Official Chess

2025-2026 Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School (CGPS) Friday Tournament
2026-04-24 16:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Columbia Grammar and Prep School, 36 West 93rd Street, New York, 10025, United States
Open to Students in Grades K-12 in 6 sections. US Chess Federation rated for all sections. Online registration will close 11 pm the day before the tournament. No entries on site!

Early bird registration fee is $50 for CGPS students, $60 for everyone else. ($15 added to all registrations after Tuesday night– within 72 hours of tournament. We have a $20 refund fee.)
Discount $5 per paying sibling. Free entry if you are rated over 1500!
Current US Chess membership required: $20 (age 19 and under)
Friday 4 pm at The Columbia Grammar School Gym/Cafeteria at 26 West 94th

Sections
Rating
Rounds
Time
Notation
Byes

Kindergarten
All
4
No clock used
Optional
0 or 1

1st Grade
All
4
No clock used
Optional
0 or 1

2nd/3rd Grade
Under 700
4
No clock used
Optional
0 or 1

Limited to first 50 players. Sets and boards provided.
Friday 4 pm at The Columbia Prep School Cafeteria at 36 West 93rd (map)

Sections
Rating
Rounds
Time
Notation
Byes

Reserve (K-12)
Under 900
4
Game 30 +5 sec delay
Yes
0 or 1

Classic (K-12)
800 to 1199
4
Game 30 + 5 sec delay
Yes
0 or 1

Premier (K-12)
1200 and up
3
Game 45 + 5 sec delay
Yes
No

Limited to first 50 players. Sets and boards provided. Top 3 sections: Please bring clocks!
Live ratings may be used at TD discretion; TD reserves right to assign players’ sections and to combine sections. Players winning their section usually moves up in the next tournament. Electronic score sheets not allowed!
Schedule:
The first round begins at 4pm. K through 3rd grade sections end around 7:45 pm. Other sections finish around 8:30 pm. The next round will begin as soon as possible after the previous round ends.
Awards:
Premier Quads prize: Free entry (value $50) into Marshall or G & T Quads. Other sections: Trophies to top 15 in each section. Honored Participant trophies to everyone else. Award ceremonies as soon as possible after each section concludes.
Important:
We are a nut free tournament! Please do not bring nuts or nut-containing items.
Do not attend if experiencing symptoms. Please maintain good “health etiquette” — wash your hands frequently, cover sneezes and coughs, etc. Parent or designate must be present to assert parental supervision over your child’s behavior and activities.
Little House of Chess, Inc does not provide supervision when a child has finished a scheduled game.
Email: littlehouseofchess@gmail.com if you have questions.

Chess In the Schools Brooklyn Chess Day at MS 582K Saturday, April 25, 2026
2026-04-25 08:00 - 16:30 | MS 582K, 207 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11206, United States
This is a free CIS event.
Registration will open in 2026.
Location: MS 582K – 207 Bushwick Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Sections:
Quads (1400 and above) G/45
K-12 Reserve (1000-1399)
JH-HS Novice (6-12 Under 1100)
JH-HS NRB (6-12 unrated)
EL Novice (K-5 Under 1000)
EL Rookie (K-5 Under 600)
EL NRB (K-5 unrated).
Time Control:
All sections except Quads will be G/30 or G/25;d5
Quads will be G/45 or G/40;d5
Schedule:
For all sections except “Quads”
Check -in: 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 11:15 AM
Round 3: 1:00 PM
Round 4: 2:15 PM
Awards: 3:30 PM.
“Quads”
Check-in 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM, rounds times will be pushed forward if all games in a quad are complete.
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 11:45 AM
Round 3: 1:45 PM
Awards will be given after prizes calculated.
Notes:
Sets, boards, and scoresheets provided. Bring a clock if you have one, and a pen or pencil for notation. Please note that pictures will be taken during the event.

https://chessintheschools.org/tournament/2026-4-25brooklyn-chess-day/

2026 Glen Rock Quads - Saturday April 25, 2026
2026-04-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Community Church of Glen Rock, 354 Rock Rd, Glen Rock, NJ, 07452, United States
https://icanj.net/p.php?p=2535&2026%20Glen%20Rock%20Quads

Glen Rock Quads
$30.00 USD

Prize fund

$60 USD
100 guaranteed

Sections

Quad (0-2500)Tournament rules
https://icanj.net/files/2025/03/25/tournament_rules.pdf
https://icanj.net/files/2023/01/03/Quads_FAQ.pdf

Description

ICA Saturday Tournaments in Glen Rock!
ONLINE Registration will close at 12:00pm on the day of the tournament. Onsite registration is available on the day of the tournament from 10:00am to 12:30pm. Both online and onsite registrations will also close if we reach our maximum capacity of 80 participants.
The Tournament Director reserves the right to add players after this deadline if they believe it will improve the tournament experiences of the players who are already registered, permitted said players paid the registration fee in full.
Most levels will be broken into Quads; the tournament director reserves the right to change sections to Swiss to accommodate extra players or large rating discrepancies that would occur if players were in a quad. Sections with an average rating under 1000 will be playing at G/30;d5, and sections with an average rating over 1000 will be playing at G/45;d5.
Entry fee is $30; prize fund: $60 to each Quad’s 1st place!
Details are Below
1st round at 1:30 pm (EST), and then ASAP
1) Current USCF Membership is required
2) NO food is allowed in Tournament Room
For more questions, see this FAQ page.

In-person location

354 Rock Rd, Glen Rock, NJ 07452, USA

Our most popular tournament with up to 80 players, the Glen Rock Quads tournament takes place every Saturday at our Glen Rock Location, with the exception of holidays. Players are split into groups of four (quads) by rating, although divisions into sections of six (swiss format) are occasionally implemented circumstantially (to either accommodate numbers or better group players based on rating). In addition, we offer a $60 cash prize for winners of each section and a $15 award for swiss section runners up.
Players rated under 1000 play in G/30;d5 sections (30 minutes per person with a five second delay per turn), while players rated over 1000 play in G/45;d5 sections (45 minutes per person with a five second delay). Each competitor is guaranteed three rated games. For new players, click HERE to learn how to get an official rating.
The tournament entry fee is $30 and online registration closes at 12pm the day of the tournament. In addition, onsite registration is available on the day of the tournament from 10 AM to 12:30 PM. Both online and onsite registration will close once our maximum capacity of 80 participants is reached.
It is important that you are aware of our cancellation policy. Cancellations made by 10:00 AM on the day of the tournament will receive a full refund. Cancellations after 10:00 AM are non-refundable. Lastly, cancellations can be made by emailing or calling us.
The first round starts at 1:30 PM exactly. Further rounds are played immediately after individual sections are finished.
Our tournaments are for people of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels so don’t hesitate to compete! We provide chess sets, scoresheets, clocks, and pencils, so all you need to bring is yourself and an enthusiasm to play!
To find more information on current and past tournaments, check out our news section to read weekly blog posts about our tournaments!
Please contact International Chess Academy if you have any questions.

