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SUMMARY:Catholic Youth Organization of Long Island Chess Tournament - Wednesday\, March 4th
DESCRIPTION:https://cyoli.org/chess \n$25 \n2025-26 Chess Schedule  \nChaminade High School\nDolan Family Science\, Technology & Research Center\nLocated on the corner of Jericho Tpk. and Emory Rd. in Mineola. \nAll tournaments begin at 5pm.\nCheck-in will begin at 4:30. \nThere will be three divisions by grade level (3rd/4th\, 5th/6th and 7th/8th)  and every attempt will be made to have children compete based on the experience level indicated when registering.  We will use a round robin format with each participant playing 6 games of chess.  Each game will be played with the clock set at 8:00 minutes.  Chess sets will be provided. \nThere is a waiting area available in the building with limited viewing.\nSiblings must be closely supervised. \nIf you need additional information email us at info@cyoli.org.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/catholic-youth-organization-of-long-island-chess-tournament-wednesday-march-4th/
LOCATION:Chaminade High School\, 340 Jackson Ave. Mineola\, NY\, Mineola\, NY\, 11501\, United States
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SUMMARY:Long Island Chess Club (LICC) Late Winter Open Round 4/5 - Thursday\, March 5\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.lichessclub.com/tournament-schedule \nOne game/round every Thursday \nFeb. 12 – Mar. 12\, 15th LICC Late Winter Open. 5SS\, G/90(d/10). Open to all. $(b/30): $135-115. Top U-2000\, U-1750\, U-1500/unr. $80 ea. EF: $35. Non-LICC members +$10.  2 byes 1-5. \n  \nLICC Tournament Schedule 2025 – 26 \nPlease note: All rounds begin promptly each Thursday at 7:30 PM\, with registration between 6:45 – 7:15 PM. If you arrive for registration after 7:15 PM and the pairings have been posted with an even number of players\, you will have to take a bye (inform the TD in advance if you’re running late). Tournament details are subject to change without notice. The info on this site takes precedence over Chess Life magazine and the USCF’s website. All entry fees are due in full at the time of registration. USCF membership is required! \nClub Closed: 11/27/25\, 12/25/25\, 1/1/26 \nREGISTRATION is only available onsite at the club. We do not offer advance registration. Your USCF membership must be valid for the entire event in order to participate – NO EXCEPTIONS! \nHOUSE RULES (for all LICC events): \n\n\nRandom pairings variation (within each score group) is used. \n\n\nChessNoteR\, MonRoi\, and PlyCounter are the only devices permitted for electronic score keeping at this time. \n\n\nDGT boards are not permitted. \n\n\nNo draws by agreement prior to Black’s 25th move. \n\n\n$10 no-show fine (you MUST inform the TD in advance if you need to miss a round) \n\n\nNeither the LICC nor our meeting venue is responsible for left-behind\, lost or stolen personal property. Please make sure to take your belongings with you\, as we’re unable to search for items between meetings. \n\n\n  \nTD: Neal Bellon – nfbellon@gmail.com
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/long-island-chess-club-licc-late-winter-open-round-4-5-thursday-march-5-2026/
LOCATION:United Methodist Church East Meadow\, (2nd floor) 470 Ave.\, East Meadow\, NY\, 11554\, United States
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SUMMARY:Western Class Championships - Friday March 6 - Sunday March 8\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.chesstour.com/wcc26.htm \n33rd annual\nWESTERN CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS \nMarch 6-8 or 7-8\, 2026 in Southern California\n$20\,000 PRIZE FUND UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED \n5-round Swiss-System\, Hilton Orange County Airport\, Irvine\, CA\nUS Chess Grand Prix Points: 120 (enhanced) \n5-SS\, 40/80\, SD/30; d30 (2-day option\, rds.  1-2 G/60\, d10)\, Hilton Orange County Airport\, 18800 Macarthur Blvd\, Irvine\, CA 92612.  Parking:  $20 chess rate.  Free wireless\, pool\, whirlpool\, airport shuttle\, fitness center. \nPRIZES $20\,000 GUARANTEED. In 7 sections. \nMaster Section (2100/up): $2000-1000-500-300\, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus\, top USCF U2300 $800-400.  FIDE rated. \nExpert Section (1900-2199): $1500-700-400-200.  FIDE rated. \nClass A Section (1700-1999): $1500-700-400-200. FIDE rated \nClass B Section (1500-1799/Unr): $1500-700-400-200. \nClass C Section (1300-1599/Unr): $1200-600-300-200. \nClass D Section (1100-1399/Unr): $1000-500-300-200. \nClass E Section (Under 1200/Unr): $600-300-200-100. \nThese overlapping class rating boundaries already include players rated in the top half of the section below.  \nMixed Doubles Team Bonus Prizes: Best male+female 2-player combined score among all sections: $500-300-200. Team must average under 2200; may play in different sections and schedules; register at site (no extra fee) by 2 pm Sat; individual prize limits do not apply to Mixed Doubles team prizes. \nForeign player rating info                         Prizewinner tax info                     CCA electronic devices rules \nPLAYERS MAY NOT POSSESS CELLPHONES DURING PLAY. Please leave your phone home\, or in your hotel room or car\, or in a bag at your table. \nFor all tournaments\, adjusted FIDE or foreign ratings\, if higher than USCF\, may be used. Players must disclose FIDE or foreign ratings when entering\, or may later be expelled. Other over the board ratings such as club\, league\, scholastic\, state or province\, etc\, adjusted if appropriate\, may be used at our discretion if above USCF.  No rating below the latest official USCF rating\, on the list corresponding to the ending date of the tournament\, will be used. For 9 round events offering title norm possibilities\, FIDE ratings are used. Click here for further details. \nRatings: March official USCF ratings used. USCF Online Regular ratings or unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated\, or to play up (see peakrating.us). Players must reveal foreign\, FIDE and other over the board ratings\, and these ratings\, adjusted if necessary\, may be used if higher than USCF. See also above. \nPrize Limits: Unrated may not win over $100 in E\, $200 D\, $300 C\, $400 B.  Cannot play below USCF Online Regular Rating minus 100 points.  Balance of any limited prize goes to next eligible player(s) in line. \nTop 6 sections entry fee: $138 online at chessaction.com by 3/3\, $160 online or at site until 1 hour before round 1.  No checks\, credit cards OK. GMs free\, $120 deducted from prize. \nClass E Section entry fee: all $40 less than top 6 sections entry fee. \nUSCF membership required. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with online entry at chessaction.com: Adult $54\, Senior (age 65+) $48\, Young Adult $33\, Youth $24. Re-entry (no Master to Master): $60.  Online entry fee $5 less to SCCF members; join/renew at scchess.com. \n3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 6 pm\, rounds begin Fri 7 pm\, Sat 11 am & 5 pm\, Sun 10 am & 3:30 pm.\n2-day schedule: Reg. Sat to 10 am\, rounds begin Sat 11 am\, 2 pm & 5 pm\, Sun 10 am & 3:30 pm.\nBoth schedules: Half point byes OK all rounds\, limit 2\, must commit before round 2. \nPrizes not claimed at site usually sent by PayPal (may take a couple of weeks). \nHotel rates: $172-$172-$172-$172 Fri-Sun (higher other das)\, use link below (also posted at chessevents.us ) or call 949-833-9999 (mention Chess rate); reserve by 2/14 or rate may increase. Chess rate room block could sell out before 2/14. \nHILTON HOTEL RESERVATIONS LINK \nCar rental: Avis\, 800-331-1600\, use AWD #D657633\, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. \nQuestions: chesstour.com\, chesstour.info\, Director@Chess.US \nBring set\, board\, clock if possible- none supplied. US Chess Junior Grand Prix points available. \nEntry: chessaction.com\, No mail entries. Refunds: $15 service charge. Entries posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after entering). \nBLITZ TOURNAMENT  Saturday 9:30 pm\, enter by 9:10 pm. \nHome            More tournaments
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/western-class-championships-friday-march-6-sunday-march-8-2026/
LOCATION:Hilton Orange County Airport\, 18800 Macarthur Blvd\, Irvine\, CA\, 92612\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Illinois K-8 State Championship - Friday March 06 - Sunday March 08\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.kingregistration.com/event/2026ilk8 \n\n\n2026 Illinois K-8 State Championship\nMarch 06 – 08\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n2026 Illinois K-8 State Championship\nMarch 6 – 8\, 2026\n7SS\, Hyatt Regency Schaumburg\, 1800 E. Golf Rd.\, Schaumburg\, IL 60173\, (847) 605-1234 \nRooms: $124 (single-quad)\, Free Wi-Fi at hotel\, free parking\, Near Woodfield Mall.\nReserve early here to get the rate or call (847) 605-1234 and use code G-ILCH \nFour Sections – K-1 (G/25 d5)\, Grades 2-3 (G/40 d5)\, Grades 4-5 (G/55 d5)\, Grades 6-8 (G/55 d5). \nEntry Fee: $50 on-line or postmarked USPS by 2/22/26; $60 on-line or postmarked by 3/1/26; $70 after that until 3/6/26 7 pm\, $75 on-site (entries after 7:00pm 3/6/26 cannot be guaranteed pairing for round 1\, instead they may receive 1/2 point bye round 1). Checks payable only to Chess Weekend. \nMust be current USCF member by 8:30 am\, 3/07 to be paired. \nNote: Club teams are not allowed for this tournament. Only schools may be selected in the team field. \nAwards:  \nIndividual: 1st –25th Place in each section (K-1\, 2-3\, 4-5\, 6-8) INDIVIDUAL SECTION WINNER WILL ALSO RECEIVE A Custom Chess Clock. Grade Awards: 1st-2nd each grade. Class Awards: 1st-2nd Place with several classes per section. Commemorative medal or ribbon to all players. Teams: 1st-10th Place in each section. Special Sportsmanship trophy! \nSchedule: Opening Ceremony Sat.\, 3/07/26 at 9:30 am. K-1: Sat. 10-12:30-2-3:30\, Sun. 9-10:30-12:30; Grades 2-3: Sat. 10-12:30-2:30-4:30 Sun. 9-11-1; Grades 4-5 & Grades 6-8: Sat. 10-12:45-3:15-5:45 Sun. 9-11:30-2. \nAwards Ceremony: Sun\, 3/8/26\, K-1: 2 pm in the K-1 playing room. 2-3\, 4-5\, 6-8 5:00 pm or ASAP in the main playing room. \nByes: Maximum of 2 half-point byes are available. Zero-point bye only in the last round. Half-point byes must be requested by the end of the second round. \nSide Events: Click here to register for the side events. \n\nBughouse Tournament – Fri\, 3/6/26\, 6:15 – 7:45 pm. 5 round Swiss. Enter on-site only. $20 per team ($10 for individuals and we help you create a team) FREE INDIVIDUAL BUGHOUSE ENTRY WITH RECEIPT FOR BOTH BLITZ & PUZZLE SOLVING! Registration closes at 6 pm\, Fri\, 3/6/26. One section only\, K-8. Bughouse Awards: 1st-3rd Place.\nBlitz Tournament – 5 SS Fri\, 3/6/26\, 8-9:30 pm. 5 round Swiss.  $15 online until 3/5/26. $20 after that or onsite. Registration onsite closes at 7:30 pm\, 3/6/26. Blitz Awards: Individual: 1st-5th plus class awards.\nPuzzle Solving – Saturday 3/7/26\, 8:00 pm\, $15 on-line by 3/6/26. $20 after that or onsite. Puzzle Solving Prizes: 1st-5th overall; 1st-5th U1000.\nAwards Ceremony for Blitz/Bughouse/Puzzle Solving: Sun\, 9 am.\n\nMailed entries: Checks payable only to Chess Weekend (no checks to USCF): Mail registrations with name-contact info-grade-birthday-team/school-USCF ID & exp.-address-city-zip-e-mail address-coach name & contact info to: Glenn Panner\, 21694 Doud Ct.\, Frankfort\, IL 60423. \nEntries: $10 service charge for on-site changes\, and all refunds. Book Vending by Rochester Chess. \nInformation: glenn@chessweekend.com\, www.chessweekend.com \nPairings and Results will be available online during the tournament. \nAll special rules\, details\, and tournament conditions subject to change without notice; changes will be posted ASAP at the tournament site\, at chessweekend.com\, at il-chess.org\, and at kingregistration.com.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-illinois-k-8-state-championship-friday-march-06-sunday-march-08-2026/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Schaumburg\, 1800 E. Golf Rd.\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60173\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chess In The Schools - CM Amanda Farias All Girls Chess Challenge at 123X - Saturday\, March 7\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://chessintheschools.org/tournament/2026-3-7cm-amanda-farias-all-girls-chess-challenge/ \nThis is a free CIS event \nRegistration for this special event will open in late January 2026. \nSections:\nK-12 Championship (1200 & up)\nK-12 Classic (Under 1200)\nJH-HS Novice (6-12 Under 1000)\nJH-HS Unrated (Grades 6-12)\nEL Championship (K-5 Under 1000)\nPrimary Championship (K-2 Open)\nEL Unrated (Grades K-5 ). \n*Team prizes will be calculated by the top-3 scores from the each team by section. \nTime Control: \nAll sections will be G/30 or G/25 with 5 Second Delay. \nSchedule:\nCheck -in: 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM\nRound 1: 10:00 AM\nRound 2: 11:15 AM\nRound 3: 1:00 PM\nRound 4: 2:15 PM\nAwards: 3:30 PM. \nNotes:\nSets\, boards\, and scoresheets provided. Bring a clock if you have one\, and a pen or pencil for notation. \nAre CIS tournaments public events?  \nYes\, CIS tournaments are public events. By registering to the tournaments\, participants (and their caregivers\, if applicable) grant full permission to Chess in the Schools to use photographs\, video- and/or audio-recordings of them\, and/or their children\, taken during CIS events in publications\, news releases\, online\, and in other communications related to the mission of Chess in the Schools. No registrants and/or participants are entitled to compensation for their appearance in such materials. All registrants and participants release and discharge CIS from all liability\, losses\, and damages for libel\, slander\, invasion of privacy or any other claim arising out of or relating to the use of videotapes\, recordings and/or photographs. \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/chess-in-the-schools-cm-amanda-farias-all-girls-chess-challenge-at-123x-saturday-march-7-2026/
