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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:Growing Minds Chess Academy - 12/13 Brooklyn Quads - Saturday Dec 13\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Register: https://tournaments.gmchessacademy.com/brooklyn-quads-dec-13 \n\n\nFrom Organizer: \nFeatures\n\nWe are excited to announce our monthly chess tournament at Patterns Enrichment\, located at 217 Marcus Garvey Blvd on Saturday\, December 13. We will have quads based on rating. We will break the students up into groups of 4 unless the last section calls for a “swiss” if we have an odd number of students. \nTrophies to top winner in each quad. This is an excellent opportunity to get 3 rated chess games in and practice those skills. Check in is 10:30 – 10:45. Games will begin at 11:00 AM. \nWe will have 3 rounds at g 25 d/5. Everyone is required to have a US CHESS ID. The event is expected to be done by 1:30 PM. This event is drop off. \n\n\n\n\nRated Section\nPlayers must have a valid USCF ID. Trophy to top winner in each quad\n\n\nRated: This is for players who have a rating and a valid US Chess ID. Students will be broken into quads based on ratings. Trophy to top winner in each quad\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\nPlease arrive no earlier than 10:30 for check in. Check in is from 10:30 – 10:50. If you are not checked in\, you will not be paired for the tournament. Clocks will begin at 11:00 AM. Expected finish is 1:00-1:30. Pizza for all participants. Quads are limited to first 32 entrants\n\n\n\n\nEntry Fee and Other Information\n\nTrophies to top winner in each quad. This is an excellent opportunity to get 3 rated chess games in and practice those skills. Check in is 10:30 – 10:50. Games will begin at 11:00 AM. \nWe will have 3 rounds at g 25 d/5. Clocks and Notation required. Notation paper and pencils provided. \nEntry fee is $36 by the Tuesday before the event. Entry fee goes up to $46 after early registration deadline
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/growing-minds-chess-academy-12-13-brooklyn-quads-saturday-dec-13-2025/
LOCATION:Patterns Brooklyn\, 217 Marcus Garvey Blvd.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11221\, United States
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SUMMARY:Avenues November Chess Championship - Sat November 1\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our next Avenues Chess Tournament will be on Saturday\, 11/1. 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-november-1-2026/
LOCATION:Avenues\, 259 10th Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hudson Way Immersion Fall Chess Championsip - Sun October 19\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Located on 52nd street between 10th and 11th Avenues. We are featuring well lit classrooms\, spacious waiting area\, COVID Safe protocols\,.\n\nWe are thrilled to offer One Unrated Section and THREE Rated Sections. \n\n\n\n\n\nUnrated Sections\nWe have 1 unrated section for players who are new to chess in grades K-3 These sections will not count for USCF rating\n\n\nNovice: Unrated: Open to Pre-K – 3rd 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. Place Trophies for Top 5\, participation trophies for all other players. Approximate end time 1:30 PM.\n\n\n\n\n\nRated Sections\nWe have 3 rated sections for competitive tournament players\n\n\nK-5 Primary U400: G25/d5\, 4 Rounds. Open to all current USCF members in grades K-5 who are rated <400 using USCF Regular over the board ratings. Tiebreakers will be used if necessary. Trophies for Top 5\, Medals for all other participants.\nK-8 Booster U800: G25/d5\, 4 Rounds. Tiebreakers will be used if necessary. Trophies for Top 5\, Medals for all other participants. Open to current USCF members in grades K-8 who are <800 USCF rated using the higher of USCF Online Regular rating and USCF Regular over the board ratings.\nReserve: K-12 U1300: This section is open to players in K-12 U1300 USCF. The time control is g 25 d/5. Trophies will go to the top 5 in this section\, medals for everyone else\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\nBooster\, Reserve and Primary \nStart time – 10:00 AM \nPlease arrive on site by 9:45 AM. We will begin at 10:00 AM. Each round will begin once all games in the sections have concluded. We will make announcements as to when section pairings are being posted. \nNovice Unrated \nStart time – 10:00 AM \nPlease arrive by 9:45 AM. We will be starting promptly at 10:00 AM \n\n\n\n\n\nEntry Fee and Other Information\n\nWelcome to our chess tournament at Hudson Way Immersion School \nEarly bird entry fee: $49 by Tuesday before event\, regular entry fee: $55 \nRegistration deadline is day before event – We are not accepting on site registrations \nThere is a $10 fee for section change
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/hudson-way-immersion-fall-chess-championsip-sun-october-19-2025/
LOCATION:Hudson Way Immersion School\, 525 W 52nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T083000
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SUMMARY:Avenues Fall Chess Championship - Sat September 27\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Next Avenues Chess Tournament will be on Saturday\, 9/27. 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\nChampionship: Mandatory Check in 8:30 – 9:00. Pairings out at 9:15 AM\nFuture Masters and Classic: Pairings at 9:15 AM\nReserve: 9:30 AM\nBooster: Pairings 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+\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\nChampionship: 1500+: This is a new section created to draw the most 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 Championship. 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 Championship 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:  \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 \nNovice1 and 2: No clocks  \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/avenues-fall-chess-championship-sat-september-27-2025/
LOCATION:Avenues\, 259 10th Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
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