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SUMMARY:58th Annual New York State Scholastic Championships (K-8) Saturday March 7 - Sunday March 8\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:58th Annual New York State Scholastic Chess Championships\nhttps://new.uschess.org/58th-annual-new-york-state-scholastic-championships-open-grades-k-8-only \n(complete details at the bottom) \n📅 Dates: March 8–9\, 2026 (Saturday–Sunday)📍 Location: Saratoga Springs\, NYRounds: 6 Rounds\, G/60\, d10 \n\n🎓 Eligibility\nGrades K–8 only. \nOut-of-state players allowed\, but not eligible for NY State Champion titles. \nGrades 6–8 players may also compete in the High School Championship (Feb 28–Mar 1)\, but with some prize restrictions. \nUnrated players may enter any section that fits their grade level. \n\n🏅 Sections (12 Total)\nMiddle School (Grades K–8)\nK–8 Championship \n– Top NYS player (born on/after 9/1/11) qualifies for the Barber National Tournament of State K–8 Champions. \nK–8 Under 1700 \nK–8 Under 1300 \nK–8 Under 900 \n\nElementary (Grades K–5)\nK–5 Championship \n-Top NYS player (born on/after 9/1/14) qualifies for the Rockefeller National Tournament of State  \nK–5 Champions. \nK–5 Under 1400 \nK–5 Under 1000 \nK–5 Under 600 \n\nPrimary (Grades K–3)\nK–3 Championship \nK–3 Under 800 \n\nKindergarten–1st Grade (K–1)\nK–1 Championship \nK–1 Under 400 \n\n\n\n🏨 Playing Sites (Four Locations)\nSaratoga Hilton Hotel – 534 Broadway \n– Sections: K–3 Under 800\, K–1 Championship\, K–1 Under 400 \n– Parking: $6 daytime / $12 overnight \nSaratoga Springs City Center – 522 Broadway \n– Sections: K–8 Under 900\, K–5 Under 1400\, K–5 Under 1000\, K–5 Under 600\, K–3 Championship \n– Connected indoors to the Hilton \nSaratoga Music Hall – 474 Broadway \n– Section: K–5 Championship \n– Some K–5 Under 1400 games may also be played here \nCourtyard by Marriott – 11 Excelsior Ave. \n– Sections: K–8 Championship\, K–8 Under 1700\, K–8 Under 1300 \nCapacity Limits\n– Hilton + City Center combined: 1\,200 players \n– Marriott: 340 players \n– Music Hall: 220 players \n\n\n\n🕒 Schedule\nSaturday\, March 8 \n– Rounds 1–3: 11:00 am\, 2:00 pm\, 5:00 pm \nSunday\, March 9 \n– Rounds 4–6: 9:00 am\, 12:00 pm\, 3:00 pm \n– Awards Ceremony: ~5:30 pm Sunday \nHalf-point Byes: \n– Available for up to 2 rounds (must request before Round 2). \n\n\n\n🏆 Awards\nTop 10 players and Top 5 teams per section. \n– Team prizes based on top 4 scores from same school\, teams of 2 or 3 allowed\, but are at a disadvantage. \nTop 2 unrated players in U900\, U800\, U600 & U400 sections. \n– Additional prizes for rating-group leaders within each section. \n– Speed playoff in case of a perfect (6–0) tie. \n– Trophies\, plaques or medals to top 10 players & top 5 teams each section\, top 2 unrated in U900\, U800\, U600 & U400\, top 2 each U1800\, U1600\, U1400 (K-8 Championship)\, U1500\, (K-8 U1700)\, U1100 (K-8 U1300)\, U700\, U500\, U300 (K-8 U900)\, U1700\, U1500 (K-5 Championship)\, U1200\, U1000 (K-5 U1400)\, U800\, U700 (K-5 U1000)\, U500\, U400\, U300 (K-5 U600)\, U1400\, U1200\, U1000 (K-3 Championship)\, U600\, U500\, U400\, U300 (K-3 U800)\, U800\, U600\, U400 (K-1)\, U300\, U200 (K-1 U400). Speed playoff if 6-0 tie. \n– Free/reduced entry fee prizes to all CCA OTB tournaments (only for players residing in NY and/or attending NY schools): Championship sections: 8 months 1st\, 6 months 2nd\, 4 months 3rd & 4th. Other sections: 6 months 1st\, 4 months 2nd\, 3 months 3rd & 4th. 2 months bonus entries to NY players with 6-0 scores. Some CCA events also have minimum rating requirements and/or additional surcharges\, based on rating\, to play in the top sections; the free/reduced entry fee prizes do not cover any such additional surcharges for playing in the top sections. \n  \nFree / Reduced Entry Fee Prizes (NY Players Only)\nChampionship Sections: \n– 1st: 8 months free CCA entries \n– 2nd: 6 months \n– 3rd–4th: 4 months \nOther Sections: \n– 1st: 6 months \n– 2nd: 4 months \n– 3rd–4th: 3 months \nBonus: NY players scoring 6–0 get +2 months.