd\, Brooklyn\, NY 11218 \nFall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nJanuary 24th\, 31st \n\n\nSpring Saturday 2026 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nFebruary 7th\, 28th \n\n\nMarch 14th\, 21st\, 28th \n\n\nApril 18th\, 25th \n\n\nMay 9th\, 16th\, 23rd\, 30th \n\n\nJune 6th\, 13th \n\n\nOpen to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade \nCost: \n\n\n$49 per player (AM & PM Grand Prix) \n\n\n$69 per player (Elite Quads) \n\n\n$98 per player (AM + PM Grand Prix) \n\n\nWeekly USCF Rating Reports: \nUSCF Rating Reports \nTournament Rules: \nPairings: Quads + Small Swiss Sections: \n\n\nGrand Prix \n\n\nRounds: 3 Rounds Time Control: \n\n\nGrand Prix G/25 d5 \n\n\nDrop off: \n\n\n8:45 am – AM Grand Prix \n\n\n8:45 am – AM + PM Grand Prix \n\n\n11:30 am – PM Grand Prix \n\n\nRound Times: \nGrand Prix Schedule (G/25 d5): \nAM Session \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n10:00 am – 2nd round \n\n\n11:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n11:30-12:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n12:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nPM Session \n\n\n11:30 am – check in \n\n\n12:00 pm – 1st round \n\n\n1:00 pm – 2nd round \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n2:30 – 3:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n3:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nPickup: \nGrand Prix – \n\n\nAM Session – 12:00 pm \n\n\nPM Session – 3:00 pm \n\n\nTeam Rooms: Analysis Areas\, Team Room for select schools \nIn-Person Saturday Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix – Individual & Team Standings \nDrop-off Event \nThe event is a drop-off event. Parents are required to drop-off kids at the school entrance at 9 am and pick them up at the conclusion of the event. \nRegister for the USCF: \nBecome a USCF member or renew membership \nThings to Note:\n\n\nTD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing \n\n\nNo more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group. \n\n\nNo byes permitted \n\n\nLunch will not be served \n\n\nAll players must have a valid USCF ID # \n\n\nPlease bring your own clocks \n\n\nPairings will be based on live ratings \n\n\nIf a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started \n\n\n2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round \n\n\nTDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion) \n\n\n100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players \n\n\nNUT Free:\nAll ICN Chess Programs are NUT FREE.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/icn-windsor-terrace-brooklyn-grand-prix-saturday-april-18-2026/
LOCATION:PS 230K\, 1 Albemarle Rd.\, Brooklyn\, 11218\, United States
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SUMMARY:ICN Manhattan UES Grand Prix - Saturday April 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/manhattanuesgrandprix-h96kw\n\nManhattan UES Grand Prix\nfrom $49.00\n\nAbout Saturday Manhattan Upper East Side Scholastic Grand Prix \nOur In-Person Saturday Manhattan UES Scholastic \nGrand Prix provides a weekly opportunity to play three similarly rated players in both a competitive and supportive environment. (Quad format means players are grouped into round robins with the three players closest to them in rating.) \nPlayers will be paired in groups of fours\, starting with our 4 highest rated players based on their LIVE rating and continuing down to our lowest rated players. We will be use only live OTB ratings \nPlease note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes. \nTournament Details: \n\n\nScholastic Grand Prix (AM/PM Session) \n\n\nLunch will only be served to students registered for a full AM+PM session (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack) \n\n\nLunch nor snacks will not be served (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack) \n\n\nLocation: Trevor Day School – 312 E 95th St\, New York\, NY 10128 \nFall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nJanuary 24th\, 31st \n\n\nSpring Saturday 2026 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nFebruary 7th\, 28th \n\n\nMarch 14th\, 21st\, 28th \n\n\nApril 18th\, 25th \n\n\nMay 9th\, 16th\, 23rd\, 30th \n\n\nJune 6th\, 13th \n\n\nOpen to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade \nCost: \n\n\n$49 per player (AM & PM Grand Prix) \n\n\n$98 per player (AM + PM Grand Prix) \n\n\nWeekly USCF Rating Reports: USCF Rating Reports \nTournament Rules: \nPairings: Quad + Small Swiss Sections: \n\n\nGrand Prix \n\n\n3 Rounds\, Time Control: \n\n\nGrand Prix G/25 d5 \n\n\nDrop off: \n\n\nAM Grand Prix: 8:45 am \n\n\nAM + PM Grand Prix: 8:45 am \n\n\nPM Grand Prix: 11:45 am \n\n\nRound Times: \nGrand Prix Schedule (G/25 d5) \nAM Session \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n10:00 am – 2nd round \n\n\n11:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n11:30-12:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n12:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nPM Session \n\n\n11:45 am – check in \n\n\n12:00 pm – 1st round \n\n\n1:00 pm – 2nd round \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n2:30 – 3:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n3:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nGrand Prix Pick Up – \n\n\nAM Session – 12:00 pm \n\n\nPM Session – 3:00 pm \n\n\nTeam Rooms: Analysis Areas\, Team Room for select schools \nIn-Person Saturday Manhattan Scholastic Grand Prix – Individual & Team Standings \nDrop-off Event \nThe event is a drop-off event. Parents are required to drop-off kids at the school entrance at 9 am and pick them up at the conclusion of the event. \nUSCF Membership REQUIRED: \nClick here to become a USCF member or renew membership\n \nThings to Note:\n\n\nTD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing \n\n\nNo more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group. \n\n\nNo byes permitted \n\n\nLunch will not be served \n\n\nAll players must have a valid USCF ID # \n\n\nPlease bring your own clocks \n\n\nPairings will be based on live ratings \n\n\nIf a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started \n\n\n2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round \n\n\nTDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion) \n\n\n100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players \n\n\nNUT Free:\nAll ICN Chess Programs are NUT FREE.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/icn-manhattan-ues-grand-prix-saturday-april-18-2026/
LOCATION:Trevor Day School\, 312 E 95th St\, New York\, NY\, 10128\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000
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SUMMARY:The Right Move Chess Federation - Bishop Loughlin - Sat April\, 18\, 2026 (rescheduled from April 25)
DESCRIPTION:Date:\nTournament:\nNotes:\nPre-Registration:\n\n\n\n\nApril 18 20 at Bishop Loughlin\nTRM #368\nEF: Free. USCF only. 7 sections. Rd 1 at 10:00AM\nCheck In Ends at 9:30AM\nRegistration opens 4/13 \nwww.chesstrm.org/NYC\n\n\n\nWelcome to The Right Move “Free Chess for Youth” Chess Tournaments \nCurrent membership in USCF is required.  Scholastic players may Join/Renew membership on-site for one year for $12. No credit cards. \n7 sections: Sections may be combined if there are less than 6 signed up to that section by Friday at 6:00. Players can play up a section but at the TD’s discretion. \nAwards: Based on the number of players in each section: 6-11 players in a section would earn 2 trophies. 