Phone:
201-797-0330
Email:
chessdirector@icanj.net

Washington State Scholastic Chess Championships 2026 - Saturday, April 25, 2026
2026-04-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Greater Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
https://wsecc.squarespace.com/
Sections and Qualifications
Premier and Championship, which section should I Play?
Kindergarten – No qualification required. One section.
*For K Only – Limited space available, players will be allowed on a first come-first serve basis.
Grades 1-3 – Premier (U800) and Championship:

Premier Sections are open to any player under the rating threshold (for grades 1-3, all players rated under 800). No additional qualifications required. NWSRS rated only. Players who qualify for Championship Sections may still choose to play in the Premier Section, so long as their rating falls under the threshold.

Championship Sections have a qualification requirement. Players may qualify by earning a plus (>50% of the possible score) in a 4+ round tournament rated by the NWSRS. No rating requirement. Championship Sections will be dual NWSRS/USCF rated (see USCF Notes below).

Grades 4-6 – Premier (U1000) and Championship:

Premier Sections are open to any player under the rating threshold (for grades 4-6, all players rated under 1000). No additional qualifications required. NWSRS rated only. Players who qualify for Championship Sections may still choose to play in the Premier Section, so long as their rating falls under the threshold.

Championship Sections have a qualification requirement. Players may qualify by earning a plus (>50% of the possible score) in a 4+ round tournament rated by the NWSRS. No rating requirement. Championship Sections will be dual NWSRS/USCF rated (see USCF Notes below).

Middle School – U1100, U1500, and Open

U1100 and U1500 Sections will be the same format (g/25;d5) and on the same schedule as the Grades 1-6 sections, all held at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center. Open to any player in the specified grades playing under the rating threshold (all players under 1100/1500), no additional qualification required. NWSRS rated only.

Open Sections will be held over 2-days (April 25-26), held separately in the Courtyard Marriott Tacoma (hotel across the street from the Convention Center). No qualification required, but intended for players rated 1500+. Open Sections will be dual NWSRS/USCF rated (see USCF Notes below).

High School – U1100 and Open

High School sections will be the same format (g/25;d5) and on the same schedule as the Grades 1-6 sections, all held at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center. Open to any player in the specified grades playing under the rating threshold (all players under 1100, otherwise Open to all), no additional qualification required. NWSRS rated only.

USCF Notes

All USCF-rated sections require an active US Chess membership at the beginning of the competition. Those who do not have an active membership may not be paired for Round 1.

Notation will be required by all players in USCF-rated (Championship) Sections, except grades K-2. Grades K-2 are exempt from notation requirements.

In USCF-rated (Championship) sections either player may bring their own clock to use. In grades K-2 both players must agree to use the clock. In grades 3+ players may not decline the use of a clock if provided by their opponent.

US Chess memberships may be purchased from the following site: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess. Financial assistance for US Chess Membership is available upon request.

Additional Notes

Premier Sections and Championship Sections (Grades 1-6) will all take place in the playing hall at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center. Games for all sections will begin at the same time and play on the same schedule.

Players in both Premier and Championship Sections (Grades 1-6) will receive trophies if they score 3+ points at the event. Players in both sections will receive a commemorative medal if they do not win an individual trophy.

Players may only play in their specific grade level section (ex: a 3rd grader may not play in any 4th grade Section)

Players whose ratings rise over 800 at the time of the competition will be moved into the Championship Section. These players may be emailed prior to the event. Players who are moved into Championship Sections will require US Chess Memberships.

6th Grade students may opt to play in the 6th Grade Sections or in the Middle School U1100, U1500, or Open.

For Additional Questions: please contact Tournament Organizer Jacob Mayer at Jacob.MayerChess@gmail.com

*Note from the Organizer/Registrar — Take advantage of the early bird prices. You can register at any time regardless of qualification status. All players who qualify before the event may be moved into the championship sections, everyone else will be able to play in one of the Premier Sections.
*Team Tables will be determined based on registration as of April 16th. Team Table assignments/locations will be on the wsecc website, link will be shared when available.
For Grades 1-6:
Players who score 3.0 or more in any 5-round qualifying tournament are eligible to compete in their respective Grade Level (K-6) Championship. US Chess Memberships are required for any players participating in any Championship Sections. Players who score 3.0 or more in any 5-round qualifying event who are rated under the maximum threshold (Under 800 in Grades 1-3, Under 1000 in Grades 4-6) may still opt to play in their grade level Premier section. Players who do not score 3.0 or more in any 5-round qualifying tournament are still eligible to play in their grade level Premier Section. There is a place for everyone to come and play!
For Kindergarten:
All Kindergarten players are eligible to participate in the Kindergarten Section (limited space is available). No qualification requred!
For Middle School and High School Sections:
*This does not apply to the Grade 6-specific sections, only the Middle School and High School Rapid Championship Sections
These sections do not require qualifications.
U1100 Sections will be 5 rounds of G/25;d5 in the main tournament hall. U1100 sections will be NWSRS rated only.
Open sections will be 4 rounds of G/55;d5, held in the adjoining Marriott Tacoma Downtown Hotel. Open Sections will be dual NWSRS/US Chess rated and all players will be required to obtain US Chess memberships prior to competing

Many qualifying events are held throughout the state! For any questions, please see information below and/or contact the organizers.
List of Qualified Players – https://ratingsnw.com/qualifiers.html
Interested in hosting a Qualifying Event, or wondering if your event counts as a Qualifier? Check out https://ratingsnw.com/more/is-my-event-a-wa-state-elementary-state-qualifier.html

Contact Information:

Registration Fee (per registrant):

For registration questions, please email Ben Radin (Ben@chessreg.com). For all other questions please email Jacob Mayer (Jacob.MayerChess@gmail.com).
For Scholarship Information please reach out to Ben Radin.

$45
Increases to:
$60 on Feb 15, 2025, 12:00am
$75 on Mar 15, 2025, 12:00am
$90 on Apr 15, 2025, 12:00am
Registration cutoff is on Apr 24, 2025,
11:00pm. After the cutoff you may
register on the waitlist (you will not be
charged at this time).
Player refund cutoff is Thursday, April
24, 2025, 11:00 PM. Refunds are
subject to an $5.00 fee per player.

https://chessreg.com/wsscc#

Event Info
Date: the event will be held at 8:00 AM on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Registration Cutoff: 11:00 PM on Thursday, April 23, 2026. After the cutoff you may register on the wait list (you will not be charged at this time).
Registration Fee: $45.00

Changes to:
$60.00 on Sat, February 14 at 12:00 AM
$75.00 on Sat, March 14 at 12:00 AM
$90.00 on Tue, April 14 at 12:00 AM

Player Refund Cutoff: 11:00 PM on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Refunds are subject to an $5.00 fee per player.

Contact Information

For registration questions, email Ben Radin ben@chessreg.com – for all other questions please email the Tournament Director, Jacob Mayer jacob.mayerchess@gmail.com

Notes from the Event Director

Find the most up to date event details, schedule, hotel recommendations, food options and more on the event website: https://wsecc.squarespace.com/
NOTE: Event website has not been updated for 2026 yet, please check back soon for updated info.
Championship sections require qualification at a state qualifier tournament during the school year. Premier sections are open to all students under the ratings threshold, regardless of qualification. This includes players who qualified for the Championship section but are below the ratings cutoff. All sections will be NWSRS rated. Championship sections and MS/HS Open sections will be dual rated NWSRS/USCF. Participants in those sections will need a current US Chess Membership. Financial assistance for USCF Membership is available upon request. No qualification required for Kindergarten students.
For a list of qualified students and a more detailed breakdown of the qualification requirements, please visit: http://ratingsnw.com/qualifiers.html
Players can register at any time, regardless of qualification. Players who qualify after registering can switch to the Championship section at any time prior to the registration cutoff.
Take advantage of the early bird registration price!
The Middle School Open (2 Day) event will be held at the Courtyard Marriott across the street from the convention center.
Team tables will be assigned based on the registration list as of 4/16/2026. Players may still register after that date but they will not be accounted for in the team table assignments.

