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SUMMARY:Empire Chess Training - GVS Scholastic Chess Tournament - Saturday April 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:General Information:​​ \n\n\nGame Format: Swiss System \n\n\nNovice (I and II) and Elementary will play 4 games \n\n\nAdvanced and Championship will play 3 games \n\n\nTime control of G/25;d5 for ELEMENTARY (K-6) \n\n\nTime control of G/40;d5 for ADVANCED (K-12) \n\n\nTime control of G/45;d5 for CHAMPIONSHIP (K-12) \n\n\n\n\nDate: November 8th\, December 6th\, January 10th\, February 7\, April 18\, May 9\, June 6 \n\n\nVenue: Gantry View School (5-36 50th Ave\, Long Island City\, NY 11101) \n\n\nUSCF Membership: Current USCF membership required for all sections\, except Novice (I and II) \n\n\nCheck-in starts at 8:30 AM. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the event to check-in. \n\n\nEquipment: Chess sets\, chess clocks\, and notation sheets provided​ \n\n\nAll participants under 18 must be chaperoned by an adult or guardian. If you want to drop off\, please email empire.chess.tournament@gmail.com \n\n\nTo ensure a safe and focused environment\, we ask that waiting children engage in quiet activities. Loud games and running in the hallways or waiting areas are prohibited. \n\n\nFor any questions\, please email empire.chess.tournament@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTournament Sections:​​ \n\n\nNOVICE 1 (PreK-1) – Unrated (will not be USCF rated). No clock and notation (4 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n\n\n\n\n​NOVICE 2 (Grades 2-5) – Unrated (will not be USCF rated). No clock and notation (4 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n\n\n\n\n​ELEMENTARY (K-6) – USCF 600 and under (USCF Rated)\, G/25;d5 (4 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​​ \n\n\n\n\n​ADVANCED (K-12) – USCF 1200 and under (USCF Rated)\, G/40;d5 (3 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n\n\n\n\n​CHAMPIONSHIP (K-12) – USCF 1200+ (USCF Rated)\, G/45;d5 (3 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. $150 for 1st Place\, $80 for 2nd\, $50 for 3rd Place.​ (B/14 Entries) \n\n\n\n\n\nGame Schedule and Awarding \n\n\nChampionship Check-in: 9:00 AM \n\n\nElementary & Advanced Check-in: 9:15 AM \n\n\nNovice I & Novice II Check-in: 9:45 AM \n\n\nAfter Check-In for the section\, the round will start ASAP \nAwards Ceremony – To be held immediately after the section concludes \nUSCF Membership \n\n\nActive USCF membership is required to participate in the rated sections \n\n\nIf you are not a member\, or has an expired membership\, please JOIN / RENEW MEMBERSHIP \n\n\n\nHalf point byes may be requested as follows: \n\n\nAll half-point bye requests must be made prior to round 2 pairings. \n\n\nHalf-point bye requests cannot be changed once round 2 is paired. \n\n\nBye requests can be made by emailing empire.chess.tournament@gmail.com or by visiting Chess Control on-site. \n\n\n\n\n  \nhttps://www.empirechesstraining.com/gantry-view-tournament
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/empire-chess-training-gvs-scholastic-chess-tournament-saturday-april-18-2026/
LOCATION:Gantry View School\, 5-36 50th Ave\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Empire Chess Training - GVS Scholastic Chess Tournament - Saturday May 9 2026
DESCRIPTION:General Information:​​ \n\n\nGame Format: Swiss System \n\n\nNovice (I and II) and Elementary will play 4 games \n\n\nAdvanced and Championship will play 3 games \n\n\nTime control of G/25;d5 for ELEMENTARY (K-6) \n\n\nTime control of G/40;d5 for ADVANCED (K-12) \n\n\nTime control of G/45;d5 for CHAMPIONSHIP (K-12) \n\n\n\n\nDate: November 8th\, December 6th\, January 10th\, February 7\, April 18\, May 9\, June 6 \n\n\nVenue: Gantry View School (5-36 50th Ave\, Long Island City\, NY 11101) \n\n\nUSCF Membership: Current USCF membership required for all sections\, except Novice (I and II) \n\n\nCheck-in starts at 8:30 AM. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the event to check-in. \n\n\nEquipment: Chess sets\, chess clocks\, and notation sheets provided​ \n\n\nAll participants under 18 must be chaperoned by an adult or guardian. If you want to drop off\, please email empire.chess.tournament@gmail.com \n\n\nTo ensure a safe and focused environment\, we ask that waiting children engage in quiet activities. Loud games and running in the hallways or waiting areas are prohibited. \n\n\nFor any questions\, please email empire.chess.tournament@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTournament Sections:​​ \n\n\nNOVICE 1 (PreK-1) – Unrated (will not be USCF rated). No clock and notation (4 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n\n\n\n\n​NOVICE 2 (Grades 2-5) – Unrated (will not be USCF rated). No clock and notation (4 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n\n\n\n\n​ELEMENTARY (K-6) – USCF 600 and under (USCF Rated)\, G/25;d5 (4 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​​ \n\n\n\n\n​ADVANCED (K-12) – USCF 1200 and under (USCF Rated)\, G/40;d5 (3 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n\n\n\n\n​CHAMPIONSHIP (K-12) – USCF 1200+ (USCF Rated)\, G/45;d5 (3 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. $150 for 1st Place\, $80 for 2nd\, $50 for 3rd Place.