12-29 players would get 3 trophies. 30-44 would get 5 trophies; 45-60 would get 7 trophies. \nMedals are earned by a player who scores 2.5 or more points. The BEST TEAM CERTIFICATE is awarded to the team with the best score of the top four players in each section. \n\nAwe: Adults welcome;\nKing: Rated Must be rated above 1300\nQueen: Rated 900-1299\nRook: Rated 500-899\nKnight: Rated Under 500\nPawn: Must be in Gr 3 or below and Rated Under 300\n\nAll Sections begin round 1 games promptly at 10:00. Round 2 is at 11:30.  Round 3 at 12:45.  Round 4 is at 2:00.  Awards are at 3:30. \nAll games are USCF rated.   G/25;d5 \nTRM
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/the-right-move-chess-federation-bishop-loughlin-sun-april-25-2026/
LOCATION:Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School\, 357 Clermont Avenue\, Brooklyn\, 11238\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T183000
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SUMMARY:Florida State All Girl's Chess Championship - Saturday April 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.chessregister.com/register?event_key=wCFxhonm3n0iUpj232kvTc1V04Ucuw73-2nkGVypuPY%3D \nEvent Summary\nName: Florida State All Girl’s Chess Championship\nDesc: Florida State All Girl’s Chess Championship Saturday April 18\, 2026\, 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM\n\nSECTIONs: K-1\, K-3\, K-5\, K-8\n\nTOURNAMENT LOCATION: Spanish River Library 1501 Spanish River Blvd\, Boca Raton\, FL 33431\n\nROUNDS: 5 rounds\, G30; d5 Sections maybe combined for pairing purposes.\n\nFirst Round: 9:30 then rest to follow immediately after. (Limited to the first 50 girls)\n\nPrizes: Trophy to the first and second in each section with medals for third and fourth places. Tie breaks will be used to determine each place. Each Section winner will receive the title: 2026 Florida State Girl Chess Champion with section name.\n\n\n\nENTRY FEE: $40 if received by April 15; $50 if received later. Online entry closes at 8:30 AM on Saturday. No onsite entry.\n\nUSCF MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If the USCF website does not show you as a current member\, you will not be paired.\n\nNew first-time unrated players in the All Girls April 18th tournament will receive a one year membership at no charge.\n\nQUESTIONS: Chief Tournament Director – Charles Hatherill\, NTD/FIDE IA.\n\nEmail: kingsgambit50@earthlink.net\n\nChess sets will be provided for the games. Bring a chess clock if you have one.\n\n\nLocation: Spanish River LIbrary\, 1501 Spanish River Blvd.\, Boca Raton\n\n\nStarts: Saturday 18 Apr 2026\nEnds: Saturday 18 Apr 2026\nReg Ends: Saturday 18 Apr 2026 8:30AM\nRounds: 5\nOrganizer Name: Vero Beach Chess Club\nOrganizer eMail: kingsgambit50@earthlink.net\n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/9150/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161424
CREATED:20251112T033653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T041141Z
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SUMMARY:Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 267 Saturday April 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register: https://www.chessnycplayngo.org/events \nEntry Fee: $54 \nLocation \n\nPS 267 New York\, 213 E 63rd St\, New York\, NY 10065\, USA\n\nAbout the event PLAY N’ GO™ CHESS MEETS \n\nIn by 11\, Home by 2!\n3 Rounds of Triple Rated\nGame 25 D/5 Play!\n4 Player Sections (Quads)\nTop 4 Players in Section 1\nOthers Then Placed in Descending Order\n\n\nIn by 11\, Home by 2! Absolute Beginners to Masters. 3 Rounds of Play\, USCF Uniquely Double-Rated Meets. Guaranteed Cash Prizes for All Sections!