For 2025 WSECC:
For Registration-Specific Questions:
Ben Radin – Ben@chessreg.com
For Tournament-Related Questions:
Jacob Mayer, Lead Organizer – Jacob.MayerChess@gmail.com
For Scholarship Information:
Reach out to Chess Enrichment Association: Link

ICN Carroll Garden Brooklyn Grand Prix + Elite Quads (1000+ USCF), Saturday April 25, 2026
2026-04-25 08:30 - 15:00 | PS 32 Brooklyn, 420 Union St, Brooklyn, NY, 11231, United States
https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/carrollgardengrandprix
Carroll Garden Brooklyn Grand Prix + Elite Quads (1000+ USCF)
from $49.00

About Saturday Carroll Garden Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix
Our In-Person Saturday Carroll Garden Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix provides the (weekly) opportunity to play three equally rated players in both a competitive and supportive environment.
Players will be paired in groups of fours, starting with our 4 highest rated players based on their LIVE rating and continuing down to our lowest rated players. We will be use only live OTB ratings
Please note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes.
Tournament Details:

Scholastic Grand Prix (AM/PM Session)

Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack

Lunch & Snacks will not be served/provided (unless full day signup)

Rookie Academy (9 AM – 12 PM) for players rated U300 includes a morning lesson and 3 rated rounds. It offers a comfortable learning environment for our new and/or young players to explore competitive chess with clocks and notation, more than the once a month Rookie Academy.

Location: PS 32, 420 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Fall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note, dates are subject to change

October 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

November 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd

December 6th, 20th

January 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st

Open to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade
Cost:

$49 per player (AM & PM Grand Prix)

$69 per player (Elite Quads)

$98 per player (AM + PM Grand Prix)

Weekly USCF Rating Reports:
USCF Rating Reports
Tournament Rules:
Pairings: Quads + Small Swiss Sections:

Grand Prix

Rounds: 3 Rounds Time Control:

Grand Prix G/25 d5

Drop off:

8:45 am – AM Grand Prix

8:45 am – AM + PM Grand Prix

11:30 am – PM Grand Prix

Round Times:
Grand Prix Schedule (G/25 d5):
AM Session

8:45 am – check in

9:00 am – 1st round

10:00 am – 2nd round

11:00 pm – 3rd round

11:30-12:00 pm – Analysis and free play

12:00 pm – Pickup

PM Session

11:30 am – check in

12:00 pm – 1st round

1:00 pm – 2nd round

2:00 pm – 3rd round

2:30 – 3:00 pm – Analysis and free play

3:00 pm – Pickup

Elite Quads 1000+

8:45 am – check in

9:00 am – 1st round

2nd & 3rd rounds will start 5 minutes after the completion of the previous rounds.
Players may leave directly after the completion of their 3rd round.
Notes: Each Quad will play 3 Rounds G60, D5

Pickup:
Grand Prix & Elite Quads Pick Up –

AM Session – 12:00 pm

PM Session – 3:00 pm

Elite Quads – 3:00 pm

Team Rooms: Analysis Areas, Team Room for select schools
In-Person Saturday Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix – Individual & Team Standings
Drop-off Event
The event is a drop-off event. Parents are required to drop-off kids at the school entrance at 9 am and pick them up at the conclusion of the event.
Register for the USCF:
Become a USCF member or renew membership
Things to Note:

TD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing

No more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group.

No byes permitted

All players must have a valid USCF ID #

Please bring your own clocks

Pairings will be based on live ratings

If a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started

2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round

TDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion)

100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players

ICN Manhattan Midtown Grand Prix - Saturday April 25, 2026
2026-04-25 08:30 - 16:00 | PS 33 Chelsea Prep, 281 9th Avenue, New York, NY, 10001, United States
https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/manhattangrandprix
Manhattan Midtown Grand Prix
from $49.00

About Saturday Manhattan Midtown Scholastic Grand Prix
Our In-Person Saturday Manhattan Midtown Scholastic Grand Prix provides the (weekly) opportunity to play three equally rated players in both a competitive and supportive environment.
Players will be paired in groups of fours, starting with our 4 highest rated players based on their LIVE rating and continuing down to our lowest rated players. We will be use only live OTB ratings
Please note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes.
Tournament Details:

Scholastic Grand Prix (AM/PM Session)

Lunch will only be served to students registered for a full AM+PM session (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack)

Lunch nor snacks will not be served (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack)

Location: PS 33, 281 9th Avenue New York, NY
(26th Street and 9th Ave, Entrance in Schoolyard)
Fall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note, dates are subject to change

January 24th, 31st

Spring Saturday 2026 Season Dates: *Please note, dates are subject to change

February 7th, 28th

March 14th, 21st, 28th

April 18th, 25th

May 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

June 6th, 13th

Open to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade
Cost:

$49 per player (AM or PM Grand Prix)

$98 per player (AM + PM Grand Prix)

Weekly USCF Rating Reports: USCF Rating Reports
Tournament Rules:
Pairings: Quad + Small Swiss Sections:

Grand Prix

3 Rounds, Time Control:

Grand Prix G/25 d5

Drop off:

AM Grand Prix: 8:45 am

AM + PM Grand Prix: 8:45 am

PM Grand Prix: 12:00 pm

Round Times:

Grand Prix Schedule (G/25 d5)

AM Session

8:45 am – check in

9:00 am – 1st round

10:00 am – 2nd round

11:00 pm – 3rd round

11:30-12:00 pm – Analysis and free play

12:00 pm – Pickup

PM Session

12:00 pm – check in

12:00 pm – 1st round

1:00 pm – 2nd round

2:00 pm – 3rd round

2:30 – 3:00 pm – Analysis and free play

3:00 pm – Pickup

Grand Prix Pick Up –

AM Session – 12:00 pm

PM Session – 3:00 pm

In-Person Saturday Manhattan Scholastic Grand Prix – Individual & Team Standings
Drop-off Event
The event is a drop-off event. Parents are required to drop-off kids at the school entrance at 9:00am and pick them up at the conclusion of the event.
USCF Membership REQUIRED: Click here to become a USCF member or renew membership
Things to Note:

TD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing

No more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group.

No byes permitted.

Lunch will not be served for half sessions.

All players must have a valid USCF ID #.

Please bring your own clocks.

Pairings will be based on live ratings.

If a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started or forfeited.

2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round.

TDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion)

100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players

NUT Free:
All ICN Chess Programs are NUT FREE.

