Tri-State Chess at Bryant Park (Manhattan) – Sunday August 2, 2026
2026-08-02 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Bryant Park, 25 W 40th St, New York, NY, 10018, United States
https://tristatechess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bryant-Park-August-2-2026.pdf
https://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/august-2nd-2026-championship-bryant-park/

August 2nd, 2026 Championship @ Bryant Park

Entry Fees:
Before July 27: $59.00
After July 27: $69.00
On August 1: $79.00
Day of/On-Site: $85.00
Please register in advance to avoid the late fee.

Section Categories:

BEGINNER – PreK-1 Not Rated No clocks
NOVICE – Grades K-2 Under 600 G/25; d/5
ELEMENTARY – Grades K-6 Under 500 G/25; d/5
RESERVE – Grades K-9 Under 800 G/35; d/5
ADVANCED – Grades K-12 Under 1000 G/40; d/5
CHAMPIONSHIP – PreK-12 Under 1400 G/40; d/5
Under 1800 SECTION – $$$ CASH Prizes G/55; d/5 (60% of Entry Fees returned as prizes)

4-SS 4 Rounds Per Section, U 1800 3-SS 3 Rounds
Entrants can ‘play up’ into any section.
All Sections Rated By The United States Chess Federation (USCF).
There is no elimination! All players play all rounds.
INDIVIDUAL PRIZES
• Trophies to top 15 IN ALL SECTIONS!!
• HIGH SCORER TROPHY TO ALL WHO SCORE 2 POINTS AND DO NOT GET INTO THE TOP 15
• ENGRAVED CHESS MEDAL TO ALL OTHERS featuring the name and date of the tournament on the back
• U 1800 Section Cash Prizes: 60% of entry fees returned as prizes – 1st $25%, 2nd 20%, Top U 1600 15%
TEAM PRIZES
• Trophies to top 4 Teams IN ALL SECTIONS
• The top 4 scorers from the same school in the same section make up the team score. Minimum 2 players.
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Round one begins at 10:00AM. Rounds 2-4 will begin as soon as the previous round has finished.
• Please Bring Chess Clock if you have one. Boards & Pieces supplied.
• TOURNAMENT SITE: BRYANT PARK FOUNTAIN PLAZA, Enter at West 41
st Street and 6th Avenue.
• On-site registration: 9:00 – 9:30 AM. Late entrants may not be paired for the first round.
• In case of cancellation due to rain, players will be moved to the next Bryant Park Championship Tournament. No refunds will be provided.

2026 U.S. Open Championship, Monday August 3 - Sunday August 9, 2026
2026-08-03 08:00 - 2026-08-09 17:00 | DeVos Place Convention Center, 303 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
More Information to come:
2026 U.S. Open Championship, August 3-9
Playing Site: DeVos Place Convention Center
303 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids MI 49503
Tournament hotels:
Amway Grand Plaza
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids
Note: both are attached to DeVos Place Convention Center

All US Chess National Events Calendar Listings:
https://new.uschess.org/national-events-calendar

Long Island Chess Club (LICC) August Open Round 1/4 - Thursday, August 6, 2026
2026-08-06 18:30 - 23:00 | United Methodist Church East Meadow, (2nd floor) 470 Ave., East Meadow, NY, 11554, United States
https://www.lichessclub.com/tournament-schedule
One game/round every Thursday
Aug. 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.

LICC Tournament Schedule 2025 – 26
Please 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!
Club Closed: 11/27/25, 12/25/25, 1/1/26
REGISTRATION 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!
HOUSE RULES (for all LICC events):

Random pairings variation (within each score group) is used.

ChessNoteR, MonRoi, and PlyCounter are the only devices permitted for electronic score keeping at this time.

DGT boards are not permitted.

No draws by agreement prior to Black’s 25th move.

$10 no-show fine (you MUST inform the TD in advance if you need to miss a round)

Neither 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.