LOCATION:JHS 123X James M. Kieran\, 1025 Morrison Ave\, Bronx\, NY\, 10472\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Glen Rock Quads - Saturday March 7\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://icanj.net/p.php?p=2535&2026%20Glen%20Rock%20Quads \n\n\nGlen Rock Quads \n$30.00 USD\n\n\n\n\nPrize fund\n\n\n\n $60 USD\n100 guaranteed\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSections\n\n\nQuad (0-2500)Tournament rules\nhttps://icanj.net/files/2025/03/25/tournament_rules.pdf \n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nICA Saturday Tournaments in Glen Rock! \nONLINE Registration will close at 12:00pm on the day of the tournament. Onsite registration is available on the day of the tournament from 10:00am to 12:30pm. Both online and onsite registrations will also close if we reach our maximum capacity of 80 participants. \nThe Tournament Director reserves the right to add players after this deadline if they believe it will improve the tournament experiences of the players who are already registered\, permitted said players paid the registration fee in full. \nMost levels will be broken into Quads; the tournament director reserves the right to change sections to Swiss to accommodate extra players or large rating discrepancies that would occur if players were in a quad. Sections with an average rating under 1000 will be playing at G/30;d5\, and sections with an average rating over 1000 will be playing at G/45;d5. \nEntry fee is $30; prize fund: $60 to each Quad’s 1st place! \nDetails are Below \n1st round at 1:30 pm (EST)\, and then ASAP \n1) Current USCF Membership is required \n2) NO food is allowed in Tournament Room \nFor more questions\, see this FAQ page. \n\n\n\n\nIn-person location\n\n\n354 Rock Rd\, Glen Rock\, NJ 07452\, USA\n\nOur most popular tournament with up to 80 players\, the Glen Rock Quads tournament takes place every Saturday at our Glen Rock Location\, with the exception of holidays. Players are split into groups of four (quads) by rating\, although divisions into sections of six (swiss format) are occasionally implemented circumstantially (to either accommodate numbers or better group players based on rating). In addition\, we offer a $60 cash prize for winners of each section and a $15 award for swiss section runners up. \nPlayers rated under 1000 play in G/30;d5 sections (30 minutes per person with a five second delay per turn)\, while players rated over 1000 play in G/45;d5 sections (45 minutes per person with a five second delay). Each competitor is guaranteed three rated games. For new players\, click HERE to learn how to get an official rating. \nThe tournament entry fee is $30 and online registration closes at 12pm the day of the tournament. In addition\, onsite registration is available on the day of the tournament from 10 AM to 12:30 PM. Both online and onsite registration will close once our maximum capacity of 80 participants is reached. \nIt is important that you are aware of our cancellation policy. Cancellations made by 10:00 AM on the day of the tournament will receive a full refund. Cancellations after 10:00 AM are non-refundable. Lastly\, cancellations can be made by emailing or calling us. \nThe first round starts at 1:30 PM exactly. Further rounds are played immediately after individual sections are finished. \nOur tournaments are for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and skill levels so don’t hesitate to compete! We provide chess sets\, scoresheets\, clocks\, and pencils\, so all you need to bring is yourself and an enthusiasm to play! \nTo find more information on current and past tournaments\, check out our news section to read weekly blog posts about our tournaments! \nPlease contact International Chess Academy if you have any questions. \n\nPhone:\n201-797-0330\nEmail:\nchessdirector@icanj.net
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-glen-rock-quads-saturday-march-7-2026/
LOCATION:Community Church of Glen Rock\, 354 Rock Rd\, Glen Rock\, NJ\, 07452\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T183000
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SUMMARY:2026 Ohio Elementary\, Middle and High School State Scholastic Championships - Saturday March 7 - Sunday March 8\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://progresswithchess.org/ohstate-page \n2026 Ohio Elementary\, Middle and High School State Scholastic Championships\n\n\nSite Address: 3180 W. Market Street\, Akron\, OH\, 44333. \nQualifications: Any student enrolled in an Ohio school or home schooled in Ohio in grades K-12 is eligible to participate. \nElementary Sections: SATURDAY ONLY \nElementary Championship (K-5) 5 Rounds: G/45; d5 \nThe winner qualifies for the Rockefeller and receives a $300 stipend. \nPrimary Championship (K-3) 5 Rounds: G/30; d5 \nThe winner qualifies for the Ashley and receives a $300 stipend. \nU1000 (K-5)\, U700 (K-5)\, U400 (3-5)\, U400 (K-2) 5 Rounds: G/30; d5 \nHigh School/Middle School Sections: SATURDAY AND SUNDAY \nHigh School Championship (9-12) 6 Rounds. Rounds 1-4: G/60; d5. Rds. 5-6: G/90; d5 \nThe winner qualifies for the Denker and receives a $300 stipend). \nMiddle School Championship (6-8) 6 Rounds. Rounds 1-4: G/60; d5. Rds. 5-6: G/90; d5 \n(Winner qualifies for the Barber and receives a $300 stipend). \nU1400 (6-12)\, U1000 (9-12)\, U1000 (6-8)\, U600 (6-12). 6 Rounds: G/60; d5 \nFree USCF membership included for new or expired memberships only!! \nProgress With Chess will provide all chess sets and clocks for all championship sections and 6-12 U1400. \nUp to two half-point byes available (no last round); must request before round two pairings are posted. \nUSCF March Supplement ratings will determine section eligibility. Provisional or online ratings may be used for unrated players. \nFree Ohio Blitz Championship Saturday 8:15 PM \nto determine Ohio High School\, Middle School and Elementary Blitz Champions!! \nIndividual trophies for the Winners. Under 1000 and Under 600 Sections as well! \nMain Tournament Entry fee: $45 received by 3/4/26\, $50 after. No onsite entries. \nOnline registration will close at 6 PM on Friday 3/06. \nDiscounted entry for students for students in financial need\, contact Mike at (216) 321-7000. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule \nDoors open at 8:00 AM. No section changes after 9:00 AM. Announcements at 9:50 AM. \nElementary Championship (K-5) Section (SATURDAY) \nRound Times: 10 AM\, 12 PM\, 1:45 PM\, 3:30 PM\, 5:15 PM \nPrimary K-3 Championship\, U1000 (K-5)\, U700 (K-5)\, U400 (3-5)\, U400 (K-2) Sections (SATURDAY) \nRound Times: 10 AM\, 11:30 AM\, 1 PM\, 2:15 PM\, 3:30 PM \nMiddle and High School Championship Sections \nSaturday Round Times: 10 AM\, 12:30 PM\, 3 PM\, 5:30 PM \nSunday Round Times: 9 AM\, 12:30 PM \n U1400 (6-12)\, U1000 (9-12)\, U1000 (6-8)\, U600 Sections (6-12) \nSaturday Round Times: 10 AM\, 12:30 AM\, 3 PM\, 5:30 PM \nSunday Round Times: 9 AM\, 11:30 AM \nAwards: \nElementary Sections: Trophies for all players achieving a score of 3.5 points or higher. \nMiddle/High School Sections: Trophies for all players achieving a score of 4 points or higher. \nTrophies for top 3 teams in each section (top 4 scores count for team). \nAll students will receive a participation medal! \nHotel: Doubletree by Hilton Akron Fairlawn\, 3180 W. Market Street\, Akron\, OH\, 44333 \nFood: There is a restaurant on-site and abundant restaurants within a two mile radius \nContact: Mike Joelson\, (216) 321-7000\, mdjoelson@progresswithchess.org\, or Eliot Sernau\, (914) 434-2557\, eliot@progresswithchess.org
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-ohio-elementary-middle-and-high-school-state-scholastic-championships-saturday-march-7-sunday-march-8-2026/
LOCATION:Doubletree by Hilton Akron Fairlawn\, 3180 W. Market Street\, Akron\, OH\, 44333\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T083000
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SUMMARY:Southern Nevada State Scholastic Chess Championships - Saturday\, March 7th\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:TLA: \nhttps://new.uschess.org/southern-nevada-scholastic-chess-championships \n\nSouthern Nevada Scholastic Chess Championships\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nState Championship Event\n\n\nDel Sol Academy of the Performing Arts\n\n\n\nSaturday\, March 7\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nSilver State Chess Association LLC \nPresents \nSOUTHERN NEVADA STATE SCHOLASTIC\nINDIVIDUAL AND TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS\nand QUALIFIER to NEVADA STATE SCHOLASTIC CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS \nDate: Saturday\, March 7th\, 2026 @ 8:45am \nIMPORTANT: Both the Southern portion of the state (defined below) and the Northern portion of the state will hold separate Over-The-Board tournaments to determine individuals and teams from each region who will then compete in the Nevada State Scholastic Chess Championship to be held on dates to be determined. \nIndividuals who reside in\, or go to school in\, the following Nevada counties will be eligible to participate in the Southern Nevada State Scholastic Chess Championship: Clark\, Nye\, Lincoln and Esmerelda. \nThis announcement is for the Southern Nevada State Scholastic Chess Championship. The Northern Nevada State Scholastic Chess Championship will be held on a different day and will be detailed in a separate announcement. \nLocation: \nDel Sol Academy of the Performing Arts   \n3100 E Patrick Ln    \nLas Vegas\, NV 89120 \n  \nTo register please visit www.kingregistration.com/event/2026SNVSCh \n  \nA US Chess Rated Tournament in 6 Sections open to Southern Nevada residents or Southern Nevada students in the counties listed above. \nK-3 Championship (Open to all players in grades K – 3)\nK-5 Championship (Open to all players in grades K – 5)\n6 rounds\nTime Control Game/25 minutes +5 seconds \nMiddle School Championship (Open to all players in grades 6 – 8)\nHigh School Championship (Open to all players in grades 9 – 12)\n5 rounds\nTime Control Game/30 minutes +10 seconds\nK-5 Challengers (Open to all players in grades K – 5 rated Under 400 or unrated)\nK-12 Challengers (Open to all players in grades K – 12 rated Under 800 or unrated)\n6 rounds\nTime Control Game/25 minutes +5 seconds \nIndividual and Team Trophies will be Awarded! \nAll players will receive a participation medal. Trophies will also be awarded. \nQualifiers\nThe top three individual scorers in each of the six Sections in the Southern Nevada Scholastic Chess Championship will meet on a date to be determined to compete in the Nevada State Scholastic Chess Championship (individuals)\, an online tournament that includes the Southern Nevada individual qualifiers and the Northern Nevada individual qualifiers. We will provide digital tablets for that tournament. The winners of the four sections: High School\, Middle School\, K-5 Championship\, and K-3 Championship from that tournament will represent the State of Nevada at national tournaments to be held on August 3-6 in Grand Rapids\, Michigan.  Nevada State representatives will each receive a travel stipend from Silver State Chess after completing all games in the national tournament without a forfeit loss. \nThe top two scoring teams in each Section in the Southern Nevada Scholastic Chess Championship will meet on a date to be determined to compete in the Nevada State Scholastic Chess Championship (teams)\, an online tournament that includes the Southern Nevada team qualifiers and the Northern Nevada team qualifiers. We will provide digital tablets for that tournament. The winning teams will not qualify for any national tournament because there is no national team tournament for which to qualify. \nAdditional Prizes \nThe top scoring player in each section will receive free entry to the International Youth Championship in Las Vegas June 13-14. Restricted to players born after June 14\, 2011 and rated under 1800. \nThe second-place finishers in all six sections will receive an entry to a future one-day tournament of their choice at Southern Nevada Chess Club in Las Vegas.  The high school second place finisher may choose the Thursday night series instead of a one-day tournament.  The free entry offer expires 12/31/26.  Visit https://snvchess.com for more information about tournaments at the Southern Nevada Chess Club. \nEntry Fees: \n$50 before Feb. 8 \n$65 by Feb. 22 \n$75 before March 6 \n$100 before 6 AM on March 7 \n$125 on-site on March 7 may receive a half point bye in round 1 \nRefunds: \nRefunds must be requested via email to info@silverstatechess.org prior to 11:59pm on March 6 and will have a processing fee of $12 withheld. \nByes \nMaximum two half-point byes are available upon request. All half-point byes must be requested before 8:30am on March 7. Half-point byes for Rounds 4 or later are irrevocable after 12:30pm on March 7. If any player is unable to play any round for any reason\, including withdrawals\, please notify a tournament director or score keeper. \nTeams \nTwo or more players from the same school in the same section automatically form a team. \n  \nUS Chess Membership required: you may join or renew at https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess \nLunch: \nWe are seeking a sponsor to donate a pizza lunch for all participants and staff. A 60-90 minute lunch break will be provided following the completion of Round 2.  If we do not get a sponsor for a pizza lunch\, we will invite one or more food trucks to provide food service in the parking lot.\nSchedule: Welcome and announcements will begin at approximately 8:45am. All players should be seated for Round 1 start at 9:00am. Subsequent rounds start about 15 minutes after the previous round ends. There will be a lunch break for players to eat lunch. Players registering on site may not be paired for round 1. \nPlayers should bring a Chess clock capable of using Increments and they should be familiar with how to set the clock. \n\n\nAddress: \n3100 East Patrick Lane\nLas Vegas\, NV 89120\nUnited States \n\nSections: 6\nGrand Prix Points:\nPrize Fund:\nFIDE Rated: No\nHandicap Accessible: Yes\nResidency Restriction: Yes\nOnline Event: No\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Overview\n\n\n\n\nSilver State Chess Association\n\nEmail: info@silverstatechess.org\nPhone:\nWebsite: https://silverstatechess.org/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\n\nwww.kingregistration.com/event/2026SNVSCh\n\n\n\n2026 Southern Nevada Scholastic Championship\nMarch 07\, 2026\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nSilver State Chess Association LLC \nPresents \n\nSOUTHERN NEVADA STATE SCHOLASTIC\nINDIVIDUAL AND TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS\nand QUALIFIER to NEVADA STATE SCHOLASTIC CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS \nDate: Saturday\, March 7th\, 2026 @ 8:45am \n\nIMPORTANT: Both the Southern portion of the state (defined below) and the Northern portion of the state will hold separate Over-The-Board tournaments to determine individuals and teams from each region who will then compete in the Nevada State Scholastic Chess Championship to be held on dates to be determined. \nIndividuals who reside in\, or go to school in\, the following Nevada counties will be eligible to participate in the Southern Nevada State Scholastic Chess Championship: Clark\, Nye\, Lincoln and Esmerelda. \nThis announcement is for the Southern Nevada State Scholastic Chess Championship. The Northern Nevada State Scholastic Chess Championship will be held on a different day and will be detailed in a separate announcement. \n\n\n\nLocation: \nDel Sol Academy of the Performing Arts\n3100 E Patrick Ln\nLas Vegas\, NV 89120 \n\nA US Chess Rated Tournament in 6 Sections open to Southern Nevada residents or Southern Nevada students in the counties listed above. \nK-3 Championship (Open to all players in grades K – 3)\nK-5 Championship (Open to all players in grades K – 5)\n6 rounds\nTime Control Game/25 minutes +5 seconds \nMiddle School Championship (Open to all players in grades 6 – 8)\nHigh School Championship (Open to all players in grades 9 – 12)\n5 rounds\nTime Control Game/30 minutes +10 seconds\n \nK-5 Challengers (Open to all players in grades K – 5 rated Under 400 or unrated)\nK-12 Challengers (Open to all players in grades K – 12 rated Under 800 or unrated)\n6 rounds\nTime Control Game/25 minutes +5 seconds \n\nIndividual and Team Trophies will be Awarded! \nAll players will receive a participation medal. Trophies will also be awarded. \n\nQualifiers \n\nThe top three individual scorers in each of the six Sections in the Southern Nevada Scholastic Chess Championship will meet on April 25 at noon at the UNLV Student Union to compete in the Nevada State Scholastic Chess Championship (individuals)\, an online tournament that includes the Southern Nevada individual qualifiers and the Northern Nevada individual qualifiers. We will provide digital tablets for that tournament. The winners of the four sections: High School\, Middle School\, K-5 Championship\, and K-3 Championship from that tournament will represent the State of Nevada at national tournaments to be held on August 3-6 in Grand Rapids\, Michigan.  