ICN Manhattan Elite Quads (1000+ USCF) - Saturday April 25, 2026
2026-04-25 08:30 - 16:00 | Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church, 308 West 46th Street, New York, NY, 10036, United States
https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/manhattanelitegrandprix

Elite Quads (1000+ USCF)
from $69.00

About Saturday Elite Quads (1000+)
Our In-Person Saturday Elite Quads provide the (weekly) opportunity to play three similarly rated players in both a competitive and supportive environment.
Players will be paired in groups of fours, starting with our 4 highest rated players based on their LIVE rating and continuing down to our lowest rated players. We will be use only live OTB ratings
Please note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes.
Tournament Details:

Elite Quads (1000+)

Location: 308 W 46th Street, 10036 NY, NY
Fall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note, dates are subject to change

January 24th, 31st

Spring Saturday 2026 Season Dates: *Please note, dates are subject to change

February 7th, 28th

March 14th, 21st, 28th

April 18th, 25th

May 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

June 6th, 13th

Open to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade
Cost:

$69 per player (Elite Quads 1000+ USCF Required)

Weekly USCF Rating Reports:
USCF Rating Reports
Tournament Rules
Elite Quads 1000+
Elite Quads

8:45 am – check in

9:00 am – 1st round

2nd & 3rd rounds will start 5 minutes after the completion of the previous rounds.
Players may leave directly after the completion of their 3rd round.
Notes: Each Quad will play 3 Rounds G60, D5

Team Rooms: Analysis Areas, Team Room for select schools
Drop-off Event
The event is a drop-off event. Parents are required to drop-off kids at the school entrance at 9 am and pick them up at the conclusion of the event.
Register for the USCF:
Become a USCF member or renew membership
Things to Note:

TD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing

No more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group.

No byes permitted

Pizza lunch will be served

All players must have a valid USCF ID #

Please bring your own clocks

Pairings will be based on live ratings

If a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started

2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round

TDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion)

100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players

NUT Free:
All ICN Chess Programs are NUT FREE.

ICN Windsor Terrace Brooklyn Grand Prix - Saturday April 25, 2026
2026-04-25 09:00 - 15:00 | PS 230K, 1 Albemarle Rd., Brooklyn, 11218, United States
https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/brooklyngrandprix
Windsor Terrace Brooklyn Grand Prix
from $49.00

About Saturday Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix
Our In-Person Saturday Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix provides the (weekly) opportunity to play three equally rated players in both a competitive and supportive environment.
Players will be paired in groups of fours, starting with our 4 highest rated players based on their LIVE rating and continuing down to our lowest rated players. We will be use only live OTB ratings
Please note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes.

Lunch & Snacks will not be served/provided
(parents are encouraged to pack NUT FREE lunch & snack)

Tournament Details:

Scholastic Grand Prix (AM/PM Session)

Lunch nor snacks will not be served (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack)

Location: PS 230, 1 Albemarle Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Fall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note, dates are subject to change

January 24th, 31st

Spring Saturday 2026 Season Dates: *Please note, dates are subject to change

February 7th, 28th

March 14th, 21st, 28th

April 18th, 25th

May 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

June 6th, 13th

Open to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade
Cost:

$49 per player (AM & PM Grand Prix)

$69 per player (Elite Quads)

$98 per player (AM + PM Grand Prix)

Weekly USCF Rating Reports:
USCF Rating Reports
Tournament Rules:
Pairings: Quads + Small Swiss Sections:

Grand Prix

Rounds: 3 Rounds Time Control:

Grand Prix G/25 d5

Drop off:

8:45 am – AM Grand Prix

8:45 am – AM + PM Grand Prix

11:30 am – PM Grand Prix

Round Times:
Grand Prix Schedule (G/25 d5):
AM Session

8:45 am – check in

9:00 am – 1st round

10:00 am – 2nd round

11:00 pm – 3rd round

11:30-12:00 pm – Analysis and free play

12:00 pm – Pickup

PM Session

11:30 am – check in

12:00 pm – 1st round

1:00 pm – 2nd round

2:00 pm – 3rd round

2:30 – 3:00 pm – Analysis and free play

3:00 pm – Pickup

Pickup:
Grand Prix –

AM Session – 12:00 pm

PM Session – 3:00 pm

Team Rooms: Analysis Areas, Team Room for select schools
In-Person Saturday Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix – Individual & Team Standings
Drop-off Event
The event is a drop-off event. Parents are required to drop-off kids at the school entrance at 9 am and pick them up at the conclusion of the event.
Register for the USCF:
Become a USCF member or renew membership
Things to Note:

TD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing

No more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group.

No byes permitted

Lunch will not be served

All players must have a valid USCF ID #

Please bring your own clocks

Pairings will be based on live ratings

If a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started

2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round

TDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion)

100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players

NUT Free:
All ICN Chess Programs are NUT FREE.

ICN Manhattan UES Grand Prix - Saturday April 25, 2026
2026-04-25 09:00 - 15:00 | Trevor Day School, 312 E 95th St, New York, NY, 10128, United States
https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/manhattanuesgrandprix-h96kw

Manhattan UES Grand Prix
from $49.00

About Saturday Manhattan Upper East Side Scholastic Grand Prix
Our In-Person Saturday Manhattan UES Scholastic
Grand Prix provides a weekly opportunity to play three similarly rated players in both a competitive and supportive environment. (Quad format means players are grouped into round robins with the three players closest to them in rating.)
Players will be paired in groups of fours, starting with our 4 highest rated players based on their LIVE rating and continuing down to our lowest rated players. We will be use only live OTB ratings
Please note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes.
Tournament Details:

Scholastic Grand Prix (AM/PM Session)

Lunch will only be served to students registered for a full AM+PM session (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack)

Lunch nor snacks will not be served (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack)

Location: Trevor Day School – 312 E 95th St, New York, NY 10128
Fall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note, dates are subject to change

January 24th, 31st

Spring Saturday 2026 Season Dates: *Please note, dates are subject to change

February 7th, 28th

March 14th, 21st, 28th

April 18th, 25th

May 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

June 6th, 13th

Open to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade
Cost:

$49 per player (AM & PM Grand Prix)

$98 per player (AM + PM Grand Prix)

Weekly USCF Rating Reports: USCF Rating Reports
Tournament Rules:
Pairings: Quad + Small Swiss Sections:

Grand Prix

3 Rounds, Time Control:

Grand Prix G/25 d5

Drop off:

AM Grand Prix: 8:45 am

AM + PM Grand Prix: 8:45 am

PM Grand Prix: 11:45 am

Round Times:
Grand Prix Schedule (G/25 d5)
AM Session

8:45 am – check in

9:00 am – 1st round

10:00 am – 2nd round

11:00 pm – 3rd round

11:30-12:00 pm – Analysis and free play

12:00 pm – Pickup

PM Session

11:45 am – check in

12:00 pm – 1st round

1:00 pm – 2nd round

2:00 pm – 3rd round

2:30 – 3:00 pm – Analysis and free play

3:00 pm – Pickup

Grand Prix Pick Up –

AM Session – 12:00 pm

PM Session – 3:00 pm

Team Rooms: Analysis Areas, Team Room for select schools
In-Person Saturday Manhattan Scholastic Grand Prix – Individual & Team Standings
Drop-off Event
The event is a drop-off event. Parents are required to drop-off kids at the school entrance at 9 am and pick them up at the conclusion of the event.
USCF Membership REQUIRED:
Click here to become a USCF member or renew membership

Things to Note:

TD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing

No more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group.

