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SUMMARY:Long Island Chess Club (LICC) 16th Annual Summer Open Round 2/4 - Thursday\, July 16\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.lichessclub.com/tournament-schedule \nOne game/round every Thursday \nJuly 9 – 30\, 16th LICC Summer Open. 4SS\, G/90(d/10). Open to all. $(b/30): $120-100. Top U-2000\, U-1750\, U-1500/unr. $75 ea. EF: $35. Non-LICC members +$10. 2 byes 1-4. \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-16th-annual-summer-open-round-2-4-thursday-july-16-2026/
LOCATION:United Methodist Church East Meadow\, (2nd floor) 470 Ave.\, East Meadow\, NY\, 11554\, United States
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SUMMARY:Official Chess Summer Showdown Season Series (Week 2 - Sunday\, July 19)
DESCRIPTION:Official Chess Summer Showdown Season Series\nEvent #2 – Sunday\, July 19\nEast Side Community High School\n420 East 12th Street\nNew York\, NY 10009 \n  \n💸 $2\,000 guaranteed prize fund for top two sections\, trophies for the rest\n\n🚗 Parking Options (As low as $15 from 8am-7:30pm as of 7/14/26):\nClick for SpotHero Options \nClick for ParkWhiz Options \n  \n\n\n\nFour Independent Tournaments. One Exciting Season.\nEvery Summer Showdown weekend is a complete standalone US Chess-rated Swiss tournament. \nCompete for individual and team trophies\, enjoy four exciting rounds of chess (three rounds in the 1900+ section)\, and earn points toward the Summer Showdown Season Championship individual and team trophies. \nYou can play just this event or compete in all four weekends. The choice is completely yours. \nRegister for Sunday July 19\, 2026 event at bottom of the page and compete for the trophies (lower sections) or the cash (top 2 sections)  … either way\, it’s time to go for the gold. \nLinks to register for additional weeks: \n\nWeek 1 Saturday July 11 – https://officialchess.org/event/official-chess-summer-showdown-season-series-week-1-saturday-july-11/\nWeek 3 Sunday July 26 – https://officialchess.org/event/official-chess-summer-showdown-season-series-week-3-sunday-july-26/\nWeek 4 Saturday August 1 – https://officialchess.org/event/official-chess-summer-showdown-season-series-week-4-saturday-august-1/\n\n\n\n\nSummer Showdown Season Series\nThis tournament is one of four weekends that make up the Official Chess Summer Showdown Season. \nPlayers who compete in multiple weekends earn points toward our Season Championships while still competing for a full set of awards every single weekend. \nEvery weekend has: \n\nIts own Swiss pairings\nIndividual standings\nTeam standings\nIndividual trophies\nTeam trophies\n\nPlayers also earn Season Championship points that accumulate throughout the summer. \n\n\n\nBuild Any Team You Want\nTeams are not limited to players from the same school. However\, to prevent the strongest players from being stacked on the same team and to protect the integrity of the tournament\, teammates may be paired against each other if required by the Swiss pairing system. \nWhile we will not actively seek to pair teammates against one another\, we also will not explicitly prevent such pairings\, unlike in typical scholastic tournaments\, where teams are predetermined by school and therefore cannot be easily altered. \nCreate a team with your: \n\nSchool\nChess Club\nFamily\nFriends\nSummer Camp\nNeighborhood\nCondo Building\nAny organization\n\nThere are no rosters to submit. \nSimply register under the exact same team name and everyone will automatically be on the same team. \nTo avoid confusion\, choose a unique team name whenever possible. \nBefore registering\, check the Advanced Listings to see whether another team is already using your desired name unless you intend to join that team. \nA simple way to make your team unique is to add a number\, such as Brooklyn Knights 67. \nPlayers may switch teams between tournament weekends. Previous scores remain with the previous team while future scores count toward the new team. \nMaximum 25 players per team each weekend. \n\n\n\nAdults Can Play Too!\nParents\, coaches\, and other adults are welcome to compete in the 900–1300 section and above. \nFor the first time\, families can actually compete together on the same team. \n\n\n\n1900+ Section Adjustment for Overall Team Scoring\nThis tournament uses the standard Swiss scoring methodology (1 point for a win\, 0.5 for a draw and 0 for a loss) \nSince the 1900+ section plays only three rounds (versus 4 for other sections)\, scoring is adjusted accordingly for Team Trophy purposes. \n\nWin = 1 ⅓ point\nDraw = ⅔ point\nLoss = 0 points\n\n\n\n\nSection Time Controls and Start Times\n(PLEASE NOTE STAGGERED ROUND 1 START TIMES) \nAll sections use Swiss Pairings. \n\n\n\n\nFormat\nRound 1 Start Time\n\n\n\n\nUnrated–400 (Scholastic Only)\n4 Rounds • G/30 d5\n12:00 PM\n\n\n300–600 (Scholastic Only)\n4 Rounds • G/30 d5\n12:00 PM\n\n\n500–1000 (Scholastic Only)\n4 Rounds • G/40 d5\n11:00 AM\n\n\n900–1300\n4 Rounds • G/50 d5\n9:30 AM\n\n\n1200–1600\n4 Rounds • G/50 d5\n9:30 AM\n\n\n1600–2000*\n4 Rounds • G/50 d5\n9:30 AM\n\n\n1900+\n3 Rounds • G/70 d5\n9:30 AM\n\n\n\n*please note change from 1500-2000 \n All sections use Swiss Pairings. Official July US Chess Published Ratings will be used. \nYou may choose to play in that higher section ONLY if your Live US Chess Rating exceeds a section’s minimum rating (even if your published rating is not). \n2 Byes Permitted – You will receive the same amount of tournament points as a draw (Byes do not affect USCF rating) \n\n\n\nAwards\nEvery tournament weekend awards: \n\nCash prizes for top two sections\n\n1900+ Section: $1250 ($600 for 1st\, $300\, $150\, $100 and $100)\n1500-2000 Section: $750 ($350 for 1st\, $150\, $100\, $100 and $50)\nMonetary awards will be split in cases of ties – e.g. If 2 players in the 1900+ section tie for first based on points\, they will each take home $450 (equal share of the first and second place prizes)\n\n\nIndividual trophies for lower sections\nTeam trophies in every non-cash section\nOverall Team Championship trophies across all sections\n\nTeam scoring: \n\nTop 3 scores from a team within each section count toward that section’s Team Championship.\nTop 6 scores from any combination of sections count toward the Overall Team Championship.\n\nPlayers also earn Season Championship points\, including extra bonus points for every additional tournament weekend they play. \n\n\n\nCoaches Corner (Optional Entry PLUS ticket required)\nNo personal coach to review your games and no Team Room?  We have you covered! (Register for “Entry PLUS” at checkout)* \n\nUpgrade your experience and improve your chances at trophies!\nDedicated MASTER-level players and professional coaches will be on-site in the Coaches Corner\, offering real-time game reviews\, tips\, and personalized advice in between rounds\nGain insights in real time while your moves and reasoning is still fresh\nQuickly uncover critical mistakes and missed opportunities to strengthen your play and boost your chances in the very next round\nThere’s no faster or more effective way to build both short-term results and long-term chess skills\n\nCoach Corey Evans\, National Master will conduct these reviews. \n\n\n\nFree Game Reviews\nGame reviews available to ALL players on a first come\, first served basis will be led by a team of experienced coaches headed by National Master Coach Bah and Coach Michael\, giving players an outstanding opportunity to learn from their games and continue improving. \nBecause it is free and open to everyone\, wait times may be very long depending on demand. We appreciate your patience and understanding. \n\n\n\nEntry Fee\n$70 — Reduced to $59 \nPlayers who compete in multiple Summer Showdown weekends will receive a 10% refund on all tournament entry fees after the completion of the Summer Showdown Season. \n\n\n\nOther Information\nThis is not a drop-off event. Parents or guardians are expected to remain at the venue between rounds throughout the day. \n\nChess sets\, pencils and score sheets provided.\nPlease bring clocks. Players are responsible for knowing how to set and operate their clock.\nUS Chess membership through July 2026 is required.\nNotation books ok but cell phones must remain out of sight and turned off during tournament play.\nNotation required for all sections Unrated-400 section\nA.I. or any electronic eyeglasses strictly prohibited in the tournament rooms.\nParents not allowed in tournament rooms during matches.\nParents must chaperone children at all times in between matches.\nBy registering your child for the tournament\, you acknowledge and agree that photographs and/or video footage may be taken during the event by authorized staff\, media representatives\, or partners for promotional and educational purposes.\nThese images and video may be used (without compensation) in publications\, promotional materials\, websites\, and social media platforms associated with the Official Chess\, its organizers\, and affiliated partners.\nAll players will have their names displayed in the tournament results and reports as typical with any US Chess Federation rated event.\nOfficial Chess reserves the right to refuse entry or revoke any registration at its sole discretion\, or in accordance to rules and regulations set forth by US Chess including\, but not limited to\, adherence to the US Chess Safe Play Policies and Sanction List. https://new.uschess.org/sites/default/files/media/documents/us-chess-safe-play-guidelines.pdf https://new.uschess.org/sites/default/files/media/documents/sanctionedmembers_10202025.pdf\n\n* Any details are subject to change at anytime but will be communicated well in advance of the tournament \n\n\n\nRegister Today!\nWhether this is your first rated tournament or your hundredth\, the Official Chess Summer Showdown offers a fun\, exciting\, and family-friendly way to spend your summer competing against players from throughout the New York metropolitan area. \nWe look forward to seeing you on Sunday\, July 19! \n  \n\n\n\nAdvance Entries:
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/official-chess-summer-showdown-season-series-week-2-sunday-july-19/
LOCATION:East Side Community School\, 420 East 12th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10009\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T230000
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SUMMARY:Long Island Chess Club (LICC) 16th Annual Summer Open Round 3/4 - Thursday\, July 23\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.lichessclub.com/tournament-schedule \nOne game/round every Thursday \nJuly 9 – 30\, 16th LICC Summer Open. 4SS\, G/90(d/10). Open to all. $(b/30): $120-100. Top U-2000\, U-1750\, U-1500/unr. $75 ea. EF: $35. Non-LICC members +$10. 2 byes 1-4. \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-16th-annual-summer-open-round-3-4-thursday-july-23-2026/