​ (B/14 Entries) \n\n\n\n\n\nGame Schedule and Awarding \n\n\nChampionship Check-in: 9:00 AM \n\n\nElementary & Advanced Check-in: 9:15 AM \n\n\nNovice I & Novice II Check-in: 9:45 AM \n\n\nAfter Check-In for the section\, the round will start ASAP \nAwards Ceremony – To be held immediately after the section concludes \nUSCF Membership \n\n\nActive USCF membership is required to participate in the rated sections \n\n\nIf you are not a member\, or has an expired membership\, please JOIN / RENEW MEMBERSHIP \n\n\n\nHalf point byes may be requested as follows: \n\n\nAll half-point bye requests must be made prior to round 2 pairings. \n\n\nHalf-point bye requests cannot be changed once round 2 is paired. \n\n\nBye requests can be made by emailing empire.chess.tournament@gmail.com or by visiting Chess Control on-site. \n\n\n\n\n  \nhttps://www.empirechesstraining.com/gantry-view-tournament
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/empire-chess-training-gvs-scholastic-chess-tournament-saturday-may-9-2026/
LOCATION:Gantry View School\, 5-36 50th Ave\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Empire Chess Training - GVS Scholastic Chess Tournament - Saturday June 6 2026
DESCRIPTION:General Information:​​ \n\n\nGame Format: Swiss System \n\n\nNovice (I and II) and Elementary will play 4 games \n\n\nAdvanced and Championship will play 3 games \n\n\nTime control of G/25;d5 for ELEMENTARY (K-6) \n\n\nTime control of G/40;d5 for ADVANCED (K-12) \n\n\nTime control of G/45;d5 for CHAMPIONSHIP (K-12) \n\n\n\n\nDate: November 8th\, December 6th\, January 10th\, February 7\, April 18\, May 9\, June 6 \n\n\nVenue: Gantry View School (5-36 50th Ave\, Long Island City\, NY 11101) \n\n\nUSCF Membership: Current USCF membership required for all sections\, except Novice (I and II) \n\n\nCheck-in starts at 8:30 AM. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the event to check-in. \n\n\nEquipment: Chess sets\, chess clocks\, and notation sheets provided​ \n\n\nAll participants under 18 must be chaperoned by an adult or guardian. If you want to drop off\, please email empire.chess.tournament@gmail.com \n\n\nTo ensure a safe and focused environment\, we ask that waiting children engage in quiet activities. Loud games and running in the hallways or waiting areas are prohibited. \n\n\nFor any questions\, please email empire.chess.tournament@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTournament Sections:​​ \n\n\nNOVICE 1 (PreK-1) – Unrated (will not be USCF rated). No clock and notation (4 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n\n\n\n\n​NOVICE 2 (Grades 2-5) – Unrated (will not be USCF rated). No clock and notation (4 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n\n\n\n\n​ELEMENTARY (K-6) – USCF 600 and under (USCF Rated)\, G/25;d5 (4 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​​ \n\n\n\n\n​ADVANCED (K-12) – USCF 1200 and under (USCF Rated)\, G/40;d5 (3 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n\n\n\n\n​CHAMPIONSHIP (K-12) – USCF 1200+ (USCF Rated)\, G/45;d5 (3 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. $150 for 1st Place\, $80 for 2nd\, $50 for 3rd Place.​ (B/14 Entries) \n\n\n\n\n\nGame Schedule and Awarding \n\n\nChampionship Check-in: 9:00 AM \n\n\nElementary & Advanced Check-in: 9:15 AM \n\n\nNovice I & Novice II Check-in: 9:45 AM \n\n\nAfter Check-In for the section\, the round will start ASAP \nAwards Ceremony – To be held immediately after the section concludes \nUSCF Membership \n\n\nActive USCF membership is required to participate in the rated sections \n\n\nIf you are not a member\, or has an expired membership\, please JOIN / RENEW MEMBERSHIP \n\n\n\nHalf point byes may be requested as follows: \n\n\nAll half-point bye requests must be made prior to round 2 pairings. \n\n\nHalf-point bye requests cannot be changed once round 2 is paired. \n\n\nBye requests can be made by emailing empire.chess.tournament@gmail.com or by visiting Chess Control on-site. \n\n\n\n\n  \nhttps://www.empirechesstraining.com/gantry-view-tournament
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/empire-chess-training-gvs-scholastic-chess-tournament-saturday-june-6-2026/
LOCATION:Gantry View School\, 5-36 50th Ave\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
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