Scholastic Chess Calendar

BEGINNER – Pre K -1 Not Rated, No Clocks

NOVICE – Grades K-2 Under 600 | G/25; d/5

ELEMENTARY – Grades K-6 Under 500 | G/25; d/5

RESERVE – Grades K-8 Under 800 | G/35; d/5

ADVANCED – Grades K-12 Under 1000 | G/40; d/5

CHAMPIONSHIP– K-12 Under 1400 | G/40; d/5

Under 1800 SECTION– $$$ CASH Prizes | G/55; d/5

80% of Entry Fees returned as prizes

4-SS 4 Rounds Per Section, U 1800 3-SS 3 Rounds

Entrants can ‘play up’ into any section.
All Sections Rated By The United States Chess Federation (USCF).

There is no elimination! All players play all rounds.

Registration:

• Entry Fees:
  $49.00 if received online 6 days before tournament
  $59 thereafter,
  Please register in advance if possible, to avoid the additional $10 late fee.
• Membership Required: $20.00/yr for the U.S. CHESS FEDERATION (USCF),
• Send entry and make checks payable to Tri-State Chess: 
  The Chess Exchange, 325 E. 88 St. New York, NY 10128 … Fax (917) 477-2110 Info (212) 289-5997
• Credit card entries accepted by phone, fax, mail & Online: www.TriStateChess.com Info@TriStateChess.com

Please Bring Chess Clock if you have one. Boards & Pieces supplied.

Time & Location:

• Bryant Park Fountain Plaza.
• Round one begins at 10:00AM. Rounds 2-4 will begin as soon as the previous round has finished.
• On site registration: 9:00 – 9:30 AM. Late entrants may not be paired for the first round.
• TOURNAMENT SITE: Bryant Park Fountain Plaza. Enter at W. 41st & 6th Ave.

All CDC and government related restrictions will be strictly adhered to. Check our website for Coronavirus restriction updates, as we get closer to the event, as restrictions will most likely change as we move forward.

General Information:​​

• Sense Academy tournaments are open to all players rated 1000 and under (Pre-K-12). Rated and unrated sections.

• Game Format: Swiss System

• USCF Membership: Current USCF membership required for all sections, except Novice sections

• Registration and Entry fee: $45 by September 10, 2023 11:59 PM, $55 after.

• Check-in: Arrival 15 minutes before the event is required for check-in

• Awards / Prizes:

  • Novice 1 – Trophies for top 5. Medals for the rest of the participants

  • Novice 2 – Trophies for top 5. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up

  • Elementary – Trophies for top 5. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up

  • Booster- Trophies for top 5. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up

  • Reserve – Trophies for top 5. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up

• Awarding Ceremony: After each section completes and the final results become available, the awarding will follow.

• Equipment: Chess sets, clocks, and notation sheets provided​

• Masks are optional inside the building

• For more information: Call (917) 775-1370 (中文) or (917) 268-6495 (English)

4 rated USCF games in seven separate sections; G/30;d5. Games at 10:00, 11:30, 12:45 and 2:00. Check in before 9:30 so you can be seated for 10:00 start.

We are pleased to announce that Xeva will have the concession stand open for purchase of hot food and beverages on Sept 24 during the tournament.

Please choose from one of the following 7 sections: Sections may be combined if there are less than 6 signed up by Friday at 6:00. Official registration closes Friday at 6:00 PM. On-site registration possible before 9:30 if there are sufficient chairs and tables for players.

• Awe: Adults welcome; Rated above 1700
• King: Rated above 1300
• Queen: Rated 900-1299
• Rook: Rated 500-899
• Bishop: Must be in Gr 7-12 and Rated Under 800.
• Knight: Rated Under 500
• Pawn: Must be in Gr 3 or Below and Rated Under 300

Register here.

Sections:
K-12 Open (1500 & up)
K-12 Reserve (1000-1499)
JH-HS Novice (K-12 Under 1100)
JH-HS NRB (6-12 unrated)
EL Novice (K-5 Under 1000)
EL Rookie (K-5 Under 600)
EL NRB (K-5 unrated).

Time Control:
All sections except K-12 Open will be G/30 or G/25;d5
K-12 Open will be G/45 or G/40;d5

Schedule:
For all sections except “K-12 Open”
Check -in: 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 11:15 AM
Round 3: 1:00 PM
Round 4: 2:15 PM
Awards: 3:30 PM.