LOCATION:United Methodist Church East Meadow\, (2nd floor) 470 Ave.\, East Meadow\, NY\, 11554\, United States
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SUMMARY:Official Chess Summer Showdown Season Series (Week 3 - Sunday\, July 26)
DESCRIPTION:Official Chess Summer Showdown Season Series\nEvent #3 – Sunday\, July 26\nEast Side Community High School\n420 East 12th Street\nNew York\, NY 10009 \n\n\n\nSection(s)\nRound 1 Start\n\n\n\n\nUnrated–400  |   300–600\n12:00 PM\n\n\n500–1000\n11:00 AM\n\n\n900–1300   |  1200–1600  |  1600–2000  |  1900+\n9:30 AM\n\n\n\n  \n💸 $2\,000 guaranteed prize fund for top two sections\, trophies for the rest\nAdditonal $150 prize for 1st place in 900-1300 and 1200-1600 provided but ChessIntel (www.chessintel.app).\nEnjoy one moth free with code ANALYST\n🚗 Parking Options (As low as $15 from 8am-7:30pm as of 7/14/26):\nClick for SpotHero Options \nClick for ParkWhiz Options \n\n\n\nFour Independent Tournaments. One Exciting Season.\nEvery Summer Showdown weekend is a complete standalone US Chess-rated Swiss tournament. \nCompete for individual and team trophies\, enjoy four exciting rounds of chess (three rounds in the 1900+ section)\, and earn points toward the Summer Showdown Season Championship individual and team trophies. \nYou can play just this event or compete in all four weekends. The choice is completely yours. \nRegister for Sunday July 26\, 2026 event at bottom of the page and compete for the trophies (lower sections) or the cash (top 2 sections)  … either way\, it’s time to go for the gold. \nLinks to register for additional weeks: \n\nWeek 1 Saturday July 11 – https://officialchess.org/event/official-chess-summer-showdown-season-series-week-1-saturday-july-11/\nWeek 2 Sunday July 19 – https://officialchess.org/event/official-chess-summer-showdown-season-series-week-2-sunday-july-19/\nWeek 4 Saturday August 1 – https://officialchess.org/event/official-chess-summer-showdown-season-series-week-4-saturday-august-1/\n\n\n\n\nSummer Showdown Season Series\nThis tournament is one of four weekends that make up the Official Chess Summer Showdown Season. \nPlayers who compete in multiple weekends earn points toward our Season Championships while still competing for a full set of awards every single weekend. \nEvery weekend has: \n\nIts own Swiss Pairings\nIndividual standings\nTeam standings\nIndividual trophies\nTeam trophies\n\nPlayers also earn Season Championship points that accumulate throughout the summer. \n\n\n\nBuild Any Team You Want\nTeams are not limited to players from the same school. However\, to prevent the strongest players from being stacked on the same team and to protect the integrity of the tournament\, teammates may be paired against each other if required by the Swiss pairing system. \nWhile we will not actively seek to pair teammates against one another\, we also will not explicitly prevent such pairings\, unlike in typical scholastic tournaments\, where teams are predetermined by school and therefore cannot be easily altered. \nCreate a team with your: \n\nSchool\nChess Club\nFamily\nFriends\nSummer Camp\nNeighborhood\nCondo Building\nAny organization\n\nThere are no rosters to submit. \nSimply register under the exact same team name and everyone will automatically be on the same team. \nTo avoid confusion\, choose a unique team name whenever possible. \nBefore registering\, check the Advanced Listings to see whether another team is already using your desired name unless you intend to join that team. \nA simple way to make your team unique is to add a number\, such as Brooklyn Knights 67. \nPlayers may switch teams between tournament weekends. Previous scores remain with the previous team while future scores count toward the new team. \nMaximum 25 players per team each weekend. \n\n\n\nAdults Can Play Too!\nParents\, coaches\, and other adults are welcome to compete in the 900–1300 section and above. \nFor the first time\, families can actually compete together on the same team. \n\n\n\n1900+ Section Adjustment for Overall Team Scoring\nThis tournament uses the standard Swiss scoring methodology (1 point for a win\, 0.5 for a draw and 0 for a loss) \nSince the 1900+ section plays only three rounds (versus 4 for other sections)\, scoring is adjusted accordingly for Team Trophy purposes. \n\nWin = 1 ⅓ point\nDraw = ⅔ point\nLoss = 0 points\n\n\n\n\nSection Time Controls and Start Times\n(PLEASE NOTE STAGGERED ROUND 1 START TIMES) \nAll sections use Swiss Pairings. \n\n\n\n\nFormat\nRound 1 Start Time\n\n\n\n\nUnrated–400 (Scholastic Only)\n4 Rounds • G/30 d5\n12:00 Pm\n\n\n300–600 (Scholastic Only)\n4 Rounds • G/30 d5\n12:00 PM\n\n\n500–1000 (Scholastic Only)\n4 Rounds • G/40 d5\n11:00 AM\n\n\n900–1300\n4 Rounds • G/50 d5\n9:30 AM\n\n\n1200–1600\n4 Rounds • G/50 d5\n9:30 AM\n\n\n1600–2000*\n4 Rounds • G/50 d5\n9:30 AM\n\n\n1900+\n3 Rounds • G/70 d5\n9:30 AM\n\n\n\n*Note changes to section. \nAll sections use Swiss Pairings. Official July US Chess Published Ratings will be used. \nYou may choose to play in that higher section ONLY if your Live US Chess Rating exceeds a section’s minimum rating (even if your published rating is not). \n2 Byes Permitted – You will receive the same amount of tournament points as a draw (Byes do not affect USCF rating) \n\n\n\nAwards\nEvery tournament weekend awards: \n\nCash prizes for top two sections\n\n1900+ Section: $1250 ($600 for 1st\, $300\, $150\, $100 and $100)\n1500-2000 Section: $750 ($350 for 1st\, $150\, $100\, $100 and $50)\n1200-1600 Section: $150 for first place – courtesy of ChessIntel (www.chessintel.app)\n900-1300 Section: $150  for first place – courtesy of ChessIntel (www.chessintel.app)\nMonetary awards will be split in cases of ties – e.g. If 2 players in the 1900+ section tie for first based on points\, they will each take home $450 (equal share of the first and second place prizes)\n\n\nIndividual trophies for 1200-1600 and lower\nTeam trophies in every section\nOverall Team Championship trophies across all sections\n\nTeam scoring: \n\nTop 3 scores from a team within each section count toward that section’s Team Championship.\nTop 6 scores from any combination of sections count toward the Overall Team Championship.\n\nPlayers also earn Season Championship points\, including extra bonus points for every additional tournament weekend they play. \n\n\n\nFollow the Season Champions Race!\nTeam Standings:\nhttps://glitchess.com/events/summer-showdown?section=all&event=prereg&view=individuals&week=overall \n♟️ Individual Standings:\nhttps://glitchess.com/events/summer-showdown?section=all&event=prereg&view=individuals&week=individual \n\n\n\nCoaches Corner (Entry PLUS ticket required)\nNo personal coach to review your games and no Team Room?  We have you covered! (Register for “Entry PLUS” at checkout)* \n\nUpgrade your experience and improve your chances at trophies!\nDedicated MASTER-level players and professional coaches will be on-site in the Coaches Corner\, offering real-time game reviews\, tips\, and personalized advice in between rounds\nGain insights in real time while your moves and reasoning is still fresh\nQuickly uncover critical mistakes and missed opportunities to strengthen your play and boost your chances in the very next round\nThere’s no faster or more effective way to build both short-term results and long-term chess skills\nThe list of coaches can be found at the end of this posting and will be continuously updated\n\nCoach Corey Evans\, National Master will conduct these reviews. \n\n\n\nFree Game Reviews\nGame reviews available to ALL players on a first come\, first served basis will be led by a team of 4 experienced coaches headed by National Master Coach Bah and Coach Michael form the Roosevelt Island Chess Club\, giving players an outstanding opportunity to learn from their games and continue improving. \nBecause it is free and open to everyone\, wait times may be very long depending on demand. We appreciate your patience and understanding. \n\n\n\nEntry Fee\n$59 – Reduced from $70 thanks to Glitchess Analytics (www.glitchess.com) \nPlayers who compete in multiple Summer Showdown weekends will receive a 10% refund on all tournament entry fees after the completion of the Summer Showdown Season. \n\n\n\nOther Information\nThis is not a drop-off event. Parents or guardians are expected to remain at the venue between rounds throughout the day. \n\nChess sets\, pencils and score sheets provided.\nPlease bring clocks. Players are responsible for knowing how to set and operate their clock.\nUS Chess membership through July 2026 is required.\nNotation books ok but cell phones must remain out of sight and turned off during tournament play.\nNotation required for all sections Unrated-400 section\nA.I. or any electronic eyeglasses strictly prohibited in the tournament rooms.\nParents not allowed in tournament rooms during matches.\nParents must chaperone children at all times in between matches.\nBy registering your child for the tournament\, you acknowledge and agree that photographs and/or video footage may be taken during the event by authorized staff\, media representatives\, or partners for promotional and educational purposes.\nThese images and video may be used (without compensation) in publications\, promotional materials\, websites\, and social media platforms associated with the Official Chess\, its organizers\, and affiliated partners.\nAll players will have their names displayed in the tournament results and reports as typical with any US Chess Federation rated event.\nOfficial Chess reserves the right to refuse entry or revoke any registration at its sole discretion\, or in accordance to rules and regulations set forth by US Chess including\, but not limited to\, adherence to the US Chess Safe Play Policies and Sanction List. https://new.uschess.org/sites/default/files/media/documents/us-chess-safe-play-guidelines.pdf https://new.uschess.org/sites/default/files/media/documents/sanctionedmembers_10202025.pdf\n\n* Any details are subject to change at anytime but will be communicated well in advance of the tournament \n\n\n\nRegister Today!\nWhether this is your first rated tournament or your hundredth\, the Official Chess Summer Showdown offers a fun\, exciting\, and family-friendly way to spend your summer competing against players from throughout the New York metropolitan area. \nWe look forward to seeing you on Sunday\, July 26! \n\n\n\nAdvance Entries:
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/official-chess-summer-showdown-season-series-week-3-sunday-july-26/
LOCATION:East Side Community School\, 420 East 12th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10009\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T113000