No byes permitted

Lunch will not be served

All players must have a valid USCF ID #

Please bring your own clocks

Pairings will be based on live ratings

If a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started

2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round

TDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion)

100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players

NUT Free:
All ICN Chess Programs are NUT FREE.

Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 267 Saturday April 25, 2026
2026-04-25 11:00 - 14:00 | PS 267, 213 E 63rd St,, New York, NY, 10065, United States
Register: https://www.chessnycplayngo.org/events
Entry Fee: $54
Location

PS 267 New York, 213 E 63rd St, New York, NY 10065, USA

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. Guaranteed Cash Prizes for All Sections!

47th Annual Idaho Scholastic State Chess Championship - Sunday April 26, 2026
2026-04-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Idaho State University – Student Union Building, 921 South 8th Avenue, Pocatello, ID, 83209, United States
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dgMsi9TGgCOSNV_ioqVDtU6UJovNn3d_Hl5hrHn6xx0/edit?tab=t.0

Become the Idaho State Champion for your Grade!
Overall section winners represent Idaho in the Rockefeller, Barber, Denker Tournament of Champions!

GO HERE TO SIGN UP

How do we plan for this?

Date: April 25, 2026 (Top 3 from each section play April 26)

Location: ISU, SUB, 921 South 8th Avenue, Pocatello, Idaho 83209

Times: check-in: 8:00-8:30 am for 6-8th, 10:00-10:30 am K-5th
Round Times: 9:00 am (6-12th grade) and 11:00 am K-5th grade sections, continuous with break after round 2.

Format: 5SS G/30;d5 (K-5th, Kids Scoresheet)
Rounds G/45;d5 (6-12th, must keep score)

Sections: US Chess Rated K-3rd grade section (begins 11 am)
US Chess Rated 4-5th grade section (begins 11 am)
US Chess Rated 6-8th grade section (begins 9 am)
US Chess Rated 9-12th grade section (begins 9 am)

Registration: $30 (Pre-registration only), $25 for ICA Members, $40 family rate (email us your entry if it is discounted).
No on-site registration.
Registration fees will never inhibit a player from entering, please contact us for help.
USChess Membership Required.
Must be qualified! (see the qualified list here)

Prizes:

1st-3rd place trophies Overall (K-5th, 6-8th, and 9-12th section) and for 1st-3rd place each grade level. Top School in each section (based on top 4 players for each school).

Top three overall from each section are invited to become the Idaho State Scholastic Champion on April 28 in the Idaho Tournament of Champions (5SS G/45;d5).

Overall K-3rd section winner is named Idaho’s Representative to the Maurice Ashley Tournament of K-3rd grade Champions to be held during the U.S. Open.

Overall 4-5th section winner is named Idaho’s Representative to the Rockefeller Tournament of K-5th grade Champions to be held during the U.S. Open.

Overall 6-8th section winner is named Idaho’s Representative to the Barber Tournament of 6-8th grade Champions to be held during the U.S. Open.

Overall 9-12th section winner is named Idaho’s Representative to the Denker Tournament of 9-12th grade Champions to be held during the U.S. Open.

Games: Chess sets provided, clocks provided. No Insufficient Losing Chances
rule.

TD: Adam Porth, Jeff Roland, Deon Goodwin, Jay Simonson.

Side Events: Game analysis by former state champions, Parents & Friends Quad Tournament.

Tie-break Order: Solkoff, Cumulative, Cumulative of Opposition, Modified Median. If more than 2 players have a perfect score, then a G/15;d3 or a G/5;d3 playoff will be used.

Byes: Maximum 1-half point bye, any round, commit by round 2.

Details: idahochessassociation@gmail.com, (208)518-9752

**By entering the tournament, permission is given to the organizers to use photos for publicity and news on the World Wide Web, newspapers, and literature. And you are assuming all the risks associated with over-the-board tournaments. **
Idaho Chess Association is an IRS 501(c)(3) section non-profit charity organization.

ICN Manhattan Team Tournament hosted at PS 111 - Sunday April 26, 2026
2026-04-26 09:00 - 15:00 | PS 111 Adolph S. Ochs, 440 West 53rd Street, New York, 10019, United States
https://impactcoachingnetwork.wufoo.com/forms/zmch6xu0qmolzm/
Welcome to the Manhattan Team Tournament hosted at PS 111!
Tournament Details:
* Full Day of Child Care, Pizza Lunch Included.
* Opened to all individuals, schools, and teams in Manhattan.
* In keeping with the safety expectations of the host school, no parents will be allowed in the building.
* Parents can drop off at 9:00am, and kids will have an immersive camp-like experience with their teams and coaches.
* Children will be monitored at all times by ICN Staff
* Double Accelerated Pairing for Round 1
* 3 Rounds with No Elimination
* Individual prizes: Top 10 Trophies & Medals (2.5 pts) per each section.
* Team prizes Top 5 teams per section
* We will use LIVE USCF rating to pair the event. All players must play in their designated Grade sections.
* Cheese Pizza Lunch will be provided
* Parents can send nut-free lunch and snack as desired.
*ALL ICN EVENTS ARE NUT FREE
* All sections are USCF rated and all players are required to have an active and valid USCF membership. If you are not yet a USCF member, you can register at the below link.
Register for the USCF or renew below: Become a USCF member
Tournament Rates
Starting rates: $69
Rates for February 15th – 27th: $79
*Please note, the final 24 hours the pricing will be $89 – Registration Closes at 6:00pm on Saturday the night before
Monthly Tournament Schedule (Subject to Change):
October 26th, 2025
November 23rd, 2025
December 21st, 2025
February 1st – Winter Cup, 2026
March 1st, 2026
March 29th, 2026
April 26th, 2026
May 31st, 2026
June 14th – Spring Cup, 2026
Location:
PS 111 – 440 West 53rd Street, NYC 10019
Sections: Players will be grouped by rating, so each competitor can face off against peers of similar skill and experience.
K–1 Championship (G/45 d5)
K-1 U300 (G/45 d5)
Primary U600 (2nd – 3rd Grade) (G/45 d5) – Notation Required
Primary Championship (2nd – 3rd Grade) (G/45 d5) – Notation Required
Elementary U800 (4th – 5th Grade) (G/45 d5) – Notation Required
Elementary Championship (4th – 5th Grade) (G/45 d5) – Notation Required
Middle School K–8 Championship (6th – 8th Grade) (G/45 d5) Notation Required
Rules & Schedule:
Playing hall will be in the cafeteria
3 Rounds, G/45, D5
9:00 AM – Arrive in Team Room
9:30 AM – 1st Round
11:00 AM – 2nd Round
Lunch in between the round
1:00 PM – 3rd Round
3:00 PM – Award Ceremony will be held inside the auditorium
Pre-Registration List:
Pre-registration List
For more photos, check here ICN Instagram

ICN PS 230K Hosted Team Tournament - Sunday April 26, 2026
2026-04-26 09:00 - 15:00 | PS 230K, 1 Albemarle Rd., Brooklyn, 11218, United States
https://impactcoachingnetwork.org
click on “Tournaments” in the menu bar
PS 230 Hosted Team Tournament

