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SUMMARY:NYCA - Q300 Tournament - Saturday February 28\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.newyorkchessacademy.us/q300-tournament\nQ300 Tournament (February 28\, 2026)28-37 29th St\, Astoria\, NY 11102\n\n\nGeneral Information:​​\n\n\nGame Format: Swiss System \n\n\nUSCF Membership: Current USCF membership required for all sections\, except Novice sections \n\n\nAll sections will play 4 games\, except for the Championship section (3 games) \n\n\nTime control: \n\n\nElementary\, Booster\, Advanced – G/25;d5 \n\n\nChampionship – G/45;d5 \n\n\n\n\nRegistration and Entry fee: $40 by February 14\, 2026\, 11:59 PM Eastern Time\, $50 after. \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\, clocks\, and notation sheets provided​ \n\n\nAll children must be chaperoned by an adult. Entrance to the event will be through the school courtyard on 30th avenue at 29th street. \n\n\nParents are expected to monitor their children while they are waiting for their games to begin.  We suggest bringing books or quiet games to play\, and encourage quiet discussion in the waiting area in between turns.  Safety is paramount and students will be expected to sit quietly.  There can be no loud games or running in the waiting area or school hallways. \n\n\nRegistration fee may be reduced or waived for those in need of financial assistance. Please email q300chessteam@gmail.com to request \n\n\nFor questions\, please email info@ny-chessacademy.com \n\n\n​ \n* Free registration for players with a published USCF rating of 1400 and up. Use coupon code USCF1400UP *​ \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 6. Medals for all other players.​ \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 6. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n\n\n\n\n​ELEMENTARY (K-6) – USCF 400 and under G/25;d5 (4 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 6. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n\n\n\n\n​BOOSTER (K-12) – USCF 800 and under G/25;d5 (4 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 6. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n\n\n\n\n​ADVANCED (K-12) – USCF 1200 and under G/25;d5 (4 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 6. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n\n\n\n\n​**QUADS** CHAMPIONSHIP (K-12) – USCF 1200 and up G/45;d5 (3 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: $50 for player with perfect score 3/3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGame Schedule and Awarding\n\n\nRound 1 – 9:00 – 10:00 AM \n\n\nRound 2 – 10:15 -11:15 AM \n\n\nRound 3 – 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM \n\n\nRound 4 – 12:45 – 1:45 PM \n\n\nAwards Ceremony – To be held immediately after the section concludes \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTiebreak System\nUSCF standard tiebreak below will be used in this tournament\, in order of priority: \n\n\nModified Median\, Solkoff\, Cumulative Score\, Cumulative Scores of Opposition \n\n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT TIEBREAKS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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​
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/nyca-q300-tournament-saturday-february-28-2026/
LOCATION:Q300\, 28-37 29th St.\, Astoria\, NY\, 11102\, United States
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SUMMARY:NYCA - Q300 Tournament - Saturday November 8\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:General Information:​​\n\n\nGame Format: Swiss System \n\n\nUSCF Membership: Current USCF membership required for all sections\, except Novice sections \n\n\nAll sections will play 4 games. Time control of g/25;d5 for all rated sections \n\n\nRegistration and Entry fee: $40 by October 25\, 2025\, 11:59 PM Eastern Time\, $50 after. \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\, clocks\, and notation sheets provided​ \n\n\nAll children must be chaperoned by an adult. Entrance to the event will be through the school courtyard on 30th avenue at 29th street. \n\n\nParents are expected to monitor their children while they are waiting for their games to begin.  We suggest bringing books or quiet games to play\, and encourage quiet discussion in the waiting area in between turns.  Safety is paramount and students will be expected to sit quietly.  There can be no loud games or running in the waiting area or school hallways. \n\n\nRegistration fee may be reduced or waived for those in need of financial assistance. Please email q300chessteam@gmail.com to request \n\n\nFor questions\, please email info@ny-chessacademy.com \n\n\n​ \n* Free registration for players with a published USCF rating of 1400 and up. Use coupon code USCF1400UP *​ \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 6. Medals for all other players.​ \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 6. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n\n\n\n\n​ELEMENTARY (K-6) – USCF 400 and under G/25;d5 (4 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 6. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n\n\n\n\n​BOOSTER (K-12) – USCF 800 and under G/25;d5 (4 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 6. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n\n\n\n\n​ADVANCED (K-12) – USCF 1200 and under G/25;d5 (4 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 6. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​ \n\n\n\n\n​CHAMPIONSHIP (K-12) – USCF 1200-1800 G/25;d5 (4 rounds) \n\n\nAwards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. $100 for 1st Place\, $50 for 2nd Place.​ \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nGame Schedule and Awarding\n\n\nRound 1 – 9:00 – 10:00 AM \n\n\nRound 2 – 10:15 -11:15 AM \n\n\nRound 3 – 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM \n\n\nRound 4 – 12:45 – 1:45 PM \n\n\nAwards Ceremony – To be held immediately after the section concludes \n\n\n\n\nTiebreak System\nUSCF standard tiebreak below will be used in this tournament\, in order of priority: \n\n\nModified Median\, Solkoff\, Cumulative Score\, Cumulative Scores of Opposition \n\n\n  \n\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\n  \nhttps://www.newyorkchessacademy.us/q300-tournament \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/nyca-q300-tournament-november-8-2025/
LOCATION:Q300\, 28-37 29th St.\, Astoria\, NY\, 11102\, United States
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