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/chess-nyc-play-n-go-select-chess-meets-ps-267-saturday-april-18-2026/
LOCATION:PS 267\, 213 E 63rd St\,\, New York\, NY\, 10065\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161424
CREATED:20260201T002554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T201002Z
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SUMMARY:2026 ICA FIDE Championship - Saturday April 18 - Sunday April 19\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://icanj.net/p.php?p=2538&2026%20ICA%20FIDE%20Championship \n  \nAPRIL 18 – APRIL 19\nWelcome to the ICA FIDE Championship! This is a two-day\, dual-rated tournament that is both FIDE and USCF rated. \nRegistration Fee and Information: The early bird registration fee is $100\, while regular registration is $120. Free entry is available to Grandmasters (GMs)\, International Masters (IMs)\, and players rated 2400+ FIDE. Eligible players should email chessdirector@icanj.net to receive a registration coupon. Registration closes at 10 am on the day of the tournament or when we reach our capacity of 60 players. \nTournament Format: The event follows a 4-round Swiss-System format\, with two rounds played each day. Time control is G110 with a 10-second delay. Pairings will be based on FIDE ratings. \nEligibility Requirements: Participants must have a published monthly rating of at least 1600 USCF or 1500 FIDE. All players must also hold a valid FIDE ID. U.S. players can request a USA-flagged FIDE ID at this link. Those seeking a FIDE ID with a non-USA federation must contact their respective chess federation. \nSchedule: Rounds will be held as follows — Saturday: 11:00 AM and 3:30 PM; Sunday: 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM. \nByes: Players may request up to two half-point byes during the tournament. These must be submitted before the start of Round 2. \nEquipment: All players are required to bring their own clocks. Boards and chess sets will be provided. \nNorms: Please note that FIDE norms will not be available at this event. \nLate Arrivals: Will be handled according to standard USCF regulations. \nParents and Caregivers: There is a designated waiting area where parents and caregivers can supervise young players. \nParking and Directions: Ample parking is available behind the church\, next to a small playground. After parking\, enter through the door marked “International Chess Academy” and proceed to the second floor. \nPublic Transportation: \n\nBy Train: Glen Rock has two nearby NJ Transit stations — Glen Rock – Main Line and Glen Rock – Boro Hall — both within walking distance of ICA.\nBy Bus: Routes 164\, 164B\, 164E\, and 175B all stop directly in front of ICA at Rock Road and Central Avenue.\n\nTournament Director: Stephen Lorimor (ANTD\, NA) \nPrizes: Prizes will be awarded in accordance with standard USCF prize distribution rules. \n\n1st Place: $500\n2nd Place: $360\n3rd Place: $240\nUnder 2200 FIDE: $180\nUnder 2000 FIDE: $180\nUnder 1800 FIDE: $180\nUnder Age 13: $180\nOver Age 55: $180\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to a competitive and exciting event! \n\n\nOpen \n\n$120.00 USD$100.00 USD \nEarly bird price expires on Apr 11\, 2026 at 11:59 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrize fund\n\n\n\n $2\,000 USD\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedules\n\n\n04/18/2026-04/19/2026\n\n\n\n\nSections\n\n\nOpen (>=1600)Prize: 500\, 360\, 240\n\n\n\n\nByes\n\n\n\nMax of byes: 2\nLast round to request a bye: 2\nNumber of rounds in tourney: 4\nBye note: Two 1/2 point byes are allowed if requested before start of round 2\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nWelcome to the ICA Fide Championship! This is a two-day dual FIDE and USCF rated tournament. \nRegistration Fee and Information: $100 Early Bird Registration\, $120 Regular Registration. \nRegistration closes at 10 am the Saturday of the tournament or when we reach CAPACITY (60 players) \nFree entry is available to GMs\, IMs\, and 2400+ FIDE rated players. If you qualify for free entry\, please email chessdirector@icanj.net so we can provide a coupon. \nFormat: 4 round Swiss-System (two rounds per day).  G110 d10.  