TD: Neal Bellon – nfbellon@gmail.com

Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 183 Saturday August 8, 2026
2026-08-08 11:00 - 14:00 | PS 183, 419 East 66th Street, New York, NY, 10065, United States
Entry Fee: $54
Register: https://www.chessnycplayngo.org/events
Time & Location

PS 183 New York, 419 East 66th Street, New York, New York 10065

About the event PLAY N’ GO™ CHESS MEETS

In by 11, Home by 2!
3 Rounds of Triple Rated
Game 25 D/5 Play!
4 Player Sections (Quads)
Top 4 Players in Section 1
Others Then Placed in Descending Order

In by 11, Home by 2! Absolute Beginners to Masters. 3 Rounds of Play, USCF Uniquely Double-Rated Meets. Cash Prizes for All Sections!

Tri-State Chess Championship at Chess Max Academy UWS (Manhattan) - Sunday Aug 9, 2026
2026-08-09 11:30 - 16:30 | Chess Max Academy UWS, 110 West 79th Street, New York, NY, 10024, United States
https://tristatechess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Max-Academy-UWS-August-9-2026.pdf

https://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/august-9th-2026-championship-chessmax/

Championship @ Chess Max Academy UWS

August 9th, 2026.
Entry Fees:
Before August 5th, 2026: $49.00
After August 5th, 2026: $59.00
Day of Event: $69.00
Please register in advance if possible, to avoid the additional $10 late fee.

Section Categories:

NOVICE – Grades K-2 Under 600 G/25; d/5
ELEMENTARY – Grades K-6 Under 500 G/25; d/5
RESERVE – Grades K-9 Under 800 G/25; d/5
ADVANCED – Grades K-12 Under 1000 G/25; d/5
CHAMPIONSHIP – K-12 All Ratings and Adults G/25; d/5

3-SS 3 Rounds Per Section
Entrants can ‘play up’ into any section.
All Sections Rated By The United States Chess Federation (USCF).
1/2 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.
TROPHY PRIZES
• TROPHIES to top 3 in all sections.
• CLASS PRIZES: Reserve: Top Under 700 Advanced: Top Under 900, Championship Top Under 1200
• HIGH SCORER TROPHY to any player who scores 2 points and does not win a higher place trophy
• ENGRAVED CHESS MEDAL TO ALL OTHERS featuring the name and date of the tournament on the
back
TEAM PRIZES
• Trophies to top team in each section.
• The top 2 scorers from the same school in the same section make up the team score.
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Round one begins at 12:00 PM. Rounds 2-3 will begin as soon as the previous round has finished.
• Please Bring Chess Clock if you have one. Boards & Pieces supplied.
• Chess Max Academy: 110 West 79 Street, New York, NY 10024
• On site registration: 11:30-11:45 AM. All rounds begin 12:00 Noon. Late entrants may not be paired for the first round.

Long Island Chess Club (LICC) August Open Round 2/4 - Thursday, August 13, 2026
2026-08-13 18:30 - 23:00 | United Methodist Church East Meadow, (2nd floor) 470 Ave., East Meadow, NY, 11554, United States

Chess Kiddo Sit & Go - Saturday, Augutst 15, 2026
2026-08-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
https://chesskiddo.com/tournament/

CHECK-IN
In by 10:00 AM · Out by 1:00 PM

FORMAT
Swiss System
3–4 Rounds · G/25 +5

RATINGS
All results submitted to US Chess Federation

SECTIONS
🥉 Primary — Under 600
Grades K–5 · USCF membership required

🥈 Elementary — Under 900
Grades K–12 · USCF membership required

🥇 Championship — Under 1300
Grades K–12 · 3 rounds · USCF membership required

⭐ Starters SectionNO USCF MEMBERSHIP NEEDED
Grades K–4 · Unrated · Perfect for beginners — focus on fun & learning

AWARDS
Trophies
Top 3 finishers in each rated section

Medals
Players scoring 3+ points (without trophy)

Starters Trophy
Every Starters participant takes one home!
GOOD TO KNOW

♟ Chess sets provided at the venue

⏱ Please bring your own chess clock (limited clocks available)

⚠️ Players registered after 11:45 AM may receive a Round 1 bye

⭐ Starters Section: no USCF membership needed, no ratings computed

🏛 USCF membership required for rated sections. Purchase the YOUTH under 19 US Chess Membership: new.uschess.org/join-us-chess
USCF Office: 800-903-8723 Ext. 1

Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 183 Saturday August 15, 2026
2026-08-15 11:00 - 14:00 | PS 183, 419 East 66th Street, New York, NY, 10065, United States

