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SUMMARY:Official Chess Summer Showdown Season Series (Week 4 - Saturday\, August 1)
DESCRIPTION:Official Chess Summer Showdown Season Series\nEvent #4 – Saturday\, August 1\nEast Side Community High School\n420 East 12th Street\nNew York\, NY 10009 \n\n\n\nSection(s)\nRound 1 Start\n\n\n\n\nUnrated–400  |   300–600\n12:00 PM\n\n\n500–1000\n11:00 AM\n\n\n900–1300   |  1200–1600  |  1600–2000  |  1900+\n9:30 AM\n\n\n\nElsewhere on this information page. It shows 9:30-6pm as the timing but that is for all the sections. Please refer to the above table for your specific section Round 1 start times. \n💸 $2\,000 guaranteed prize fund for top two sections\, trophies for the rest\n\n🚗 Parking Options (As low as $15 from 8am-7:30pm as of 6/29/26):\nClick for SpotHero Options \nClick for ParkWhiz Options \n  \n\n\n\nFour Independent Tournaments. One Exciting Season.\nEvery Summer Showdown weekend is a complete standalone US Chess-rated Swiss tournament. \nCompete for individual and team trophies\, enjoy four exciting rounds of chess (three rounds in the 1900+ section)\, and earn points toward the Summer Showdown Season Championship individual and team trophies. \nYou can play just this event or compete in all four weekends. The choice is completely yours. \nRegister for Saturday August 1\, 2026 event at bottom of the page and compete for the trophies (lower sections) or the cash (top 2 sections)  … either way\, it’s time to go for the gold. \nLinks to register for additional weeks: \n\nWeek 1 Saturday July 11 – https://officialchess.org/event/official-chess-summer-showdown-season-series-week-1-saturday-july-11/\nWeek 2 Sunday July 19 – https://officialchess.org/event/official-chess-summer-showdown-season-series-week-2-sunday-july-19/\nWeek 3 Sunday July 26 – https://officialchess.org/event/official-chess-summer-showdown-season-series-week-3-sunday-july-26/\n\n\n\n\nSummer Showdown Season Series\nThis tournament is one of four weekends that make up the Official Chess Summer Showdown Season. \nPlayers who compete in multiple weekends earn points toward our Season Championships while still competing for a full set of awards every single weekend. \nEvery weekend has: \n\nIts own Swiss Pairings\nIndividual standings\nTeam standings\nIndividual trophies\nTeam trophies\n\nPlayers also earn Season Championship points that accumulate throughout the summer. \n\n\n\nBuild Any Team You Want\nNote Change to Rules:  \nFor the top two cash prize sections\, we will continue allowing teammates to play each other whenever required by the Swiss pairing system to prevent stacking of teams. However\, in the other sections\, we will make every effort to avoid pairing teammates against one another\, except in the rare instances where no other pairing is possible. \nWe considered this policy carefully and believe it provides a more rewarding experience for participants while preserving the integrity and fairness of the tournament. \nCreate a team with your: \n\nSchool\nChess Club\nFamily\nFriends\nSummer Camp\nNeighborhood\nCondo Building\nAny organization\n\nThere are no rosters to submit. \nSimply register under the exact same team name and everyone will automatically be on the same team. \nTo avoid confusion\, choose a unique team name whenever possible. \nBefore registering\, check the Advanced Listings to see whether another team is already using your desired name unless you intend to join that team. \nA simple way to make your team unique is to add a number\, such as Brooklyn Knights 67. \nPlayers may switch teams between tournament weekends. Previous scores remain with the previous team while future scores count toward the new team. \nMaximum 25 players per team each weekend. \n\n\n\nAdults Can Play Too!