(Note: free entries don’t cover rating surcharges for top sections.) \n\n\n\n💰 Entry Fees\n\n\n\n\n\nDate\nFee\nNotes\n\n\n\n\nBy Feb 7\n$120\nEarly registration\n\n\nBy Feb 23\n$160\nRegular registration\n\n\nAfter Feb 23\n$200\nLate entry (if space remains)\n\n\nOn-site (if allowed)\n$250\nMay not be available due to space limits\n\n\n\n\n\n⚠️ Registration may close early once capacity is reached.Some players may be placed on a wait list. \n\nOnline registration only: chessaction.com \nNo mail entries. \nUSCF membership required. \n– Discounted 1-year USCF dues available if purchased with entry. \n\n\n\n💻 Ratings & Eligibility Rules\nMarch official USCF ratings will be used. \nUSCF Online Regular ratings (if available) used for unrated players. \nPlayers with online ratings >100 points above OTB may be moved to a higher section. \n TDs may assign estimated ratings using scholastic guidelines. \n\n\n\n📱 Device Policy\nElectronic scorekeeping devices not allowed. \nNo cellphones during play. May be stored in bag under the table. \nFor full policy: www.devicerules.com \n\n\n\n🏨 Hotels & Travel\nHotel info & reservations: chessevents.us \n– Includes rates\, booking links\, and minimum stay details. \n– Rooms sell out early but may reopen later due to cancellations. \nCar rentals: Avis 800-331-1600 (use AWD #D657633 for discount). \n\n\n\n♟️ Blitz Side Event\nSaturday\, March 8\, 8:00 pm \nEnter on-site by 7:40 pm Saturday \n\n\n\n🔁 Refunds\, Changes & Substitutions\nRefund service charge: $15 per player \nSection switch after Feb 23: $20 extra \nNo changes or substitutions after 5:00 pm\, March 5 \n\n\n\n📬 Questions\nWebsite: chesstour.com \nEmail: director@chess.us \nBring your own digital chess clock (none provided) \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nComplete Details As Written on Organizer Website: \n58th annual New York State Scholastic Championships (out of state players allowed but with prize restrictions)– OPEN TO GRADES K-8 ONLY. See separate TLA\, 2/28-3/1\, for NY State High School Championship\, for grades 9-12 (grades 6-8 also permitted on 2/28-3/1\, but with some prize restrictions). 6-SS\, G/60\, d10\, top NYS player and team in each Championship section are NY State Champions. In 12 separate sections:  1). Middle School (K-8) Championship (top NYS grade 6-8 born 9/1/11 or after qualifies for Barber National Tournament of State K-8 Champions)\, 2). K-8 Under 1700 Section\, 3). K-8 Under 1300\, 4). K-8 Under 900; 5). Elementary (K-5) Championship (top NYS player born 9/1/14 or after qualifies for Rockefeller National Tournament of State K-5 Champions)\, 6). K-5 Under 1400\, 7). K-5 Under 1000\, 8). K-5 Under 600; 9). Primary (K-3) Championship\, 10). K-3 Under 800; 11). K-1 Championship\, 12). K-1 Under 400 Section.  In four separate playing locations: Saratoga Hilton Hotel (K-3 Under 800\, K-1 Championship\, K-1 Under 400 sections)\, 534 Broadway\, I-87 Exit 13-N\, 4 miles north on US 9 (Hilton Chess parking rate: $6 daytime\, $12 overnight); Saratoga Springs City Center (K-8 Under 900\, K-5 Under 1400\, K-5 Under 1000\, K-5 Under 600\, K-3 Championship)\, adjacent to Saratoga Hilton Hotel (connected by indoor walkway)\, 522 Broadway; Saratoga Music Hall (K-5 Championship Section)\, 2½ blocks south of Convention Center at 474 Broadway; Courtyard By Marriott Hotel (K-8 Championship\, K-8 Under 1700\, K-8 Under 1300)\, 11 Excelsior Ave.\, 2/5 mile north of Saratoga Hilton; Saratoga Springs\, NY 12866. Some K-5 Under 1400 Section games might also be played at Saratoga Music Hall.  