Long Island Chess Club (LICC) August Open Round 3/4 - Thursday, August 20, 2026
2026-08-20 18:30 - 23:00 | United Methodist Church East Meadow, (2nd floor) 470 Ave., East Meadow, NY, 11554, United States

Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 183 Saturday August 22, 2026
2026-08-22 11:00 - 14:00 | PS 183, 419 East 66th Street, New York, NY, 10065, United States

Tri-State Chess at Bryant Park (Manhattan) – Sunday August 23, 2026
2026-08-23 09:00 - 17:00 | Bryant Park, 25 W 40th St, New York, NY, 10018, United States
https://tristatechess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bryant-Park-August-23-2026.pdf
https://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/august-23rd-2026-championship-bryant-park/

August 23rd, 2026 Championship @ Bryant Park

Entry Fees:
Before August 17: $59.00
After August 17: $69.00
On August 22: $79.00
Day of/On-Site: $85.00
Please register in advance to avoid the late fee.

Section Categories:

BEGINNER – PreK-1 Not Rated No clocks
NOVICE – Grades K-2 Under 600 G/25; d/5
ELEMENTARY – Grades K-6 Under 500 G/25; d/5
RESERVE – Grades K-9 Under 800 G/35; d/5
ADVANCED – Grades K-12 Under 1000 G/40; d/5
CHAMPIONSHIP – PreK-12 Under 1400 G/40; d/5
Under 1800 SECTION – $$$ CASH Prizes G/55; d/5 (60% of Entry Fees returned as prizes)

4-SS 4 Rounds Per Section, U 1800 3-SS 3 Rounds
Entrants can ‘play up’ into any section.
All Sections Rated By The United States Chess Federation (USCF).
There is no elimination! All players play all rounds.
INDIVIDUAL PRIZES
• Trophies to top 15 IN ALL SECTIONS!!
• HIGH SCORER TROPHY TO ALL WHO SCORE 2 POINTS AND DO NOT GET INTO THE TOP 15
• ENGRAVED CHESS MEDAL TO ALL OTHERS featuring the name and date of the tournament on the back
• U 1800 Section Cash Prizes: 60% of entry fees returned as prizes – 1st $25%, 2nd 20%, Top U 1600 15%
TEAM PRIZES
• Trophies to top 4 Teams IN ALL SECTIONS
• The top 4 scorers from the same school in the same section make up the team score. Minimum 2 players.
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Round one begins at 10:00AM. Rounds 2-4 will begin as soon as the previous round has finished.
• Please Bring Chess Clock if you have one. Boards & Pieces supplied.
• TOURNAMENT SITE: BRYANT PARK FOUNTAIN PLAZA, Enter at West 41
st Street and 6th Avenue.
• On-site registration: 9:00 – 9:30 AM. Late entrants may not be paired for the first round.
• In case of cancellation due to rain, players will be moved to the next Bryant Park Championship Tournament. No refunds will be provided.

Long Island Chess Club (LICC) August Open Round 4/4 - Thursday, August 27, 2026
2026-08-27 18:30 - 23:00 | United Methodist Church East Meadow, (2nd floor) 470 Ave., East Meadow, NY, 11554, United States

Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 183 Saturday August 29, 2026
2026-08-29 11:00 - 14:00 | PS 183, 419 East 66th Street, New York, NY, 10065, United States

Tri-State Chess Championship at Chess Max Academy UWS (Manhattan) - Sunday Aug 30th, 2026
2026-08-30 11:30 - 16:30 | Chess Max Academy UWS, 110 West 79th Street, New York, NY, 10024, United States
https://tristatechess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Max-Academy-UWS-August-30-2026.pdf
https://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/august-30th-2026-championship-chessmax/

Championship @ Chess Max Academy UWS

August 30th, 2026.
Entry Fees:
Before August 26th, 2026: $49.00
After August 26th, 2026: $59.00
Day of Event: $69.00
Please register in advance if possible, to avoid the additional $10 late fee.