Welcome to the Brooklyn Monthly Team hosted at PS 230!
Tournament Details:
* Full Day of Child Care, Pizza Lunch Included.
* Opened to all individuals, schools, and teams in Brooklyn.
* In keeping with the safety expectations of PS 230, no parents will be allowed in the building.
* Parents can drop off at 9am, and kids will have an immersive camp-like experience with their teams and coaches.
* The Event will be capped at 350 registrations & registrations close the night before, at 6pm Saturday.
* Children will be monitored at all times by ICN Staff
* Double Accelerated Pairing for Round 1
* 3 Rounds with No Elimination
* Individual prizes: Top 10 Trophies &a Medals (2.5 pts) per each section.
* Team prizes Top 5 teams per section
* We will use LIVE USCF rating to pair the event. All players must play in their designated Grade sections.
* Cheese Pizza Lunch will be provided
* Parents can send nut-free lunch and snack as desired.
*ALL ICN EVENTS ARE NUT FREE
* All sections are USCF rated and all players are required to have an active and valid USCF membership. If you are not yet a USCF member, you can register at the below link.
Tournament Rates
Starting rates: $69
Rates for December 15th – 19th: $79
*Please note, the final 24 hours the pricing will be $89 – Registration Closes at 6:00pm on Saturday the night before
Monthly Tournament Schedule (Subject to Change):
October 26th, 2025
November 23rd, 2025
December 21st, 2025
January 11th – Winter Cup, 2026
February 22nd, 2026
March 29th, 2026
April 26th, 2026
May 31st, 2026
June 7th – Spring Cup, 2026
Location:
PS 230, 1 Albemarle Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Registration:
There will be no onsite registration. Registration will close at 6 PM the night before.
Sections: Players will be grouped by rating, so each competitor can face off against peers of similar skill and experience.
K – 3rd grade, U 300 or P3 – Novice (G/45 d5)
K – 5th grade, U 700 – Advancing (G/45 d5)- Notation Required
K – 12th grade, U 1000 – Intermediate (G/45 d5) – Notation Required
K – 12th grade, 1000+ – Championship (G/45 d5) – Notation Required
K – 12th grade, 1500+ – Quads (G/45 d5) – Notation Required
Rules & Schedule:
Playing hall will be in the cafeteria
3 Rounds, G/45, D5
9:00 AM – Arrive in Team Room
9:30 AM – 1st Round
11:00 AM – 2nd Round
Lunch in between the round
2:00 PM – 3rd Round
3:00 PM – Award Ceremony will be held inside the auditorium
Pre-Registration List:
Pre-registration List

Packer Pelikings - Sunday, April 26, 2026
2026-04-26 09:00 - 18:00 | Packer Collegiate Institute, 170 Joralemon St., Brooklyn, NY, 11201, United States
TOURNAMENT HIGHLIGHTS
• Excellent Playing Conditions
• Trophies and Medals (all sections)
• Great Food | Coffee + Refreshments
• Seating Areas for Families and Siblings
• Free WiFi | Text Announcements
• Children’s Activity Area
• Convenient Location | Access to 8 Subway Lines

SECTIONS
1. Novice I: K-1, Unrated
2. Novice II: 2-4 Unrated
3. Juniors: K-6, U400
4. Primary: K-8, U800
5. Reserve: K-12, U1100
6. Classic: K-12, 1000 – 1400
7. Junior Championship: K-12, 1300 – 1600
8. Open Championship: K-12, 1600+
9. Premier Championship: 2000+

START TIMES
9:15 am for Premier Championship
9:30 am for Junior Championship and Open Championship
9:45 am for Juniors, Primary, Reserve, and Classic
10:00 am for Novice
ROUNDS
4 rounds for Novice, Juniors, Primary, Reserve, Classic
4 rounds for Junior Championship and Open Championship
3 rounds for Premier Championship
4th round byes available for all sections, except for Premier
TIME CONTROL
Game 40 | d5 for Juniors and Primary
Game 40 | d5 for Reserve
Game 45 | d5 for Classic
Game 50 | d5 for Junior Championship
Game 60 | d5 for Open Championship
Game 70 | d5 for Premier Championship
* Clocks and notation are required for all rated sections. No clocks or notation required for the Novice (unrated) section, however tournament directors may provide a time limit for Novice games that reach 60 minutes.

REGISTRATION FEE
• $60 until 2 weeks prior to the tournament (early bird)
• $70 until 48 hours prior to the tournament (regular rate)
• $90 for waitlist, or within 48 hours of the tournament (late entry)
DISCOUNTS
Siblings: $10 off per child
(discount code: SIBLING)
Junior Championship: free registration for players rated 1500+
(discount code: 1500+)
Open Championship: free registration for players rated 1900+
(discount code: 1900+)
Premier Championship: free registration for scholastic players rated 2400+
(discount code: 2400+)
Note: Discounts are available until 2 weeks prior to the tournament, and subject to availability. Max 10 free entries per section.

REGISTRATION
Registration closes at 6:00 am on the day of the tournament, subject to availability, however the organizers reserve the right to close registration at any time during the registration period.
PLEASE NOTE: TOURNAMENT ENTRIES ARE NOT VALID UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. THE ORGANIZER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND ENTRIES, FOR ANY REASON, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION.
ADULT SUPERVISION
All children under 16 must be supervised by a parent or guardian. The Packer Pelikings and/or Packer does not provide supervision between games. Please do not bring outside food or beverages into the facilities to participate in a chess tournament (the “Activity”).
CHANGES OR CANCELLATIONS
If you’re already registered for an upcoming tournament but need to request a change or cancellation, please email admin@pelikings.org.

PRIZES ​

$1,000 cash prizes

$600 for Premier Championship ($350, $150, $100)

$350 for Open Championship ($200, $100, $50)

$50 for Junior Championship (first place)

Trophies, medals and/or cash awards for all sections​

Certificates for first unrated chess tournament (Novice sections)

Medals for first USCF-rated chess tournament

​​​
SECTIONS

Novice I: K-1, Unrated | 4 rounds

Novice II: 2-4, Unrated | 4 rounds

Juniors: K-6, U400 | 4 rounds | G40, d5

Primary: K-8, U800 | 4 rounds | G40, d5

Reserve: K-12, U1100 | 4 rounds | G40, d5

Classic: K-12, 1000 – 1400 | 4 rounds | G45, d5

Junior Championship: K-12, 1300 – 1600 | 4 rounds | G50, d5

Open Championship: K-12, 1600+ | 4 rounds | G60, d5

Premier Championship: 2000+ | 3 rounds | G70, d5

START TIMES

9:15 am for Premier Championship

9:30 am for Junior and Open Championship

9:45 am for Juniors, Primary, Reserve and Classic

10:00 am for Novice sections

​
REGISTRATION FEE

$60 until 14 days prior to the tournament (early bird)

$70 until 48 hours prior to the tournament (regular rate)

$90 for waitlist, or within 48 hours of the tournament (late entry)

​​
BYES​
Premier Championship Section: No byes are available in this section
All Other Sections:
Half point byes may be requested as follows:​​

All half-point bye requests must be made prior to round 2 pairings.

Half-point bye requests cannot be changed once round 2 is paired.

