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SUMMARY:Long Island Chess Club (LICC) August Open Round 3/4 - Thursday\, August 20\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.lichessclub.com/tournament-schedule \nOne game/round every Thursday \nAug. 6 – 27\, 13th LICC August Open. 4SS\, G/90(d/10). Open to all. $(b/30): $120-100. Top U-2000\, U-1750\, U-1500/unr. $75 ea. EF: $35. Non-LICC members +$10. 2 byes 1-4. \n  \nLICC Tournament Schedule 2025 – 26 \nPlease note: All rounds begin promptly each Thursday at 7:30 PM\, with registration between 6:45 – 7:15 PM. If you arrive for registration after 7:15 PM and the pairings have been posted with an even number of players\, you will have to take a bye (inform the TD in advance if you’re running late). Tournament details are subject to change without notice. The info on this site takes precedence over Chess Life magazine and the USCF’s website. All entry fees are due in full at the time of registration. USCF membership is required! \nClub Closed: 11/27/25\, 12/25/25\, 1/1/26 \nREGISTRATION is only available onsite at the club. We do not offer advance registration. Your USCF membership must be valid for the entire event in order to participate – NO EXCEPTIONS! \nHOUSE RULES (for all LICC events): \n\n\nRandom pairings variation (within each score group) is used. \n\n\nChessNoteR\, MonRoi\, and PlyCounter are the only devices permitted for electronic score keeping at this time. \n\n\nDGT boards are not permitted. \n\n\nNo draws by agreement prior to Black’s 25th move. \n\n\n$10 no-show fine (you MUST inform the TD in advance if you need to miss a round) \n\n\nNeither the LICC nor our meeting venue is responsible for left-behind\, lost or stolen personal property. Please make sure to take your belongings with you\, as we’re unable to search for items between meetings. \n\n\n  \nTD: Neal Bellon – nfbellon@gmail.com
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/long-island-chess-club-licc-august-open-round-3-4-thursday-august-20-2026/
LOCATION:United Methodist Church East Meadow\, (2nd floor) 470 Ave.\, East Meadow\, NY\, 11554\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T110000
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SUMMARY:Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 183 Saturday August 22\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Entry Fee: $54 \nRegister: https://www.chessnycplayngo.org/events \nTime & Location \n\nPS 183 New York\, 419 East 66th Street\, New York\, New York 10065\n\nAbout the event PLAY N’ GO™ CHESS MEETS \n\nIn by 11\, Home by 2!\n3 Rounds of Triple Rated\nGame 25 D/5 Play!\n4 Player Sections (Quads)\nTop 4 Players in Section 1\nOthers Then Placed in Descending Order\n\nIn by 11\, Home by 2! Absolute Beginners to Masters. 3 Rounds of Play\, USCF Uniquely Double-Rated Meets. Cash Prizes for All Sections! \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/chess-nyc-play-n-go-select-chess-meets-ps-183-saturday-august-22-2026/
LOCATION:PS 183\, 419 East 66th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10065\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T090000
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SUMMARY:Tri-State Chess at Bryant Park (Manhattan) – Sunday August 23\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://tristatechess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bryant-Park-August-23-2026.pdf \nhttps://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/august-23rd-2026-championship-bryant-park/ \n  \n\n\n\n\nAugust 23rd\, 2026 Championship @ Bryant Park\n\n\nEntry Fees:\nBefore August 17: $59.00\nAfter August 17: $69.00\nOn August 22: $79.00\nDay of/On-Site: $85.00\nPlease register in advance to avoid the late fee. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSection Categories: \n\nBEGINNER – PreK-1   Not Rated              No clocks\nNOVICE – Grades K-2 Under 600             G/25; d/5\nELEMENTARY – Grades K-6 Under 500     G/25; d/5\nRESERVE – Grades K-9 Under 800            G/35; d/5\nADVANCED – Grades K-12 Under 1000      G/40; d/5\nCHAMPIONSHIP – PreK-12 Under 1400           G/40; d/5\nUnder 1800 SECTION – $$$ CASH Prizes    G/55; d/5 (60% of Entry Fees returned as prizes)\n\n4-SS 4 Rounds Per Section\, U 1800 3-SS 3 Rounds \nEntrants can ‘play up’ into any section.\nAll Sections Rated By The United States Chess Federation (USCF). \nThere is no elimination! All players play all rounds. \nINDIVIDUAL PRIZES\n• Trophies to top 15 IN ALL SECTIONS!!\n• HIGH SCORER TROPHY TO ALL WHO SCORE 2 POINTS AND DO NOT GET INTO THE TOP 15\n• ENGRAVED CHESS MEDAL TO ALL OTHERS featuring the name and date of the tournament on the back\n• U 1800 Section Cash Prizes: 60% of entry fees returned as prizes – 1st $25%\, 2nd 20%\, Top U 1600 15% \nTEAM PRIZES\n• Trophies to top 4 Teams IN ALL SECTIONS\n• The top 4 scorers from the same school in the same section make up the team score. Minimum 2 players. \nGENERAL INFORMATION\n• Round one begins at 10:00AM. Rounds 2-4 will begin as soon as the previous round has finished.\n• Please Bring Chess Clock if you have one. Boards & Pieces supplied.\n• TOURNAMENT SITE: BRYANT PARK FOUNTAIN PLAZA\, Enter at West 41\nst Street and 6th Avenue.\n• On-site registration: 9:00 – 9:30 AM. Late entrants may not be paired for the first round.\n• In case of cancellation due to rain\, players will be moved to the next Bryant Park Championship Tournament. No refunds will be provided. \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/tri-state-chess-at-bryant-park-manhattan-sunday-august-23-2026/
LOCATION:Bryant Park\, 25 W 40th St\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T183000