\nParents\, coaches\, and other adults are welcome to compete in the 900–1300 section and above. \nFor the first time\, families can actually compete together on the same team. \n\n\n\n1900+ Section Adjustment for Overall Team Scoring\nThis tournament uses the standard Swiss scoring methodology (1 point for a win\, 0.5 for a draw and 0 for a loss) \nSince the 1900+ section plays only three rounds (versus 4 for other sections)\, scoring is adjusted accordingly for Team Trophy purposes. \n\nWin = 1 ⅓ point\nDraw = ⅔ point\nLoss = 0 points\n\n\n\n\nSection Time Controls and Start Times\n(PLEASE NOTE STAGGERED ROUND 1 START TIMES) \nAll sections use Swiss Pairings. \n\n\n\n\nFormat\nRound 1 Start Time\n\n\n\n\nUnrated–400 (Scholastic Only)\n4 Rounds • G/30 d5\n12:00 PM\n\n\n300–600 (Scholastic Only)\n4 Rounds • G/30 d5\n12:00 PM\n\n\n500–1000 (Scholastic Only)\n4 Rounds • G/40 d5\n11:00 AM\n\n\n900–1300\n4 Rounds • G/50 d5\n9:30 AM\n\n\n1200–1600\n4 Rounds • G/50 d5\n9:30 AM\n\n\n1600–2000*\n4 Rounds • G/50 d5\n9:30 AM\n\n\n1900+\n3 Rounds • G/70 d5\n9:30 AM\n\n\n\n*note changes to section \nAll sections use Swiss Pairings. Official July US Chess Published Ratings will be used. \nYou may choose to play in that higher section ONLY if your Live US Chess Rating exceeds a section’s minimum rating (even if your published rating is not). \n2 Byes Permitted – You will receive the same amount of tournament points as a draw (Byes do not affect USCF rating) \n\n\n\nAwards\nEvery tournament weekend awards: \n\nCash prizes for top two sections\n\n1900+ Section: $1250 ($600 for 1st\, $300\, $150\, $100 and $100)\n1500-2000 Section: $750 ($350 for 1st\, $150\, $100\, $100 and $50)\nMonetary awards will be split in cases of ties – e.g. If 2 players in the 1900+ section tie for first based on points\, they will each take home $450 (equal share of the first and second place prizes)\n\n\nIndividual trophies for lower sections\nTeam trophies in every section\nOverall Team Championship trophies across all sections\n\nTeam scoring: \n\nTop 3 scores from a team within each section count toward that section’s Team Championship.\nTop 6 scores from any combination of sections count toward the Overall Team Championship.\n\nPlayers also earn Season Championship points\, including extra bonus points for every additional tournament weekend they play. \n\n\n\nCoaches Corner (Entry PLUS ticket required)\nNo personal coach to review your games and no Team Room?  We have you covered! (Register for “Entry PLUS” at checkout)* \n\nUpgrade your experience and improve your chances at trophies!\nDedicated MASTER-level players and professional coaches will be on-site in the Coaches Corner\, offering real-time game reviews\, tips\, and personalized advice in between rounds\nGain insights in real time while your moves and reasoning is still fresh\nQuickly uncover critical mistakes and missed opportunities to strengthen your play and boost your chances in the very next round\nThere’s no faster or more effective way to build both short-term results and long-term chess skills\nThe list of coaches can be found at the end of this posting and will be continuously updated\n\n\n\n\nEntry Fee\n$59 – Reduced from $70 thanks to Glitchess Analytics (www.glitchess.com) \nPlayers who compete in multiple Summer Showdown weekends will receive a 10% refund on all tournament entry fees after the completion of the Summer Showdown Season. \n\n\n\nOther Information\nThis is not a drop-off event. Parents or guardians are expected to remain at the venue between rounds throughout the day. \n\nChess sets\, pencils and score sheets provided.\nPlease bring clocks. Players are responsible for knowing how to set and operate their clock.\nUS Chess membership through August 2026 is required.\nNotation books ok but cell phones must remain out of sight and turned off during tournament play.\nNotation required for all sections Unrated-400 section\nA.I. or any electronic eyeglasses strictly prohibited in the tournament rooms.\nParents not allowed in tournament rooms during matches.\nParents must chaperone children at all times in between matches.\nBy registering your child for the tournament\, you acknowledge and agree that photographs and/or video footage may be taken during the event by authorized staff\, media representatives\, or partners for promotional and educational purposes.\nThese images and video may be used (without compensation) in publications\, promotional materials\, websites\, and social media platforms associated with the Official Chess\, its organizers\, and affiliated partners.