Nevada State representatives will each receive a travel stipend from Silver State Chess after completing all games in the national tournament without a forfeit loss. \nThe top scoring team in each Section in the Southern Nevada Scholastic Chess Championship will meet on April 25 at 3PM at the UNLV Student Union to compete in the Nevada State Scholastic Chess Championship (teams)\, an online tournament that includes the Southern Nevada team qualifiers and the Northern Nevada team qualifiers. We will provide digital tablets for that tournament. The winning teams will not qualify for any national tournament because there is no national team tournament for which to qualify. \n\nAdditional Prizes \nThe top scoring player in each section will receive free entry to the International Youth Championship in Las Vegas June 13-14. Restricted to players born after June 14\, 2011 and rated under 1800. \nThe second-place finishers in all six sections will receive an entry to a future one-day tournament of their choice at Southern Nevada Chess Club in Las Vegas.  The high school second place finisher may choose the Thursday night series instead of a one-day tournament.  The free entry offer expires 12/31/26.  Visit https://snvchess.com for more information about tournaments at the Southern Nevada Chess Club. \n   \nEntry Fees: \n$50 before Feb. 8 \n$65 by Feb. 22 \n$75 before March 6 \n$100 before 6 AM on March 7 \n$125 on-site on March 7 may receive a half point bye in round 1 \n\nRefunds: \nRefunds must be requested via email to info@silverstatechess.org prior to 11:59pm on March 6 and will have a processing fee of $12 withheld. \n\nByes \nMaximum two half-point byes are available upon request. All half-point byes must be requested before 8:30am on March 7. Half-point byes for Rounds 4 or later are irrevocable after 12:30pm on March 7. If any player is unable to play any round for any reason\, including withdrawals\, please notify a tournament director or score keeper. \n\nTeams \nTwo or more players from the same school in the same section automatically form a team. \n\nUS Chess Membership required: you may join or renew at https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess  \n\nLunch:\nWe are seeking a sponsor to donate a pizza lunch for all participants and staff. A 60-90 minute lunch break will be provided following the completion of Round 2.  If we do not get a sponsor for a pizza lunch\, we will invite one or more food trucks to provide food service in the parking lot.\n \nSchedule: Welcome and announcements will begin at approximately 8:45am. All players should be seated for Round 1 start at 9:00am. Subsequent rounds start about 15 minutes after the previous round ends. There will be a lunch break for players to eat lunch. Players registering on site may not be paired for round 1. \n\nPlayers should bring a Chess clock capable of using Increments and they should be familiar with how to set the clock.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/southern-nevada-state-scholastic-chess-championships-saturday-march-7th-2026/
LOCATION:Del Sol Academy of the Performing Arts\, 3100 E Patrick Ln\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89120\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Alabama State Scholastic Chess Championship - Sat March 7 - Sun March 8\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://alabamachess.jumbula.com/Spring2026/2026AlabamaStateScholasticChessChampionship \n2026 Alabama State Scholastic Chess Championship\n\nUS Space and Rocket Center\, Space Camp Operations Building: 1 Tranquility Base\, Huntsville\, AL 35805\, USA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTwo-day Schedule Fee \n$80.00 USD Early: $40.00 USD \nEarly bird price expires on Feb 27\, 2026 at 11:59 PM \n\n\n\nOne-day Schedule Fee \n$70.00 USD Early: $35.00 USD \nEarly bird price expires on Feb 27\, 2026 at 11:59 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTournament trophies\n\n\nThere are individual awards for the top five players in each section. There are team awards for the top school in each championship section and for the top two schools in each under section. Team awards are based on the scores of the top four players in a section from a specific school. \n\n\n\n\n\nSchedules\n\n\n\nTwo-day Schedule (03/07/2026-03/08/2026)\nOne-day Schedule (03/07/2026-03/07/2026)\n\n\n\n\nSections\n\n\n\nHigh School Championship Section (2-day\, Grades 9-12) (1100+)\nMiddle School Championship Section (2-day\, Grades 6-8) (900+)\nElementary Championship Section (2-day\, Grades K-5) (600+)\nPrimary Championship Section (2-day\, Grades K-3)\nHigh School Under 1300 (1-day\, Grades K-12)\nMiddle School Under 1100 (1-day\, Grades K-8)\nElementary Under 700 (1-day\, Grades K-5)\nPrimary Under 400 (1-day\, Grades K-3)\n\n\n\n\nByes\n\n\n\nMax of byes: 1\nLast round to request a bye: 5\nNumber of rounds in tourney: 5\nBye note: Byes must be requested before the 1st round starts.\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nAlabama State Scholastic Chess Championship \nMarch 7 – 8\, 2026 \nUS Space and Rocket Center \nSpace Camp Operations Building \n1 Tranquility Base \nHuntsville\, AL 35805 \n  \nIndividual / Team Championship \nIndividual awards to the top five players in each section. Team awards to the top school in each championship section and the top two schools in each under section based on the scores of the top four players from each school. \nThere are four championship sections and four under sections. The four championship sections play a two-day schedule. The under sections play a one-day schedule. \nTwo-day Schedule Sections \nHigh School Championship (Grades 9-12\, Rating 1100+) \nMiddle School Championship (Grades 6-8\, Rating 900+) \nElementary Championship (Grades 4-5\, Rating 600+) \nPrimary Championship (Grades K-3) \nThese sections will play 3 rounds on Saturday and two on Sunday. The time control will be G/90\, d5 for the HS\, MS\, and Elementary Championship sections and G/60\, d5 for the Primary Championship. The schedule may be abbreviated in very small sections. These sections are limited to Alabama residents because Alabama representatives to the Denker\, Barber\, Rockefeller\, and Ashley tournaments will be selected from these sections. \nOne-day Schedule Sections \nHigh School Under 1300 (K-12\, Under 1300 or unrated) \nMiddle School Under 1100 (K-8\, Under 1100 or unrated) \nElementary Under 700 (K-5\, Under 700 or unrated) \nPrimary Under 400 (K-3\, Under 400 or unrated) \nThese under sections will play 5 rounds on Saturday. The time control will be G/30\, d5. These sections are open to scholastic chess players from other states. \nRegistration \nThe registration fee will be $40 per player for the championship sections and $35 per player for the under sections\, through February 27. Those registration fees will increase to $80 and $70 respectively on February 28. \nRegistration will be open until 11:59 pm on Wednesday\, March 4\, 2026. There will be no registration after March 4 and there will be no on-site registration. \nRequired Memberships \nEach player must have a US Chess membership. You can purchase or renew a US Chess membership on the US Chess website: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess \nEach player who resides in Alabama must also have an Alabama Chess Federation membership. An ACF membership can be purchased or renewed on the ACF website:  https://alabamachess.org/sign-up/ \nContact \nIf you are not able to register online or have any questions about this championship\, please email Todd Guthrie at todd.guthrie@alabamachess.org. \n\n\n\n\nRegistration period\n\nRegistration starts on 01/02/2026 and ends on 03/04/2026.\n\nRestrictions\n\n\nParticipants must be entering grades preschool to 12. \n\n\nIn-person location\n\n\nUS Space and Rocket Center\, Space Camp Operations Building: 1 Tranquility Base\, Huntsville\, AL 35805\, USA\n\nAny questions?\nPlease contact Alabama Chess Federation if you have any questions. \n\nEmail:\ntodd.guthrie@alabamachess.org
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-alabama-state-scholastic-chess-championship-sat-march-7-sun-march-8-2026/
LOCATION:US Space and Rocket Center\, Space Camp Operations Building\, 1 Tranquility Base\, Huntsville\, Alabama\, 35805\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Virginia Scholastic & College Chess Championships (Virginia students or residents ONLY) - Saturday March 7 - Sunday  March 8\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.vachess.org/ \n2026 VIRGINIA SCHOLASTIC & COLLEGE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS\nhosted by Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology \nVirginia students or residents ONLY \n[No time control listed on website] \nSaturday-Sunday\, March 7-8\, 2026 — 6560 Braddock Rd.\, Alexandria\, VA \nWHAT: The Virginia Chess Federation (VCF) is partnering with Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and\nTechnology for the 2026 Virginia Scholastic & College Chess Championships. \nWHEN: Saturday and Sunday\, March 7-8\, 2026\, with a Blitz Tournament on Friday night\, March 6th. \nREGISTRATION: ONLINE at www.vachess.org. Please do not contact TJ High School; they are relying on\nthe VA Chess Federation to answer all questions about the tournament and event logistics. \nRegistration Fees for the Blitz and Main tournament are as follows:\n• Friday Night Blitz: An optional\, but very fun event!!\n➢ Scholastic Sections (Grades K-5 and 6-12): $35 through Feb 28th\, $45 thereafter\n➢ Parents & Friends Blitz: $20 through Feb 28th\, $45 thereafter\n• Main Tournament:\n➢ All Scholastic & College Sections: $70 through Feb 28th\, $90 from March 1-4\, $110 thereafter.\n➢ Parents & Friends Side Tournament: $30 through Feb 28th\, $35 thereafter \nHOTEL ARRANGEMENTS: TBD. We will seek agreements with hotels close to the High School. Details will\nbe posted on the VCF website\, www.vachess.org. \nMAIN EVENT FORMAT: These activities are on Sat and Sun\, March 7th and 8th.\n• 8 Scholastic Sections and 1 College Section: Round 1 is at 9 AM in all sections.\n➢ College: All games are played on Saturday\, March 7th.\n➢ K-12 Championship and K-12 Under 1400\n➢ K-8 Championship and K-8 Under 1200\n➢ K-5 Championship and K-5 Under 1000\n➢ K-3 Championship and K-3 Under 600\n• Side Events:\n➢ Parents & Friends Tournament (starts 15 minutes after Round 2 in the Scholastic Sections … e.g.\, 12:45\nPM on Saturday)\n➢ “Play the Master” simultaneous Exhibition on Saturday afternoon beginning about 2 PM. \nTOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:\n• Friday\, March 6th: On-site Registration for the Main Event and Blitz. Round 1 of BLITZ is at 6:30 PM.\nBlitz is an optional event. Blitz is usually finished about 8:30 or 8:45 PM.\n• Saturday\, March 7th: Round 1 at 9 AM. Rounds 2-3 at 12:30 pm and 4:30 pm. College Section games\nare at 9 am\, noon\, 3 pm\, and 6 pm. Parents & Friends tournament starts at 12:45.\n• Sunday\, March 8th: Rounds 4-5 at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm. Awards Ceremonies held section-by-section as\nsoon as possible after the last game finishes in a section.\no NOTE: We remind everyone that Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday\, March 8th. \nTEAMS: Scholastic and College Teams must be comprised of players who attend the same school. A school is\nnot required to have a “chess club” or an “official school team” to play as a team for this tournament. Two or\nmore players who go to the same school and play in the same section of the tournament are automatically\nconsidered a team for this tournament. You can find detailed team eligibility information on the VA Chess website\nat this helpful link. \nPLAYER ELIGIBILITY:\n• Scholastic Sections: All players in the Scholastic sections (K-12\, K-8\, K-5\, K-3) must be attending\nschool in Virginia or be a VA resident attending school out-of-state. Players attending an out-of-state\nschool cannot compete as a team–all teams must be Virginia-based schools. Players from neighboring\nstates who attend school in VA are eligible to compete. Please check with us if you have questions!\n• College Section: Players must be attending college in VA or be a VA resident attending college out of\nstate. All college players must be high school graduates. High school students who are attending college\ncannot compete on a College team.\n• U.S. Chess Federation membership is required for all players. Players can join US Chess or renew their\nmembership through the VCF at www.vachess.org and select the “Join/Renew US Chess” tab on the left\nside of our webpage. We offer a small discount on US Chess Federation membership. If you prefer\, you\nalso can join/renew your US Chess membership directly with US Chess\, go to www.vachess.org and\nhover your cursor over the “Join” option near the top of your screen. \nAWARDS: Tons of trophies! See www.vachess.org \nIMPORTANT: The VCF uses the results of this tournament to select representatives to attend the US national\ntournaments of State Champions. These tournaments (see list below) will be held in early August as part of the\nU.S. Open in Grand Rapids\, Michigan. The VCF provides healthy stipends to assist the 5 Virginia players who\nearn the right to represent The Commonwealth at these tournaments.\n• Denker Tournament of High School State Champions (Top Player in Grades 9-12 from the K-12 Section)\n• Barber Tournament of Middle School State Champions (Top Player in Grades 6-8\, from the K-8 Section)\n• Rockefeller Tournament of Elementary School State Champions (Top Player in Grades 4-5\, from K-5)\n• NEW for 2026: Maurice Ashley Tournament of Primary School State Champions (Top Player in K-3)\n• Haring Tournament of Girls State Champions (Top finishing Girl from Virginia’s K-12 Section) \nFUN SIDE EVENTS:\n• BLITZ on Friday evening March 6th (Round 1 at 6:30 pm). 4 double-rounds (2 games per round for 8\ntotal games). Includes a Parents & Friends section.\n• 4-round “Parents & Friends” tournament open to adults. Scholastic or college players are NOT eligible\nto play in this event.\n• “Challenge the Master” Simultaneous Exhibition. \nTEAM ROOMS: See www.vachess.org. We are working with the TJ High School administration to obtain\nabout 15 classrooms that can be used by teams with 10 or more players as well as by parents who wish to form\na group to obtain a team room. Please do not contact the school for any information about this\, the school relies\non the VA Chess Federation to collect and consolidate all Team Room requests. The cost for a Team Room is\n$100 per room of which $25 is returned to you after the tournament\, and $75 is used to purchase a Gift Card for\nthe teachers whose rooms we use. \nPRE-EVENT ZOOM INFO MEETINGS: The VCF will organize several options for players and parents to\nattend a pre-event Zoom Meeting in mid-to-late February 2026. These events will be announced on our website\nand emails sent to all registered players. \nQUESTIONS: Contact Mike Hoffpauir\, VA Chess Federation\, mhoffpauir@aol.com or text to 757-846-4805.\nThe Virginia Chess Federation (VCF) is the US Chess Federation’s State Affiliate for Virginia\nThe VCF is a 501c(3) non-profit organization—Donate at www.vachess.org.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-virginia-scholastic-college-chess-championships-virginia-students-or-residents-only-saturday-march-7-sunday-march-8-2026/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology\, 6560 Braddock Rd.