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SUMMARY:Long Island Chess Club (LICC) August Open Round 4/4 - Thursday\, August 27\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.lichessclub.com/tournament-schedule \nOne game/round every Thursday \nAug. 6 – 27\, 13th LICC August Open. 4SS\, G/90(d/10). Open to all. $(b/30): $120-100. Top U-2000\, U-1750\, U-1500/unr. $75 ea. EF: $35. Non-LICC members +$10. 2 byes 1-4. \n  \nLICC Tournament Schedule 2025 – 26 \nPlease note: All rounds begin promptly each Thursday at 7:30 PM\, with registration between 6:45 – 7:15 PM. If you arrive for registration after 7:15 PM and the pairings have been posted with an even number of players\, you will have to take a bye (inform the TD in advance if you’re running late). Tournament details are subject to change without notice. The info on this site takes precedence over Chess Life magazine and the USCF’s website. All entry fees are due in full at the time of registration. USCF membership is required! \nClub Closed: 11/27/25\, 12/25/25\, 1/1/26 \nREGISTRATION is only available onsite at the club. We do not offer advance registration. Your USCF membership must be valid for the entire event in order to participate – NO EXCEPTIONS! \nHOUSE RULES (for all LICC events): \n\n\nRandom pairings variation (within each score group) is used. \n\n\nChessNoteR\, MonRoi\, and PlyCounter are the only devices permitted for electronic score keeping at this time. \n\n\nDGT boards are not permitted. \n\n\nNo draws by agreement prior to Black’s 25th move. \n\n\n$10 no-show fine (you MUST inform the TD in advance if you need to miss a round) \n\n\nNeither the LICC nor our meeting venue is responsible for left-behind\, lost or stolen personal property. Please make sure to take your belongings with you\, as we’re unable to search for items between meetings. \n\n\n  \nTD: Neal Bellon – nfbellon@gmail.com
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/long-island-chess-club-licc-august-open-round-4-4-thursday-august-27-2026/
LOCATION:United Methodist Church East Meadow\, (2nd floor) 470 Ave.\, East Meadow\, NY\, 11554\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chess NYC - Play N’ Go™ Select Chess Meets @ PS 183 Saturday August 29\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Entry Fee: $54 \nRegister: https://www.chessnycplayngo.org/events \nTime & Location \n\nPS 183 New York\, 419 East 66th Street\, New York\, New York 10065\n\nAbout the event PLAY N’ GO™ CHESS MEETS \n\nIn by 11\, Home by 2!\n3 Rounds of Triple Rated\nGame 25 D/5 Play!\n4 Player Sections (Quads)\nTop 4 Players in Section 1\nOthers Then Placed in Descending Order\n\nIn by 11\, Home by 2! Absolute Beginners to Masters. 3 Rounds of Play\, USCF Uniquely Double-Rated Meets. Cash Prizes for All Sections! \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/chess-nyc-play-n-go-select-chess-meets-ps-183-sunday-august-29-2026/
LOCATION:PS 183\, 419 East 66th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10065\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T113000
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SUMMARY:Tri-State Chess Championship at Chess Max Academy UWS (Manhattan) - Sunday Aug 30th\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://tristatechess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Max-Academy-UWS-August-30-2026.pdf \nhttps://tristatechess.com/tournament-registrations/august-30th-2026-championship-chessmax/ \n  \nChampionship @ Chess Max Academy UWS\n\n\nAugust 30th\, 2026. \nEntry Fees:\nBefore August 26th\, 2026: $49.00 \nAfter August 26th\, 2026: $59.00 \nDay of Event: $69.00\nPlease register in advance if possible\, to avoid the additional $10 late fee. \n  \n\n\nSection Categories: \n\nNOVICE – Grades K-2 Under 600             G/25; d/5\nELEMENTARY – Grades K-6 Under 500     G/25; d/5\nRESERVE – Grades K-9 Under 800            G/25; d/5\nADVANCED – Grades K-12 Under 1000      G/25; d/5\nCHAMPIONSHIP – K-12 All Ratings and Adults           G/25; d/5\n\n3-SS 3 Rounds Per Section \nEntrants can ‘play up’ into any section.\nAll Sections Rated By The United States Chess Federation (USCF). \n1/2 point Bye Requests (2 maximum) A bye is a request to not be paired for a particular round\, but to remain in the event for all other rounds and still receive 1/2 point credit for not playing which will add to your final score. \nTROPHY PRIZES\n• TROPHIES to top 3 in all sections.\n• CLASS PRIZES: Reserve: Top Under 700 Advanced: Top Under 900\, Championship Top Under 1200\n• HIGH SCORER TROPHY to any player who scores 2 points and does not win a higher place trophy\n• ENGRAVED CHESS MEDAL TO ALL OTHERS featuring the name and date of the tournament on the\nback \nTEAM PRIZES\n• Trophies to top team in each section.\n• The top 2 scorers from the same school in the same section make up the team score. \nGENERAL INFORMATION\n• Round one begins at 12:00 PM. Rounds 2-3 will begin as soon as the previous round has finished.\n• Please Bring Chess Clock if you have one. Boards & Pieces supplied.\n•  Chess Max Academy: 110 West 79 Street\, New York\, NY 10024\n• On site registration: 11:30-11:45 AM. All rounds begin 12:00 Noon. Late entrants may not be paired for the first round. \n  \nAdvance Entries as of July 25: (names are searchable on homepage filters) \n– Flip to landscape mode to view on mobile \n– Copy and paste into excel to re-sort data \n  \nNO ENTRIES AS OF ABOVE DATE
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/tri-state-chess-championship-at-chess-max-academy-uws-manhattan-sunday-aug-30th-2026/
LOCATION:Chess Max Academy UWS\, 110 West 79th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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