Pairings based on FIDE ratings. \nMinimum Rating: A monthly published rating of 1600 USCF or 1500 FIDE. \nAll players must have a valid FIDE ID.  Players may request a USA-flagged FIDE ID at this URL: https://tinyurl.com/nebafd36.  Players wishing a non-USA flagged FIDE ID must contact the relevant country’s chess federation. \nSchedule: Saturday 11:00 am\, 3:30 pm.  Sunday 1:00 pm\, 5:30 pm. \nByes: A total of two half-point byes are allowed for the tournament. Half-point byes must be requested before the start of round two. \nEquipment: All participants must bring clocks. Boards and sets are provided. \nNorms: FIDE norms are not available at this event. \nLate arrivals: Late arrivals will be handled as per USCF rules. \nParents and caregivers: There is waiting space for parents and caregivers where they can keep an eye on young players. \nParking:  There is plenty of parking in the lot behind the church\, next to a small playground.  After parking\, please enter through the door with the “International Chess Academy” sign. Then proceed to the second floor. \nBy train:  Glen Rock has two NJ Transit stations within easy walking distance of ICA: Glen Rock – Main Line and Glen Rock – Boro Hall. \nBy bus: Take 164\, 164B\, 164E\, or 175B to Rock Road at Central Avenue.  All stop directly in front of ICA. \nTournament Director:  Stephen Lorimor (ANTD\, NA) \nPrizes: Prize distribution will follow standard USCF rules. \n1st – $500 \n2nd – $360 \n3rd – $240 \nUnder 2200 (FIDE) – $180 \nUnder 2000 (FIDE) – $180 \nUnder 1800 (FIDE) – $180 \nUnder age 13 – $180 \nOver age 55 – $180 \n  \n\n\n\n\nIn-person location\n\n\nCommunity Church of Glen Rock (Education Building): 354 Rock Rd\, Glen Rock\, NJ 07452\, USA
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-ica-fide-championship-saturday-april-18-sunday-april-19-2026/
LOCATION:Community Church of Glen Rock\, 354 Rock Rd\, Glen Rock\, NJ\, 07452\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T170000
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SUMMARY:Hunter Chess Tournament Sunday April 19
DESCRIPTION:More info coming soon!
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/hunter-chess-tournament-6/
LOCATION:Hunter College Elementary School\, 71 East 94th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10128\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161424
CREATED:20250827T193104Z
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SUMMARY:PS 9 Arts and Athletics - September 2025 Chess Tournament April 19\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Arts and Athletics will host a developmental chess tournament at PS 9 at 84th and Columbus on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION $45 – Early Bird Registration Fee $50 – Registration fee in place 5 days before event and day of by 9:30 AM On site registration will be for rounds 2-4\n\nLOCATION / DIRECTIONS \n\n100 W 84th St\, New York\, NY 10024 Nearest Trains: 1 train to 79th or 86th Street\, B or C trains at 81st or 86th Street\n\nSECTIONS • Unrated – unrated players U200 (4 rounds\, no clock) • Novice – U600 (4 rounds\, G/25 d5) • Reserve – USCF Under 1000 (4 rounds\, G/25 d5) • Advanced – USCF Under 1400 (4 rounds\, G/25 d5)\n\nTie-breaks: Modified Median\, Solkoff.\n\nROUND TIMES\nAll sections start at 10:00 a.m.\, please arrive between 9:00 am – 9:30 am. Arrivals after 10:00 a.m. will play the second round and receive a half point bye.\n\nPlayers in rated sections should bring clocks and score sheets.\n\nUSCF membership is required for all sections\, except Unrated.\n\nPlease bring a chess clock if you have one. If neither player has a clock\, one will be used for the end of game at the tournament director’s discretion.\n\nAWARDS\nTrophies to top 5 in each section Medals to top scorers Team Awards to top 3 schools in each section (Three to make a team\, Top 4 Scores Count) Participation Prize for all participants\n\nScholastic Membership: You can purchase a scholastic membership for your child at the following link: https://new.uschess.org/become-member\n\nFOOD AND DRINK: Snacks\, drinks\, and pizza available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the PS 9 PA\n\nContact Us: 212-621-9166\, info@artsandathletics.org
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/ps-9-arts-and-athletics-september-2025-chess-tournament-april-19-2026/