\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22312\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Texas Scholastic “Super State” Championship - Saturday March 7 - Sunday March 8\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://texaschess.org/2026-texas-scholastic-super-state-championship/ \nhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1n887R7VAzSI2EjhdKBSnguRa6RXbw-45syjaNW1GkbA/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.w9gagobgc0mk \n  \n2026 Texas Scholastic “Super State” Championship\nMarch 7\, 2026 to March 8\, 2026\nDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin\n 6505 N Interstate 35\, Austin\, TX\, 78752 \nRegistration is limited to the first 800 players. \nSections\nK-1 Championship\nPrimary K-3 JV (U700) \nPrimary K-3 Championship \nElementary School K-5/6 JV* (U800) \nElementary School K-5/6 Championship* \nMiddle School 6-8 JV (U900) \nMiddle School 6-8 Championship \nHigh School 9-12 JV (U1000) \nHigh School 9-12 Championship \nEligibility\nThe event is open only to Texas residents with a valid US Chess (valid through March 2026) and TCA membership. All sections are US Chess rated\, and the March 2026 US Chess rating supplement will be used for pairings and prizes. \nWinners of the Championship sections will earn official Texas State Champion titles. The top finishers in key sections will also qualify for the 2026 Texas Junior Invitational\, and team results determine qualification for the 2026 Lone Star Cup. \nEntry Fees\n$65 by February 7\, $75 by February 21\, $85 by March 6 by 9pm\, Onsite $95 with 1st round bye.  \nHotel Information\nDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin \n6505 N Interstate 35\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\n\nPrizes \nIndividuals \nTop 20 per section \nTeam:  \nTop 50% teams per section of 4 players registered by February 21\, 2026 \nTiebreaks\nModified Median\, Solkoff\, Cumulative\, Cumulative of Opposition \nForfeit Rule\nPlayers who fail to appear within 30 minutes of round start forfeit the game unless the Chief TD otherwise provides for good cause. \nSCHEDULE\nPrimary/Elementary/Middle School/High School\nSaturday\, March 7 (G/60\,d5)\nRound 1 – 9:00am\nRound 2 – 12:00pm\nRound 3 – 3:00pm\nRound 4 – 6:00pm\nSunday\, March 8 (G/75\,d5)\nRound 5 – 9:00am\nRound 6 – 12:30pm\nRound 7 – 3:30pm\nAwards  – 6:30pm\nK-1 (G/45)\nSaturday\, March 7 (G/45\,d5) \nRound 1 – 10:00am \nRound 2 – 12:30pm \nRound 3 – 2:30pm \nRound 4 – 4:30pm \nSunday\, March 8 (G/45\,d5) \nRound 5 – 10:00am \nRound 6 – 12:30pm \nRound 7 – 2:30pm \nAwards – 5:00pm \nPairings will be posted online 40 minutes before round start.  \nAll changes must be submitted through the Change Request Form 60 minutes prior to each round starting. \nSide Events\nTexas Scholastic Blitz Championship: March 6th 7:00pm. The entry fee is $20. Rated. \nTexas Scholastic Bughouse Championship: March 7th 8:00pm. $40 per team. \nTexas Scholastic Puzzles Championship: TBD. The entry fee is $20.  \n  \nTCA Junior Chess Meeting: This is a business meeting where members will hear reports from officers and vote on important business affecting the Association. All TCA members who are Texas residents and at least 16 years of age are voting members. Everyone is welcome to attend. An agenda will be posted on the TCA website at least two weeks in advance. \n  \nOther Rules and Information\nChess sets provided; bring your own clock \nNotation required except for K-1 and Primary JV. Time deduction will be ⅓ of your time for no notation. Must use tournament provided notation. \nFood and drinks are not allowed in the playing hall. Water is the only exception. \nPlayers may request up to two half-point byes before the end of Round 3. All bye requests after will be 0 points. \nNo electronic devices (except necessary medical equipment and clocks). \nPlayers may use electronic notation devices endorsed by US Chess. \nOnly players whose game is in progress\, tournament directors and staff\, TCA officers\, and press are allowed in the hall during rounds. \nRefunds available until March 4th\, subject to a $20 fee. \nOnly Texas residents are eligible for state champion titles. \nPlayers requiring accommodations due to disability or religious reasons should contact the organizer as soon as possible\, preferably at least two weeks before the tournament. \nOnline Registration\nGoogle Form Registration \nPre-Reg List \nContact\nadmin@texaschess.org / Text: David Ortiz 832-908-5462 \nSpecial Notes\nIn accordance with TCA Invitational policy\, winners of designated championship sections will qualify for the 2026 Texas Junior Invitational. \nBased on final team standings at the Texas Scholastic State Championships\, the top four teams in each championship section will earn spots in 2026 Lone Star Cup\, an elite online team based round robin playoff conducted under its own rules and format. 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-texas-scholastic-super-state-championship-saturday-march-7-sunday-march-8-2026/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin\, 6505 N Interstate 35\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
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SUMMARY:61st Annual Minnesota State Scholastic Chess Championship - Saturday March 7 - Sunday March 8\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.minnesotachess.com/state-scholastic \n🏆️61st Annual State Scholastic Chess Championship 🍎\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🗓️ March 7-8\, 2026\n\n\nAnderson Student Center\, University of St. Thomas 🏫 \n2115 Summit Ave\, St. Paul\, MN 55105 (map) \nJames B. Woulfe Alumni Hall \n\n\n🍏 Join the biggest scholastic event of the year! 🎉 \n\n\n🔵 K-12  🟠 K-8  🟣 K-5  🟢 K-3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNew to tournament chess? Read the FAQ! 🔰 \n\n\nThe FAQ has guidance on required equipment and notation and explanations of time controls\, byes\, etc. Chess sets and clocks are also sold on site. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🎬️ Tournament Director:  \n\n\nSarah Wahl \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n💼 Organizer:  \n\n\nTim Radermacher \n\n\n\n\n\n🚗 Parking is available for free in the Anderson Parking Facility\, located at the corner of Cretin & Grand. 🗺️ See map below highlighting route from parking to playing. \n\n\n⬇️ See below for Dining Locations & Hours 🍔🍟🍕 \n\nRegister Now 🖊️\n\n👀 See note on eligibility below \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🔵 Minnesota High School (K-12) Championship \n\n\n🟠 Minnesota Middle School (K-8) Championship\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday and Sunday 🗓️ \n\n\n7 Round Swiss System \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime Control ⌛️ \n\n\nGame/60 delay/5 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRound Times 🕐️ \n\n\nSaturday 9:30am  •  12:30pm  •  3pm  •  5:30pm \n\n\nSunday 10am  •  12:30pm  •  3pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🔵🟠 Entry Fee 🎟️ \n\n\n$50 by 1/24 ☀️ $55 by 2/14 🌤️ $60 by 3/6 🌥️ $65 onsite ⏰ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🟣 Minnesota Elementary (K-5) Championship\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday and Sunday 🗓️ \n\n\n6 Round Swiss System \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime Control ⌛️ \n\n\nGame/60 delay/5 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRound Times 🕐️ \n\n\nSaturday 9:30am  •  12:30pm  •  3pm \n\n\nSunday 10am  •  12:30pm  •  3pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🟣 Entry Fee 🎟️ \n\n\n$45 by 1/24 ☀️ $50 by 2/14 🌤️ $55 by 3/6 🌥️ $60 onsite ⏰ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🟢 Minnesota Primary (K-3) Championship\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday only 🗓️ \n\n\n5 Round Swiss System \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime Control ⌛️ \n\n\nGame/30 delay/5 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRound Times 🕐️ \n\n\nSaturday R1-2 10am • Lunch • R3-5 1pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote 🗒️ \n\n\nRounds 1 & 3 have set times. Pairings otherwise ASAP when previous round is completed. Lunch break after Round 2. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🟢 Entry Fee 🎟️ \n\n\n$40 by 1/24 ☀️ $45 by 2/14 🌤️ $50 by 3/6 🌥️ $55 onsite ⏰ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nByes: max two ½ pt byes\, any rounds\, declared before round 3 \n\n\n🖊️ Register online by Fri 3/6 7pm 🕖️ \n\n\nRegister Online 🚀 \n\n\n🖊️ Register onsite Sat 3/7 8:30-9am 🕗️ all sections 🔵🟠🟣🟢 \n\n\n💵 Cash/check only onsite! 💵 \n\n\n🎫 US Chess membership is required. (See note below.) \n\n\nMSCA membership is not required for the State Scholastic\, but is encouraged! Membership fees are a low cost way to support Minnesota chess. 🙏 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n📬️ Mail-in entries\, received by Thurs 2/26 \n\n\ninclude: (1) event (2) player (3) section (4) byes (5) check! \n\n\nMinnesota State Chess AssociationPO Box 124Wayzata  MN  55391 \n\n\n\n\n\nCoaches! Are you aware that we have MSCA school team memberships? It’s only $80 for all K-12 students at a single school. While not required for this event\, it’s a great deal for your students for the rest of the MSCA calendar. 🉐 💸 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🏆️ Awards & Playoff Invitations 🎁\n\n\nThe titles of team and individual Minnesota State Scholastic Champions will be awarded at this event. In the case of a tie\, co-champions will be declared. ✌️✌🏾🍎 \n\n\nWinner of K-3 qualifies for Ashley national tournament of state champions. ⬇️ \n\n\nSee below for info on Denker\, Barber\, Rockefeller\, and Haring qualifiers. ⬇️ \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTeams 👤👤👤 \n\n\n👥 Teams are automatically made for players from the same school. \n\n\n👥 Two or more players are required to make a team. \n\n\nThe team score will be the sum of the top four individual scores among team members. 👤👤👤👤 \n\n\n👤 A player may participate in the tournament without being on a team. \n\n\n\n\n\n🔵🟠🟣🟢 The Awards Ceremony for each section will begin approximately 10 minutes after the last game has finished. ⏰ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🏆️ Team Trophies \n\n\n🔵 K-12 • 1st – 7th 🏆️ \n🟠 K-8 • 1st – 3rd 🏆️ \n🟣 K-5 • 1st – 2nd 🏆️ \n🟢 K-3 • 1st – 2nd 🏆️ \n\n\n🏆️ Individual Trophies \n\n\n🔵 K-12 • Top 15 Overall 🏆️ \n🔵 Top 5 U1300 • Top 5 U1000 🏆️ \n🔵 Top 5 U700 • Top 3 Unrated 🏆️ \n\n\n🟠 K-8 • Top 15 Overall 🏆️ \n🟠 Top 5 U1000 • Top 5 U700 🏆️ \n🟠 Top 3 Unrated 🏆️ \n\n\n🟣 K-5 • Top 10 🏆️ \n🟣 Top 5 U700 • Top 3 Unrated 🏆️ \n\n\n🟢 K-3 • Top 10 🏆️ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🏆️ 100+ Trophies! 🏆️ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMSCA Scholastic Closed “DBR” Playoff \n\n\n🗓️ April 11-12 \n\n\nMSCA Girls K-12 State Championship 🏆️\n\n\n🗓️ April 18 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n$400 travel stipends are available for participants in the National Denker\, Barber\, Rockefeller\, Ashley\, and Haring Tournaments\, made possible by MSCA membership fees. \n\n\n\n\n\n📻️ Stay tuned for details on DBR Playoffs and Girls Championship \n\n\n🔵  Denker K-12  🟠  Barber K-8  🟣  Rockefeller K-5  ⚫️  Haring Girls  ⚪️ \n\n\nNew this year! 🟢 1st Annual GM Maurice Ashley National Tournament of K-3 State Champions 🟢 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Scholastic Details…\n\n\nCoaches’ Meeting 💬 The coaches’ meeting will be Sunday after the start of the first round of the day. \n\n\nTiebreakers 🎲 Modified Median\, Solkoff\, Cumulative\, Opponents Cumulative \n\n\n🚀 Accelerated pairings may be used. If accelerated pairings are used\, they will use variation 28R2 from the US Chess rulebook. \n\n\n📧 Send email to msca.board@gmail.com with any questions. \n\nRegister ✅\n\n\n\n\n\nGet ready for the championship by playing in the Chess Castle’s Scholastic Grand Prix! \n\n\nThe next two tournaments are Feb 8 and Mar 1. (Not MSCA events.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFOOD 🍕\n\n\n🍔 Meals 🍴 Food options are available on campus. Please note that St. Thomas does not allow bulk food service onsite from outside sources/vendors. That is\, bringing in your own food is OK ✅ but we are not allowed to have a team captain or coach bring in a pot of chili to serve to the group. ❌ \n\n\nThe View Dining Hall 📌Saturday only9am – 8:30pmThe Loft (3rd floor Coffee Shop) 📌Sat/Sun: 8am – 12pmSummit Marketplace 📌Sat/Sun: 8am – 9pm \n​ \n\n\nScooters 📌Saturday only 3pm – 10pmT’s Retail Location 📌Sunday only 10am – 2pm  \n​ \nThe Northsider 📌 \nSunday only \n9am – 8:30pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEven More Details…\n\n\n\n\n\n📜 Registration is open to students who are enrolled in a curriculum approved by their state of residence for the applicable grade level; however\, only Minnesota residents may be declared State Champion\, compete in the DBR Playoffs and Girls Championship\, and represent Minnesota in the National Denker\, Barber\, Rockefeller\, Ashley\, and Haring Tournaments.  By registering\, players (or their parents or guardians) confirm the student’s eligibility\, including the accuracy of the grade level and state of residence indicated on the registration form\, which may be subject to verification.  Please direct any eligibility questions to msca.board@gmail.com. \n\n\n🟫♟️⏰ Players should bring chess boards\, pieces\, and clock. See FAQ to learn more. \n\n\n⚖️ The MSCA Electronic Device and Fair Play Policy will be enforced for players and spectators at this tournament. \n\n\n🏞️ Special accommodations can be made available to players as needed. Please let us know how we can help improve your chess experience! \n\n\n🧮 Please see the MSCA Unrated Policy to learn how rating may be determined from USCF live/online or FIDE ratings. \n\n\n🚨 Published unrated players who possess FIDE ratings MUST disclose their FIDE rating. See the MSCA Unrated Policy. \n\n\n⏱️ Forfeit time: A player who has not shown up to their game 30 minutes after the tournament directors start the round will receive a forfeit loss and be removed from the event\, unless they inform the TD they wish to continue playing. (Players who are late on their second offense may be removed.) \n\n\n\n\n\n🛡️ The MSCA recognizes the importance of a safe and hospitable environment at our chess events.  To promote this type of environment\, the MSCA has developed a Policy on Safe Play & Conduct.  The MSCA also follows US Chess guidelines for training TDs with materials developed by the US Center for SafeSport.  To support a safe and hospitable environment\, the MSCA reminds all chess participants and attendees that they are responsible for their actions\, and that parents/guardians of minors are responsible at all times for the welfare and safety of their children/dependents. \n\n\n🎟️ You can pay for a new US Chess membership or renewal during registration\, but note that this payment won’t be applied until event time. It may be best to sign up directly with US Chess today. There are options for new members (get a new USCF ID and pay) and for existing members (already have an ID) to create a website login. If you already have a login/ID\, you can use it to pay for a renewal.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/61st-annual-minnesota-state-scholastic-chess-championship-saturday-march-7-sunday-march-8-2026/
LOCATION:Anderson Student Center\, University of St. Thomas\, 2115 Summit Ave\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55105\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 267 Saturday March 7\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register: https://www.chessnycplayngo.org/events \nEntry Fee: $54 \nLocation \n\nPS 267 New York\, 213 E 63rd St\, New York\, NY 10065\, USA\n\nAbout the event PLAY N’ GO™ CHESS MEETS \n\nIn by 11\, Home by 2!\n3 Rounds of Triple Rated\nGame 25 D/5 Play!\n4 Player Sections (Quads)\nTop 4 Players in Section 1\nOthers Then Placed in Descending Order\n\n\nIn by 11\, Home by 2! Absolute Beginners to Masters. 3 Rounds of Play\, USCF Uniquely Double-Rated Meets. Guaranteed Cash Prizes for All Sections!