Sections at Hilton/City Center may be limited to a total of 1200 players\, sections at Marriott may be limited 340 players\, section(s) at Music Hall may be limited to 220 players. Team prizes based on top 4 scores from same school\, teams of 2 or 3 allowed\, but are at a disadvantage. Players are subject to the specific rating and grade requirements for each section (Championship sections open to all players meeting grade requirements); the four Middle School (K-8) sections are open to players in grades 8 and below; the four Elementary (K-5) sections are open to players in grades 5 and below; the two Primary (K-3) sections are open to players in grades 3 and below; the two K-1 sections are open to players grades 1/below; unrated players meeting grade requirements allowed in any section. Online entry fee at chessaction.com\, all sections (space permitting): $120 per player by 2/7/26\, $160 by 2/23. REGISTRATION MAY CLOSE PRIOR TO THESE DATES DUE TO SPACE LIMITATIONS. Entries may be subject to wait list. If registration is still open\, entry fee after 2/23 until advance registration closes is $200. On-site entries: $250 and may not be available this year.  USCF Membership Required. Special 1-year USCF dues if paid online with entry: see chessaction.com. Trophies\, plaques or medals to top 10 players & top 5 teams each section\, top 2 unrated in U900\, U800\, U600 & U400\, top 2 each U1800\, U1600\, U1400 (K-8 Championship)\, U1500\, (K-8 U1700)\, U1100 (K-8 U1300)\, U700\, U500\, U300 (K-8 U900)\, U1700\, U1500 (K-5 Championship)\, U1200\, U1000 (K-5 U1400)\, U800\, U700 (K-5 U1000)\, U500\, U400\, U300 (K-5 U600)\, U1400\, U1200\, U1000 (K-3 Championship)\, U600\, U500\, U400\, U300 (K-3 U800)\, U800\, U600\, U400 (K-1)\, U300\, U200 (K-1 U400). Speed playoff if 6-0 tie. Free/reduced entry fee prizes to all CCA OTB tournaments (only for players residing in NY and/or attending NY schools): Championship sections: 8 months 1st\, 6 months 2nd\, 4 months 3rd & 4th. Other sections: 6 months 1st\, 4 months 2nd\, 3 months 3rd & 4th. 2 months bonus entries to NY players with 6-0 scores. Some CCA events also have minimum rating requirements and/or additional surcharges\, based on rating\, to play in the top sections; the free/reduced entry fee prizes do not cover any such additional surcharges for playing in the top sections. Schedule: Rounds begin Sat 11\, 2\, 5; Sun 9\, 12\, 3. Awards: about 5:30 pm Sun. Recipients responsible for arranging delivery and/or replacement of awards not claimed at site. Half point byes OK all\, limit 2\, must commit before round 2. HR:see chessevents.us for rates\, minimum stay and other details (hotel reservations links at chessevents.us should be open by mid-November or sooner). Hotels may sell out very quickly but could have availability much later due to late cancellations. For backup hotels see chessevents.us. Special car rentals: Avis\, 800-331-1600\, use AWD #D657633. $15 per player service charge for refunds. Section switches subject to $20 extra charge after 2/23 (all substitutions from advance list subject to space limitations and charged late fee)\, no section switching or substitutions after 5 pm 3/5. Questions: chesstour.com\, director@chess.us. Bring digital clock if possible- none supplied. March official ratings used (except unofficial USCF ratings or USCF Online Regular ratings usually used if otherwise unrated). Players with USCF Online Regular ratings over 100 points over their OTB ratings may be assigned higher tournament rating and may be required to play in higher section (TD may use USCF Scholastic Regulations for eligibility guidance). TD reserves right to assign estimated rating to players with non-USCF ratings. Electronic devices rules: Electronic scorekeeping devices not allowed. See also www.devicerules.com; players may not possess cellphones during play but may store them in bag under table. Entry: www.chessaction.com. No mail entries. Blitz tournament: 8 pm Sat\, enter at site Sat by 7:40 pm. \n\n\n\nAddress: \nHilton Hotel: 534 Broadway; Saratoga City Center: 522 Broadway; Saratoga Courtyard Marriott: 11 Excelsior Ave\nI-87 Exit 13-N\, about 4 miles north on US 9\nSaratoga Springs\, NY 12866\nUnited States \n\nSections: 12\nGrand Prix Points:\nPrize Fund:\nFIDE Rated: No\nHandicap Accessible: Yes\nResidency Restriction: No\nOnline Event: No\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Overview\n\n\n\n\nContinental Chess\n\nEmail: director@chess.us\nPhone: director@chess.us\nWebsite: https://www.chesstour.com\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/58th-annual-new-york-state-scholastic-championships-k-8-saturday-march-7-sunday-march-8-2026/