LOCATION:PS 9 Sarah Anderson\, 100 West 84th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T170000
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CREATED:20250718T031903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T065041Z
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SUMMARY:NY State Magnus League 7th-12th Grades
DESCRIPTION:https://littlehouseofchess.org/10th-annual-magnus-league/\n\n2025-2026: Oct 5\, Nov 9\, Dec 7\, Jan 25\, Feb 22\, Mar 13\, Apr 19\n\nWe are open to players in Grades 7-12 (who are also born after 4/21/2005).\nPlayers can play as individuals as well as part of a school team.\nWe have both individual and team prizes! \nWe also have Mixed Doubles Team Bonus Prizes! \n\nMixed Doubles teams are two players\, one male\, one female (they can be from any sections and any schools)\, with an average team rating Under 2200 at signup deadline.  Players must sign up by January 28th for Mixed Doubles.\n We have four separate sections.\n       1. Varsity\, for players rated 1800 and above (at match date or within the prior 12 months\, and invitees);\n  2. Junior-Varsity\, for players whose Official Rating is Under 2000 at match date or Unrateds;\n       3. Novice\, for players whose Official Rating is Under 1400 at match date or Unrateds;\n       4. Under 900\, for players whose Official Rating is Under 900 at match date or Unrateds.\n\n  We have two rounds each date– at about 10:00 am (all sections) and then about 12:30 pm (Under 900); about 1:30 pm (Varsity\, Junior-Varsity and Novice)– earlier if feasible.\nOur Magnus League time controls:  Varsity\, Junior-Varsity and Novice:  Game/60 + 30-second delay;   Novice:  Game/60 + 10-second delay (please bring a delay clock if you have one).\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented By The Chess Center of New York and Little House Of Chess \nWith Grateful Appreciation to Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School \nFor more details\, please visit Magnusleague.org\n \nTournament Information and Online Registration are coming soon. \nContact info: director@magnusleague.org
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/ny-state-magnus-league-7th-12th-grades-5/
LOCATION:Columbia Grammar and Prep School\, 36 West 93rd Street\, New York\, 10025\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161424
CREATED:20251112T035940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T035940Z
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SUMMARY:Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 183 Sunday April 19\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Entry Fee: $54 \nRegister: https://www.chessnycplayngo.org/events \nTime & Location \n\nPS 183 New York\, 419 East 66th Street\, New York\, New York 10065\n\nAbout the event PLAY N’ GO™ CHESS MEETS \n\nIn by 11\, Home by 2!\n3 Rounds of Triple Rated\nGame 25 D/5 Play!\n4 Player Sections (Quads)\nTop 4 Players in Section 1\nOthers Then Placed in Descending Order\n\nIn by 11\, Home by 2! Absolute Beginners to Masters. 3 Rounds of Play\, USCF Uniquely Double-Rated Meets. Cash Prizes for All Sections! \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/chess-nyc-play-n-go-select-chess-meets-ps-183-sunday-april-19-2026/
LOCATION:PS 183\, 419 East 66th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10065\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161424
CREATED:20260207T035849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T035849Z
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SUMMARY:Tri-State Chess Championship at Chess Max Academy UWS (Manhattan) - Sunday April 19\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Organizers: Tri-State Chess and Chess Max Academy \nhttps://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/april-19th-2026-championship-chessmax/ \n  \nSection Categories: \n\nNOVICE – Grades K-2 Under 600             G/25; d/5\nELEMENTARY – Grades K-6 Under 500     G/25; d/5\nRESERVE – Grades K-9 Under 800            G/25; d/5\nADVANCED – Grades K-12 Under 1000      G/25; d/5\nCHAMPIONSHIP – K-12 All Ratings and Adults           G/25; d/5\n\n3-SS 3 Rounds Per Section \nEntrants can ‘play up’ into any section.