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/chess-nyc-play-n-go-select-chess-meets-ps-267-saturday-march-7-2026/
LOCATION:PS 267\, 213 E 63rd St\,\, New York\, NY\, 10065\, United States
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SUMMARY:58th Annual New York State Scholastic Championships (K-8) Saturday March 7 - Sunday March 8\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:58th Annual New York State Scholastic Chess Championships\nhttps://new.uschess.org/58th-annual-new-york-state-scholastic-championships-open-grades-k-8-only \n(complete details at the bottom) \n📅 Dates: March 8–9\, 2026 (Saturday–Sunday)📍 Location: Saratoga Springs\, NYRounds: 6 Rounds\, G/60\, d10 \n\n🎓 Eligibility\nGrades K–8 only. \nOut-of-state players allowed\, but not eligible for NY State Champion titles. \nGrades 6–8 players may also compete in the High School Championship (Feb 28–Mar 1)\, but with some prize restrictions. \nUnrated players may enter any section that fits their grade level. \n\n🏅 Sections (12 Total)\nMiddle School (Grades K–8)\nK–8 Championship \n– Top NYS player (born on/after 9/1/11) qualifies for the Barber National Tournament of State K–8 Champions. \nK–8 Under 1700 \nK–8 Under 1300 \nK–8 Under 900 \n\nElementary (Grades K–5)\nK–5 Championship \n-Top NYS player (born on/after 9/1/14) qualifies for the Rockefeller National Tournament of State  \nK–5 Champions. \nK–5 Under 1400 \nK–5 Under 1000 \nK–5 Under 600 \n\nPrimary (Grades K–3)\nK–3 Championship \nK–3 Under 800 \n\nKindergarten–1st Grade (K–1)\nK–1 Championship \nK–1 Under 400 \n\n\n\n🏨 Playing Sites (Four Locations)\nSaratoga Hilton Hotel – 534 Broadway \n– Sections: K–3 Under 800\, K–1 Championship\, K–1 Under 400 \n– Parking: $6 daytime / $12 overnight \nSaratoga Springs City Center – 522 Broadway \n– Sections: K–8 Under 900\, K–5 Under 1400\, K–5 Under 1000\, K–5 Under 600\, K–3 Championship \n– Connected indoors to the Hilton \nSaratoga Music Hall – 474 Broadway \n– Section: K–5 Championship \n– Some K–5 Under 1400 games may also be played here \nCourtyard by Marriott – 11 Excelsior Ave. \n– Sections: K–8 Championship\, K–8 Under 1700\, K–8 Under 1300 \nCapacity Limits\n– Hilton + City Center combined: 1\,200 players \n– Marriott: 340 players \n– Music Hall: 220 players \n\n\n\n🕒 Schedule\nSaturday\, March 8 \n– Rounds 1–3: 11:00 am\, 2:00 pm\, 5:00 pm \nSunday\, March 9 \n– Rounds 4–6: 9:00 am\, 12:00 pm\, 3:00 pm \n– Awards Ceremony: ~5:30 pm Sunday \nHalf-point Byes: \n– Available for up to 2 rounds (must request before Round 2). \n\n\n\n🏆 Awards\nTop 10 players and Top 5 teams per section. \n– Team prizes based on top 4 scores from same school\, teams of 2 or 3 allowed\, but are at a disadvantage. \nTop 2 unrated players in U900\, U800\, U600 & U400 sections. \n– Additional prizes for rating-group leaders within each section. \n– Speed playoff in case of a perfect (6–0) tie. \n– Trophies\, plaques or medals to top 10 players & top 5 teams each section\, top 2 unrated in U900\, U800\, U600 & U400\, top 2 each U1800\, U1600\, U1400 (K-8 Championship)\, U1500\, (K-8 U1700)\, U1100 (K-8 U1300)\, U700\, U500\, U300 (K-8 U900)\, U1700\, U1500 (K-5 Championship)\, U1200\, U1000 (K-5 U1400)\, U800\, U700 (K-5 U1000)\, U500\, U400\, U300 (K-5 U600)\, U1400\, U1200\, U1000 (K-3 Championship)\, U600\, U500\, U400\, U300 (K-3 U800)\, U800\, U600\, U400 (K-1)\, U300\, U200 (K-1 U400). Speed playoff if 6-0 tie. \n– Free/reduced entry fee prizes to all CCA OTB tournaments (only for players residing in NY and/or attending NY schools): Championship sections: 8 months 1st\, 6 months 2nd\, 4 months 3rd & 4th. Other sections: 6 months 1st\, 4 months 2nd\, 3 months 3rd & 4th. 2 months bonus entries to NY players with 6-0 scores. Some CCA events also have minimum rating requirements and/or additional surcharges\, based on rating\, to play in the top sections; the free/reduced entry fee prizes do not cover any such additional surcharges for playing in the top sections. \n  \nFree / Reduced Entry Fee Prizes (NY Players Only)\nChampionship Sections: \n– 1st: 8 months free CCA entries \n– 2nd: 6 months \n– 3rd–4th: 4 months \nOther Sections: \n– 1st: 6 months \n– 2nd: 4 months \n– 3rd–4th: 3 months \nBonus: NY players scoring 6–0 get +2 months.(Note: free entries don’t cover rating surcharges for top sections.) \n\n\n\n💰 Entry Fees\n\n\n\n\n\nDate\nFee\nNotes\n\n\n\n\nBy Feb 7\n$120\nEarly registration\n\n\nBy Feb 23\n$160\nRegular registration\n\n\nAfter Feb 23\n$200\nLate entry (if space remains)\n\n\nOn-site (if allowed)\n$250\nMay not be available due to space limits\n\n\n\n\n\n⚠️ Registration may close early once capacity is reached.Some players may be placed on a wait list. \n\nOnline registration only: chessaction.com \nNo mail entries. \nUSCF membership required. \n– Discounted 1-year USCF dues available if purchased with entry. \n\n\n\n💻 Ratings & Eligibility Rules\nMarch official USCF ratings will be used. \nUSCF Online Regular ratings (if available) used for unrated players. \nPlayers with online ratings >100 points above OTB may be moved to a higher section. \n TDs may assign estimated ratings using scholastic guidelines. \n\n\n\n📱 Device Policy\nElectronic scorekeeping devices not allowed. \nNo cellphones during play. May be stored in bag under the table. \nFor full policy: www.devicerules.com \n\n\n\n🏨 Hotels & Travel\nHotel info & reservations: chessevents.us \n– Includes rates\, booking links\, and minimum stay details. \n– Rooms sell out early but may reopen later due to cancellations. \nCar rentals: Avis 800-331-1600 (use AWD #D657633 for discount). \n\n\n\n♟️ Blitz Side Event\nSaturday\, March 8\, 8:00 pm \nEnter on-site by 7:40 pm Saturday \n\n\n\n🔁 Refunds\, Changes & Substitutions\nRefund service charge: $15 per player \nSection switch after Feb 23: $20 extra \nNo changes or substitutions after 5:00 pm\, March 5 \n\n\n\n📬 Questions\nWebsite: chesstour.com \nEmail: director@chess.us \nBring your own digital chess clock (none provided) \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nComplete Details As Written on Organizer Website: \n58th annual New York State Scholastic Championships (out of state players allowed but with prize restrictions)– OPEN TO GRADES K-8 ONLY. See separate TLA\, 2/28-3/1\, for NY State High School Championship\, for grades 9-12 (grades 6-8 also permitted on 2/28-3/1\, but with some prize restrictions). 6-SS\, G/60\, d10\, top NYS player and team in each Championship section are NY State Champions. In 12 separate sections:  1). Middle School (K-8) Championship (top NYS grade 6-8 born 9/1/11 or after qualifies for Barber National Tournament of State K-8 Champions)\, 2). K-8 Under 1700 Section\, 3). K-8 Under 1300\, 4). K-8 Under 900; 5). Elementary (K-5) Championship (top NYS player born 9/1/14 or after qualifies for Rockefeller National Tournament of State K-5 Champions)\, 6). K-5 Under 1400\, 7). K-5 Under 1000\, 8). K-5 Under 600; 9). Primary (K-3) Championship\, 10). K-3 Under 800; 11). K-1 Championship\, 12). K-1 Under 400 Section.  In four separate playing locations: Saratoga Hilton Hotel (K-3 Under 800\, K-1 Championship\, K-1 Under 400 sections)\, 534 Broadway\, I-87 Exit 13-N\, 4 miles north on US 9 (Hilton Chess parking rate: $6 daytime\, $12 overnight); Saratoga Springs City Center (K-8 Under 900\, K-5 Under 1400\, K-5 Under 1000\, K-5 Under 600\, K-3 Championship)\, adjacent to Saratoga Hilton Hotel (connected by indoor walkway)\, 522 Broadway; Saratoga Music Hall (K-5 Championship Section)\, 2½ blocks south of Convention Center at 474 Broadway; Courtyard By Marriott Hotel (K-8 Championship\, K-8 Under 1700\, K-8 Under 1300)\, 11 Excelsior Ave.\, 2/5 mile north of Saratoga Hilton; Saratoga Springs\, NY 12866. Some K-5 Under 1400 Section games might also be played at Saratoga Music Hall.  Sections at Hilton/City Center may be limited to a total of 1200 players\, sections at Marriott may be limited 340 players\, section(s) at Music Hall may be limited to 220 players. Team prizes based on top 4 scores from same school\, teams of 2 or 3 allowed\, but are at a disadvantage. Players are subject to the specific rating and grade requirements for each section (Championship sections open to all players meeting grade requirements); the four Middle School (K-8) sections are open to players in grades 8 and below; the four Elementary (K-5) sections are open to players in grades 5 and below; the two Primary (K-3) sections are open to players in grades 3 and below; the two K-1 sections are open to players grades 1/below; unrated players meeting grade requirements allowed in any section. Online entry fee at chessaction.com\, all sections (space permitting): $120 per player by 2/7/26\, $160 by 2/23. REGISTRATION MAY CLOSE PRIOR TO THESE DATES DUE TO SPACE LIMITATIONS. Entries may be subject to wait list. If registration is still open\, entry fee after 2/23 until advance registration closes is $200. On-site entries: $250 and may not be available this year.  USCF Membership Required. Special 1-year USCF dues if paid online with entry: see chessaction.com. Trophies\, plaques or medals to top 10 players & top 5 teams each section\, top 2 unrated in U900\, U800\, U600 & U400\, top 2 each U1800\, U1600\, U1400 (K-8 Championship)\, U1500\, (K-8 U1700)\, U1100 (K-8 U1300)\, U700\, U500\, U300 (K-8 U900)\, U1700\, U1500 (K-5 Championship)\, U1200\, U1000 (K-5 U1400)\, U800\, U700 (K-5 U1000)\, U500\, U400\, U300 (K-5 U600)\, U1400\, U1200\, U1000 (K-3 Championship)\, U600\, U500\, U400\, U300 (K-3 U800)\, U800\, U600\, U400 (K-1)\, U300\, U200 (K-1 U400). Speed playoff if 6-0 tie. Free/reduced entry fee prizes to all CCA OTB tournaments (only for players residing in NY and/or attending NY schools): Championship sections: 8 months 1st\, 6 months 2nd\, 4 months 3rd & 4th. Other sections: 6 months 1st\, 4 months 2nd\, 3 months 3rd & 4th. 2 months bonus entries to NY players with 6-0 scores. Some CCA events also have minimum rating requirements and/or additional surcharges\, based on rating\, to play in the top sections; the free/reduced entry fee prizes do not cover any such additional surcharges for playing in the top sections. Schedule: Rounds begin Sat 11\, 2\, 5; Sun 9\, 12\, 3. Awards: about 5:30 pm Sun. Recipients responsible for arranging delivery and/or replacement of awards not claimed at site. Half point byes OK all\, limit 2\, must commit before round 2. HR:see chessevents.us for rates\, minimum stay and other details (hotel reservations links at chessevents.us should be open by mid-November or sooner). Hotels may sell out very quickly but could have availability much later due to late cancellations. For backup hotels see chessevents.us. Special car rentals: Avis\, 800-331-1600\, use AWD #D657633. $15 per player service charge for refunds. Section switches subject to $20 extra charge after 2/23 (all substitutions from advance list subject to space limitations and charged late fee)\, no section switching or substitutions after 5 pm 3/5. Questions: chesstour.com\, director@chess.us. Bring digital clock if possible- none supplied. March official ratings used (except unofficial USCF ratings or USCF Online Regular ratings usually used if otherwise unrated). Players with USCF Online Regular ratings over 100 points over their OTB ratings may be assigned higher tournament rating and may be required to play in higher section (TD may use USCF Scholastic Regulations for eligibility guidance). TD reserves right to assign estimated rating to players with non-USCF ratings. Electronic devices rules: Electronic scorekeeping devices not allowed. See also www.devicerules.com; players may not possess cellphones during play but may store them in bag under table. Entry: www.chessaction.com. No mail entries. Blitz tournament: 8 pm Sat\, enter at site Sat by 7:40 pm. \n\n\n\nAddress: \nHilton Hotel: 534 Broadway; Saratoga City Center: 522 Broadway; Saratoga Courtyard Marriott: 11 Excelsior Ave\nI-87 Exit 13-N\, about 4 miles north on US 9\nSaratoga Springs\, NY 12866\nUnited States \n\nSections: 12\nGrand Prix Points:\nPrize Fund:\nFIDE Rated: No\nHandicap Accessible: Yes\nResidency Restriction: No\nOnline Event: No\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Overview\n\n\n\n\nContinental Chess\n\nEmail: director@chess.us\nPhone: director@chess.us\nWebsite: https://www.chesstour.com\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/58th-annual-new-york-state-scholastic-championships-k-8-saturday-march-7-sunday-march-8-2026/
LOCATION:Saratoga Hilton\, 534 Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000443
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SUMMARY:Princeton Day School K-12 Chess Tournament - Saturday March 7\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.onthechessboard.com/ \nRegistration fee:\nTournament: \n$50 until March 6\n$60 on-site\nOn-site fees could be paid with cash\, check\, or with credit card.\nNine student sections are offered so that each player can find the right level of challenge and satisfaction: \nUNRATED SECTIONS: \n\nNo Score (K-1 new players)\nK-1 (must know how to checkmate)\nNovice 1 (K-6 beginners)\n\nRATED SECTIONS: \n\nNovice 2 (K-8 U-600)\nReserve (K-12 U-800)\nOpen (K-12 U-1000)\nChampionship (K-12 1000-1399)\n\nAll sections for players rated Under 1000 have four rounds\, G25/d5 or G/30 (30 minutes per player per round)\, SS (Swiss System pairings) starting at 12:00 pm (players meeting at 11:50). \nSections for players OVER 1000 will also start at 12:00. The Championship section has 3 rounds\, G40/d5. \nBYES: A half point bye is available if requested in advance. Request the bye by email to chessteach2@gmail.com. \n  \nRegistration & Schedule \nALL SECTIONS\n​Pre-Registration preferred\nOn-site registration starts at 11:00 a.m\nCheck-In (if pre-registered) by 11:50\nPlayers meeting: 11:50 a.m.\nFirst Round will start after the players’ meeting. \nREGISTRATION FEE:\nIf you preregister\, you will pay your registration fee online. Fee for pre-registered players is $50; on-site and late registration fee is $60. Cash or check to “CHESS TEACH 2”\, we also take credit cards. \n  \nAWARDS:\nRound times will be accelerated when possible and awards will be presented as soon as a section is finished to minimize your wait time. The tournament usually ends before 5 p.m. \nAll participants will receive a prize\, either a chess medal or a plaque\, or a trophy. Plaques will be given to the top six players and the top three teams in each scored section\, with the exception of players in the over 1000 sections\, which will not offer team awards and will initially offer only four individual plaques. (If more than one player has a perfect 4-0 score in any section\, they will share first place and an additional first place plaque will be given. \nAt the Greater Princeton Championship in December trophies will be given to all players. \nTEAMS:\nA team must consist of at least two players from the same school or club. The top three scores by players from the same school or club count toward the team total. sections: for players rated under 1000 and for unrated players. \n​At the GREATER PRINCETON CHAMPIONSHIP in December\, trophies will be presented to all individual winners\, plaques to teams\, and there will be a souvenir trophy for all players. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION – Please do not park in the fire lanes. Parental supervision is required for the duration of the tournament and children are asked not to roam through the school. Pizza\, sandwiches and snacks are sold onsite and parents may access our wireless internet service from the Campus Center. \nSTART TIMES – 12:00 p.m. for all sections. \nSNOWDAYS – If it is necessary to postpone the tournament because of snow\, there will be an early morning announcement at www.pds.org\, and by email (if you registered online). Early registration online will be transferred to the tournament make up day (usually one week later) unless you email to cancel. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n​US CHESS FEDERATION MEMBERSHIP is required for players in the RATED sections. The link for joining the USCF is https://secure2.uschess.org/webstore/member.php. Membership is inexpensive and your player will receive a rating\, which after playing in several tournaments is a measure of tournament skill and helps place your player in an appropriate section. \nIf you need to obtain an USCF ID to play in a rated section\, click here\nIf you need to find out your player’s rating and/or if the membership is current\, click here\n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/princeton-day-school-k-12-chess-tournament-saturday-march-7-2026/
