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SUMMARY:PS 19 EVCS Annual Chess Tournament Pushing Pawns - Saturday May 30\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.pushingpawns.com/tournament \nCoach Shawn Martinez of Pushing Pawns NYC is excited to host the PS19 EVCS Annual Chess Tournament on Saturday\, May 30th! \nThis event is specially designed for:\n✅ Beginner players\n✅ Unrated students\n✅ Players Under 1000 USCF \nWhether your child is playing in their very first tournament or already building confidence competing\, this is a welcoming and fun environment for young chess players to learn\, grow\, and shine. \n✨ Tournament Highlights:\n* 3 Rounds of Chess\n* Trophies & Medals Awarded\n* FREE US Chess Membership opportunities for winners in the unrated sections\n* Friendly atmosphere for families and kids\n* Great experience for school team players and new competitors alike \n📍 PS19 EVCS School\n185 1st Avenue\, NYC \n📅 Saturday\, May 30th\n⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM\n💲 Entry Fee: $25 \n♟️ Sections:\n* U1000\n* U400\n* Unrated K-2\n* Unrated 3-6 \nCoach Shawn Martinez has spent nearly two decades helping NYC youth grow through chess\, mentoring students from beginners to national champions. This tournament is all about giving kids a positive and memorable chess experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTOURNAMENT INFO \n\n\nWELCOME TO THE PS 19 EVCS ANNUAL CHESS TOURNAMENT. \nHOSTED BY : SHAWN MARTINEZ – FOUNDER OF PUSHING PAWNS NYC & PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF PS 19 EVCS CHESS PROGRAM  \nEVENT LOCATION: ENTER 185 1ST AVE MAIN ENTRANCE PS 19 EVCS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.  \nEVENT TIME: 9:00 AM CHECK IN – END BY 2:00 PM​​ \nROUND: \nGAME 1 : 9:15 AM \nGAME 2 : 10:25 AM \nLUNCH BREAK : 11:30 – 11:45 PM  \nGAME 3 : 11:50 AM \nAWARDS: 1:00 PM \n  \n\n\n\n\nTOURNAMENT STRUCTURE \n\n\n3 ROUNDS OF CHESS: EACH PLAYER WILL PLAY 3 GAMES. \n30 + 0  TIME CONTROL: EACH PLAYER WILL GET A 30 MINUTES ON THE CLOCK TO TRY AND WIN. \n​ \n3 SECTIONS: \nU-1000 RATED- RATED SECTION – USCF MEMBERSHIP NEEDED & OPEN GRADES K-6 \nU-400 RATED– RATED SECTION – USCF MEMBERSHIP NEEDED & OPEN GRADES K-6 \nJUNIOR UNRATED- BEGINNER PLAYERS WITH NO RATING IN GRADES 3-6 ONLY.  \nYOUTH UNRATED- BEGINNER PLAYERS WITH NO RATING IN GRADES K-2 \n\n\nPRIZES\n\n\nThe top 3 winners in each section will receive prizes\, along with medals for other players. \nThe winner of the open section will be acknowledged as the PS 19 EVCS Champion! \n\n\nRules \n\n\nEVENT RULES : THIS EVENT WILL FOLLOW USCF RULES.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/ps-19-evcs-annual-chess-tournament-pushing-pawns-saturday-may-30-2026/
LOCATION:PS 19 East Village Commnity School\, 185 1st Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
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