“K-12 Open”
Check-in 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 11:45 AM
Round 3: 1:45 PM
Awards, 3:30 PM

Notes:
Sets, boards, and scoresheets provided. Bring a clock if you have one, and a pen or pencil for notation. Please note that pictures will be taken during the event.

BEGINNER – Pre K -1 Not Rated, No Clocks

NOVICE – Grades K-2 Under 600 | G/25; d/5

ELEMENTARY – Grades K-6 Under 500 | G/25; d/5

RESERVE – Grades K-8 Under 800 | G/35; d/5

ADVANCED – Grades K-12 Under 1000 | G/40; d/5

CHAMPIONSHIP– K-12 Under 1400 | G/40; d/5

Under 1800 SECTION– $$$ CASH Prizes | G/55; d/5

80% of Entry Fees returned as prizes

4-SS 4 Rounds Per Section, U 1800 3-SS 3 Rounds

Entrants can ‘play up’ into any section.
All Sections Rated By The United States Chess Federation (USCF).

There is no elimination! All players play all rounds.

Registration:

• Entry Fees:
  $49.00 if received online 6 days before tournament
  $59 thereafter,
  Please register in advance if possible, to avoid the additional $10 late fee.
• Membership Required: $20.00/yr for the U.S. CHESS FEDERATION (USCF),
• Send entry and make checks payable to Tri-State Chess: 
  The Chess Exchange, 325 E. 88 St. New York, NY 10128 … Fax (917) 477-2110 Info (212) 289-5997
• Credit card entries accepted by phone, fax, mail & Online: www.TriStateChess.com Info@TriStateChess.com

Please Bring Chess Clock if you have one. Boards & Pieces supplied.

Time & Location:

• Bryant Park Fountain Plaza.
• Round one begins at 10:00AM. Rounds 2-4 will begin as soon as the previous round has finished.
• On site registration: 9:00 – 9:30 AM. Late entrants may not be paired for the first round.
• TOURNAMENT SITE: Bryant Park Fountain Plaza. Enter at W. 41st & 6th Ave.

All CDC and government related restrictions will be strictly adhered to. Check our website for Coronavirus restriction updates, as we get closer to the event, as restrictions will most likely change as we move forward.

Sibling Discount: $10 USD discount for family member registration greater than or equal to 2 participants in this event; paid in a single transaction.
Applicable to all sections.
Hunter Students: $5 USD discount for school equal to Hunter.
Applicable to all sections.

All sections 4 rounds. Please note start times. Rounds thereafter begin as quickly as we complete the sections.
Future Masters – Start time: 9:15am
Championship – Start time: 9:30am; Reserve & Booster – Start time: 9:45am
Primary & Juniors – Start time: 10:00 am
2-3, K & 1 Unrated – Start time: 10:15am

Game/60 +5 second delay in Future Masters
Game/50 +5 second delay in Championship
Game/45 +5 second delay in Reserve
Game/40 +5 second delay in Booster, Primary & Juniors
Novice (unrated) sections. No clocks. Notation not required.

Half (1/2) point bye requests (1 maximum) are available for round 1 only.
Byes must be requested prior to the start of round 1.

There are currently NO COVID requirements in place for players. However, masking is recommended inside the building. Adults or other accompanying persons are being asked to show vaccination card or Cleared4 pass. 

Registration closes on Friday, June 2 at 5:00 pm. Sections may sell out before this time. There is NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION  for this event.

By registering online, you will not need to check. Upon your arrival, verify that you are on the posted pre-tournament pairing list. Please bring a copy of your confirmation email in the event there is an error.

Pairings: Join the Hunter Tournament Announcements WhatsApp group to receive alerts when pairings are posted during the event: https://chat.whatsapp.com/G0wuGelC8Uh9Wd4AQkzfza

**USCF-rated, except where noted. Bring clocks and score pads. (Unrated sections do not require clocks; notation is recommended but not required.) Chess sets are provided for all sections except Future Masters.

Ratings: Rated section use published rating unless parent emails hunterchess@gmail.com and/or puts a note in registration page requesting Current MSA Rating be used.