Section Categories:

NOVICE – Grades K-2 Under 600 G/25; d/5
ELEMENTARY – Grades K-6 Under 500 G/25; d/5
RESERVE – Grades K-9 Under 800 G/25; d/5
ADVANCED – Grades K-12 Under 1000 G/25; d/5
CHAMPIONSHIP – K-12 All Ratings and Adults G/25; d/5

3-SS 3 Rounds Per Section
Entrants can ‘play up’ into any section.
All Sections Rated By The United States Chess Federation (USCF).
1/2 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.
TROPHY PRIZES
• TROPHIES to top 3 in all sections.
• CLASS PRIZES: Reserve: Top Under 700 Advanced: Top Under 900, Championship Top Under 1200
• HIGH SCORER TROPHY to any player who scores 2 points and does not win a higher place trophy
• ENGRAVED CHESS MEDAL TO ALL OTHERS featuring the name and date of the tournament on the
back
TEAM PRIZES
• Trophies to top team in each section.
• The top 2 scorers from the same school in the same section make up the team score.
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Round one begins at 12:00 PM. Rounds 2-3 will begin as soon as the previous round has finished.
• Please Bring Chess Clock if you have one. Boards & Pieces supplied.
• Chess Max Academy: 110 West 79 Street, New York, NY 10024
• On site registration: 11:30-11:45 AM. All rounds begin 12:00 Noon. Late entrants may not be paired for the first round.

Advance Entries as of July 25: (names are searchable on homepage filters)
– Flip to landscape mode to view on mobile
– Copy and paste into excel to re-sort data

NO ENTRIES AS OF ABOVE DATE

Tri-State Chess at Bryant Park (Manhattan) – Sunday Sept 13, 2026
2026-09-13 09:00 - 17:00 | Bryant Park, 25 W 40th St, New York, NY, 10018, United States
https://tristatechess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bryant-Park-September-13-2026.pdf
https://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/september-13th-2026-championship-bryant-park/
September 13th, 2026 Championship @ Bryant Park

Entry Fees:
Before September 7: $59.00
After September 7: $69.00
On September 12: $79.00
Day of/On-Site: $85.00
Please register in advance to avoid the late fee.

Section Categories:

BEGINNER – PreK-1 Not Rated No clocks
NOVICE – Grades K-2 Under 600 G/25; d/5
ELEMENTARY – Grades K-6 Under 500 G/25; d/5
RESERVE – Grades K-9 Under 800 G/35; d/5
ADVANCED – Grades K-12 Under 1000 G/40; d/5
CHAMPIONSHIP – PreK-12 Under 1400 G/40; d/5
Under 1800 SECTION – $$$ CASH Prizes G/55; d/5 (60% of Entry Fees returned as prizes)

4-SS 4 Rounds Per Section, U 1800 3-SS 3 Rounds
Entrants can ‘play up’ into any section.
All Sections Rated By The United States Chess Federation (USCF).
There is no elimination! All players play all rounds.
INDIVIDUAL PRIZES
• Trophies to top 15 IN ALL SECTIONS!!
• HIGH SCORER TROPHY TO ALL WHO SCORE 2 POINTS AND DO NOT GET INTO THE TOP 15
• ENGRAVED CHESS MEDAL TO ALL OTHERS featuring the name and date of the tournament on the back
• U 1800 Section Cash Prizes: 60% of entry fees returned as prizes – 1st $25%, 2nd 20%, Top U 1600 15%
TEAM PRIZES
• Trophies to top 4 Teams IN ALL SECTIONS
• The top 4 scorers from the same school in the same section make up the team score. Minimum 2 players.
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Round one begins at 10:00AM. Rounds 2-4 will begin as soon as the previous round has finished.
• Please Bring Chess Clock if you have one. Boards & Pieces supplied.
• TOURNAMENT SITE: BRYANT PARK FOUNTAIN PLAZA, Enter at West 41
st Street and 6th Avenue.
• On-site registration: 9:00 – 9:30 AM. Late entrants may not be paired for the first round.
• In case of cancellation due to rain, players will be moved to the next Bryant Park Championship Tournament. No refunds will be provided.