LOCATION:Saratoga Hilton\, 534 Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
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SUMMARY:58th Annual New York State High School Championship - Saturday\, February 28 - Sunday March 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:FEB. 28 – MAR. 1\, 2026 | NEW YORK58th Annual New York State High School Championship \nWebsite: https://new.uschess.org/58th-annual-new-york-state-high-school-championship  \nLocation: Saratoga Hilton Hotel534 Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, NY 12866I-87 Exit 13-N\, 4 miles north on US 9 \nOverview: \n\n\nOpen to out-of-state players (with some prize restrictions). \n\n\nPrimarily intended for Grades 9–12 (grades 6–8 may play in Championship Section with prize restrictions). \n\n6-round Swiss\, G/60\, d10.\n\nChess parking: $6 daytime\, $12 overnight. \n\n\nMaximum 400 players\, divided into 4 sections (unrated allowed in any section): \n\n\nHigh School Championship (Grades 6–12\, top NY State player/team are NY State HS Champions; top NYS grade 9–12 player born 9/1/07 or after qualifies for Denker Tournament of High School Champions in Grand Rapids\, MI) \n\n\nHigh School Under 1900 / Unrated \n\n\nHigh School Under 1500 / Unrated \n\n\nHigh School Under 1000 / Unrated \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntry Fees (per player\, space permitting): \n\n\nBy 2/7/26: $120 \n\n\nBy 2/23/26: $140 \n\n\nAfter 2/23 until registration closes: $200 \n\n\nOn-site entries may not be available. \n\n\nSpecial 1-year USCF dues with magazine if paid online with entry. \n\n\nPrizes: \n\n\nTeam prizes Based on top 4 scores from same school. Teams of 2–3 allowed (disadvantage compared to 4-player teams). \n\n\nTrophies\, plaques\, or medals for top 10 players & top 5 teams in each section. \n\nClass prizes awarded to top 2 each: U2000\, U1800 (HS Championship)\, U1700\, U1600 (in HS U1900)\, U1300\, U1100 (in HS U1500)\, U800\, U600\, top 2 unrated (in HS U1000).\n\n\n\n$2\,250 Bonus Prizes in top 2 sections for top-scoring players residing in NY or attending NY schools (out-of-staters attending NY schools must confirm eligibility with TD by Round 3). \n\nChampionship: $1\,000-500-250 (limited to NY players or players attending NY schools in grades 9-12); High School Under 1900/Unr.: $250-150-100\, $100 limit to Unr.;\n\n Free/reduced entry fee prizes to all CCA OTB tournaments (only for players residing in NY or attending NY schools): Championship section (only NY players in grades 9-12 eligible for free/reduced EF prizes in Championship Section): 8 months 1st\, 6 months 2nd\, 4 months 3rd & 4th. \n\n\nOther sections: 6 months 1st\, 4 months 2nd\, 3 months 3rd & 4th  (all NY players grades 6-12 eligible in Under 1900 Section & below). 2 months bonus free entry to NY players with 6-0 scores. \n\n\nSome CCA events also have minimum rating requirements and/or additional surcharges\, based on rating\, to play in the top sections; the free/reduced entry fee prizes do not cover any such additional surcharges for playing in the top sections.  \n\n\n\n$300 Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes: $200-100\, to Best male+female 2-player team among all 4 sections combined\, team rating must average U2200\, may play in different sections and can be from same or different schools in grades 6-12 in any state; register at site (no extra fee) by 5 pm Sat.