\nAll Sections Rated By The United States Chess Federation (USCF). \n1/2 point Bye Requests (2 maximum) A bye is a request to not be paired for a particular round\, but to remain in the event for all other rounds and still receive 1/2 point credit for not playing which will add to your final score. \nTROPHY PRIZES\n• TROPHIES to top 3 in all sections.\n• CLASS PRIZES: Reserve: Top Under 700 Advanced: Top Under 900\, Championship Top Under 1200\n• HIGH SCORER TROPHY to any player who scores 2 points and does not win a higher place trophy\n• ENGRAVED CHESS MEDAL TO ALL OTHERS featuring the name and date of the tournament on the\nback \nTEAM PRIZES\n• Trophies to top team in each section.\n• The top 2 scorers from the same school in the same section make up the team score. \nGENERAL INFORMATION\n• Round one begins at 12:00 PM. Rounds 2-3 will begin as soon as the previous round has finished.\n• Please Bring Chess Clock if you have one. Boards & Pieces supplied.\n•  Chess Max Academy: 110 West 79 Street\, New York\, NY 10024\n• On site registration: 11:30-11:45 AM. All rounds begin 12:00 Noon. Late entrants may not be paired for the first round. \n  \nAdvance Entries as of July 25: (names are searchable on homepage filters) \n– Flip to landscape mode to view on mobile \n– Copy and paste into excel to re-sort data \n  \nNO ENTRIES AS OF ABOVE DATE
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/tri-state-chess-championship-at-chess-max-academy-uws-manhattan-sunday-april-19-2026/
LOCATION:Chess Max Academy UWS\, 110 West 79th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161424
CREATED:20260211T004210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T005018Z
UID:10000612-1776605400-1776618000@officialchess.org
SUMMARY:Make Your Move USCF Rated Action OTB Swiss Tournament – Sunday April 19\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://mymchess.com/2025/09/09/upcoming-uscf-rated-u1600-tournaments-fall-2025/ \nhttps://mymchess.com/tournament-events/category/tournament/uscf-rated/ \nhttps://mymchess.com/tournament-events/uscf-rated-action-otb-swiss-tournament-april-19/ \n  \nMake Your Move Chess Academy MYMCA is excited to announce our Winter / Spring 2026 U1600 Tournaments! These events are open to all players rated under 1600 USCF\, featuring both cash prizes and trophies. \n Tournament Dates: \n\n\nSunday\, January 11 2026 \n\n\nSunday\, Feb 8 2026 \n\n\nSunday\, March 15 2026 \n\n\nSunday\, April 19 2026 \n\nSunday\, May 17 2026\nSunday\, June 14 2026\n\n Prizes: Cash + Trophies Registration: Click here to register Early Bird Special: Register at a discounted rate up to 3 days before each tournament date. \nJoin us for an exciting day of rated games\, prizes\, and fun competition! \nUSCF Rated Action OTB Swiss Tournament – April 19\n\nApril 19 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm EDT\n$35 \n\n\n\nOTB USCF Rated G25;d5 Action Sunday Tournament\nLive PAIRING/result:\n\nMYMChess Pairing / Standing Link\n\nLocation:\n\n10 Grace Ave\, Suite #6 2nd Floor\, Great Neck\, NY 11021\nWaiting Area for parents\nPlenty of street parking\n\nDetails:\n\n This is a USCF Event a USChess ID is required to register.\n\nhttps://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess\n\n\nAll registration must be made online on our website. Register below.\nPlease arrive 5-15 minutes before the tournament.  First round starts at 2:00PM. Your clock will start running once round 1 starts.\nOpen to all ages and levels.\nClocks\, Boards\, chess pieces and scoresheet will be provided.\n\nGame Play:\n\nG25;d5\nSwiss System – 4 Rounds\n1 half point bye allowed.\nRound 1 start at 2PM and next round ASAP\n1 section – U1600\nMonthly published rating will be used for pairing\n\nFEE:\n\nEarly Entry fee $35 three days before tournament; thereafter $45.\n\nPrize:\n\n1st Place – $100 based on 8 entries\n2nd Place – $75 based on 8 entries\nU900 – Trophy\nU500 – Trophy\n\nEntries     Register Now \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/make-your-move-uscf-rated-action-otb-swiss-tournament-sunday-april-19-2026/
LOCATION:Make Your Move Chess Academy Office\, 10 Grace Ave\, Suite #6 2nd Floor\, Great Neck\, New York\, 11021\, United States
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UID:10000447-1776605400-1776625200@officialchess.org