Tri-State Chess Championship at Chess Max Academy UWS (Manhattan) - Sunday Sept 20th, 2026
2026-09-20 11:30 - 16:30 | Chess Max Academy UWS, 110 West 79th Street, New York, NY, 10024, United States
https://tristatechess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Max-Academy-UWS-September-20-2026.pdf
https://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/september-20th-2026-championship-chessmax/

Championship @ Chess Max Academy UWS

September 20th, 2026.
Entry Fees:
Before September 16th, 2026: $49.00
After September 16th, 2026: $59.00
Day of Event: $69.00
Please register in advance if possible, to avoid the additional $10 late fee.

Section Categories:

NOVICE – Grades K-2 Under 600 G/25; d/5
ELEMENTARY – Grades K-6 Under 500 G/25; d/5
RESERVE – Grades K-9 Under 800 G/25; d/5
ADVANCED – Grades K-12 Under 1000 G/25; d/5
CHAMPIONSHIP – K-12 All Ratings and Adults G/25; d/5

3-SS 3 Rounds Per Section
Entrants can ‘play up’ into any section.
All Sections Rated By The United States Chess Federation (USCF).
1/2 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.
TROPHY PRIZES
• TROPHIES to top 3 in all sections.
• CLASS PRIZES: Reserve: Top Under 700 Advanced: Top Under 900, Championship Top Under 1200
• HIGH SCORER TROPHY to any player who scores 2 points and does not win a higher place trophy
• ENGRAVED CHESS MEDAL TO ALL OTHERS featuring the name and date of the tournament on the
back
TEAM PRIZES
• Trophies to top team in each section.
• The top 2 scorers from the same school in the same section make up the team score.
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Round one begins at 12:00 PM. Rounds 2-3 will begin as soon as the previous round has finished.
• Please Bring Chess Clock if you have one. Boards & Pieces supplied.
• Chess Max Academy: 110 West 79 Street, New York, NY 10024
• On site registration: 11:30-11:45 AM. All rounds begin 12:00 Noon. Late entrants may not be paired for the first round.

Advance Entries as of July 25: (names are searchable on homepage filters)
– Flip to landscape mode to view on mobile
– Copy and paste into excel to re-sort data

NO ENTRIES AS OF ABOVE DATE

Tri-State Chess at Bryant Park (Manhattan) – Sunday Oct 4, 2026
2026-10-04 09:00 - 17:00 | Bryant Park, 25 W 40th St, New York, NY, 10018, United States
https://tristatechess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bryant-Park-October-4-2026.pdf

https://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/october-4th-2026-championship-bryant-park/

October 4th, 2026 Championship @ Bryant Park

Entry Fees:
Before September 28: $59.00
After September 28: $69.00
On October 3: $79.00
Day of/On-Site: $85.00
Please register in advance to avoid the late fee.

Section Categories:

BEGINNER – PreK-1 Not Rated No clocks
NOVICE – Grades K-2 Under 600 G/25; d/5
ELEMENTARY – Grades K-6 Under 500 G/25; d/5
RESERVE – Grades K-9 Under 800 G/35; d/5
ADVANCED – Grades K-12 Under 1000 G/40; d/5
CHAMPIONSHIP – PreK-12 Under 1400 G/40; d/5
Under 1800 SECTION – $$$ CASH Prizes G/55; d/5 (60% of Entry Fees returned as prizes)

4-SS 4 Rounds Per Section, U 1800 3-SS 3 Rounds
Entrants can ‘play up’ into any section.
All Sections Rated By The United States Chess Federation (USCF).
There is no elimination! All players play all rounds.
INDIVIDUAL PRIZES
• Trophies to top 15 IN ALL SECTIONS!!
• HIGH SCORER TROPHY TO ALL WHO SCORE 2 POINTS AND DO NOT GET INTO THE TOP 15
• ENGRAVED CHESS MEDAL TO ALL OTHERS featuring the name and date of the tournament on the back
• U 1800 Section Cash Prizes: 60% of entry fees returned as prizes – 1st $25%, 2nd 20%, Top U 1600 15%
TEAM PRIZES
• Trophies to top 4 Teams IN ALL SECTIONS
• The top 4 scorers from the same school in the same section make up the team score. Minimum 2 players.
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Round one begins at 10:00AM. Rounds 2-4 will begin as soon as the previous round has finished.
• Please Bring Chess Clock if you have one. Boards & Pieces supplied.
• TOURNAMENT SITE: BRYANT PARK FOUNTAIN PLAZA, Enter at West 41
st Street and 6th Avenue.
• On-site registration: 9:00 – 9:30 AM. Late entrants may not be paired for the first round.
• In case of cancellation due to rain, players will be moved to the next Bryant Park Championship Tournament. No refunds will be provided.