\n\nOverall School Team Bonus Prizes: Awards (trophies\, plaques or medals) to top 5 school teams among all 4 sections combined! \n\n\nFirst Place Overall Team (Boards 1-4) also wins 4 additional months of CCA Free/Reduced Entries\, 2nd Place Overall Team (Boards 1-4) wins 2 months additional entries (all players grades 6-12 in any state eligible for Overall Team Bonus Prizes). \n\n\nSchedule: \n\n\nRounds begin Sat 11\, 2\, 5; Sun 9\, 12\, 3. Awards: about 5:30 pm. \n\n\nReg. ends Sat 10 am\, rounds Sat 11\, 2\, 5; Sun 9\, 12\, 3. Awards about 5:30 pm Sun. \n\n\nHalf point byes OK all\, limit 2\, must commit before round 3. \n\n\nCash prizes split if tied\, ties for non-cash prizes broken by tiebreaks (or by speed playoff if 6-0 tie). \n\n\nSpecial Notes: \n\n\n HR: see chessevents.us for rates\, minimum stay and other details (hotel reservations links at chessevents.us should be open by mid-November or sooner). Hotels may sell out very quickly but could have availability much later due to late cancellations. For backup hotels see chessevents.us. \n\n\nSpecial car rentals: Avis\, 800-331-1600\, use AWD #D657633. $15 per player service charge for refunds. \n\n\nSection switches subject to $20 extra charge after 2/23 (all substitutions from advance list subject to space limitations and charged late fee)\, no section switching or substitutions after 6 pm 2/26. \n\n\nQuestions: chesstour.com\, director@chess.us.  \n\n\nBring digital clock if possible- none supplied. \n\n\nMarch official ratings used (except unofficial USCF web ratings or USCF Online Regular ratings usually used if otherwise unrated). Players with USCF Online Regular ratings over 100 points over their OTB ratings may be assigned higher tournament rating and may be required to play in higher section (TD may use USCF Scholastic Regulations for eligibility guidance). TD reserves right to assign estimated rating to players with non-USCF ratings. \n\n\nElectronic devices rules: Electronic scorekeeping devices not allowed. See also www.devicerules.com; players may not possess cellphones during play but may store them in bag under table. \n\n\nUnclaimed cash prizes usually paid by PayPal (may take a couple of weeks)\, but recipients are responsible for arranging delivery and/or replacement of other awards not claimed at site. \n\n\nEnter online:  www.chessaction.com. No mailed entries. \n\n\nNY State High School Blitz Championship: 8:00 pm Sat.\, register at site Sat. by 7:40 pm. \n\n\n  \nDirectly from website: \nFEB. 28 – MAR. 1\, 2026   NEW YORK \n58th annual New York State High School Championship\, Out Of State Welcome\, but with prize restrictions– intended mostly for Grades 9-12 (grades 6-8 also can also play but with some prize restrictions in Championship Section)\, Saratoga Hilton Hotel\, 534 Broadway\, I-87 Exit 13-N\, 4 miles north on US 9\, Saratoga Springs\, NY 12866 (see separate TLA\, March 7-8\, for NY State Scholastic Championship\, Grades K-8). 6-SS\, G/60\, d10. Chess parking rate: $6 daytime\, $12 overnight. May be limited to 400 players. In 4 sections. High School Championship (open to all in grades 6-12\, top NY State player and team are NY State High School Champions; top NYS grade 9-12 born 9/1/07 or after qualifies for Denker Tournament of HS Champions in Grand Rapids\, MI)\, High School Under 1900/Unr\, High School Under 1500/Unr.\, High School Under 1000/Unr. Team prizes based on top 4 scores from same school; teams of 2 or 3 allowed\, but are at a disadvantage. Unrateds allowed any section. Online entry fee at chessaction.com\, all sections (space permitting): $120 per player by 2/7/26\, $140 by 2/23. Registration may closer prior to these dates due to space limitations and entries may be subject to wait list. If registration is still open\, entry fee after 2/23 until registration closes is $200 (On-site entries may not be available this year). Special 1-year USCF dues with magazine if paid online with entry: see chessaction.com. Trophies\, plaques or medals to top 10 players & top 5 teams each section\, top 2 each U2000\, U1800 (HS Championship)\, U1700\, U1600 (in HS U1900)\, U1300\, U1100 (in HS U1500)\, U800\, U600\, top 2 unrated (in HS U1000). $2\,250 Bonus Prizes in top 2 sections for top-scoring