LOCATION:Princeton Day School\, 650 Great Rd\, Princeton\, NY\, 08540\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T213000
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SUMMARY:Kings and Queens - Saturday Piscataway Rapids - Saturday March 7\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://chesskq.com/tournament \nhttps://chesskq.com/tournament-detail?tournamentId=663a12c148fbf88c55ec341b \n  \n\n\nSaturday Piscataway Rapids\nLocation: 1030 Stelton Rd Suite 201 Piscataway NJ 08854 \n\n\n\nUpcoming Tournament Dates \n\n\n\nFebruary 7\, 2026\nFebruary 21\, 2026\nMarch 7\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSections: \nUnder 600 | Registration Fees: $30\nRounds Timing:See below\nTime Control:G30 +5 sec\nUnder 1200 | Registration Fees: $30\nRounds Timing: Check out 1st round time in extra information. Every round after that will be ASAP\nTime Control:G30 +5\n\n\nRegistration Information: Entry Fee – $30 [CK&Q Non-Members]; $25 [Membership Program members]. Online registration only. Anyone withdrawing from the tournament by 3:30 pm will receive a credit for their entry fee toward a future class or tournament. Refunds are only given in the event CKQ cancels the event or is at fault. USCF membership is required to play in the tournament. Contact the tournament director if you need assistance creating a new USCF membership\, or renewing an existing one. For tournament related questions\, please contact tournament Director Stephen Lorimor. Email: sdlorimor@comcast.net. Call/text: 908-286-0720 \nExtra Information: Round one begins promptly at 4:30 pm. Players should arrive by 4:15. Late players may find their games and clocks already started. The under 600 section typically ends 8-9 pm\, while the under 1200 section usually ends 8:30PM – 9:30PM. \n\n\nSections:Under 600 | Registration Fees: $30 \n\n\nTime ControlG30 +5 sec \n\n\n\nPrizes: \n\nTrophy is awarded for first place. Medals are awarded for second and third place \n\n\nUnder 1200 | Registration Fees: $30 \n\n\nTime ControlG30 +5 \n\n\n\nPrizes: \n\nTrophy is awarded for first place. Medals are awarded for second and third place \n\n\n\n\nRounds Timing:\n\n\nLocation:1030 Stelton Rd Suite 201 Piscataway NJ 08854
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/kings-and-queens-saturday-piscataway-rapids-saturday-march-7-2026/
LOCATION:Kings and Queens – Piscataway\, NJ\, 1030 Stelton Rd Suite 201\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000443
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SUMMARY:Kings & Queens - Super Sundays -  Piscataway\, NJ - Sunday March 8\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://chesskq.com/tournament \nhttps://chesskq.com/tournament-detail?tournamentId=663a12cd48fbf88c55ec3433 \n\n\nCK&Q Super Sundays – Piscataway\, NJ (1000+ rating) (FIDE rated in open section)\nLocation: 1030 Stelton Rd Suite 201 Piscataway NJ 08854 \n\n\n\nUpcoming Tournament Dates \n\n\n\nFebruary 8\, 2026\nMarch 8\, 2026\nMarch 22\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSections: \nUnder 1800 | Registration Fees: $45\nRounds Timing:10:00 am / 1:30 pm / 5:00 pm. Players should arrive no later than 9:45 am.\nTime Control:G75 +15. 3R S/S\nUnder 1400 | Registration Fees: $45\nRounds Timing:10:00 am / 1:30 pm / 5:00 pm. Players should arrive no later than 9:45 am.\nTime Control:G75 +15. 3R S/S\nFIDE | Registration Fees: $45\nRounds Timing:10:00 am / 1:30 pm / 5:00 pm. Players should arrive no later than 9:45 am.\nTime Control:G75 +15. 3R S/S\n\n\nRegistration Information: N/A \nExtra Information: 1. All sections have a minimum USCF rating to participate. U1400 = 1000. U1800 = 1300. FIDE = 1700 USCF or 1600 FIDE. This is based on the monthly published tournament during which the tournament occurs. “Live” ratings are also acceptable. 2. The tournament is 3 rounds\, Swiss-Style pairings. Accelerated pairings may be used at the director’s discretion. 3. One half-point bye is available for any round\, but must be requested before tournament start. All other requested byes are zero points. 4. The tournament director for this event is Stephen Lorimor. Bye requests and other issues may be e-mailed to sdlorimor@comcast.net\, or by voice/text to 908-286-0720. Note that he may not notice or respond to e-mails\, texts\, or calls after 9:00 am the day of the event. 5. Clocks\, boards\, and weighed plastic pieces are provided. Players may optionally use their own equipment with agreement of their opponent. 6. Withdrawals prior to 9:00 am on the day of the tournament will receive a credit for future tournaments\, classes\, etc. equal to the amount they paid to register. 7. This event is free to enter for all USCF players rated 2200 and higher. Entry fee will be deducted from the player’s prize winnings. E-mail name and USCF ID to Stephen Lorimor at sdlorimor@comcast.net to sign up. 8. FIDE Information: This is a non-norm FIDE event. Admission to the FIDE section requires a minimum 1700 USCF rating or 1600 FIDE rating. Maximum FIDE rating for this event is 2400. All players must have a FIDE ID. Players without one can obtain one at this URL: https://tinyurl.com/3zcjwmex. Note it takes several days to process\, so don’t wait until the last minute. Players lacking a FIDE ID on the day of the event will not be admitted to the section. USCF rules will be used regarding late arrivals to the table. 9. Players signing up for a section they are not eligible for will automatically be shifted to a legal section. Additional prizes (new!): At 45 players participating in the tournament\, everyone wins with free donuts and coffee. At 50\, a Top Junior (under age 12) award in each section for $45. At 55\, a Top Senior (55+) award in each section for $45. At 60\, all 2nd place and Under prizes increase by $15. At 65 players\, 1st place prizes increase by $20 each. \n\nSections:Under 1800 | Registration Fees: $45 \n\n\nTime ControlG75 +15. 3R S/S \n\n\n\nPrizes: \n\nU1800 section: 1st place – $160\, 2nd place – $100\, Top U1600 – $60 \n\n\nUnder 1400 | Registration Fees: $45 \n\n\nTime ControlG75 +15. 3R S/S \n\n\n\nPrizes: \n\nU1400 section: 1st place – $160\, 2nd place – $100\, Top U1200 – $60 \n\n\nFIDE | Registration Fees: $45 \n\n\nTime ControlG75 +15. 3R S/S \n\n\n\nPrizes: \n\nFIDE section: 1st place – $200\, 2nd place – $100\, Top under 1800 (FIDE) – $60. \nPrizes can be paid out via Zelle or PayPal. Check-by-mail available for anyone without these options. \n\n\n\n\nLocation:1030 Stelton Rd Suite 201 Piscataway NJ 08854\n\n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/kings-queens-super-sundays-piscataway-nj-sunday-march-8-2026/
LOCATION:Kings and Queens – Piscataway\, NJ\, 1030 Stelton Rd Suite 201\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 183 Sunday March 8\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Entry Fee: $54 \nRegister: https://www.chessnycplayngo.org/events \nTime & Location \n\nPS 183 New York\, 419 East 66th Street\, New York\, New York 10065\n\nAbout the event PLAY N’ GO™ CHESS MEETS \n\nIn by 11\, Home by 2!\n3 Rounds of Triple Rated\nGame 25 D/5 Play!\n4 Player Sections (Quads)\nTop 4 Players in Section 1\nOthers Then Placed in Descending Order\n\nIn by 11\, Home by 2! Absolute Beginners to Masters. 3 Rounds of Play\, USCF Uniquely Double-Rated Meets. Cash Prizes for All Sections! \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/chess-nyc-play-n-go-select-chess-meets-ps-183-sunday-march-8-2026/
LOCATION:PS 183\, 419 East 66th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10065\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T170000
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SUMMARY:ChessNYC Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 8 - Sunday March 8\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.chessnycplayngo.org/event-details/play-n-go-select-chess-meets-ps-8 \nPlay N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 8! \n\n\n\n\n\nSun\, Mar 08 \n |  \nPS8 The Emily Warren Roebling School \n\nPlay N’ Go™ Chess Meets are coming to Brooklyn! In by 2\, Home by 5! Absolute Beginners to Masters. 3 Rounds of Play\, USCF Uniquely Double-Rated Meets. Guaranteed Cash Prizes for All Sections!\n\n\nBuy Tickets\n\n\n\nTime & Location\n\n\nMar 08\, 2026\, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nPS8 The Emily Warren Roebling School\, 37 Hicks St\, Brooklyn\, NY 11201\, USA \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\nPlay N’ Go™ Chess Meets are coming to Brooklyn! In by 2\, Home by 5! \nAbsolute Beginners to Masters. 3 Rounds of Play\, USCF Uniquely Double-Rated Meets. Guaranteed Cash Prizes for All Sections! \n\n\nMar 08\, 2026\, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM\nPS8 The Emily Warren Roebling School\, 37 Hicks St\, Brooklyn\, NY 11201\, USA\n\nPlay N’ Go™ Chess Meets are coming to Brooklyn! In by 2\, Home by 5! Absolute Beginners to Masters. 3 Rounds of Play\, USCF Uniquely Double-Rated Meets. Guaranteed Cash Prizes for All Sections!
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/chessnyc-play-n-go-select-chess-meets-ps-8-sunday-march-8-2026/
LOCATION:PS 8 The Emily Warren Roebling School\, 37 Hicks Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000443
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SUMMARY:Long Island Chess Club (LICC) Late Winter Open Round 5/5 - Thursday\, March 12\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.lichessclub.com/tournament-schedule \nOne game/round every Thursday \nFeb. 12 – Mar. 12\, 15th LICC Late Winter Open. 5SS\, G/90(d/10). Open to all. $(b/30): $135-115. Top U-2000\, U-1750\, U-1500/unr. $80 ea. EF: $35. Non-LICC members +$10.  2 byes 1-5. \n  \nLICC Tournament Schedule 2025 – 26 \nPlease note: All rounds begin promptly each Thursday at 7:30 PM\, with registration between 6:45 – 7:15 PM. If you arrive for registration after 7:15 PM and the pairings have been posted with an even number of players\, you will have to take a bye (inform the TD in advance if you’re running late). Tournament details are subject to change without notice. The info on this site takes precedence over Chess Life magazine and the USCF’s website. All entry fees are due in full at the time of registration. USCF membership is required! \nClub Closed: 11/27/25\, 12/25/25\, 1/1/26 \nREGISTRATION is only available onsite at the club. We do not offer advance registration. Your USCF membership must be valid for the entire event in order to participate – NO EXCEPTIONS! \nHOUSE RULES (for all LICC events): \n\n\nRandom pairings variation (within each score group) is used. \n\n\nChessNoteR\, MonRoi\, and PlyCounter are the only devices permitted for electronic score keeping at this time. \n\n\nDGT boards are not permitted. \n\n\nNo draws by agreement prior to Black’s 25th move. \n\n\n$10 no-show fine (you MUST inform the TD in advance if you need to miss a round) \n\n\nNeither the LICC nor our meeting venue is responsible for left-behind\, lost or stolen personal property. Please make sure to take your belongings with you\, as we’re unable to search for items between meetings. \n\n\n  \nTD: Neal Bellon – nfbellon@gmail.com
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/long-island-chess-club-licc-late-winter-open-round-5-5-thursday-march-12-2026/
LOCATION:United Methodist Church East Meadow\, (2nd floor) 470 Ave.\, East Meadow\, NY\, 11554\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000443
CREATED:20260204T072421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T072613Z
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SUMMARY:Southern Class Championships Friday March\, 13 - Sunday March\, 15\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.chesstour.com/scc26.htm \n23rd annual \nSOUTHERN CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS\n\nMarch 13-15 or 14-15\, 2026 \nDelta Hotels By Marriott Orlando Celebration\nIn Kissimmee\, Florida \n$17\,000 Guaranteed Prizes \nUS Chess Grand Prix Points: 80 (enhanced)\nUS Chess Junior Grand Prix \n23rd Annual Southern Class Championships. 5-SS\, 40/80\, SD/30; d30 (2-day option\, rounds 1-2 G/60 d10\, Delta Hotels By Marriott Orlando Celebration\, 2900 Parkway Boulevard\, Kissimmee\, FL 34747 (20 acres with two pools)\, one mile from Disney World (free hotel shuttle to Disney World and Universal Studios). Free parking. \nIn 7 sections:\n       Master Section (2100/up):  $1600-800-400-300\, clear or tiebreak win $100 bonus. FIDE rated.\n       Expert Section (1900-2199): $1200-700-400-200. FIDE rated.\n       Class A Section (1700-1999): $1200-700-400-200. FIDE rated.\n       Class B Section (1500-1799): $1200-700-400-200.\n       Class C Section (1300-1599): $1000-500-300-200.\nClass D Section (Under 1400): $1000-500-300-200.      \nClass E Section (Under 1200): $600-400-200-100. \nPlaying up: These expanded rating class boundaries allow players rated within the top third of the above rating boundaries of each section the option to play up in the next highest section (also see peakrating.us); Under 1200 players may play in Class E or may elect to play up in Class D. \n  \nMixed Doubles Team Bonus Prizes! Best male+female 2-player combined score among all sections: $500-300-200. Team must average under 2200; may play in different sections and schedules; register at site (no extra fee) by 2 pm Sat; prize limits do not apply to Mixed Doubles team prizes. \n  \nUnrated may enter A through E\, with prize limit $100 E\, $200 D\, $300 C\, $400 B. If unrated prizewinner is limited\, remaining balance goes to next eligible player(s) in line.\n\nPlaying up: see peakrating.us. \nCannot play below USCF Online Regular rating minus 100 points.  Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. \nTop 6 sections entry fee: $118 online at chessaction.com by 3/10\, $130 later online or at site until 1 hour before Round 1 (no checks\, credit cards OK). GMs\, IMs & WGMs: free with $100 deducted from prize. No mail entries. \nClass E Section entry fee: All $30 less than top 6 sections entry fee above. \nAll sections: USCF membership required. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with online entry at chessaction.com:  Adult $54\, Senior (age 65+) $48\, Young Adult $33\, Youth $24.Re-entry (no Master to Master) $60. \n  \n3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm\, rounds Fri 7 pm\, Sat 11 am & 5 pm\, Sun 10 am & 3:30 pm.\n2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am\, rounds Sat 11 am\, 2 pm & 5 pm\, Sun 10 am & 3:30 pm.\nAll: Half point byes OK all\, limit 2\, must commit before round 2. \nForeign player rating info                    Prizewinner tax info                CCA electronic devices policies \nPLAYERS MAY NOT POSSESS CELLPHONES DURING PLAY. Please leave your phone home\, or in your hotel room or car\, or in a bag at your table. \nFor all tournaments\, adjusted FIDE or foreign ratings\, if higher than USCF\, may be used. Players must disclose FIDE or foreign ratings when entering\, or may later be expelled. Other over the board ratings such as club\, league\, scholastic\, state or province\, etc\, adjusted if appropriate\, may be used at our discretion if above USCF.  No rating below the latest official USCF rating\, on the list corresponding to the ending date of the tournament\, will be used. For 9 round events offering title norm possibilities\, FIDE ratings are used. Click here for further details. \nRatings: March official USCF ratings used (USCF Online Regular or unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated). Players must reveal foreign\, FIDE and other over the board ratings\, and these ratings\, adjusted if necessary\, may be used if higher than USCF. See also above.     \nDiscounted Hotel Chess Rates (use this link): $145-145-145-145. Hotel reservations link also posted at chessevents.us (or call 407-396-7000\, request Chess rate); reserve by 2/27 or rate may increase.  \n Car rental: Avis\, 800-331-1600\, AWD D657633\, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. \nBring set\, board\, clock if possible- none supplied. \nUS Chess Junior Grand Prix points available. \nEnter online: chessaction.com. $15 service charge for refunds. \nQuestions: Director@Chess.us\, www.chesstour.com. Entries posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after entering). \nBLITZ TOURNAMENT Saturday 9:30 pm; enter Saturday at site only by 9:10 pm. \nHome            More tournaments