SUMMARY:2026 Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Championships (U1600) - Sunday April 19\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://icanj.net/p.php?p=2537&2026%20Dr.%20David%20Ostfeld%20Memorial%20ICA%20Championships \nApril 19th for U1600\nWelcome to the Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Championships! Now hosted at Glen Rock\, this tournament is an exciting opportunity for newer players to have fun and put their abilities to the test against opponents of similar skill and age\, and for more experienced players rated Under 1600 to compete for large cash prizes. This tournament is perfect for both unrated players who are playing against opponents of a similar skill level\, and for more experienced players wanting to win larger cash prizes than our usual Glen Rock Quads. \nLocation: 354 Rock Rd\, Glen Rock\, NJ 07452 \nOur grassroots tournament consists of four general sections: two unrated and two rated. Our U1600 is run on a separate day. \nEach player is guaranteed four matches and trophies are awarded to top players at our grassroots competition! \nEarly bird registration expires the Sunday before each tournament. Normal registration closes 12pm on the day of the tournament. \nThe tournament will start at 2pm for all sections and will finish no later than 7pm. Although the rated sections have specified round times\, we reserve the right to start a section early if all games in a round finish earlier than anticipated. \nCheck in for all sections is between 1:45pm and 1:55pm. \nAll players in our USCF rated sections are required to notate. \nFor our Grassroots compeition only\, in addition to individual team prizes\, we are giving out team prizes to the three best schools in the competition! Each school can register as many players as they wish in the tournament. However\, only the three highest scoring players will have their scores counted towards their school total. Note\, only academic institutions\, not chess schools\, can qualify for the prize. \nAll Rounds start at 2pm. Subsequent rounds will take place as soon as each game in the section finishes. Click on each section in the table for more information\, including trophy placement\, entry fees\, and other requirements. \n  \n\n\nOpen U1600 \n\n$50.00 USD$40.00 USD \nEarly bird price expires on Apr 12\, 2026 at 11:59 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrize fund\n\n\n\n $900 USD (Based on 40 entries.)\n70% guaranteed\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedules\n\n\n\n04/19/2026-04/19/2026\n\n\n\n\nSections\n\n\n\nOpen U1600 (<1600)Prize: 175\, 150\, 125\n\n\n\n\nByes\n\n\n\nMax of byes: 2\nLast round to request a bye: 1\nNumber of rounds in tourney: 4\nBye note: Late entrants will receive 1/2 point bye for round 1\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\n\nNote that this tournament will be held at our Glen Rock location: 354 Rock Road\, Glen Rock\, NJ \n  \n4 ROUND SWISS SYSTEM (EVERYONE PLAYS 4 GAMES). Round times: 2pm\, 3:15pm\, 4:30pm\, 5:45pm. Check in time is from 1:45-1:55pm. \nTime Control is G30;d5 (each player is allotted 30 minutes with a 5 second delay before the clock begins ticking down). \n  \nALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING CLOCKS\, HAVE AN UP TO DATE USCF MEMBERSHIP\, AND WILL BE REQUIRED TO NOTATE! \n  \nTournament registration expires at 12PM the day of the tournament. Early Bird registration expires the Sunday before the tournament. \n \nImportant Information: \nDo not park in the reserved spaces. Cars parked in reserved spaces are subject to being towed. \nThe first floor is strictly forbidden. All parents must wait either outside or in our waiting room on the second floor. \n  \nPrizes (based on 40 participants\, more than 40 players means bigger prizes): \n1st Place: $175 \n2nd Place: $150 \n3rd Place: $125 \nTop Junior\, Top Senior\, Top U1400\, Top U1200\, Top U1000: $90 each \n  \nIn-person location \n\n\n\n\n354 Rock Rd\, Glen Rock\, NJ 07452\, USA
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-dr-david-ostfeld-memorial-ica-championships-u1600-sunday-april-19-2026/
LOCATION:Community Church of Glen Rock\, 354 Rock Rd\, Glen Rock\, NJ\, 07452\, United States
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