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SUMMARY:Tri-State Chess Championship at Chess Max Academy UWS (Manhattan) - Sunday July 26\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://tristatechess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Max-Academy-UWS-July-26-2026.pdf \nhttps://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/july-26th-2026-championship-chessmax/ \n  \nChampionship @ Chess Max Academy UWS\n\n\nJuly 26th\, 2026. \nEntry Fees:\nBefore July 22nd\, 2026: $49.00 \nAfter July 22nd\, 2026: $59.00 \nDay of Event: $69.00\nPlease register in advance if possible\, to avoid the additional $10 late fee. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\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  \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/tri-state-chess-championship-at-chess-max-academy-uws-manhattan-sunday-july-26-2026/
LOCATION:Chess Max Academy UWS\, 110 West 79th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T230000
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SUMMARY:Long Island Chess Club (LICC) 16th Annual Summer Open Round 4/4 - Thursday\, July 30\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.lichessclub.com/tournament-schedule \nOne game/round every Thursday \nJuly 9 – 30\, 16th LICC Summer Open. 4SS\, G/90(d/10). Open to all. $(b/30): $120-100. Top U-2000\, U-1750\, U-1500/unr. $75 ea. EF: $35. Non-LICC members +$10. 2 byes 1-4. \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-16th-annual-summer-open-round-4-4-thursday-july-30-2026/
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:20260801T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T180000
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SUMMARY:Official Chess Summer Showdown Season Series (Week 4 - Saturday\, August 1)
DESCRIPTION:Official Chess Summer Showdown Season Series\nNOTE: There are set round start times for EVERY ROUND. Scroll down below for complete schedule\, \nEvent #4 – Saturday\, August 1\nEast Side Community High School\n420 East 12th Street\nNew York\, NY 10009 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSection(s)\nRound 1 Start Times*\n\n\nUnrated–600\n12:00pm \n\n\n500–1000\n11:00am \n\n\n900–1300   |  1200–1600  |  1600–2000  |  1900+\n9:30am\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Please arrive at the score no later than 30 minutes before the Round 1 Start times to give your child time to get situated and familiar with the building layout. \nElsewhere on this information page. It shows 9:30-6pm as the timing but that is for all the sections. Please refer to the above table for your specific section Round 1 start times. \n💸 $2\,000 guaranteed prize fund for top two sections\, trophies for the rest\n\n🚗 Parking Options (As low as $15 from 8am-7:30pm as of 6/29/26):\nClick for SpotHero Options \nClick for ParkWhiz Options \n  \n\n\n\nFour Independent Tournaments. One Exciting Season.\nEvery Summer Showdown weekend is a complete standalone US Chess-rated Swiss tournament. \nCompete for individual and team trophies\, enjoy four exciting rounds of chess (three rounds in the 1900+ section)\, and earn points toward the Summer Showdown Season Championship individual and team trophies. \nYou can play just this event or compete in all four weekends. The choice is completely yours. \nRegister for Saturday August 1\, 2026 event at bottom of the page and compete for the trophies (lower sections) or the cash (top 2 sections)  … either way\, it’s time to go for the gold. \nLinks to register for additional weeks: \n\nWeek 1 Saturday July 11 – https://officialchess.org/event/official-chess-summer-showdown-season-series-week-1-saturday-july-11/\nWeek 2 Sunday July 19 – https://officialchess.org/event/official-chess-summer-showdown-season-series-week-2-sunday-july-19/\nWeek 3 Sunday July 26 – https://officialchess.org/event/official-chess-summer-showdown-season-series-week-3-sunday-july-26/\n\n\n\n\nSummer Showdown Season Series\nThis tournament is one of four weekends that make up the Official Chess Summer Showdown Season. \nPlayers who compete in multiple weekends earn points toward our Season Championships while still competing for a full set of awards every single weekend. \nEvery weekend has: \n\nIts own Swiss Pairings\nIndividual standings\nTeam standings\nIndividual trophies\nTeam trophies\n\nPlayers also earn Season Championship points that accumulate throughout the summer. \n\n\n\nBuild Any Team You Want\nNote Change to Rules:  \nFor the top two cash prize sections\, we will continue allowing teammates to play each other whenever required by the Swiss pairing system to prevent stacking of teams. However\, in the other sections\, we will make every effort to avoid pairing teammates against one another\, except in the rare instances where no other pairing is possible. \nWe considered this policy carefully and believe it provides a more rewarding experience for participants while preserving the integrity and fairness of the tournament. \nCreate a team with your: \n\nSchool\nChess Club\nFamily\nFriends\nSummer Camp\nNeighborhood\nCondo Building\nAny organization\n\nThere are no rosters to submit. \nSimply register under the exact same team name and everyone will automatically be on the same team. \nTo avoid confusion\, choose a unique team name whenever possible. \nBefore registering\, check the Advanced Listings to see whether another team is already using your desired name unless you intend to join that team. \nA simple way to make your team unique is to add a number\, such as Brooklyn Knights 67. \nPlayers may switch teams between tournament weekends. Previous scores remain with the previous team while future scores count toward the new team. \nMaximum 25 players per team each weekend. \n\n\n\nAdults Can Play Too!\nParents\, coaches\, and other adults are welcome to compete in the 900–1300 section and above. \nFor the first time\, families can actually compete together on the same team. \n\n\n\n1900+ Section Adjustment for Overall Team Scoring\nThis tournament uses the standard Swiss scoring methodology (1 point for a win\, 0.5 for a draw and 0 for a loss) \nSince the 1900+ section plays only three rounds (versus 4 for other sections)\, scoring is adjusted accordingly for Team Trophy purposes. \n\nWin = 1 ⅓ point\nDraw = ⅔ point\nLoss = 0 points\n\n\n\n\nSection Time Controls and Start Times\n(PLEASE NOTE STAGGERED ROUND 1 START TIMES) \nAll sections use Swiss Pairings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSection\nFormat\nRound Start Times\n\n\nUnrated–600 (Scholastic Only)\n4 Rounds • G/30 d5\n12:00 PM\, 1:30 PM\, 2:45 PM\, 4:00 PM\n\n\n500–1000 (Scholastic Only)\n4 Rounds • G/40 d5\n11:00 AM\, 1:00 PM\, 2:30 PM\, 4:00 PM\n\n\n900–1300\n4 Rounds • G/50 d5\n9:30 AM\, 11:30 AM\, 1:45 PM\, 3:45 PM\n\n\n1200–1600\n4 Rounds • G/50 d5\n9:30 AM\, 11:30 AM\, 1:45 PM\, 3:45 PM\n\n\n1600–2000\n4 Rounds • G/50 d5\n9:30 AM\, 11:30 AM\, 1:45 PM\, 3:45 PM\n\n\n1900+\n3 Rounds • G/70 d5\n9:30 AM\, 12:30 PM\, 3:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Note that round start times for every round have now been set. Please make sure to look for pairing announcements and postings ~10 minutes before each round start time. Clocks will start at that time. Matches are allowed to begin earlier if both opponents are at the Board. \nAll sections use Swiss Pairings. Official July US Chess Published Ratings will be used. \nYou may choose to play in that higher section ONLY if your Live US Chess Rating exceeds a section’s minimum rating (even if your published rating is not). \n2 Byes Permitted – You will receive the same amount of tournament points as a draw (Byes do not affect USCF rating) \n\n\n\nAwards\nEvery tournament weekend awards: \n\nCash prizes for top two sections\n\n1900+ Section: $1250 ($600 for 1st\, $300\, $150\, $100 and $100)\n1500-2000 Section: $750 ($350 for 1st\, $150\, $100\, $100 and $50)\nMonetary awards will be split in cases of ties – e.g. If 2 players in the 1900+ section tie for first based on points\, they will each take home $450 (equal share of the first and second place prizes)\n\n\nIndividual trophies for lower sections\nTeam trophies in every section\nOverall Team Championship trophies across all sections\n\nTeam scoring: \n\nTop 3 scores from a team within each section count toward that section’s Team Championship.\nTop 6 scores from any combination of sections count toward the Overall Team Championship.\n\nPlayers also earn Season Championship points\, including extra bonus points for every additional tournament weekend they play. \n\n\n\nCoaches Corner (Entry PLUS ticket required)\nNo personal coach to review your games and no Team Room?  We have you covered! (Register for “Entry PLUS” at checkout)* \n\nUpgrade your experience and improve your chances at trophies!\nDedicated MASTER-level players and professional coaches will be on-site in the Coaches Corner\, offering real-time game reviews\, tips\, and personalized advice in between rounds\nGain insights in real time while your moves and reasoning is still fresh\nQuickly uncover critical mistakes and missed opportunities to strengthen your play and boost your chances in the very next round\nThere’s no faster or more effective way to build both short-term results and long-term chess skills\nThe list of coaches can be found at the end of this posting and will be continuously updated\n\nCoach: Joseph Otero (USCF Expert and Chess In The Schools Coach) \n\n\n\nEntry Fee\n$59 – (Increases to $69 on July 29) \nPlayers who compete in multiple Summer Showdown weekends will receive a 10% refund on all tournament entry fees after the completion of the Summer Showdown Season. \n\n\n\nOther Information\nThis is not a drop-off event. Parents or guardians are expected to remain at the venue between rounds throughout the day. \n\nChess sets\, pencils and score sheets provided.\nPlease bring clocks. Players are responsible for knowing how to set and operate their clock.\nUS Chess membership through August 2026 is required.\nNotation books ok but cell phones must remain out of sight and turned off during tournament play.\nNotation required for all sections Unrated-400 section\nA.I. or any electronic eyeglasses strictly prohibited in the tournament rooms.\nParents not allowed in tournament rooms during matches.\nParents must chaperone children at all times in between matches.\nBy registering your child for the tournament\, you acknowledge and agree that photographs and/or video footage may be taken during the event by authorized staff\, media representatives\, or partners for promotional and educational purposes.\nThese images and video may be used (without compensation) in publications\, promotional materials\, websites\, and social media platforms associated with the Official Chess\, its organizers\, and affiliated partners.\nAll players will have their names displayed in the tournament results and reports as typical with any US Chess Federation rated event.\nOfficial Chess reserves the right to refuse entry or revoke any registration at its sole discretion\, or in accordance to rules and regulations set forth by US Chess including\, but not limited to\, adherence to the US Chess Safe Play Policies and Sanction List. https://new.uschess.org/sites/default/files/media/documents/us-chess-safe-play-guidelines.pdf https://new.uschess.org/sites/default/files/media/documents/sanctionedmembers_10202025.pdf\n\n* Any details are subject to change at anytime but will be communicated well in advance of the tournament \n\n\n\nRegister Today!\nWhether this is your first rated tournament or your hundredth\, the Official Chess Summer Showdown offers a fun\, exciting\, and family-friendly way to spend your summer competing against players from throughout the New York metropolitan area. \nWe look forward to seeing you on Saturday\, August 1! \n  \n\n\n\nAdvance Entries:
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/official-chess-summer-showdown-season-series-week-4-saturday-august-1/
LOCATION:East Side Community School\, 420 East 12th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10009\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T170000
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SUMMARY:Princeton Day School K-12 Chess Tournament - Saturday August 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.onthechessboard.com/ \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-august-1-2026/
LOCATION:Princeton Day School\, 650 Great Rd\, Princeton\, NY\, 08540\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T170000
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SUMMARY:Tri-State Chess at Bryant Park (Manhattan) – Sunday August 2\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://tristatechess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bryant-Park-August-2-2026.pdf \nhttps://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/august-2nd-2026-championship-bryant-park/ \n  \n\n\n\n\nAugust 2nd\, 2026 Championship @ Bryant Park\n\n\nEntry Fees:\nBefore July 27: $59.00\nAfter July 27: $69.00\nOn August 1: $79.00\nDay of/On-Site: $85.00\nPlease register in advance to avoid the late fee. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSection Categories: \n\nBEGINNER – PreK-1   Not Rated              No clocks\nNOVICE – Grades K-2 Under 600             G/25; d/5\nELEMENTARY – Grades K-6 Under 500     G/25; d/5\nRESERVE – Grades K-9 Under 800            G/35; d/5\nADVANCED – Grades K-12 Under 1000      G/40; d/5\nCHAMPIONSHIP – PreK-12 Under 1400           G/40; d/5\nUnder 1800 SECTION – $$$ CASH Prizes    G/55; d/5 (60% of Entry Fees returned as prizes)\n\n4-SS 4 Rounds Per Section\, U 1800 3-SS 3 Rounds \nEntrants can ‘play up’ into any section.\nAll Sections Rated By The United States Chess Federation (USCF). \nThere is no elimination! All players play all rounds. \nINDIVIDUAL PRIZES\n• Trophies to top 15 IN ALL SECTIONS!!\n• HIGH SCORER TROPHY TO ALL WHO SCORE 2 POINTS AND DO NOT GET INTO THE TOP 15\n• ENGRAVED CHESS MEDAL TO ALL OTHERS featuring the name and date of the tournament on the back\n• U 1800 Section Cash Prizes: 60% of entry fees returned as prizes – 1st $25%\, 2nd 20%\, Top U 1600 15% \nTEAM PRIZES\n• Trophies to top 4 Teams IN ALL SECTIONS\n• The top 4 scorers from the same school in the same section make up the team score. Minimum 2 players. \nGENERAL INFORMATION\n• Round one begins at 10:00AM. Rounds 2-4 will begin as soon as the previous round has finished.\n• Please Bring Chess Clock if you have one. Boards & Pieces supplied.\n• TOURNAMENT SITE: BRYANT PARK FOUNTAIN PLAZA\, Enter at West 41\nst Street and 6th Avenue.\n• On-site registration: 9:00 – 9:30 AM. Late entrants may not be paired for the first round.\n• In case of cancellation due to rain\, players will be moved to the next Bryant Park Championship Tournament. No refunds will be provided. \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/tri-state-chess-at-bryant-park-manhattan-sunday-august-2-2026/
LOCATION:Bryant Park\, 25 W 40th St\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T170000
DTSTAMP:20251008T010712Z
CREATED:20251008T010339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T010712Z
UID:10000243-1785744000-1786294800@officialchess.org
SUMMARY:2026 U.S. Open Championship\, Monday August 3 - Sunday August 9\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:More Information to come: \n2026 U.S. Open Championship\, August 3-9\nPlaying Site: DeVos Place Convention Center\n303 Monroe Avenue NW\, Grand Rapids MI 49503\nTournament hotels:\nAmway Grand Plaza\nCourtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids\nNote: both are attached to DeVos Place Convention Center \n  \nAll US Chess National Events Calendar Listings: \nhttps://new.uschess.org/national-events-calendar
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-u-s-open-championship-monday-august-3-sunday-august-9-2026/
LOCATION:DeVos Place Convention Center\, 303 Monroe Avenue NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T230000
DTSTAMP:20260210T234845Z
CREATED:20260210T234845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T234845Z
UID:10000605-1786041000-1786057200@officialchess.org
SUMMARY:Long Island Chess Club (LICC) August Open Round 1/4 - Thursday\, August 6\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.lichessclub.com/tournament-schedule \nOne game/round every Thursday \nAug. 6 – 27\, 13th LICC August Open. 4SS\, G/90(d/10). Open to all. $(b/30): $120-100. Top U-2000\, U-1750\, U-1500/unr. $75 ea. EF: $35. Non-LICC members +$10. 2 byes 1-4. \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-august-open-round-1-4-thursday-august-6-2026/
LOCATION:United Methodist Church East Meadow\, (2nd floor) 470 Ave.\, East Meadow\, NY\, 11554\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T140000
DTSTAMP:20260730T153911Z
CREATED:20260730T153911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T153911Z
UID:10000711-1786186800-1786197600@officialchess.org
SUMMARY:Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 183 Saturday August 8\, 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-saturday-august-8-2026/
LOCATION:PS 183\, 419 East 66th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10065\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T163000
DTSTAMP:20260401T221737Z
CREATED:20260401T221737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T221737Z
UID:10000672-1786275000-1786293000@officialchess.org
SUMMARY:Tri-State Chess Championship at Chess Max Academy UWS (Manhattan) - Sunday Aug 9\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://tristatechess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Max-Academy-UWS-August-9-2026.pdf\n\n\nhttps://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/august-9th-2026-championship-chessmax/ \n\n\n\n\nChampionship @ Chess Max Academy UWS\n\n\nAugust 9th\, 2026. \nEntry Fees:\nBefore August 5th\, 2026: $49.00 \nAfter August 5th\, 2026: $59.00 \nDay of Event: $69.00\nPlease register in advance if possible\, to avoid the additional $10 late fee. \n  \n\n\n\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  \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/tri-state-chess-championship-at-chess-max-academy-uws-manhattan-sunday-aug-9-2026/
LOCATION:Chess Max Academy UWS\, 110 West 79th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T230000
DTSTAMP:20260210T234943Z
CREATED:20260210T234943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T234943Z
UID:10000606-1786645800-1786662000@officialchess.org
SUMMARY:Long Island Chess Club (LICC) August Open Round 2/4 - Thursday\, August 13\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.lichessclub.com/tournament-schedule \nOne game/round every Thursday \nAug. 6 – 27\, 13th LICC August Open. 4SS\, G/90(d/10). Open to all. $(b/30): $120-100. Top U-2000\, U-1750\, U-1500/unr. $75 ea. EF: $35. Non-LICC members +$10. 2 byes 1-4. \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-august-open-round-2-4-thursday-august-13-2026/
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:20260815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T220538Z
CREATED:20260420T143941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T220538Z
UID:10000695-1786788000-1786798800@officialchess.org
SUMMARY:Chess Kiddo Sit & Go - Saturday\, Augutst 15\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://chesskiddo.com/tournament/ \n\nCHECK-IN \nIn by 10:00 AM · Out by 1:00 PM \n\n\nFORMAT \nSwiss System\n3–4 Rounds · G/25 +5 \n\n\nRATINGS \nAll results submitted to US Chess Federation \n\nSECTIONS \n🥉 Primary — Under 600 \nGrades K–5 · USCF membership required \n\n\n🥈 Elementary — Under 900 \nGrades K–12 · USCF membership required \n\n\n🥇 Championship — Under 1300 \nGrades K–12 · 3 rounds · USCF membership required \n\n\n⭐ Starters SectionNO USCF MEMBERSHIP NEEDED\nGrades K–4 · Unrated · Perfect for beginners — focus on fun & learning \n\n\nAWARDS \nTrophies \nTop 3 finishers in each rated section \n\n\nMedals \nPlayers scoring 3+ points (without trophy) \n\n\nStarters Trophy \nEvery Starters participant takes one home! \nGOOD TO KNOW \n\n♟ Chess sets provided at the venue \n\n\n⏱ Please bring your own chess clock (limited clocks available) \n\n\n⚠️ Players registered after 11:45 AM may receive a Round 1 bye \n\n\n⭐ Starters Section: no USCF membership needed\, no ratings computed \n\n\n🏛 USCF membership required for rated sections. Purchase the YOUTH under 19 US Chess Membership: new.uschess.org/join-us-chess \nUSCF Office: 800-903-8723 Ext. 1
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/chess-kiddo-sit-go-saturday-augutst-15-2026/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton\, 50 Cherry Hill Rd\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T140000
DTSTAMP:20260730T154018Z
CREATED:20260730T154007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T154018Z
UID:10000712-1786791600-1786802400@officialchess.org
SUMMARY:Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 183 Saturday August 15\, 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-saturday-august-15-2026/
LOCATION:PS 183\, 419 East 66th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10065\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T230000
DTSTAMP:20260210T235029Z
CREATED:20260210T235029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T235029Z
UID:10000607-1787250600-1787266800@officialchess.org
SUMMARY:Long Island Chess Club (LICC) August Open Round 3/4 - Thursday\, August 20\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.lichessclub.com/tournament-schedule \nOne game/round every Thursday \nAug. 6 – 27\, 13th LICC August Open. 4SS\, G/90(d/10). Open to all. $(b/30): $120-100. Top U-2000\, U-1750\, U-1500/unr. $75 ea. EF: $35. Non-LICC members +$10. 2 byes 1-4. \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-august-open-round-3-4-thursday-august-20-2026/
LOCATION:United Methodist Church East Meadow\, (2nd floor) 470 Ave.\, East Meadow\, NY\, 11554\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T140000