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/southern-class-championships-friday-march-13-sunday-march-15-2026/
LOCATION:Delta Hotels By Marriott Orlando Celebration\, 2900 Parkway Boulevard\, Kissimmee\, FL\, 34747\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000443
CREATED:20260130T191008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T191008Z
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SUMMARY:2025-2026 Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School (CGPS) Friday Tournament
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\nEarly 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.) \nDiscount $5 per paying sibling. Free entry if you are rated over 1500! \nCurrent US Chess membership required: $20 (age 19 and under) \nFriday 4 pm at The Columbia Grammar School Gym/Cafeteria at 26 West 94th \n\n\n\n\nSections\nRating\nRounds\nTime\nNotation\nByes\n\n\nKindergarten\nAll\n4\nNo clock used\nOptional\n0 or 1\n\n\n1st Grade\nAll\n4\nNo clock used\nOptional\n0 or 1\n\n\n2nd/3rd Grade\nUnder 700\n4\nNo clock used\nOptional\n0 or 1\n\n\n\n\nLimited to first 50 players. Sets and boards provided. \nFriday 4 pm at The Columbia Prep School Cafeteria at 36 West 93rd (map) \n\n\n\n\nSections\nRating\nRounds\nTime\nNotation\nByes\n\n\nReserve (K-12)\nUnder 900\n3\nGame 50 +5 sec delay\nYes\n0 or 1\n\n\nClassic (K-12)\n800 to 1199\n3\nGame 50 + 5 sec delay\nYes\n0 or 1\n\n\nPremier (K-12)\n1200 and up\n3\nGame 50 + 5 sec delay\nYes\nNo\n\n\n\n\nLimited to first 50 players. Sets and boards provided. Top 3 sections: Please bring clocks! \nLive 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! \nSchedule: \nThe 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. \nAwards: \nPremier 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. \nImportant: \nWe are a nut free tournament! Please do not bring nuts or nut-containing items. \nDo 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. \nLittle House of Chess\, Inc does not provide supervision when a child has finished a scheduled game. \nEmail: littlehouseofchess@gmail.com if you have questions.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2025-2026-columbia-grammar-preparatory-school-cgps-friday-tournament-6/
LOCATION:Columbia Grammar and Prep School\, 36 West 93rd Street\, New York\, 10025\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000443
CREATED:20250930T185741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T032537Z
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SUMMARY:Chess In The Schools - Bronx Borough President’s Cup at PS 70X - Saturday\, March 14\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:This is a free CIS event. \nSpecial Bronx Only Event (School or Residence). Registration will open in January 2026 \nSections:\nK-12 Open \nK-12 Reserve (1000-1399)\nJH-HS Novice (6-12 Under 1100)\nJH-HS NRB (6-12 unrated)\nEL Novice (K-5 Under 1000)\nEL Rookie (K-5 Under 600)\nEL NRB (K-5 unrated). \nTime Control:\nAll sections except Quads will be G/30 or G/25;d5\nQuads will be G/45 or G/40;d5 \nSchedule:\nFor all sections except “Quads”\nCheck -in: 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM\nRound 1: 10:00 AM\nRound 2: 11:15 AM\nRound 3: 1:00 PM\nRound 4: 2:15 PM\nAwards: 3:30 PM. \n“Quads”\nCheck-in 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM\, rounds times will be pushed forward if all games in a quad are complete.\nRound 1: 10:00 AM\nRound 2: 11:45 AM\nRound 3: 1:45 PM\nAwards will be given after prizes calculated. \nNotes:\nSets\, 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. \n  \nhttps://chessintheschools.org/tournament/2026-3-14bronx-chess-day/
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/bronx-borough-presidents-cup-at-ps-70x-saturday-march-14-2026/
LOCATION:PS 70X\, PS 70X - 1691 Weeks Ave\, Bronx\, NY\, 10457\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T170000
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CREATED:20260131T235636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T000138Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Glen Rock Quads - Saturday March 14\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://icanj.net/p.php?p=2535&2026%20Glen%20Rock%20Quads \n\n\nGlen Rock Quads \n$30.00 USD\n\n\n\n\nPrize fund\n\n\n\n $60 USD\n100 guaranteed\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSections\n\n\nQuad (0-2500)Tournament rules\nhttps://icanj.net/files/2025/03/25/tournament_rules.pdf \n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nICA Saturday Tournaments in Glen Rock! \nONLINE Registration will close at 12:00pm on the day of the tournament. Onsite registration is available on the day of the tournament from 10:00am to 12:30pm. Both online and onsite registrations will also close if we reach our maximum capacity of 80 participants. \nThe Tournament Director reserves the right to add players after this deadline if they believe it will improve the tournament experiences of the players who are already registered\, permitted said players paid the registration fee in full. \nMost levels will be broken into Quads; the tournament director reserves the right to change sections to Swiss to accommodate extra players or large rating discrepancies that would occur if players were in a quad. Sections with an average rating under 1000 will be playing at G/30;d5\, and sections with an average rating over 1000 will be playing at G/45;d5. \nEntry fee is $30; prize fund: $60 to each Quad’s 1st place! \nDetails are Below \n1st round at 1:30 pm (EST)\, and then ASAP \n1) Current USCF Membership is required \n2) NO food is allowed in Tournament Room \nFor more questions\, see this FAQ page. \n\n\n\n\nIn-person location\n\n\n354 Rock Rd\, Glen Rock\, NJ 07452\, USA\n\nOur most popular tournament with up to 80 players\, the Glen Rock Quads tournament takes place every Saturday at our Glen Rock Location\, with the exception of holidays. Players are split into groups of four (quads) by rating\, although divisions into sections of six (swiss format) are occasionally implemented circumstantially (to either accommodate numbers or better group players based on rating). In addition\, we offer a $60 cash prize for winners of each section and a $15 award for swiss section runners up. \nPlayers rated under 1000 play in G/30;d5 sections (30 minutes per person with a five second delay per turn)\, while players rated over 1000 play in G/45;d5 sections (45 minutes per person with a five second delay). Each competitor is guaranteed three rated games. For new players\, click HERE to learn how to get an official rating. \nThe tournament entry fee is $30 and online registration closes at 12pm the day of the tournament. In addition\, onsite registration is available on the day of the tournament from 10 AM to 12:30 PM. Both online and onsite registration will close once our maximum capacity of 80 participants is reached. \nIt is important that you are aware of our cancellation policy. Cancellations made by 10:00 AM on the day of the tournament will receive a full refund. Cancellations after 10:00 AM are non-refundable. Lastly\, cancellations can be made by emailing or calling us. \nThe first round starts at 1:30 PM exactly. Further rounds are played immediately after individual sections are finished. \nOur tournaments are for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and skill levels so don’t hesitate to compete! We provide chess sets\, scoresheets\, clocks\, and pencils\, so all you need to bring is yourself and an enthusiasm to play! \nTo find more information on current and past tournaments\, check out our news section to read weekly blog posts about our tournaments! \nPlease contact International Chess Academy if you have any questions. \n\nPhone:\n201-797-0330\nEmail:\nchessdirector@icanj.net
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-glen-rock-quads-sat-march-14-2026/
LOCATION:Community Church of Glen Rock\, 354 Rock Rd\, Glen Rock\, NJ\, 07452\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000443
CREATED:20260206T225258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T225258Z
UID:10000507-1773477000-1773500400@officialchess.org
SUMMARY:ICN Carroll Garden Brooklyn Grand Prix + Elite Quads (1000+ USCF)\, Saturday March 14\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/carrollgardengrandprix \nCarroll Garden Brooklyn Grand Prix + Elite Quads (1000+ USCF)\nfrom $49.00\n\nAbout Saturday Carroll Garden Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix \nOur In-Person Saturday Carroll Garden Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix provides the (weekly) opportunity to play three equally rated players in both a competitive and supportive environment. \nPlayers will be paired in groups of fours\, starting with our 4 highest rated players based on their LIVE rating and continuing down to our lowest rated players. We will be use only live OTB ratings \nPlease note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes. \nTournament Details: \n\n\nScholastic Grand Prix (AM/PM Session) \n\n\nParents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack \n\n\nLunch & Snacks will not be served/provided (unless full day signup) \n\n\nRookie Academy (9 AM – 12 PM) for players rated U300 includes a morning lesson and 3 rated rounds. It offers a comfortable learning environment for our new and/or young players to explore competitive chess with clocks and notation\, more than the once a month Rookie Academy. \n\n\nLocation: PS 32\, 420 Union St\, Brooklyn\, NY 11231 \nFall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nOctober 4th\, 11th\, 18th\, 25th \n\n\nNovember 1st\, 8th\, 15th\, 22nd \n\n\nDecember 6th\, 20th \n\n\nJanuary 10th\, 17th\, 24th\, 31st \n\n\nOpen to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade \nCost: \n\n\n$49 per player (AM & PM Grand Prix) \n\n\n$69 per player (Elite Quads) \n\n\n$98 per player (AM + PM Grand Prix) \n\n\nWeekly USCF Rating Reports: \nUSCF Rating Reports \nTournament Rules: \nPairings: Quads + Small Swiss Sections: \n\n\nGrand Prix \n\n\nRounds: 3 Rounds Time Control: \n\n\nGrand Prix G/25 d5 \n\n\nDrop off: \n\n\n8:45 am – AM Grand Prix \n\n\n8:45 am – AM + PM Grand Prix \n\n\n11:30 am – PM Grand Prix \n\n\nRound Times: \nGrand Prix Schedule (G/25 d5): \nAM Session \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n10:00 am – 2nd round \n\n\n11:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n11:30-12:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n12:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nPM Session \n\n\n11:30 am – check in \n\n\n12:00 pm – 1st round \n\n\n1:00 pm – 2nd round \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n2:30 – 3:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n3:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nElite Quads 1000+ \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n2nd & 3rd rounds will start 5 minutes after the completion of the previous rounds. \nPlayers may leave directly after the completion of their 3rd round. \nNotes: Each Quad will play 3 Rounds G60\, D5 \n\n\nPickup: \nGrand Prix & Elite Quads Pick Up – \n\n\nAM Session – 12:00 pm \n\n\nPM Session – 3:00 pm \n\n\nElite Quads – 3:00 pm \n\n\nTeam Rooms: Analysis Areas\, Team Room for select schools \nIn-Person Saturday Brooklyn Scholastic Grand Prix – Individual & Team Standings \nDrop-off Event \nThe event is a drop-off event. Parents are required to drop-off kids at the school entrance at 9 am and pick them up at the conclusion of the event. \nRegister for the USCF: \nBecome a USCF member or renew membership \nThings to Note:\n\n\nTD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing \n\n\nNo more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group. \n\n\nNo byes permitted \n\n\nAll players must have a valid USCF ID # \n\n\nPlease bring your own clocks \n\n\nPairings will be based on live ratings \n\n\nIf a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started \n\n\n2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round \n\n\nTDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion) \n\n\n100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/icn-carroll-garden-brooklyn-grand-prix-elite-quads-1000-uscf-saturday-march-14-2026/
LOCATION:PS 32 Brooklyn\, 420 Union St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000443
CREATED:20260206T232853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T174329Z
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SUMMARY:ICN Manhattan Midtown Grand Prix - Saturday March 14\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/manhattangrandprix \nManhattan Midtown Grand Prix\nfrom $49.00\n\nAbout Saturday Manhattan Midtown Scholastic Grand Prix \nOur In-Person Saturday Manhattan Midtown Scholastic Grand Prix provides the (weekly) opportunity to play three equally rated players in both a competitive and supportive environment. \nPlayers will be paired in groups of fours\, starting with our 4 highest rated players based on their LIVE rating and continuing down to our lowest rated players. We will be use only live OTB ratings \nPlease note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes. \nTournament Details: \n\n\nScholastic Grand Prix (AM/PM Session) \n\n\nLunch will only be served to students registered for a full AM+PM session (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack) \n\n\nLunch nor snacks will not be served (Parents are welcome to pack NUT FREE home lunch & snack) \n\n\nLocation: PS 33\, 281 9th Avenue New York\, NY \n(26th Street and 9th Ave\, Entrance in Schoolyard) \nFall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nJanuary 24th\, 31st \n\n\nSpring Saturday 2026 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nFebruary 7th\, 28th \n\n\nMarch 14th\, 21st\, 28th \n\n\nApril 18th\, 25th \n\n\nMay 9th\, 16th\, 23rd\, 30th \n\n\nJune 6th\, 13th \n\n\nOpen to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade \nCost: \n\n\n$49 per player (AM or PM Grand Prix) \n\n\n$98 per player (AM + PM Grand Prix) \n\n\nWeekly USCF Rating Reports: USCF Rating Reports \nTournament Rules: \nPairings: Quad + Small Swiss Sections: \n\n\nGrand Prix \n\n\n3 Rounds\, Time Control: \n\n\nGrand Prix G/25 d5 \n\n\nDrop off: \n\n\nAM Grand Prix: 8:45 am \n\n\nAM + PM Grand Prix: 8:45 am \n\n\nPM Grand Prix: 12:00 pm \n\n\nRound Times: \n\n\nGrand Prix Schedule (G/25 d5) \n\n\nAM Session \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n10:00 am – 2nd round \n\n\n11:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n11:30-12:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n12:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nPM Session \n\n\n12:00 pm – check in \n\n\n12:00 pm – 1st round \n\n\n1:00 pm – 2nd round \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3rd round \n\n\n2:30 – 3:00 pm – Analysis and free play \n\n\n3:00 pm – Pickup \n\n\nGrand Prix Pick Up – \n\n\nAM Session – 12:00 pm \n\n\nPM Session – 3:00 pm \n\n\nIn-Person Saturday Manhattan Scholastic Grand Prix – Individual & Team Standings \nDrop-off Event \nThe event is a drop-off event. Parents are required to drop-off kids at the school entrance at 9:00am and pick them up at the conclusion of the event. \nUSCF Membership REQUIRED: Click here to become a USCF member or renew membership \nThings to Note:\n\n\nTD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing \n\n\nNo more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group. \n\n\nNo byes permitted. \n\n\nLunch will not be served for half sessions. \n\n\nAll players must have a valid USCF ID #. \n\n\nPlease bring your own clocks. \n\n\nPairings will be based on live ratings. \n\n\nIf a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started or forfeited. \n\n\n2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round. \n\n\nTDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion) \n\n\n100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players \n\n\nNUT Free:\nAll ICN Chess Programs are NUT FREE.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/icn-manhattan-midtown-grand-prix-saturday-march-14-2026/