2026 National K-12 Grade Championships, Friday December 11 - Sunday December 13, 2026
2026-12-11 08:00 - 2026-12-13 17:00 | Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
More information to come
2026 National K-12 Grade Championships, December 11-13
Rosen Shingle Creek
9939 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 996-9939
HR: $172 single/double

All US Chess National Events Calendar Listings:
https://new.uschess.org/national-events-calendar

The Metros will be BACK January 2nd and 3rd, 2027 - (Sign up to get updates)
2027-01-02 09:30 - 2027-01-03 18:30 | New York Marriott Marquis Times Square, 1535 Broadway, New York, New York, 10036, United States
🏆♛ Attention ALL Chess Queens and Kings of New York City and Beyond (out of state welcome!) ♚🧠
Actual registration tickets will go on sale at a later date. This is not a free tournament.

Signing 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.

SAVE THE DATE
January 2–3, 2027
2nd Annual New York Metro Area Scholastic Chess Championships
The Metros return to the iconic New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square and we are going even bigger and better.
If you were on the fence last year, don’t miss it again.You don’t want your kids to lose another year of eligibility.
How was 2026?
Check out the official US Chess Federation review and our own tournament recap:
🔗 US Chess Federation reviewhttps://new.uschess.org/news/new-york-metro-scholastic-chess-championships-deliver-promise
🔗 Jan 2026 Metros recap with videohttps://officialchess.org/the-inaugural-metros/
🔗 Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/officialchessglobal/
🔗 WhatsApp Channel (be sure to unmute the bell): https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBZKAyDTkJv4NVnSE1V

📢 Important TO RSVP NOW
Full format, pricing, and registration details will be announced in the coming months via email.
👉 If you are considering attending, it is very important to RSVP now. 🚨🚨
– Free to RSVP
– No payment required at this stage
– Be first to access tournament registration and Overnight guest/Team rooms
– Bother Overnight and Team rooms sold out last time!
🏫 Coaches Corner will also be back!
We had nearly 1,450 entries at the inaugural Metros and expect even more in 2027, so don’t wait.
⚠️ Reminder, this RSVP is free but tournament entry will not be free

🏆 Tournament Structure
Championship Sections (Grade-Based)
2-day events (Saturday + Sunday)6-round Traditional Swiss
– K–1
– Primary (K–3)
– Elementary (K–5)
– Middle School (K–8)
– High School (K–12)

“Under” Sections (Rating and Grade-Based)
1-day events (Saturday or Sunday, depending on section)5-round Traditional Swiss
Approximately 9 Under sections, each with specific grade and rating restrictions.

🎖️ Prizes – Championship-sized Trophies

Individual Podium Trophies, Class Trophies, Ties Trophies, Team Trophies and other Bonuses

♞♜♝ Get ready for a world-class chess experience at the Metros, right in our own backyard.
Join NYC Chess’ newest and biggest tradition, an annual celebration of our kids and chess 🗽🏙️🚕

Official Chess® Trading Cards - May 2026 Set
2036-12-31 00:00 - 2037-01-01 00:00 | NY
Scroll down to purchase
Details:
2026 New York Metro Area GRADE Scholastic Chess Championships Edition
Trading Card Set Checklist
126 Unique Cards in the Set
Look for Rare Rainbow (~1/12 packs) and Special Rare Gold (~1/40 packs) and Ultra Rare Black (~1/150 packs) parallels of Legends cards
Legends (21) – Influential and brilliant players from around the world who made history.
François-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
Openings (15) – Foundational systems that shape early-game strategy.
Ruy 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
Defenses (15) – Core responses that define structure and counterplay.
Sicilian 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
Army (6) – The fundamental forces of the chess battlefield.
Pawn, Rook, Knight, Bishop, Queen, King
Equipment (6) – Essential tools for every chess player.
Chess Board, Chess Clock, Chess Notation Book, Chess Bag, Chess Book Library, Chess Puzzle Book
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