Unrated sections: These sections are designed to introduce beginning chess players to competition. No US Chess membership is required. If a player has some rated experience, the maximum allowable rating is 300. If a player with a rating (300, or below) chooses to play in an unrated section, the tournament organizer still reserves the right to review the player’s tournament history and move the player into a rated section. This decision may not be appealed.

Prizes: Trophies to all players scoring 3 points or more in 4 round sections.

For tournament postponement and delay notices, check the NSCF Facebook page.

Changes: If you need to change sections, or for any other assistance, email hunterchess@gmail.com.

Quad-style Chess Tournament hosted by AlphaMinds Academy!

This tournament is recommended to:

• All players of Intermediate and Advanced level
• All Alpha Minds students who have completed at least one semester of our chess program
• Prior tournament experience is not necessary
• USCF Membership ID is required for every participant.  If this is your child’s first USCF tournament, please register for the USCF Membership first here.

This is a rated tournament; the results of this tournament will be recorded with the USCF.All players in grades K-12 are welcome!

• Schedule: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
• Tournament Format: Quads, 3 rounds, Time Control: G/25;d5
• Capacity:  40 players
• Top 3 players in each group receive trophies.
• Location: Boys and Girls Club of Hudson County,  Jersey City NJ 07302

Sections:
K-12 Open (1500 & up)
K-12 Reserve (1000-1499)
JH-HS Novice (K-12 Under 1100)
EL Novice (K-5 Under 1000)
EL Rookie (K-5 Under 600)

Time Control:
All sections except K-12 Open will be G/30 or G/25;d5
K-12 Open will be G/45 or G/40;d5

Schedule:
For all sections except “K-12 Open”
Check -in: 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 11:15 AM
Round 3: 1:00 PM
Round 4: 2:15 PM
Awards: 3:30 PM.

“K-12 Open”
Check-in 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 11:45 AM
Round 3: 1:45 PM
Awards, 3:30 PM

Notes:
Sets, boards, and scoresheets provided. Bring a clock if you have one, and a pen or pencil for notation. Please note that pictures will be taken during the event.

PS41 Chess Tournament
Monday October 9, 2023

Open to first 156 players – Register using the link below $50 per player (proceeds supporting the PS41 Chess Team)

UNRATED SECTIONS
Board and pieces will be supplied, and no clocks will be used. U.S. Chess Federation membership is not required for these sections. Please arrive 15 minutes before your start time. Special instructions for our Unrated Sections will be presented at 10:15am in the auditorium.

No Score (Kindergarten Only) 4 rounds.
Start / Est. End Time: 10:30am / 2:30pm. This section is specially designed for K children new to chess tournaments and might not remember all the rules. Tournament Directors will guide the children and results will not be recorded. Trophies awarded to all players.

K-1 Novice (Kindergartners and First Grade) 4 rounds.
Start / Est. End Time: 10:30am / 2:30pm. Trophies awarded to winners. Medals for all other players.

2-5 Novice (2nd to 5th Grade) 4 rounds.
Start / Est. End Time: 10:30am / 2:30pm. Trophies awarded to winners. Medals for all other players.

USCF RATED SECTIONS
Players in these sections must play with a clock. Board and pieces will be supplied but bring clocks if you have them. U.S. Chess Federation membership is required for rated sections. Please arrive 15 minutes before your start time.

Juniors (K-1st Grade, USCF Under 600) 4 rounds, G/40 d5.
Start / Est. End Time: 10am / 3:30pm. Trophies to winners. Medals for all other players.

Primary (K-3rd Grade, USCF Under 800) 4 rounds, G/40 d5.
Start / Est. End Time: 10am / 3:30pm. Trophies to winners. Medals for all other players.

Reserve (K-8th Grade, USCF Under 1100) 4 rounds, G/40 d5.
Start / Est. End Time: 9:45am / 4pm. Trophies to winners. Medals for all other players.

Championship (K-12th Grade, USCF 1000-1400) 4 rounds, G/45 d5.
Start / Est. End Time: 9:30am / 4pm. Trophies to winners. Medals for all other players.

Open (K-12th Grade, USCF 1300+) 3 rounds, G/70 d5.
Start / Est. End Time: 9:30am / 5pm. Trophies to winners. Medals for all other players.