players residing in NY or attending NY schools (out-of-staters attending NY schools must confirm eligibility with TD by Round 3). Championship: $1\,000-500-250 (limited to NY players or players attending NY schools in grades 9-12); High School Under 1900/Unr.: $250-150-100\, $100 limit to Unr.; Free/reduced entry fee prizes to all CCA OTB tournaments (only for players residing in NY or attending NY schools): Championship section (only NY players in grades 9-12 eligible for free/reduced EF prizes in Championship Section): 8 months 1st\, 6 months 2nd\, 4 months 3rd & 4th. Other sections: 6 months 1st\, 4 months 2nd\, 3 months 3rd & 4th  (all NY players grades 6-12 eligible in Under 1900 Section & below). 2 months bonus free entry to NY players with 6-0 scores. Some CCA events also have minimum rating requirements and/or additional surcharges\, based on rating\, to play in the top sections; the free/reduced entry fee prizes do not cover any such additional surcharges for playing in the top sections. $300 Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes: $200-100\, to Best male+female 2-player team among all 4 sections combined\, team rating must average U2200\, may play in different sections and can be from same or different schools in grades 6-12 in any state; register at site (no extra fee) by 5 pm Sat. Overall School Team Bonus Prizes: Awards (trophies\, plaques or medals) to top 5 school teams among all 4 sections combined! First Place Overall Team (Boards 1-4) also wins 4 additional months of CCA Free/Reduced Entries\, 2nd Place Overall Team (Boards 1-4) wins 2 months additional entries (all players grades 6-12 in any state eligible for Overall Team Bonus Prizes). Schedule: Rounds begin Sat 11\, 2\, 5; Sun 9\, 12\, 3. Awards: about 5:30 pm. Schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am\, rounds Sat 11\, 2\, 5; Sun 9\, 12\, 3. Awards about 5:30 pm Sun. Half point byes OK all\, limit 2\, must commit before round 3. Cash prizes split if tied\, ties for non-cash prizes broken by tiebreaks (or by speed playoff if 6-0 tie).  HR: see chessevents.us for rates\, minimum stay and other details (hotel reservations links at chessevents.us should be open by mid-November or sooner). Hotels may sell out very quickly but could have availability much later due to late cancellations. For backup hotels see chessevents.us. Special car rentals: Avis\, 800-331-1600\, use AWD #D657633. $15 per player service charge for refunds. Section switches subject to $20 extra charge after 2/23 (all substitutions from advance list subject to space limitations and charged late fee)\, no section switching or substitutions after 6 pm 2/26. Questions: chesstour.com\, director@chess.us. Bring digital clock if possible- none supplied. March official ratings used (except unofficial USCF web ratings or USCF Online Regular ratings usually used if otherwise unrated). Players with USCF Online Regular ratings over 100 points over their OTB ratings may be assigned higher tournament rating and may be required to play in higher section (TD may use USCF Scholastic Regulations for eligibility guidance). TD reserves right to assign estimated rating to players with non-USCF ratings. Electronic devices rules: Electronic scorekeeping devices not allowed. See also www.devicerules.com; players may not possess cellphones during play but may store them in bag under table. Unclaimed cash prizes usually paid by PayPal (may take a couple of weeks)\, but recipients are responsible for arranging delivery and/or replacement of other awards not claimed at site. Enter online:  www.chessaction.com. No mailed entries. NY State High School Blitz Championship: 8:00 pm Sat.\, register at site Sat. by 7:40 pm.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/58th-annual-new-york-state-high-school-championship-saturday-february-28-sunday-march-1-2026/
LOCATION:Saratoga Hilton\, 534 Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
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