DTSTAMP:20260730T154049Z
CREATED:20260730T154049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T154049Z
UID:10000713-1787396400-1787407200@officialchess.org
SUMMARY:Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 183 Saturday August 22\, 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-saturday-august-22-2026/
LOCATION:PS 183\, 419 East 66th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10065\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T170000
DTSTAMP:20260401T225000Z
CREATED:20260401T225000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T225000Z
UID:10000681-1787475600-1787504400@officialchess.org
SUMMARY:Tri-State Chess at Bryant Park (Manhattan) – Sunday August 23\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://tristatechess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bryant-Park-August-23-2026.pdf \nhttps://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/august-23rd-2026-championship-bryant-park/ \n  \n\n\n\n\nAugust 23rd\, 2026 Championship @ Bryant Park\n\n\nEntry Fees:\nBefore August 17: $59.00\nAfter August 17: $69.00\nOn August 22: $79.00\nDay of/On-Site: $85.00\nPlease register in advance to avoid the late fee. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSection Categories: \n\nBEGINNER – PreK-1   Not Rated              No clocks\nNOVICE – Grades K-2 Under 600             G/25; d/5\nELEMENTARY – Grades K-6 Under 500     G/25; d/5\nRESERVE – Grades K-9 Under 800            G/35; d/5\nADVANCED – Grades K-12 Under 1000      G/40; d/5\nCHAMPIONSHIP – PreK-12 Under 1400           G/40; d/5\nUnder 1800 SECTION – $$$ CASH Prizes    G/55; d/5 (60% of Entry Fees returned as prizes)\n\n4-SS 4 Rounds Per Section\, U 1800 3-SS 3 Rounds \nEntrants can ‘play up’ into any section.\nAll Sections Rated By The United States Chess Federation (USCF). \nThere is no elimination! All players play all rounds. \nINDIVIDUAL PRIZES\n• Trophies to top 15 IN ALL SECTIONS!!\n• HIGH SCORER TROPHY TO ALL WHO SCORE 2 POINTS AND DO NOT GET INTO THE TOP 15\n• ENGRAVED CHESS MEDAL TO ALL OTHERS featuring the name and date of the tournament on the back\n• U 1800 Section Cash Prizes: 60% of entry fees returned as prizes – 1st $25%\, 2nd 20%\, Top U 1600 15% \nTEAM PRIZES\n• Trophies to top 4 Teams IN ALL SECTIONS\n• The top 4 scorers from the same school in the same section make up the team score. Minimum 2 players. \nGENERAL INFORMATION\n• Round one begins at 10:00AM. Rounds 2-4 will begin as soon as the previous round has finished.\n• Please Bring Chess Clock if you have one. Boards & Pieces supplied.\n• TOURNAMENT SITE: BRYANT PARK FOUNTAIN PLAZA\, Enter at West 41\nst Street and 6th Avenue.\n• On-site registration: 9:00 – 9:30 AM. Late entrants may not be paired for the first round.\n• In case of cancellation due to rain\, players will be moved to the next Bryant Park Championship Tournament. No refunds will be provided. \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/tri-state-chess-at-bryant-park-manhattan-sunday-august-23-2026/
LOCATION:Bryant Park\, 25 W 40th St\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T230000
DTSTAMP:20260210T235114Z
CREATED:20260210T235114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T235114Z
UID:10000608-1787855400-1787871600@officialchess.org
SUMMARY:Long Island Chess Club (LICC) August Open Round 4/4 - Thursday\, August 27\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.lichessclub.com/tournament-schedule \nOne game/round every Thursday \nAug. 6 – 27\, 13th LICC August Open. 4SS\, G/90(d/10). Open to all. $(b/30): $120-100. Top U-2000\, U-1750\, U-1500/unr. $75 ea. EF: $35. Non-LICC members +$10. 2 byes 1-4. \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-august-open-round-4-4-thursday-august-27-2026/
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:20260829T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T140000
DTSTAMP:20260730T154133Z
CREATED:20260730T154117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T154133Z
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SUMMARY:Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 183 Saturday August 29\, 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-august-29-2026/
LOCATION:PS 183\, 419 East 66th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10065\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T163000
DTSTAMP:20260401T222016Z
CREATED:20260401T222016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T222016Z
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SUMMARY:Tri-State Chess Championship at Chess Max Academy UWS (Manhattan) - Sunday Aug 30th\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://tristatechess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Max-Academy-UWS-August-30-2026.pdf \nhttps://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/august-30th-2026-championship-chessmax/ \n  \nChampionship @ Chess Max Academy UWS\n\n\nAugust 30th\, 2026. \nEntry Fees:\nBefore August 26th\, 2026: $49.00 \nAfter August 26th\, 2026: $59.00 \nDay of Event: $69.00\nPlease register in advance if possible\, to avoid the additional $10 late fee. \n  \n\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-aug-30th-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:20260913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260401T225138Z
CREATED:20260401T225138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T225138Z
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SUMMARY:Tri-State Chess at Bryant Park (Manhattan) – Sunday Sept 13\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://tristatechess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bryant-Park-September-13-2026.pdf \nhttps://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/september-13th-2026-championship-bryant-park/ \nSeptember 13th\, 2026 Championship @ Bryant Park\n\n\nEntry Fees:\nBefore September 7: $59.00\nAfter September 7: $69.00\nOn September 12: $79.00\nDay of/On-Site: $85.00\nPlease register in advance to avoid the late fee. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSection Categories: \n\nBEGINNER – PreK-1   Not Rated              No clocks\nNOVICE – Grades K-2 Under 600             G/25; d/5\nELEMENTARY – Grades K-6 Under 500     G/25; d/5\nRESERVE – Grades K-9 Under 800            G/35; d/5\nADVANCED – Grades K-12 Under 1000      G/40; d/5\nCHAMPIONSHIP – PreK-12 Under 1400           G/40; d/5\nUnder 1800 SECTION – $$$ CASH Prizes    G/55; d/5 (60% of Entry Fees returned as prizes)\n\n4-SS 4 Rounds Per Section\, U 1800 3-SS 3 Rounds \nEntrants can ‘play up’ into any section.\nAll Sections Rated By The United States Chess Federation (USCF). \nThere is no elimination! All players play all rounds. \nINDIVIDUAL PRIZES\n• Trophies to top 15 IN ALL SECTIONS!!\n• HIGH SCORER TROPHY TO ALL WHO SCORE 2 POINTS AND DO NOT GET INTO THE TOP 15\n• ENGRAVED CHESS MEDAL TO ALL OTHERS featuring the name and date of the tournament on the back\n• U 1800 Section Cash Prizes: 60% of entry fees returned as prizes – 1st $25%\, 2nd 20%\, Top U 1600 15% \nTEAM PRIZES\n• Trophies to top 4 Teams IN ALL SECTIONS\n• The top 4 scorers from the same school in the same section make up the team score. Minimum 2 players. \nGENERAL INFORMATION\n• Round one begins at 10:00AM. Rounds 2-4 will begin as soon as the previous round has finished.\n• Please Bring Chess Clock if you have one. Boards & Pieces supplied.\n• TOURNAMENT SITE: BRYANT PARK FOUNTAIN PLAZA\, Enter at West 41\nst Street and 6th Avenue.\n• On-site registration: 9:00 – 9:30 AM. Late entrants may not be paired for the first round.\n• In case of cancellation due to rain\, players will be moved to the next Bryant Park Championship Tournament. No refunds will be provided. \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/tri-state-chess-at-bryant-park-manhattan-sunday-sept-13-2026/
LOCATION:Bryant Park\, 25 W 40th St\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T163000
DTSTAMP:20260401T222322Z
CREATED:20260401T222322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T222322Z
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SUMMARY:Tri-State Chess Championship at Chess Max Academy UWS (Manhattan) - Sunday Sept 20th\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://tristatechess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Max-Academy-UWS-September-20-2026.pdf \nhttps://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/september-20th-2026-championship-chessmax/ \n  \nChampionship @ Chess Max Academy UWS\n\n\nSeptember 20th\, 2026. \nEntry Fees:\nBefore September 16th\, 2026: $49.00 \nAfter September 16th\, 2026: $59.00 \nDay of Event: $69.00\nPlease register in advance if possible\, to avoid the additional $10 late fee. \n\n\n\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-sept-20th-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:20261004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260401T225626Z
CREATED:20260401T225626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T225626Z
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SUMMARY:Tri-State Chess at Bryant Park (Manhattan) – Sunday Oct 4\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://tristatechess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bryant-Park-October-4-2026.pdf\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/october-4th-2026-championship-bryant-park/ \n  \nOctober 4th\, 2026 Championship @ Bryant Park\n\n\nEntry Fees:\nBefore September 28: $59.00\nAfter September 28: $69.00\nOn October 3: $79.00\nDay of/On-Site: $85.00\nPlease register in advance to avoid the late fee. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSection Categories: \n\nBEGINNER – PreK-1   Not Rated              No clocks\nNOVICE – Grades K-2 Under 600             G/25; d/5\nELEMENTARY – Grades K-6 Under 500     G/25; d/5\nRESERVE – Grades K-9 Under 800            G/35; d/5\nADVANCED – Grades K-12 Under 1000      G/40; d/5\nCHAMPIONSHIP – PreK-12 Under 1400           G/40; d/5\nUnder 1800 SECTION – $$$ CASH Prizes    G/55; d/5 (60% of Entry Fees returned as prizes)\n\n4-SS 4 Rounds Per Section\, U 1800 3-SS 3 Rounds \nEntrants can ‘play up’ into any section.\nAll Sections Rated By The United States Chess Federation (USCF). \nThere is no elimination! All players play all rounds. \nINDIVIDUAL PRIZES\n• Trophies to top 15 IN ALL SECTIONS!!\n• HIGH SCORER TROPHY TO ALL WHO SCORE 2 POINTS AND DO NOT GET INTO THE TOP 15\n• ENGRAVED CHESS MEDAL TO ALL OTHERS featuring the name and date of the tournament on the back\n• U 1800 Section Cash Prizes: 60% of entry fees returned as prizes – 1st $25%\, 2nd 20%\, Top U 1600 15% \nTEAM PRIZES\n• Trophies to top 4 Teams IN ALL SECTIONS\n• The top 4 scorers from the same school in the same section make up the team score. Minimum 2 players. \nGENERAL INFORMATION\n• Round one begins at 10:00AM. Rounds 2-4 will begin as soon as the previous round has finished.\n• Please Bring Chess Clock if you have one. Boards & Pieces supplied.\n• TOURNAMENT SITE: BRYANT PARK FOUNTAIN PLAZA\, Enter at West 41\nst Street and 6th Avenue.\n• On-site registration: 9:00 – 9:30 AM. Late entrants may not be paired for the first round.\n• In case of cancellation due to rain\, players will be moved to the next Bryant Park Championship Tournament. No refunds will be provided. \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/tri-state-chess-at-bryant-park-manhattan-sunday-oct-4-2026/