Bye requests can be made by emailing admin@pelikings.org or by visiting Chess Control on-site.​​​

SECTION CUTOFFS AND PAIRINGS​
​Championship and Classic section cutoffs and pairings are based on live USCF ratings. All other rated sections are based on monthly USCF published (“book”) ratings. Please note that it is the player’s obligation to register for the correct section. Players that register for the wrong section may be reassigned or removed from the tournament in the organizer’s sole discretion.​​

DISCOUNTS (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY)​​

Siblings: $10 off per child (discount code: SIBLING)

Junior Championship: free registration for players rated 1500+ (discount code: 1500+)

Open Championship: free registration for players rated 1900+ (discount code: 1900+)

Premier Championship: free registration for scholastic players rated 2400+ (discount code: 2400+)

Note: Discounts are available until 30 days prior to the tournament, and are subject to availability. Max 10 free entries per section. Please note that entry discounts will be offset against cash prizes of $50 of more.
REGISTRATION
​Registration closes at 6:00 am on the day of the tournament, subject to availability, however the organizers reserve the right to close registration at any time during the registration period.
​
PLEASE NOTE: TOURNAMENT ENTRIES ARE NOT VALID UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. THE ORGANIZER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND ENTRIES, FOR ANY REASON, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION.
CHANGES OR CANCELLATIONSIf you’re already registered for an upcoming tournament but need to request a change or cancellation, please email admin@pelikings.org.

Kings & Queens - Super Sundays - Piscataway, NJ - Sunday April 26, 2026
2026-04-26 09:30 - 20:00 | Kings and Queens – Piscataway, NJ, 1030 Stelton Rd Suite 201, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, United States
https://chesskq.com/tournament
https://chesskq.com/tournament-detail?tournamentId=663a12cd48fbf88c55ec3433

CK&Q Super Sundays – Piscataway, NJ (1000+ rating) (FIDE rated in open section)
Location: 1030 Stelton Rd Suite 201 Piscataway NJ 08854

Upcoming Tournament Dates

February 8, 2026
March 8, 2026
March 22, 2026

Sections:
Under 1800 | Registration Fees: $45
Rounds Timing:10:00 am / 1:30 pm / 5:00 pm. Players should arrive no later than 9:45 am.
Time Control:G75 +15. 3R S/S
Under 1400 | Registration Fees: $45
Rounds Timing:10:00 am / 1:30 pm / 5:00 pm. Players should arrive no later than 9:45 am.
Time Control:G75 +15. 3R S/S
FIDE | Registration Fees: $45
Rounds Timing:10:00 am / 1:30 pm / 5:00 pm. Players should arrive no later than 9:45 am.
Time Control:G75 +15. 3R S/S

Registration Information: N/A
Extra Information: 1. All sections have a minimum USCF rating to participate. U1400 = 1000. U1800 = 1300. FIDE = 1700 USCF or 1600 FIDE. This is based on the monthly published tournament during which the tournament occurs. “Live” ratings are also acceptable. 2. The tournament is 3 rounds, Swiss-Style pairings. Accelerated pairings may be used at the director’s discretion. 3. One half-point bye is available for any round, but must be requested before tournament start. All other requested byes are zero points. 4. The tournament director for this event is Stephen Lorimor. Bye requests and other issues may be e-mailed to sdlorimor@comcast.net, or by voice/text to 908-286-0720. Note that he may not notice or respond to e-mails, texts, or calls after 9:00 am the day of the event. 5. Clocks, boards, and weighed plastic pieces are provided. Players may optionally use their own equipment with agreement of their opponent. 6. Withdrawals prior to 9:00 am on the day of the tournament will receive a credit for future tournaments, classes, etc. equal to the amount they paid to register. 7. This event is free to enter for all USCF players rated 2200 and higher. Entry fee will be deducted from the player’s prize winnings. E-mail name and USCF ID to Stephen Lorimor at sdlorimor@comcast.net to sign up. 8. FIDE Information: This is a non-norm FIDE event. Admission to the FIDE section requires a minimum 1700 USCF rating or 1600 FIDE rating. Maximum FIDE rating for this event is 2400. All players must have a FIDE ID. Players without one can obtain one at this URL: https://tinyurl.com/3zcjwmex. Note it takes several days to process, so don’t wait until the last minute. Players lacking a FIDE ID on the day of the event will not be admitted to the section. USCF rules will be used regarding late arrivals to the table. 9. Players signing up for a section they are not eligible for will automatically be shifted to a legal section. Additional prizes (new!): At 45 players participating in the tournament, everyone wins with free donuts and coffee. At 50, a Top Junior (under age 12) award in each section for $45. At 55, a Top Senior (55+) award in each section for $45. At 60, all 2nd place and Under prizes increase by $15. At 65 players, 1st place prizes increase by $20 each.

Sections:Under 1800 | Registration Fees: $45

Time ControlG75 +15. 3R S/S

Prizes:

U1800 section: 1st place – $160, 2nd place – $100, Top U1600 – $60

Under 1400 | Registration Fees: $45

Time ControlG75 +15. 3R S/S

Prizes:

U1400 section: 1st place – $160, 2nd place – $100, Top U1200 – $60

FIDE | Registration Fees: $45

Time ControlG75 +15. 3R S/S

Prizes:

FIDE section: 1st place – $200, 2nd place – $100, Top under 1800 (FIDE) – $60.
Prizes can be paid out via Zelle or PayPal. Check-by-mail available for anyone without these options.

Location:1030 Stelton Rd Suite 201 Piscataway NJ 08854

Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 183 Sunday April 26, 2026
2026-04-26 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 April 26, 2026
2026-04-26 11:30 - 16:30 | Chess Max Academy UWS, 110 West 79th Street, New York, NY, 10024, United States
Organizers: Tri-State Chess and Chess Max Academy
https://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/april-26th-2026-championship-chessmax-gv/

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

Long Island Chess Club (LICC) 10th Annual Ilan Kreitner Memorial Round 2/6 - Thursday, April 30, 2026
2026-04-30 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
Apr. 23 – May 28, 10th Annual Ilan Kreitner Memorial. 6SS, G/90(d/10). Open to all: $(b/35): $360-$200. Top U-2000, U-1750, U-1500, U-1250/unr. $110 ea. EF: $50 LICC Members, $60 Non-LICC members. Reg: 6:45 – 7:25 PM. Rds: 7:30 PM SHARP ea. Thursday. 2 byes 1-6 (all ½ byes must be requested before round 3 begins).

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

2026 National Elementary (K-6) Championship, Friday May 1 - Sunday May 3, 2026
2026-05-01 08:00 - 2026-05-03 17:00 | Baltimore Convention Center, 1 West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201, United States
https://new.uschess.org/nes-championships-2026

Schedule
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vR68WPO1NnXQpbEmE5zqA9IYd5dOCRNTVvK5-RgMcQtD__C8WGBXUiQFKfqj-RiGDx0lvIkew9kEtvd/pubhtml?gid=1037033116&single=true
Rules & Regulations

Information about entry fee, ratings, rules, and regulations. The information for the main event is the same for all sections.
Clicked here to Register for the Main Event
Main Event Entry Fees
For all sections!