Tournament Details
* Special instructions for our Unrated Sections will be presented at 10:15am in the auditorium.
* Pairing will be posted in the Playing Hall (cafeteria)
* Parents may help their children get settled in the playing hall at the start of their rounds.
* Parents should wait in the auditorium while games are played – Spectating games is not allowed.
* Second and following rounds will begin when the previous round is completed.
* Award ceremonies will take place at the completion of each section.

Lunch – Pizza
Pizza slices will be on sale or participants can bring their own food and should bring their own water bottle.

Important Information
PARENTAL SUPERVISION IS REQUIRED THROUGHOUT THE TOURNAMENT
NO FOOD OR DRINKS ARE ALLOWED IN THE AUDITORIUM
SCHOOL COVID PROTOCOLS WILL BE FOLLOWED – MASKS OPTIONAL –

Open to Students in Grades K-12 in 6 sections. US Chess Federation rated for all sections. Online registration will close 11 pm the day before the tournament. No entries on site!

Early bird registration fee is $50 for CGPS students, $55 for everyone else. ($10 added to all registrations after the Wednesday 2 days before. We have a $10 refund fee.)

Discount $5 per paying sibling. Free entry if you are rated over 1500!

Current US Chess membership required: $20 (age 19 and under)

Friday 4 pm at The Columbia Grammar School Gym/Cafeteria at 5 West 93rd (map)

Limited to first 50 players. Sets and boards provided.

Friday 4 pm at The Columbia Grammar School Cafeteria at 36 West 93rd (map)

Limited to first 50 players. Sets and boards provided. Top 3 sections: Please bring clocks!

Live ratings may be used at TD discretion; TD reserves right to assign players’ sections and to combine sections. Players winning their section usually moves up in the next tournament. Electronic score sheets not allowed!

Schedule:

The first round begins at 4pm. K through 3rd grade sections end around 7:45 pm. Other sections finish around 8:30 pm. The next round will begin as soon as possible after the previous round ends.

Awards:

Premier Quads prize: Free entry (value $50) into Marshall or G & T Quads. Other sections: Trophies to top 15 in each section. Honored Participant trophies to everyone else. Award ceremonies as soon as possible after each section concludes.

Important:

We are a nut free tournament! Please do not bring nuts or nut-containing items.

Masks are optional but encouraged. Do not attend if experiencing symptoms. Please maintain good “health etiquette” — wash your hands frequently, cover sneezes and coughs, etc. Parent or designate must be present to assert parental supervision over your child’s behavior and activities.

Little House of Chess, Inc does not provide supervision when a child has finished a scheduled game.

Email: littlehouseofchess@gmail.com if you have questions.

Sections:
K-12 Open (1500 & up)
K-12 Reserve (1000-1499)
JH-HS Novice (K-12 Under 1100)
JH-HS NRB (6-12 unrated)
EL Novice (K-5 Under 1000)
EL Rookie (K-5 Under 600)
EL NRB (K-5 unrated).

Time Control:
All sections except K-12 Open will be G/30 or G/25;d5
K-12 Open will be G/45 or G/40;d5

Schedule:
For all sections except “K-12 Open”
Check -in: 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 11:15 AM
Round 3: 1:00 PM
Round 4: 2:15 PM
Awards: 3:30 PM.

“K-12 Open”
Check-in 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 11:45 AM
Round 3: 1:45 PM
Awards, 3:30 PM

Notes:
Sets, boards, and scoresheets provided. Bring a clock if you have one, and a pen or pencil for notation. Please note that pictures will be taken during the event.

Open to Girls in Grades K-12 in 5 sections. US Chess Federation rated for all sections. Online registration will close 11 pm the day before the tournament. No entries on site!

Early bird registration fee is $50 for CGPS students, $55 for everyone else. ($10 added to all registrations after the Wednesday 2 days before. We have a $10 refund fee.)

Discount $5 per paying sibling. Free entry if you are rated over 1500!

Current US Chess membership required: $20 (age 19 and under)

Friday 4 pm at The Columbia Grammar School Gym/Cafeteria at 5 West 93rd (map)

Limited to first 50 players. Sets and boards provided.

Friday 4 pm at The Columbia Grammar School Cafeteria at 36 West 93rd (map)

Limited to first 50 players. Sets and boards provided. Top 3 sections: Please bring clocks!

Live ratings may be used at TD discretion; TD reserves right to assign players’ sections and to combine sections. Players winning their section usually moves up in the next tournament. Electronic score sheets not allowed!