LOCATION:Bryant Park\, 25 W 40th St\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T170000
DTSTAMP:20251008T011209Z
CREATED:20251008T011041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T011209Z
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SUMMARY:2026 National K-12 Grade Championships\, Friday December 11 - Sunday December 13\, 2026 
DESCRIPTION:More information to come \n2026 National K-12 Grade Championships\, December 11-13 \nRosen Shingle Creek\n9939 Universal Boulevard\, Orlando\, FL 32819\n(407) 996-9939\nHR: $172 single/double \n  \nAll US Chess National Events Calendar Listings: \nhttps://new.uschess.org/national-events-calendar
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-national-k-12-grade-championships-friday-december-11-sunday-december-13-2026/
LOCATION:Rosen Shingle Creek\, 9939 Universal Boulevard\, Orlando\, FL\, 32819\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270102T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270103T190000
DTSTAMP:20260820T120556Z
CREATED:20260820T093352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T120556Z
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SUMMARY:2027 New York Metro Area Scholastic Chess Championships - Saturday & Sunday (January 2-3\, 2027)
DESCRIPTION:CHESS WARRIORS\, GET READY. THE METROS NYC K–12 CHAMPIONSHIP IS BACK IN TIMES SQUARE!\n\n\n2nd Annual New York Metro Area Scholastic Chess Championships\n\nJanuary 2–3\, 2027\n\nNew York Marriott Marquis • Times Square\n\nWe are very excited to announce that the organizer of the Metros is now a Delegate to the US Chess Federation as nominated by the New York State Chess Association. We thank the NYSCA for their support of Official Chess®. \nAfter the incredible success of the inaugural Metros\, we could not be more excited to bring it back for Year Two! \n\nThe inaugural Metros drew nearly 1\,450 players\, bringing thousands of young chess players\, families\, schools\, academies and coaches together at the New York Marriott Marquis for an unforgettable weekend of championship chess in the heart of Times Square.\n \n\nNow\, thousands of Chess Warriors are getting ready to take over Times Square again!\n \n\nThe best and brightest young chess players will once again gather at the Crossroads of the World to showcase their mastery of the 64 squares\, represent their schools and teams\, reconnect with chess friends\, make new ones and celebrate this incredible game together.\n \nThe Metros promises another unforgettable weekend of competition\, learning and community. \n\nA CHAMPIONSHIP EXPERIENCE BUILT FOR EVERY CHESS KID\n\nOne of the things that made the inaugural Metros so special was its uniquely flexible and inclusive tournament format.\n \n\nThe Metros is designed to create an exciting and inviting competitive experience for scholastic players of every age and every chess rating\, from a kindergartner participating in one of their first rated tournaments to some of the strongest high school players in the country competing for a Championship title.\n \n\nThis year we added even more sections in the Middle School and High School groups!\nWith a total of 17 different sections\, divided by age\, grade and rating\, families have the ability to customize their Metros experience to best fit their individual player.\n \n\nWant the full championship experience? Then choose one of our two-day Championship sections\, featuring six rounds of longer time-control chess over Saturday and Sunday\, open to any rating.\n \nPrefer playing in sections where your opponents’ ratings are capped? Then choose one of our one-day Under sections\, featuring five rounds on either Saturday or Sunday. You can even choose two Under sections if you are eligible for one on Saturday and one on Sunday. Just purchase two tickets to each under section. \n\nWhether your goal is to win a Championship\, represent your school\, compete for a team trophy\, chase an individual trophy\, gain tournament experience\, challenge yourself against stronger competition\, spend the weekend with your chess friends or simply have an amazing time playing the game you love\, the Metros allows every player and family to build the experience that will maximize their enjoyment\, competition and growth.\n \n\nThere is a place at the Metros for every scholastic chess player.\n \n\nWe cannot wait to welcome everyone back to Times Square!\n \n\nFOLLOW OFFICIAL CHESS®\n\nFollow Official Chess® on Instagram for all the latest updates:\n \n\n\nhttps://www.instagram.com/officialchessglobal\n\n \n\n\n\n\nSECURE YOUR TICKETS NOW ↓\n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO GO DIRECTLY TO THE ADVANCE ENTRIES TABLE AND PURCHASE\n\n\n\n\nTOURNAMENT INFORMATION\n\nEligibility: Open to any students K–12 from anywhere\n \nGRADE ELIGIBILITY BY SECTION\n\nHigh School Sections: Grades K–12\nMiddle School Sections: Grades K–8\nElementary Sections: Grades K–5\nPrimary Sections: Grades K–3\nK–1 Sections: Grades K–1\n\n\nPre-School Eligibility:\nPer US Chess Federation scholastic guidelines\, pre-schoolers may play in the Kindergarten Section at the K–12 Grade Nationals or in any “K–X” Section in other events. Pre-schoolers may continue to play as Kindergartners or in K–X sections in subsequent years until they start the first grade.\n \n\nLocation:\nNew York Marriott Marquis\, Times Square\n1535 Broadway\, New York\, NY 10036\n \n\nDates: Saturday\, January 2 and Sunday\, January 3\, 2027\n \n\nFORMAT\n\n5 Championship Sections\n6-Round Swiss System • G/70 d5 • Two Days \n12 Under Sections\n5-Round Swiss System • G/30 d5 • One Day \n17 TOTAL SECTIONS\n\n\nHALF-POINT BYES\nMaximum of 2 half-point byes. \nHalf-point byes must be requested before the start of Round 2. \n\nTEAM ROOMS\n\nSCHOOLS\, ACADEMIES\, COACHES & TEAM ORGANIZERS: PLEASE RESERVE EARLY!\n\n\nOne of the highlights of the Metros is the incredible team atmosphere throughout the New York Marriott Marquis.\n \n\nSchools\, chess academies and organized teams can have dedicated spaces where players\, coaches and families can gather between rounds\, review games\, prepare for upcoming matches\, eat\, relax and celebrate together throughout the weekend.\n \n\n\nWe expect demand for Team Rooms to be overwhelming.\n\nEvery available Team Room was spoken for at the inaugural Metros. \n\n\nThis year\, we expect even more schools\, academies and teams to participate\, which means demand for private team space should be even greater.\n \n\nWe will do everything possible to accommodate as many groups as we can. We can get creative by combining rooms\, arranging shared spaces or developing other solutions when appropriate.\n \nBut space inside the Marriott Marquis is finite. \n\nCoaches\, team organizers\, academy directors and lead chess parents: please do not wait.\n\n\nIf you expect to bring a school team\, chess academy or other organized group\, please contact us as soon as possible so we can begin planning your space.\n \nTeam Rooms will be assigned on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\nEmail info@officialchess.org to reserve your Team Room.\n\n\nTo keep the event as inclusive and convenient as possible\, Official Chess® will continue assisting with costs so schools and chess programs are not charged typical Manhattan conference-room rates.\n \nAvailable spaces may include: \n\nPrivate Team Rooms accommodating approximately 60–85 people\nLarger private Team Rooms accommodating approximately 120 people\nRooms that can be combined for larger groups\nShared arrangements for smaller teams when appropriate\n\n\nLast year we filled every available room. This year we expect even more teams. Please reserve early.\n \n\nMARRIOTT MARQUIS ROOM RATES\n\nSpecial tournament hotel room rates are TBD and will be announced once finalized.\n \n\nPlease check back for updates or follow Official Chess® on Instagram for the latest hotel information.\n \n\nALL-STAR CAST\n\nThe tournament is under the direction of one of the most qualified and distinguished teams available.\n \nSunil Weeramantry\nSpecial Tournament Advisor \nFounder\, National Scholastic Chess Foundation • NY State Chess Association Hall of Fame • Former Chair\, US Chess Federation Scholastic & Education Committees \nDavid Hater\nChief Tournament Director • 2\,800+ sections TDed \nExecutive Board Member\, US Chess Federation • Senior Executive\, Continental Chess Association • US Chess National TD • FIDE International Arbiter • Retired Army Colonel \nJabari McGreen\nNational Tournament Director • Thousands of sections TDed \nCharles Hatherill\nNational Tournament Director • 1\,300+ sections TDed \nFIDE National Arbiter • International Arbiter \nStephen Lorimor\nNational Tournament Director • 1\,300+ sections TDed \nFIDE National Arbiter \nNoreen Harkins Davisson\nSenior Tournament Director • 3\,600+ sections TDed \nFIDE National Arbiter \nIan Harris\nSenior Tournament Director • 1\,350+ sections TDed \nFounder\, RedBandit Chess \nHector Rodriguez\nClub Tournament Director • 850+ sections TDed \nPresident\, The Right Move Chess Federation \nRonald Young\nLocal Tournament Director • 1\,300+ sections TDed \nMikhail Koganov\nLocal Tournament Director • 100+ sections TDed \nVice President\, Connecticut State Chess Association \nBrandon De La Rosa\nClub Tournament Director • 250+ sections TDed \n…and more to come!\n\nCOACHES CORNER\n\nNo personal coach to review your games? No Team Room? We have you covered!\n\nRegister for “Entry PLUS” at checkout. \nUpgrade your tournament experience and improve your chances at a title! \n\nYou do not have to come from a huge chess program or school to enjoy the advantages and benefits of on-site coaching.\n \n\nDedicated Master-level players and professional coaches will be on site in the Coaches Corner\, offering real-time game reviews\, tips and personalized advice between rounds.\n \n\nGain insights in real time while your moves and reasoning are still fresh.\nQuickly uncover critical mistakes and missed opportunities.\nStrengthen your play before your very next round.\nTurn each tournament game into an immediate learning opportunity.\nBuild both short-term tournament results and long-term chess skills.