LOCATION:PS 33 Chelsea Prep\, 281 9th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000443
CREATED:20260206T235742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T235742Z
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SUMMARY:ICN Manhattan Elite Quads (1000+ USCF) - Saturday March 14\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icntournaments/manhattanelitegrandprix \n  \nElite Quads (1000+ USCF)\nfrom $69.00\n\nAbout Saturday Elite Quads (1000+) \nOur In-Person Saturday Elite Quads provide the (weekly) opportunity to play three similarly rated players in both a competitive and supportive environment. \nPlayers will be paired in groups of fours\, starting with our 4 highest rated players based on their LIVE rating and continuing down to our lowest rated players. We will be use only live OTB ratings \nPlease note that we will use LIVE OTB ratings for pairing purposes. \nTournament Details: \n\n\nElite Quads (1000+) \n\n\nLocation: 308 W 46th Street\, 10036 NY\, NY \nFall Saturday 2025 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nJanuary 24th\, 31st \n\n\nSpring Saturday 2026 Season Dates: *Please note\, dates are subject to change \n\n\nFebruary 7th\, 28th \n\n\nMarch 14th\, 21st\, 28th \n\n\nApril 18th\, 25th \n\n\nMay 9th\, 16th\, 23rd\, 30th \n\n\nJune 6th\, 13th \n\n\nOpen to all USCF rated players Kindergarten – 12th Grade \nCost: \n\n\n$69 per player (Elite Quads 1000+ USCF Required) \n\n\nWeekly USCF Rating Reports: \nUSCF Rating Reports \nTournament Rules \nElite Quads 1000+ \nElite Quads \n\n\n8:45 am – check in \n\n\n9:00 am – 1st round \n\n\n2nd & 3rd rounds will start 5 minutes after the completion of the previous rounds. \nPlayers may leave directly after the completion of their 3rd round. \nNotes: Each Quad will play 3 Rounds G60\, D5 \n\n\nTeam Rooms: Analysis Areas\, Team Room for select schools \nDrop-off Event \nThe event is a drop-off event. Parents are required to drop-off kids at the school entrance at 9 am and pick them up at the conclusion of the event. \nRegister for the USCF: \nBecome a USCF member or renew membership \nThings to Note:\n\n\nTD has discretion to move players to avoid sibling pairing \n\n\nNo more than 2 players from the same school in the same Group. \n\n\nNo byes permitted \n\n\nPizza lunch will be served \n\n\nAll players must have a valid USCF ID # \n\n\nPlease bring your own clocks \n\n\nPairings will be based on live ratings \n\n\nIf a player is late for the start of a round (indicated by the TD) their clock will be started \n\n\n2nd and 3rd rounds will begin at the completion of your section’s previous round \n\n\nTDs reserve the right to modify quads to avoid sibling pairing or to accommodate special requests (TD discretion) \n\n\n100 point rating variance to accommodate sibling players \n\n\nNUT Free:\nAll ICN Chess Programs are NUT FREE. \n\n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/icn-manhattan-elite-quads-1000-uscf-saturday-march-14-2026/
LOCATION:Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church\, 308 West 46th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
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SUMMARY:Avenues November Chess Championship - Sat March 14\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://tournaments.gmchessacademy.com/avenues-winter-chess-championship-2 \n03/14 Avenues Winter Chess Championship\nNew York\, NY\nSections: Premier: 1800+\, Championship: 1500-1799\, Future Masters 1200-1500\, Classic 1000-1299\, K-12 Reserve U1100\, K-8 Booster U800\, K-4 Primary U600\, K-1 U400\, Novice 1\, Novice 2\nNext Avenues Chess Tournament will be on Saturday\, 3/14. Sign up now!\n\nWe are excited to be back at Avenues: The World School and running tournaments again. \nWe have a beautiful and spacious playing area with food and merchandise for sale. \nWe have a beautiful well-lit common area for families to gather and wait for games to end and FREE Wi-Fi access. \n  \nTournament Start Times:  \n\nPremier Section: Mandatory Check in 8:30 – 9:00: Clocks start at 9:15 AM\nChampionship: Clocks start at 9:15 AM\nFuture Masters: Clocks at 9:15 AM\nClassic: Clocks at 9:30 AM\nReserve: 9:30 AM\nBooster: Clocks at 9:45 AM\nK-4 U600\, K-1 U400\, Novice: 10:00 AM start time\n\n\n\n\n\nNovice\nNovice is a section for those who are brand new to Chess\n\n\nNovice 1: Open to PK-1st Grade students who are Unrated. Students play 4 Rounds. If total round time exceeds 40 minutes\, clocks will be provided with 5 minutes per player. Tiebreakers will be used if necessary. Trophies for Top 10 placements\, participation trophies for all other players.\nNovice 2: Open to 2-4th Grade students who are Unrated. Students play 4 Rounds. If total round time exceeds 40 minutes\, clocks will be provided with 5 minutes per player. Tiebreakers will be used if necessary. Trophies for Top 10 placements\n\n\n\n\nK-1 U400\, K-4 U600\, K-8 U800\, K-12 U1100\, Classic 1000-1299\, Future Masters 1200-1500\, Championship: 1500-1799\, Premier: 1800+\nPlayers must have a valid USCF ID Trophies will go to the top 10 players in each section and medals for all other participants. Team trophy given to top performing team\n\n\nPremier: 1800+: This is a section designed to attract top junior players. We want to create an environment where we give top junior players an opportunity to play against titled chess players. Cash prizes – $600 based on 12 paid entries. 1st place = $350\, 2nd place = $150 and 3rd place = $100.\nChampionship: 1500-1799: This is a new section created to draw a competitive tournament at Avenues. There will be 4 rounds at g 50 d/5. This section is open to only those rated above 1500. Free entry for players 1800+. $350 in cash prizes\, based on 12 entries: $200 to first\, $100 to 2nd and $50 to 3rd\nFuture Masters 1200-1500: There will be 4 rounds at g/50 d5. Top 5 receive trophies\nClassic 1000-1299: This section is for players rated 1000-1299. The time control will be g/40 d5. 4 rounds\nK-12 Reserve U1100: G40/d5\, 4 Rounds. Tiebreakers will be used if necessary. Trophies for Top 10\, Medals for all other participants. Open to current USCF members in grades K-12 who are <1100 USCF rated using the higher of USCF Online Regular rating and USCF Regular over the board ratings.\nK-8 Booster U800: This is a section for players in K-8 who are rated <800. There will be 4 rounds at G/30 d5. Trophies to top 10 players and medals for all others. Team trophy to top performing school team\nK-4 Primary U600: This is a section for players in K-4 rated <600. There will be 4 games at g/30 d5. Top 10 receive trophies and the rest receive medals. There is also a top team trophy given to the top team in the section\nK-1 U400: This is a section for players in K-1 rated U400. Place trophies for the top 10 players\, participation trophies to all others. 4 rounds g/30 d5\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\nCheck in is from 8:30 – 9:00 AM for Premier. All other players please arrive 20-30 minutes before your section is set to start. Rounds will begin as soon as all games in the section have concluded. There will be a short grace period before the next match pairings are posted.\n\n\n\n\nEntry Fee and Other Information\n\nEarly bird entry fee: $59 by Monday 11:00 PM before tournament\, regular entry fee: $69 \nWe are using the monthly supplement rating for section determination. The only exception is for the Premier section\, which can be determined by live ratings \nRegistration deadline is Friday before tournament at 5:00 PM  – We are not accepting on site registrations \nRefund policy: No refunds within 24 hours of the tournament. If you request a refund\, you can be issued a full credit towards a future tournament. Alternatively\, you can get a full refund less a $10 service charge. \n  \nTime controls:  \nPremier: 3 rounds at g 55 d/5 \nChampionship: 4 rounds at g 50 d/5 \nFuture Masters: 4 rounds g 50 d/5 \nClassic: 4 rounds at g 40 d/5 \nReserve: 4 rounds at g 40 d/5 \nK-1 U400\, K-4 U600\, Booster K-8 U800: 4 rounds at g 30 d/5 \nNovice 1 and 2: No clocks  \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/avenues-november-chess-championship-sat-march-14-2026/
LOCATION:Avenues\, 259 10th Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
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SUMMARY:Maryland State Girls Championship and Haring Qualifier -  Saturday March 14\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://chessacademy.com/products/maryland-state-girls-chess-championship-haring-qualifier \n\n2026 Maryland State Girls Championship and Haring Qualifier 3/14\n\n\n\n\nRegular price$57.00 USD\n\n\n\n\n\nThe official MD State Girls Championship Tournament!\nSee who’s playing (coming in February)\nSilver Knights Chess Academy in partnership with the Maryland Chess Association\nBender JCC of Greater Washington\, 6125 Montrose Rd\, Rockville\, MD 20852 \nMarch 14th\, 2026 \n2 sections for different skill levels – please read descriptions closely to make sure you sign up for the correct section!  The Championship section is only open to girls who live in or attend school in MD\, the under 800 section is open to girls from any state. \nK-12 Championship\nThe winner of this section is the official MD Girls Champion\, and will be invited to the Haring Tournament of Champions! Rounds at 9:00am\, 10:45am\, 12:30pm\, and 2:15pm\, with an awards ceremony starting at approximately 3:45pm.  The time control is game in 45 minutes with a 5 second delay. The winner (by tiebreak*\, if necessary) qualifies for the Haring. Players must be girls who live in or attend school in MD\, are in grades K-12 and are rated at least 750 to participate. \nK-12 U-800\nRounds at 9:00am\, 10:45am\, 12:30pm\, and 2:15pm\, with an awards ceremony starting at approximately 3:45pm.  The time control is game in 45 minutes with a 5 second delay.  Players must be girls who are rated under 800 to participate. \nOther Information\n* All sections are non-elimination\, and all players participate in all rounds\n* This tournament is US Chess rated!  If you have a US Chess ID# and membership\, please include it.  If you don’t have one\, we will purchase it for you ($24 value!).  If you’re not sure what your ID# is you can look it up here\n* Trophies to the top players in each section\n* Tiebreak order: Modified Median\, Solkoff\, Cumulative\, & Cumulative of Opposition.  If those four are tied a coin toss will be used as a fifth and final tie break. \nOnline registration is $57 before noon on Tuesday\, 2/24.  From then until 3/10 at noon online registration is $67.  From then until 8:30am on the day of the tournament\, registration is $77. Any registrations after 8:30am will not play the first round\, and will receive a first round bye.  Chess sets are provided\, but bring a clock if you have one.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/maryland-state-girls-championship-and-haring-qualifier-saturday-march-14-2026/
LOCATION:Bender JCC of Greater Washington\, 6125 Montrose Rd\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States
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SUMMARY:March Edition - The Chess Warriors Scholastic Tournament - Saturday\, March 14\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://new.uschess.org/march-edition-chess-warriors-scholastic-tournament \n\nhttps://forms.gle/k9zoJEtLKi1Boj9x8 \n\nMarch Edition – The Chess Warriors Scholastic Tournament\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConcord Township Hall (Delaware – Columbus – OH)\n\n\n\nSaturday\, March 14\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT OVERVIEW\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Overview\nThe Chess Warriors Academy proudly presents a USCF-rated scholastic chess tournament for players of all skill levels\, along with a non-rated adult side event. \nCheck-in: 9:00 AM – 9:20 AM\nRound 1 Starts: 9:30 AM sharp \nAll players must be checked in before the start of Round 1.\nChess sets and clocks will be provided. \nRegistration:\nhttps://forms.gle/k9zoJEtLKi1Boj9x8 \n  \nFormat\n\n5-Round Swiss\nNo elimination — all players play all rounds\nOne (1) half-point bye allowed if requested before Round 1\nPairings conducted using standard USCF Swiss pairing rules\n\n  \nTime Control\n\nG/30\, d5 (30 minutes per player with a 5-second delay)\nUSCF Regular rating for all rated sections\n\n  \nSections Offered\nScholastic Rated Sections (K–12)\n\nK-12 Open\nK-12 U900\nK-12 U600\n\nScholastic Non-Rated Sections\n\nK-3 Non-Rated\nGrades 4–8 Non-Rated\n\nAdult Side Event\n\nAdults 40+ NON-Rated (Side Event)\n\nConducted separately from scholastic sections\nDoes not affect scholastic awards\n\n\n\n  \nUSCF Membership\n\nUSCF membership is required for all rated sections\nNon-rated sections do not require USCF membership\nPlayers must have an active USCF membership by the start of Round 1\n\n  \nAwards\n(Sections might be added/merged based on number of registrations) \n\nTrophies to Top 3 finishers in each section\nParticipation medals for all players\n\n  \nEntry Fees\nEarly Bird Pricing (Ends at 11:59 PM on February 28) \n\n$35 – General (Rated Sections)\n$30 – Special Rate for The Chess Warriors Academy students\n$20 – Non-Rated Sections\n\nRegular Pricing (Starting March 1) \n\n$40 – General (Rated Sections)\n$35 – Special Rate for The Chess Warriors Academy students\n$25 – Non-Rated Sections\n\n\n\n\nAddress:  \n6385 Home Rd \nDelaware\, OH 43015\nUnited States \n\nSections: \nGrand Prix Points: \nPrize Fund: \nFIDE Rated: No\nHandicap Accessible: Yes\nResidency Restriction: No\nOnline Event: No\n\n\n\n\n\nORGANIZER OVERVIEW\n\n\n\n\nThe Chess Warriors\n\nEmail: info@thechesswarriors.com\nPhone: 614-330-5876 / 614-736-8098\nWebsite: https://www.thechesswarriors.com/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFormat \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5-Round Swiss\nNo elimination — all players play all rounds\nOne (1) half-point bye allowed if requested before Round 1\nPairings conducted using standard USCF Swiss pairing rules\n\n  \nTime Control\n\nG/30\, d5 (30 minutes per player with a 5-second delay)\nUSCF Regular rating for all rated sections\n\n  \nSections Offered\nScholastic Rated Sections (K–12)\n\nK-12 Open\nK-12 U900\nK-12 U600\n\nScholastic Non-Rated Sections\n\nK-3 Non-Rated\nGrades 4–8 Non-Rated\n\nAdult Side Event\n\nAdults 40+ NON-Rated (Side Event)\n\nConducted separately from scholastic sections\nDoes not affect scholastic awards\n\n\n\n  \nUSCF Membership\n\nUSCF membership is required for all rated sections\nNon-rated sections do not require USCF membership\nPlayers must have an active USCF membership by the start of Round 1\n\n  \nAwards\n(Sections might be added/merged based on number of registrations) \n\nTrophies to Top 3 finishers in each section\nParticipation medals for all players\n\n  \nEntry Fees\nEarly Bird Pricing (Ends at 11:59 PM on February 28) \n\n$35 – General (Rated Sections)\n$30 – Special Rate for The Chess Warriors Academy students\n$20 – Non-Rated Sections\n\nRegular Pricing (Starting March 1) \n\n$40 – General (Rated Sections)\n$35 – Special Rate for The Chess Warriors Academy students\n$25 – Non-Rated Sections\n\n\n\n\nAddress:  \n6385 Home Rd \nDelaware\, OH 43015\nUnited States \n\nSections: \nGrand Prix Points: \nPrize Fund: \nFIDE Rated: No\nHandicap Accessible: Yes\nResidency Restriction: No\nOnline Event: No\n\n\n\n\nORGANIZER OVERVIEW\n\n\n\n\nThe Chess Warriors\n\nEmail: info@thechesswarriors.com\nPhone: 614-330-5876 / 614-736-8098\nWebsite: https://www.thechesswarriors.com/
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/march-edition-the-chess-warriors-scholastic-tournament-saturday-march-14-2026/
LOCATION:Concord Township Hall\, 6385 Home Rd\, Delaware\, OH\, 43015\, United States
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