$105 online or postmarked by 3/16/2026
$160 online or postmarked by 4/6/2026
$235 online ONLY by 4/20/2026
$360 online ONLY by 4/30/2026
$400 on-site until 10am Friday 3/28/2026 – See Scholastic Regulations for details on required byes for on-site entries.
$40 for section changes requested after 3/23/2026
$40 for any roster changes made after 3/23/2026
NO registrations by phone.
NO mailed registrations postmarked after 3/16/2026will be accepted.
100% Entry refunds available if notified by email to Click here to show email address by 3/23/2026. Refunds requested after 3/23/2026 or in person at Chess Control by 11 a.m. CT on 4/30/2026 will incur a $40 service charge. No refunds after 11am 4/30/2026.

BADGING – US Chess will issue badges to all participants. Badges will be required to enter the defined playing area. Please click here to read about the Badging process.
Main event information

All sections will consist of seven rounds with Swiss system pairings, and a time control of G/90 d10.
US Chess reviews complete rating history for all players, per the Scholastic Regulations.
Please bring clocks. Players are responsible for knowing how to set and operate their clock.
Chess sets and score sheets provided.
US Chess membership through May 2026 is required.
Up to two 1/2 point byes available any round if requested before round 1.
A half-point bye in round 1 must be requested at the time of registration, or on-site before 11 AM Friday.
A half-point bye request for rounds 2-7 not requested in advance must be requested two hours before the scheduled start of round 2.
The May 2026 rating supplement will be used in compliance with the Scholastic Regulations.

General Questions, including withdrawals and refunds: contact nationalevents@uschess.org.

Registration for other events
Click here for info about the Blitz Elementary National (K-6) Championship. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Click here for info about the Special Guest GM Simul Exhibition. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Click here for info about the Elementary Nationals Friends & Family Tournament. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Click here for info about the Bughouse Elementary National (K-6) Championship. Registration is on-site only at Chess Control.

2026 National Elementary (K-6) Championship, May 1-3
Playing Site: Baltimore Convention Center
1 West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Tournament hotels:
Hilton Baltimore
Sheraton Innter Harbor Hotel
Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor
Note: all are attached to Baltimore Convention Center

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

Chess In The Schools - CM Gale Brewer/Cullman Rookie Tournament at PS 191M - Saturday May 2, 2026
2026-05-02 08:00 - 17:00 | PS 191M, 300 W 61st St,, NY, 10023, United States
Registration for this event will open in April of 2026.
This is a free CIS event FOR UNRATED PLAYERS ONLY
Sections:
JH-HS NRB (6-12 unrated)
EL NRB (K-5 unrated).
Time Control:
All sections G/30 or G/25;d5
Schedule:
Check -in: 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 11:15 AM
Round 3: 1:00 PM
Round 4: ASAP
Awards: ASAP
Notes:
*This event is only for UNRATED players who have never scored 2.5 points or more in a previous unrated event.
Sets, boards, and scoresheets provided. Bring a clock if you have one, and a pen or pencil for notation. Please note that pictures will be taken during the event.

https://chessintheschools.org/tournament/2026-5-2cm-gale-brewer-cullman-rookie-tournament/

2026 Glen Rock Quads - Saturday May 2, 2026
2026-05-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Community Church of Glen Rock, 354 Rock Rd, Glen Rock, NJ, 07452, United States

BK Chess Quads at the Greene Hill School - Saturday, May 2, 2026
2026-05-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Greene Hill School, 39 Adelphi Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, United States
https://bkchess.com/events
https://bkchess.com/events/4308
BK Chess Quads at the Greene Hill School–3

When

Saturday, May 2, 2026
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Check-in at 8:30-8:50am

Where
Greene Hill School, 39 Adelphi Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11205

About This Event
Please be aware that parent attendance is required for all our events

Details
Entry Fee$40
Time ControlG/25 d5
SectionsQuad Staging
Rating SystemUSCF Rated

Event Format
Quad tournaments every two weeks.

• Quad format (groups of 4 by rating)
• 3 rounds per event
• Time Control: G/25 d5
• USCF Rated

Parent attendance required

Typical Schedule

Check-In: 8:30 – 8:50 AM
Round 1: 9:00 AM
Round 2: 10:00 AM
Round 3: 11:00 AM
Est. End: 12:00 PM

Registration

Entry Fee: $40
Max 30 players
5th grade or younger
Rated under 1200
USCF membership required

Questions?

nychesschamps@gmail.com
347-886-6195

Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 267 Saturday May 2, 2026
2026-05-02 11:00 - 14:00 | PS 267, 213 E 63rd St,, New York, NY, 10065, United States

The Right Move Chess Federation - Riverbank State Park - Sun May 3, 2026
2026-05-03 09:00 - 16:00 | Riverbank State Park, 679 Riverside Dr,, New York, 10031, United States
Date:
Tournament:
Notes:
Pre-Registration:

May 3 at Riverbank SP
TRM #367
EF: Free. USCF only. 7 sections. Rd 1 at 10:00AM
Check In Ends at 9:30AM
Registration opens 4/20
www.chesstrm.org/NYC/

Welcome to The Right Move “Free Chess for Youth” Chess Tournaments
Current membership in USCF is required. Scholastic players may Join/Renew membership on-site for one year for $12. No credit cards.
7 sections: Sections may be combined if there are less than 6 signed up to that section by Friday at 6:00. Players can play up a section but at the TD’s discretion.
Awards: Based on the number of players in each section: 6-11 players in a section would earn 2 trophies. 12-29 players would get 3 trophies. 30-44 would get 5 trophies; 45-60 would get 7 trophies.
Medals are earned by a player who scores 2.5 or more points. The BEST TEAM CERTIFICATE is awarded to the team with the best score of the top four players in each section.

Awe: Adults welcome;
King: Rated Must be rated above 1300
Queen: Rated 900-1299
Rook: Rated 500-899
Knight: Rated Under 500
Pawn: Must be in Gr 3 or below and Rated Under 300

All Sections begin round 1 games promptly at 10:00. Round 2 is at 11:30. Round 3 at 12:45. Round 4 is at 2:00. Awards are at 3:30.
All games are USCF rated. G/25;d5
TRM

Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 183 Sunday May 3, 2026
2026-05-03 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 May 3, 2026
2026-05-03 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-May-3-2026.pdf
https://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/may-3rd-2026-championship-chessmax/

May 3rd, 2026.
Entry Fees:
Before April 29th, 2026: $49.00
After April 29th, 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) 10th Annual Ilan Kreitner Memorial Round 3/6 - Thursday, May 7, 2026
2026-05-07 18:30 - 23:00 | United Methodist Church East Meadow, (2nd floor) 470 Ave., East Meadow, NY, 11554, United States

2026 Glen Rock Quads - Saturday May 9, 2026
2026-05-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Community Church of Glen Rock, 354 Rock Rd, Glen Rock, NJ, 07452, United States

ICN Carroll Garden Brooklyn Grand Prix + Elite Quads (1000+ USCF), Saturday May 9, 2026
2026-05-09 08:30 - 15:00 | PS 32 Brooklyn, 420 Union St, Brooklyn, NY, 11231, United States

ICN Manhattan Midtown Grand Prix - Saturday May 9, 2026
2026-05-09 08:30 - 16:00 | PS 33 Chelsea Prep, 281 9th Avenue, New York, NY, 10001, United States