\n\nCOACHES CORNER MASTERS\nSubject to change at any time\nJohn Fedorowicz\nWorld Chess Hall of Fame Grandmaster • Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School Chess Coach \nJon Edwards\nCurrent Correspondence Chess World Champion and Correspondence Chess Grandmaster \nJay Bonin\nInternational Master • The Indisputable Iron Man of Chess \nEric Fleischman\nOriginal Life Master\, Candidate Master and National Master \nAbimbola “Ayo” Osunfuyi\nFIDE Master and National Master \n…and more to come!\n\n🎟 ENTRY COSTS\n\n☀️ SUMMER EARLY BIRD PRICING\nThrough September 30\, 2026\n\nBasic:\n$100 one-day / $125 two-day\n \n\nEntry PLUS\, including Coaches Corner:\n$140 one-day / $185 two-day\n \n\nSummer Early Bird pricing will be the lowest entry pricing offered for the 2027 Metros.\n \n\nThere will not be a lower promotional price later. Families who register on or before September 30\, 2026 can lock in the best available pricing for the tournament.\n \nSummer Early Bird Bonus\n\nAnyone purchasing their tournament entry on or before September 30\, 2026 will not be subject to the $15 cancellation/refund fee if they later need to cancel\, provided the cancellation request is received before the December 15\, 2026 refund deadline.\n \n\nThat means families can register early with confidence\, secure the lowest prices that will be offered\, and still maintain additional flexibility if their plans change.\n \n\n\nREGULAR PRICES\nOctober 1 through November 3\, 2026\n\nBasic:\n$110 one-day / $150 two-day\n \n\nEntry PLUS\, including Coaches Corner:\n$150 one-day / $210 two-day\n \n\nPRICES AFTER NOVEMBER 3\, 2026\n\nBasic:\n$135 one-day / $175 two-day\n \n\nEntry PLUS:\n$175 one-day / $235 two-day\n \n\nPRICES AFTER DECEMBER 3\, 2026\n\nBasic:\n$185 one-day / $225 two-day\n \n\nEntry PLUS:\n$225 one-day / $285 two-day\n \n\nPRICES AFTER DECEMBER 31\, 2026\n\nBasic:\n$235 one-day / $275 two-day\n \n\nEntry PLUS:\n$275 one-day / $335 two-day\n \n\nON-SITE PRICES\n\nPlease purchase here on the website AFTER speaking with Chess Control.\n \n\nBasic:\n$285 one-day / $325 two-day\n \n\nEntry PLUS:\n$325 one-day / $385 two-day\n \n\nTickets will be available for purchase at the venue.\n \n\nHowever\, to avoid pairing delays and ensure a smooth start to the event\, all on-site registrations will automatically receive a ½-point bye for Round 1\, even if purchased before Round 1 begins.\n \n\nPlayers will be paired normally beginning with Round 2.\n \n\n\n\nIMPORTANT: PLAYING IN MULTIPLE SECTIONS\n\nPlaying in TWO Under sections\, one on Saturday and one on Sunday\, WILL BE ALLOWED.\n \nPlease treat them as two separate tickets and purchase the entries separately. \n\nPlayers competing in any of the two-day Championship sections will be limited to that one section for the weekend.\n \n\n\nRATINGS\n\nDecember 2026 Published US Chess Regular Ratings will be used.\n\nUnrated players are allowed in all sections. \n\nSECTIONS\, TIME CONTROLS & ROUND START TIMES\nTWO-DAY CHAMPIONSHIP SECTIONS\n\n\n\n\nSection\nTime Control\nR1\nR2\nR3\nR4\nR5\nR6\n\n\n\n\nHigh School Championship\nG/70 d5\nSat 9:30 AM\nSat 1:00 PM\nSat 4:00 PM\nSun 9:00 AM\nSun 12:30 PM\nSun 3:30 PM\n\n\nMiddle School Championship\nG/70 d5\nSat 9:30 AM\nSat 1:00 PM\nSat 4:00 PM\nSun 9:00 AM\nSun 12:30 PM\nSun 3:30 PM\n\n\nElementary Championship\nG/70 d5\nSat 9:30 AM\nSat 1:00 PM\nSat 4:00 PM\nSun 9:00 AM\nSun 12:30 PM\nSun 3:30 PM\n\n\nPrimary Championship\nG/70 d5\nSat 9:30 AM\nSat 1:00 PM\nSat 4:00 PM\nSun 9:00 AM\nSun 12:30 PM\nSun 3:30 PM\n\n\nK–1 Championship\nG/70 d5\nSat 9:30 AM\nSat 1:00 PM\nSat 4:00 PM\nSun 9:00 AM\nSun 12:30 PM\nSun 3:30 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nAwards: Approximately 7:00 PM Sunday\n \n\nSATURDAY-ONLY UNDER SECTIONS\n\n\n\n\nSection\nTime Control\nR1\nR2\nR3\nR4\nR5\n\n\n\n\nMiddle School U1700\nG/30 d5\n9:30 AM\n11:00 AM\n1:00 PM\n2:30 PM\n4:00 PM\n\n\nMiddle School U1300\nG/30 d5\n9:30 AM\n11:00 AM\n1:00 PM\n2:30 PM\n4:00 PM\n\n\nMiddle School U900\nG/30 d5\n9:30 AM\n11:00 AM\n1:00 PM\n2:30 PM\n4:00 PM\n\n\nPrimary U1000\nG/30 d5\n9:30 AM\n11:00 AM\n1:00 PM\n2:30 PM\n4:00 PM\n\n\nPrimary U600\nG/30 d5\n9:30 AM\n11:00 AM\n1:00 PM\n2:30 PM\n4:00 PM\n\n\nK–1 U400\nG/30 d5\n9:30 AM\n11:00 AM\n1:00 PM\n2:30 PM\n4:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nAwards: Approximately 6:00 PM Saturday\n \n\nSUNDAY-ONLY UNDER SECTIONS\n\n\n\n\nSection\nTime Control\nR1\nR2\nR3\nR4\nR5\n\n\n\n\nHigh School U1800\nG/30 d5\n9:30 AM\n11:00 AM\n1:00 PM\n2:30 PM\n4:00 PM\n\n\nHigh School U1400\nG/30 d5\n9:30 AM\n11:00 AM\n1:00 PM\n2:30 PM\n4:00 PM\n\n\nHigh School U1000\nG/30 d5\n9:30 AM\n11:00 AM\n1:00 PM\n2:30 PM\n4:00 PM\n\n\nElementary U1500\nG/30 d5\n9:30 AM\n11:00 AM\n1:00 PM\n2:30 PM\n4:00 PM\n\n\nElementary U1100\nG/30 d5\n9:30 AM\n11:00 AM\n1:00 PM\n2:30 PM\n4:00 PM\n\n\nElementary U700\nG/30 d5\n9:30 AM\n11:00 AM\n1:00 PM\n2:30 PM\n4:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nAwards: Approximately 6:00 PM Sunday\n \n\nGRADE ELIGIBILITY BY SECTION\n\nHigh School Sections: Grades K–12\nMiddle School Sections: Grades K–8\nElementary Sections: Grades K–5\nPrimary Sections: Grades K–3\nK–1 Sections: Grades K–1\n\n\nPre-School Eligibility:\nPer US Chess Federation scholastic guidelines\, pre-schoolers may play in the Kindergarten Section at the K–12 Grade Nationals or in any “K–X” Section in other events. Pre-schoolers may continue to play as Kindergartners or in K–X sections in subsequent years until they start the first grade.\n \n\n\nLATENESS & WITHDRAWALS\n\nPlayers are allowed up to 30 minutes of lateness.\n \n\nAfter that time\, the player will be considered a no-show and will forfeit the game for that round.\n \n\nThe forfeiting player will also be considered withdrawn from the tournament and will not be paired for the following round unless the player or parent contacts Chess Control before the next round’s pairings are posted.\n \n\nAWARDS\n\nEVERY PLAYER RECEIVES A KEEPSAKE TO MEMORIALIZE THEIR HARD WORK!\n\nEvery participant will receive a full-sized custom Recognition Medal with a spinning insert.\n \n\nEVERY PLAYER ALSO RECEIVES A FREE PACK OF OFFICIAL CHESS® TRADING CARDS!\n\n\nEvery player will receive a FREE pack of Official Chess® Trading Cards as part of their tournament experience.\n \n\nAdditional packs will be available for purchase from Chess Control.\n \n\nINDIVIDUAL PODIUM TROPHIES\n\nThe number of podium trophies awarded in each section will be based on the size of that section.\n \n\nLarger sections will receive more podium trophies\, allowing us to appropriately recognize outstanding performances while accounting for the number of players competing in each division.\n \n\nEvery podium trophy will be a Championship-caliber triple-post design or larger.\n \n\nThe final number of podium trophies awarded in each section will be announced based on registration levels.\n \n\nTIE TROPHIES\n\nIn an effort to reward and recognize fantastic performances\, individual players who tie in score with the final podium trophy winner in their section but place lower due to tiebreaks will still receive a special “Tie For” Trophy.\n \n\nFor example\, if podium trophies are awarded through 25th place in a section\, any additional players who finish with the same score as the 25th-place trophy winner will also receive a “Tie For 25th Place” Trophy\, regardless of their final tiebreak position.\n \n\nThis allows us to recognize players who achieved the same tournament score as a podium finisher\, while still using the published tiebreak system to determine the official order of finish.\n \n\nIn order to comply with US Chess Federation scholastic guidelines\, “Tie For” Trophies and “Class Prize” Trophies must be picked up at Chess Control and will not be presented during the formal Awards Ceremony.\n \n\n“Tie For” Trophies and Class Prize Trophies apply only to Individual Awards and do not apply to Team Awards.\n \n\nCLASS PRIZES\n\nClass Prize trophies will be awarded to the top 2 eligible players\, using tiebreaks\, every 200 points below the rating ceiling\, up to three thresholds\, in each Under Section.\n \n\nFor example\, the High School U1800 section will award Class Prize trophies to the top two eligible scorers:\n \n\nUnder 1600\nUnder 1400\nUnder 1200\n\n\nPlayers who receive a Podium Trophy are not eligible for an additional Class Prize Trophy.\n \nChampionship Section Class Prize Thresholds\nHigh School Championship\nUnder 1800Under 1600Under 1400 \nMiddle School Championship\nUnder 1700Under 1500Under 1300 \nElementary Championship\nUnder 1700Under 1500Under 1300 \nPrimary Championship\nUnder 1400Under 1200Under 1000 \nK–1 Championship\nUnder 800Under 600Under 400 \n\n\nIMPORTANT: These ratings are used only to determine Class Prize trophies.\n \n\nThey are NOT rating restrictions for entering Championship sections. Every Championship section is open to all eligible players regardless of rating.\n \n\nIn order to comply with US Chess Federation scholastic guidelines\, “Tie For” Trophies and “Class Prize” Trophies must be picked up at Chess Control and will not be presented during the formal Awards Ceremony.\n \n\nClass Prize Trophies and “Tie For” Trophies apply only to Individual Awards and do not apply to Team Awards.\n \n\n\nTEAM AWARDS\n\nSchool team scores will be based on the top 4 individual scores from each school.\n \n\nTeams of 2 or 3 are allowed\, but will naturally be at a scoring disadvantage.\n \n\nThere will be at least 5 Team Podium Trophies awarded in every section.\n \n\nThe final number of Team Podium Trophies in each section may increase based on the number of teams participating in that section.\n \n\nTop Team Trophies will be 50-inch quadruple-post designs.\n\n\nBecause the primary Team Trophy is intended to be displayed at the winning school\, members of winning teams will also receive their own smaller commemorative trophy to take home.\n \n\nThis allows the school to proudly display its team accomplishment while each player who helped earn the victory has a personal trophy to commemorate the achievement.\n \n\nPlease note that “Tie For” Trophies and Class Prize Trophies are Individual Awards only and do not apply to Team Awards.\n \n\nBONUS WINNER PRIZES\n\nIn addition to trophies and other awards\, top finishers in every section will receive discounts toward entry into the following year’s Metros:\n \n\n1st Place\n\n25% off entry fees for the following year’s Metros\n \n2nd through 5th Place\n\n15% off\n \n6th through 10th Place\n\n10% off\n \n\n\nDiscounts are calculated from the following year’s Early Bird pricing.\n \n\nCANCELLATIONS & CHANGES\n\nTo help us maintain a smooth\, well-run and on-time tournament experience for everyone\, we strongly request that all section changes and cancellation requests be submitted as early as possible and\, whenever possible\, before the free deadlines outlined below.\n \n\nWith thousands of players competing across multiple sections\, late changes require significant manual work and can affect section planning\, pairings\, room assignments\, staffing\, awards preparation and our ability to keep the tournament running on schedule.