Schedule:

The first round begins at 4pm. K through 3rd grade sections end around 7:45 pm. Other sections finish around 8:30 pm. The next round will begin as soon as possible after the previous round ends.

Awards:

Premier Quads prize: Free entry (value $50) into Marshall or G & T Quads. Other sections: Trophies to top 15 in each section. Honored Participant trophies to everyone else. Award ceremonies as soon as possible after each section concludes.

Important:

We are a nut free tournament! Please do not bring nuts or nut-containing items.

Masks are optional but encouraged. Do not attend if experiencing symptoms. Please maintain good “health etiquette” — wash your hands frequently, cover sneezes and coughs, etc. Parent or designate must be present to assert parental supervision over your child’s behavior and activities.

Little House of Chess, Inc does not provide supervision when a child has finished a scheduled game.

Email: littlehouseofchess@gmail.com if you have questions.

ICA is proud to present our new Livingston Scholastic Swiss! This is a 3 round swiss system tournament, meaning that all players will play three rounds regardless of their results. All players in grades K-12 are welcome! We have sections for everyone from very young, very new players to serious, rated competitors. Note: all players should be familiar with how all of the pieces move as well as check and checkmate. Notation will be required for players in rated sections who are in 3rd grade and above.

All sections start at 10:00 AM sharp. Please try to arrive by 9:45 AM so we can get started on time.

Section 1: Young Beginner Section 

Sign up for this section if your player is eight years old or younger and a very new chess player. This is the perfect section for first-time tournament participants and young players who are still getting used to playing in a tournament environment. This section is restricted to unrated players. This section will start at 10:00 AM sharp and end at approximately 1:00 PM.Section 2: Advanced Beginner Section

Sign up for this section if your player is ten years old or younger and does not have a lot of chess-playing experience. This is the perfect section for very young players who often win against people their own age and older players who are just starting to play in chess tournaments. This section is restricted to unrated players. This section will start at 10:00 AM sharp and end at approximately 1:00 PM.

Section 3: Intermediate Rated Section

Sign up for this section if your player is an active tournament player with a USCF rating below 800 or if they are unrated but ready for a more serious and challenging tournament experience. All players must have a current USCF membership ($20 per year) in order to play. Please ask the tournament director if you have any questions about USCF membership. This section is open to all scholastic players (grades K-12).
Time limit: G/45 d5; Rounds: 10 AM and ASAP. This section will start at 10:00 AM sharp and end at approximately 3:00 PM.

Section 4: Advanced Rated Section 

Sign up for this section if your player is an active tournament player with a USCF rating between 800 and 1400. Exceptions can be made if the player is either rated below 800 but ready for very fierce competition or unrated but has an online rating over 1000 and want to face tough over-the-board opponents. All players must have a current USCF membership ($20 per year) in order to play. Please ask the tournament director if you have any questions about USCF membership. This section is open to all scholastic players (grades K-12). Time limit: G/45 d5; Rounds: 10 AM and ASAP. This section will start at 10:00 AM sharp and end at approximately 3:00 PM.

Section 5: Open Rated Section

Sign up for this section if your player is an active tournament player rated over 1300 who is looking to play against some of the best young players in the area. Players in this section will be some of the strongest young players around; no players rated under 1300 are permitted in order to maintain a high level of competition in this section. All players must have a current USCF membership ($20 per year) in order to play. Time limit: G/45 d5; Rounds: 10 AM and ASAP. This section will start at 10:00 AM sharp and end at approximately 3:00 PM.

Sections:
K-12 Open (1500 & up)
K-12 Reserve (1000-1499)
JH-HS Novice (K-12 Under 1100)
JH-HS NRB (6-12 unrated)
EL Novice (K-5 Under 1000)
EL Rookie (K-5 Under 600)
EL NRB (K-5 unrated).

Time Control:
All sections except K-12 Open will be G/30 or G/25;d5
K-12 Open will be G/45 or G/40;d5

Schedule:
For all sections except “K-12 Open”
Check -in: 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 11:15 AM
Round 3: 1:00 PM
Round 4: 2:15 PM
Awards: 3:30 PM.

“K-12 Open”
Check-in 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 11:45 AM
Round 3: 1:45 PM
Awards, 3:30 PM

Notes:
Sets, boards, and scoresheets provided. Bring a clock if you have one, and a pen or pencil for notation. Please note that pictures will be taken during the event.