\nAll players will have their names displayed in the tournament results and reports as typical with any US Chess Federation rated event.\nOfficial Chess reserves the right to refuse entry or revoke any registration at its sole discretion\, or in accordance to rules and regulations set forth by US Chess including\, but not limited to\, adherence to the US Chess Safe Play Policies and Sanction List. https://new.uschess.org/sites/default/files/media/documents/us-chess-safe-play-guidelines.pdf https://new.uschess.org/sites/default/files/media/documents/sanctionedmembers_10202025.pdf\n\n* Any details are subject to change at anytime but will be communicated well in advance of the tournament \n\n\n\nRegister Today!\nWhether this is your first rated tournament or your hundredth\, the Official Chess Summer Showdown offers a fun\, exciting\, and family-friendly way to spend your summer competing against players from throughout the New York metropolitan area. \nWe look forward to seeing you on Saturday\, August 1! \n  \n\n\n\nAdvance Entries:
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/official-chess-summer-showdown-season-series-week-4-saturday-august-1/
LOCATION:East Side Community School\, 420 East 12th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10009\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Metros will be BACK January 2nd and 3rd\, 2027 - (Sign up to get updates)
DESCRIPTION:🏆♛ Attention ALL Chess Queens and Kings of New York City and Beyond (out of state welcome!) ♚🧠 \nActual registration tickets will go on sale at a later date. This is not a free tournament.\n\nSigning up for the free RSVP now only ensures you are the first to know when the entry tickets\, discounted hotel guest rooms and team rooms are available for purchase.  \n\nSAVE THE DATE\nJanuary 2–3\, 2027 \n2nd Annual New York Metro Area Scholastic Chess Championships \nThe Metros return to the iconic New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square and we are going even bigger and better. \nIf you were on the fence last year\, don’t miss it again.You don’t want your kids to lose another year of eligibility. \nHow was 2026?\nCheck out the official US Chess Federation review and our own tournament recap: \n🔗 US Chess Federation reviewhttps://new.uschess.org/news/new-york-metro-scholastic-chess-championships-deliver-promise \n🔗 Jan 2026 Metros recap with videohttps://officialchess.org/the-inaugural-metros/ \n🔗 Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/officialchessglobal/ \n🔗 WhatsApp Channel (be sure to unmute the bell): https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBZKAyDTkJv4NVnSE1V \n\n📢 Important TO RSVP NOW\nFull format\, pricing\, and registration details will be announced in the coming months via email. \n👉 If you are considering attending\, it is very important to RSVP now. 🚨🚨 \n– Free to RSVP \n– No payment required at this stage \n– Be first to access tournament registration and Overnight guest/Team rooms \n– Bother Overnight and Team rooms sold out last time! \n🏫 Coaches Corner will also be back! \nWe had nearly 1\,450 entries at the inaugural Metros and expect even more in 2027\, so don’t wait. \n⚠️ Reminder\, this RSVP is free but tournament entry will not be free \n\n🏆 Tournament Structure\nChampionship Sections (Grade-Based)\n2-day events (Saturday + Sunday)6-round Traditional Swiss \n– K–1 \n– Primary (K–3) \n– Elementary (K–5) \n– Middle School (K–8) \n– High School (K–12) \n\n“Under” Sections (Rating and Grade-Based)\n1-day events (Saturday or Sunday\, depending on section)5-round Traditional Swiss \nApproximately 9 Under sections\, each with specific grade and rating restrictions. \n\n🎖️ Prizes – Championship-sized Trophies\n\n\nIndividual Podium Trophies\, Class Trophies\, Ties Trophies\, Team Trophies and other Bonuses \n\n\n  \n\n♞♜♝ Get ready for a world-class chess experience at the Metros\, right in our own backyard. \nJoin NYC Chess’ newest and biggest tradition\, an annual celebration of our kids and chess 🗽🏙️🚕
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/rsvp-metros-2027/
LOCATION:New York Marriott Marquis Times Square\, 1535 Broadway\, New York\, New York\, 10036\, United States
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