\n \nSection Changes\n\nSection changes are FREE through November 30\, 2026.\n \n\nA $20 section change fee will apply to changes requested after November 30 through December 26\, 2026.\n \n\nA $40 section change fee will apply to any section changes requested after December 26 through December 31\, 2026.\n \n\n\nNO SECTION CHANGES WILL BE PERMITTED AFTER DECEMBER 31\, 2026. NO EXCEPTIONS.\n\n\nCancellations & Refunds\n\nA $15 cancellation/refund fee will apply to refunds.\n \n\nSummer Early Bird Exception: Anyone who purchased their tournament entry on or before September 30\, 2026 will not be charged the $15 cancellation/refund fee\, provided the cancellation request is received before the refund deadline.\n \n\n\nNO REFUNDS WILL BE ALLOWED AFTER DECEMBER 15\, 2026 AT 12:00 PM ET.\n\n\nPLEASE PLAN AHEAD\n\nThese deadlines and fees will be strictly enforced.\n\n\nWe completely understand that plans can change. However\, whenever possible\, please make registration changes\, section changes or cancellation requests well before the applicable deadlines.\n \n\nYour cooperation allows our tournament staff to finalize accurate sections\, room assignments and pairings and helps us deliver the organized\, efficient and on-time championship experience that every player and family deserves.\n \n\nOTHER IMPORTANT NOTES\n\nBoards and pieces will be provided\, but please bring your own clocks.\n \n\nNotation books are permitted\, but cell phones must remain out of sight and turned off during tournament play.\n \n\nNotation is required for all sections EXCEPT K–1 U400 and K–1 Championship.\n \n\nA.I. or any electronic eyeglasses are strictly prohibited in tournament rooms. Please make sure to bring non-electronic glasses if prescription lenses are medically needed. Feel free to email info@officialchess.org before the tournament if there are any questions.\n \nELECTRONIC DEVICES\n\nElectronic devices include cell phones\, smart watches\, tablets\, computers\, AirTags and other devices capable of communication or chess analysis.\n \n\nBefore each round begins\, all electronic devices must be completely turned off and stored in a bag or placed face-up on the table. Silent\, vibrate and airplane modes do not qualify as off.\n \n\nOnce the round begins\, players may not use or carry electronic devices during their game\, including when leaving the tournament room or using the restroom. Devices may only be turned back on after the player has completely exited the tournament room.\n \n\nOne-way tracking devices\, including AirTags and certain wrist trackers\, may be permitted but are subject to inspection by tournament staff.\n \n\nParents are not allowed in tournament rooms during games.\n \n\nParents must chaperone children at all times between matches.\n \n\nFor the safety of all young participants\, staff will be stationed at the K–5 Holding Area for any children who cannot find their parents and are not comfortable walking back to their Team or Skittles Room.\n \n\nIf a parent cannot be located\, our staff will contact the parent to alert them that their child has completed their game.\n \n\nPlease ensure your cell phones remain on and accessible throughout the tournament.\n \n\nPHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO\n\nBy registering your child for the tournament\, you acknowledge and agree that photographs and/or video footage may be taken during the event by authorized staff\, media representatives or partners for promotional and educational purposes.\n \n\nThese images and videos may be used\, without compensation\, in publications\, promotional materials\, websites and social media platforms associated with the New York Metro Area Scholastic Chess Championships\, Official Chess®\, its organizers and affiliated partners.\n \n\nPLAYER NAMES & RESULTS\n\nAll players will have their names displayed in tournament results and reports\, as is customary with any US Chess Federation rated event.\n \n\nENTRY & SAFE PLAY\n\nOfficial Chess® reserves the right to refuse entry or revoke any registration at its sole discretion\, or in accordance with rules and regulations set forth by US Chess\, including\, but not limited to\, adherence to the US Chess Safe Play Policies and Sanction List.\n \n\n\nUS Chess Safe Play Guidelines\n\n \n\n\nUpdated US Chess Sanction List\n\n \n\nTIEBREAK METHODS\n1) Modified Median\n\nTotal points scored by your opponents\, with half-points for early withdrawals\, while disregarding the least-significant\, usually lowest-scoring\, opponent.\n \n\nThe player with the highest total has\, in theory\, faced opponents with the strongest overall tournament performance.\n \n2) Solkoff\n\nTotal points scored by all of your opponents\, including the lowest-scoring opponents.\n \n3) Cumulative\n\nThe sum of your running tournament score after each round.\n \n\nBecause each round’s score is added to the previous rounds\, players who score points earlier in the tournament generally receive a higher Cumulative score than players who score the same number of points later.\n \n4) Opponents Cumulative\n\nSimilar to Cumulative\, except this method is based on your opponents’ scores.\n \n\nNot applicable for Team tiebreaks.\n \n5) Coin Flip\n\n\n\nGET READY\, NEW YORK.\n\n\nThe inaugural Metros showed just how special this tournament can be when the scholastic chess community comes together in one of the greatest venues in the world.\n \n\nNow it is time for Year Two.\n \n\nMore players.\nMore schools.\nMore academies.\nMore teams.\nMore chess.\n \n\nOn January 2–3\, 2027\, thousands of Chess Warriors are taking over Times Square again.\n\n\nWe cannot wait to see you there!
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2027-new-york-metro-area-scholastic-chess-championships-saturday-sunday-january-2-3-2027/
LOCATION:New York Marriott Marquis Times Square\, 1535 Broadway\, New York\, New York\, 10036\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Metros will be BACK January 2nd and 3rd\, 2027 - (Sign up to get updates)
DESCRIPTION:🏆♛ Attention ALL Chess Queens and Kings of New York City and Beyond (out of state welcome!) ♚🧠 \nActual registration tickets will go on sale at a later date. This is not a free tournament.\n\nSigning up for the free RSVP now only ensures you are the first to know when the entry tickets\, discounted hotel guest rooms and team rooms are available for purchase.  \n\nSAVE THE DATE\nJanuary 2–3\, 2027 \n2nd Annual New York Metro Area Scholastic Chess Championships \nThe Metros return to the iconic New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square and we are going even bigger and better. \nIf you were on the fence last year\, don’t miss it again.You don’t want your kids to lose another year of eligibility. \nHow was 2026?\nCheck out the official US Chess Federation review and our own tournament recap: \n🔗 US Chess Federation reviewhttps://new.uschess.org/news/new-york-metro-scholastic-chess-championships-deliver-promise \n🔗 Jan 2026 Metros recap with videohttps://officialchess.org/the-inaugural-metros/ \n🔗 Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/officialchessglobal/ \n🔗 WhatsApp Channel (be sure to unmute the bell): https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBZKAyDTkJv4NVnSE1V \n\n📢 Important TO RSVP NOW\nFull format\, pricing\, and registration details will be announced in the coming months via email. \n👉 If you are considering attending\, it is very important to RSVP now. 🚨🚨 \n– Free to RSVP \n– No payment required at this stage \n– Be first to access tournament registration and Overnight guest/Team rooms \n– Bother Overnight and Team rooms sold out last time! \n🏫 Coaches Corner will also be back! \nWe had nearly 1\,450 entries at the inaugural Metros and expect even more in 2027\, so don’t wait. \n⚠️ Reminder\, this RSVP is free but tournament entry will not be free \n\n🏆 Tournament Structure\nChampionship Sections (Grade-Based)\n2-day events (Saturday + Sunday)6-round Traditional Swiss \n– K–1 \n– Primary (K–3) \n– Elementary (K–5) \n– Middle School (K–8) \n– High School (K–12) \n\n“Under” Sections (Rating and Grade-Based)\n1-day events (Saturday or Sunday\, depending on section)5-round Traditional Swiss \nApproximately 9 Under sections\, each with specific grade and rating restrictions. \n\n🎖️ Prizes – Championship-sized Trophies\n\n\nIndividual Podium Trophies\, Class Trophies\, Ties Trophies\, Team Trophies and other Bonuses \n\n\n  \n\n♞♜♝ Get ready for a world-class chess experience at the Metros\, right in our own backyard. \nJoin NYC Chess’ newest and biggest tradition\, an annual celebration of our kids and chess 🗽🏙️🚕
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/rsvp-metros-2027/
LOCATION:New York Marriott Marquis Times Square\, 1535 Broadway\, New York\, New York\, 10036\, United States
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SUMMARY:Official Chess® Trading Cards - May 2026 Set
DESCRIPTION: Scroll down to purchase \nDetails: \n2026 New York Metro Area GRADE Scholastic Chess Championships Edition \nTrading Card Set Checklist \n126 Unique Cards in the Set \nLook for Rare Rainbow (~1/12 packs) and Special Rare Gold (~1/40 packs) and Ultra Rare Black (~1/150 packs) parallels of Legends cards \nLegends (21) – Influential and brilliant players from around the world who made history. \nFrançois-André Danican Philidor\, Howard Staunton\, Adolf Anderssen\, Wilhelm Steinitz\, Paul Morphy\, Johannes Zukertort\, Mikhail Chigorin\, Siegbert Tarrasch\, Emanuel Lasker\, Harry Nelson Pillsbury\, Carl Schlechter\, Frank Marshall\, Akiba Rubinstein\, Aron Nimzowitsch\, José Capablanca\, Richard Réti\, Alexander Alekhine\, Max Euwe\, Lyudmila Rudenko\, Vera Menchik\, Sonja Graf \nOpenings (15) – Foundational systems that shape early-game strategy. \nRuy Lopez (Spanish Opening)\, Italian Game\, Scotch Game / Gambit\, Fried Liver Attack\, King’s Gambit\, Queen’s Gambit\, London System\, Catalan Opening\, English Opening\, King’s Indian Attack\, Colle System\, Réti Opening\, Trompowsky Attack\, Bird Opening\, Jobava London \nDefenses (15) – Core responses that define structure and counterplay. \nSicilian Defense\, French Defense\, Caro–Kann Defense\, Scandinavian Defense\, Alekhine’s Defense\, Pirc Defense\, Petrov’s Defense\, Dutch Defense\, King’s Indian Defense\, Queen’s Indian Defense\, Nimzo–Indian Defense\, Slav Defense\, Grünfeld Defense\, Benoni Defense\, Philidor Defense \nArmy (6) – The fundamental forces of the chess battlefield. \nPawn\, Rook\, Knight\, Bishop\, Queen\, King \nEquipment (6) – Essential tools for every chess player. \nChess Board\, Chess Clock\, Chess Notation Book\, Chess Bag\, Chess Book Library\, Chess Puzzle Book \nHave questions or want more packs? Email info@officialchess.org \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/official-chess-trading-cards-may-2026-set/
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