Sections:
K-12 Open (1500 & up)
K-12 Reserve (1000-1499)
JH-HS Novice (K-12 Under 1100)
JH-HS NRB (6-12 unrated)
EL Novice (K-5 Under 1000)
EL Rookie (K-5 Under 600)
EL NRB (K-5 unrated).

Time Control:
All sections except K-12 Open will be G/30 or G/25;d5
K-12 Open will be G/45 or G/40;d5

Schedule:
For all sections except “K-12 Open”
Check -in: 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 11:15 AM
Round 3: 1:00 PM
Round 4: 2:15 PM
Awards: 3:30 PM.

“K-12 Open”
Check-in 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 11:45 AM
Round 3: 1:45 PM
Awards, 3:30 PM

Notes:
Sets, boards, and scoresheets provided. Bring a clock if you have one, and a pen or pencil for notation. Please note that pictures will be taken during the event.

Open to Students in Grades K-12 in 6 sections. US Chess Federation rated for all sections. Online registration will close 11 pm the day before the tournament. No entries on site!

Early bird registration fee is $50 for CGPS students, $55 for everyone else. ($10 added to all registrations after the Wednesday 2 days before. We have a $10 refund fee.)

Discount $5 per paying sibling. Free entry if you are rated over 1500!

Current US Chess membership required: $20 (age 19 and under)

Friday 4 pm at The Columbia Grammar School Gym/Cafeteria at 5 West 93rd (map)

Limited to first 50 players. Sets and boards provided.

Friday 4 pm at The Columbia Grammar School Cafeteria at 36 West 93rd (map)

Limited to first 50 players. Sets and boards provided. Top 3 sections: Please bring clocks!

Live ratings may be used at TD discretion; TD reserves right to assign players’ sections and to combine sections. Players winning their section usually moves up in the next tournament. Electronic score sheets not allowed!

Schedule:

The first round begins at 4pm. K through 3rd grade sections end around 7:45 pm. Other sections finish around 8:30 pm. The next round will begin as soon as possible after the previous round ends.

Awards:

Premier Quads prize: Free entry (value $50) into Marshall or G & T Quads. Other sections: Trophies to top 15 in each section. Honored Participant trophies to everyone else. Award ceremonies as soon as possible after each section concludes.

Important:

We are a nut free tournament! Please do not bring nuts or nut-containing items.

Masks are optional but encouraged. Do not attend if experiencing symptoms. Please maintain good “health etiquette” — wash your hands frequently, cover sneezes and coughs, etc. Parent or designate must be present to assert parental supervision over your child’s behavior and activities.

Little House of Chess, Inc does not provide supervision when a child has finished a scheduled game.

Email: littlehouseofchess@gmail.com if you have questions.

Quad-style Chess Tournament hosted by AlphaMinds Academy!

This tournament is recommended to:

• All players of Intermediate and Advanced level
• All Alpha Minds students who have completed at least one semester of our chess program
• Prior tournament experience is not necessary
• USCF Membership ID is required for every participant.  If this is your child’s first USCF tournament, please register for the USCF Membership first here.

This is a rated tournament; the results of this tournament will be recorded with the USCF.All players in grades K-12 are welcome!

• Schedule: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
• Tournament Format: Quads, 3 rounds, Time Control: G/25;d5
• Capacity:  40 players
• Top 3 players in each group receive trophies.
• Location: Boys and Girls Club of Hudson County,  Jersey City NJ 07302

A State Championship Event!

Nov. 11-12 or 12.  7th Annual NY State Girls Championship!  Presented by Little House of Chess and Chess Center of New York with Grateful Appreciation to Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School. Open to all girls, out of state welcome.

Online entries at www.chessgirls.win

Questions: director@chessgirls.win, chesscentr@gmail.com (or 347-201-2269: leave message, email is much better).

Sections:
K-12 Open (1500 & up)
K-12 Reserve (1000-1499)
JH-HS Novice (K-12 Under 1100)
JH-HS NRB (6-12 unrated)
EL Novice (K-5 Under 1000)
EL Rookie (K-5 Under 600)
EL NRB (K-5 unrated).

Time Control:
All sections except K-12 Open will be G/30 or G/25;d5
K-12 Open will be G/45 or G/40;d5

Schedule:
For all sections except “K-12 Open”
Check -in: 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 11:15 AM
Round 3: 1:00 PM
Round 4: 2:15 PM
Awards: 3:30 PM.

“K-12 Open”
Check-in 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 11:45 AM
Round 3: 1:45 PM
Awards, 3:30 PM

Notes:
Sets, boards, and scoresheets provided. Bring a clock if you have one, and a pen or pencil for notation. Please note that pictures will be taken during the event.

Open to Students in Grades K-12 in 6 sections. US Chess Federation rated for all sections. Online registration will close 11 pm the day before the tournament. No entries on site!

Early bird registration fee is $50 for CGPS students, $55 for everyone else. ($10 added to all registrations after the Wednesday 2 days before. We have a $10 refund fee.)

Discount $5 per paying sibling. Free entry if you are rated over 1500!

Current US Chess membership required: $20 (age 19 and under)

Friday 4 pm at The Columbia Grammar School Gym/Cafeteria at 5 West 93rd (map)

Limited to first 50 players. Sets and boards provided.

Friday 4 pm at The Columbia Grammar School Cafeteria at 36 West 93rd (map)

Limited to first 50 players. Sets and boards provided. Top 3 sections: Please bring clocks!

Live ratings may be used at TD discretion; TD reserves right to assign players’ sections and to combine sections. Players winning their section usually moves up in the next tournament. Electronic score sheets not allowed!

Schedule:

The first round begins at 4pm. K through 3rd grade sections end around 7:45 pm. Other sections finish around 8:30 pm. The next round will begin as soon as possible after the previous round ends.

Awards:

Premier Quads prize: Free entry (value $50) into Marshall or G & T Quads. Other sections: Trophies to top 15 in each section. Honored Participant trophies to everyone else. Award ceremonies as soon as possible after each section concludes.

Important:

We are a nut free tournament! Please do not bring nuts or nut-containing items.

Masks are optional but encouraged. Do not attend if experiencing symptoms. Please maintain good “health etiquette” — wash your hands frequently, cover sneezes and coughs, etc. Parent or designate must be present to assert parental supervision over your child’s behavior and activities.

Little House of Chess, Inc does not provide supervision when a child has finished a scheduled game.

Email: littlehouseofchess@gmail.com if you have questions.

ICA is proud to present our new Livingston Scholastic Swiss! This is a 3 round swiss system tournament, meaning that all players will play three rounds regardless of their results. All players in grades K-12 are welcome! We have sections for everyone from very young, very new players to serious, rated competitors. Note: all players should be familiar with how all of the pieces move as well as check and checkmate. Notation will be required for players in rated sections who are in 3rd grade and above.

All sections start at 10:00 AM sharp. Please try to arrive by 9:45 AM so we can get started on time.

Section 1: Young Beginner Section 

Sign up for this section if your player is eight years old or younger and a very new chess player. This is the perfect section for first-time tournament participants and young players who are still getting used to playing in a tournament environment. This section is restricted to unrated players. This section will start at 10:00 AM sharp and end at approximately 1:00 PM.Section 2: Advanced Beginner Section

Sign up for this section if your player is ten years old or younger and does not have a lot of chess-playing experience. This is the perfect section for very young players who often win against people their own age and older players who are just starting to play in chess tournaments. This section is restricted to unrated players. This section will start at 10:00 AM sharp and end at approximately 1:00 PM.

Section 3: Intermediate Rated Section

Sign up for this section if your player is an active tournament player with a USCF rating below 800 or if they are unrated but ready for a more serious and challenging tournament experience. All players must have a current USCF membership ($20 per year) in order to play. Please ask the tournament director if you have any questions about USCF membership. This section is open to all scholastic players (grades K-12).
Time limit: G/45 d5; Rounds: 10 AM and ASAP. This section will start at 10:00 AM sharp and end at approximately 3:00 PM.

Section 4: Advanced Rated Section 

Sign up for this section if your player is an active tournament player with a USCF rating between 800 and 1400. Exceptions can be made if the player is either rated below 800 but ready for very fierce competition or unrated but has an online rating over 1000 and want to face tough over-the-board opponents. All players must have a current USCF membership ($20 per year) in order to play. Please ask the tournament director if you have any questions about USCF membership. This section is open to all scholastic players (grades K-12). Time limit: G/45 d5; Rounds: 10 AM and ASAP. This section will start at 10:00 AM sharp and end at approximately 3:00 PM.

Section 5: Open Rated Section

Sign up for this section if your player is an active tournament player rated over 1300 who is looking to play against some of the best young players in the area. Players in this section will be some of the strongest young players around; no players rated under 1300 are permitted in order to maintain a high level of competition in this section. All players must have a current USCF membership ($20 per year) in order to play. Time limit: G/45 d5; Rounds: 10 AM and ASAP. This section will start at 10:00 AM sharp and end at approximately 3:00 PM.

Quad-style Chess Tournament hosted by AlphaMinds Academy!

This tournament is recommended to:

• All players of Intermediate and Advanced level
• All Alpha Minds students who have completed at least one semester of our chess program
• Prior tournament experience is not necessary
• USCF Membership ID is required for every participant.  If this is your child’s first USCF tournament, please register for the USCF Membership first here.

This is a rated tournament; the results of this tournament will be recorded with the USCF.All players in grades K-12 are welcome!

• Schedule: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
• Tournament Format: Quads, 3 rounds, Time Control: G/25;d5
• Capacity:  40 players
• Top 3 players in each group receive trophies.
• Location: Boys and Girls Club of Hudson County,  Jersey City NJ 07302

December 15-17 2023
(December 14: Bughouse & Blitz)
Orlando, FL

Hyatt Regency Orlando
9801 International Drive, Orlando FL 32819
(407) 284-1234

NEW ENTRY FEE STRUCTURE

The entry fees for the last two deadlines are significantly higher than previous years. (The first two deadlines are the same as last year.)The goal is to encourage people to enter earlier, which makes planning much easier for US Chess.IMPORTANT: No entries will be accepted onsite. This includes last-minute “player swaps”. Also, no entries will be accepted online after 11am Eastern time, December 14.

13 Sections: Play only in your Grade.
December rating supplement will be used.
Click here for the current Scholastic Regulations.

Up to two 1/2 point byes available any round if requested before round 1.
A half-point bye in round 1 must be requested at the time of registration, or on-site before 11 AM Friday.
A half-point bye request for rounds 2-7 not requested in advance must be requested two hours before the scheduled start of round 2.
Players registering after 11 AM Friday will not be paired for round 1, will receive a half-point bye, and will begin play with round 2.
Players requesting a section change late (after 11 AM Friday) will not be paired for round 1, will receive a half-point bye, and will begin play with round 2.
A Team must have at least two players, although no maximum of players. The top three scores in any section will count for the team score. All players on a team must come from the same school.
First place individual and team in each grade level, including ties, will be National Champion for their grade.
US Chess membership current through December 2023 is required.

Time Control: Game/90 d10 (each player has 90 minutes to complete the game with a 10 second grace period each move)

Entry Fee:   $80 if registered or postmarked by Nov. 20, $100 if registered or postmarked by Nov. 27, $130 by Dec. 4, $180 until 11am 12/14. NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION. NO REGISTRATION BY PHONE. ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES 11AM EASTERN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14. Do not mail anything after November 27.
$40 change fee for roster or section changes after Dec. 4 or on site changes.
No “player swaps” on site! If a player is withdrawing, you will be refunded the full entry fee, so long as the player is withdrawn before 11am Friday, December 15.
No refund if withdrawing after 11am Friday, December 15.

Tournament Entry

Register Online – Online registration is STRONGLY preferred.

Here are links to our mail-in entry form, in Word version and PDF version.

Sections:
K-12 Open (1500 & up)
K-12 Reserve (1000-1499)
JH-HS Novice (K-12 Under 1100)
JH-HS NRB (6-12 unrated)
EL Novice (K-5 Under 1000)
EL Rookie (K-5 Under 600)
EL NRB (K-5 unrated).

Time Control:
All sections except K-12 Open will be G/30 or G/25;d5
K-12 Open will be G/45 or G/40;d5

Schedule:
For all sections except “K-12 Open”
Check -in: 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 11:15 AM
Round 3: 1:00 PM
Round 4: 2:15 PM
Awards: 3:30 PM.

“K-12 Open”
Check-in 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 11:45 AM
Round 3: 1:45 PM
Awards, 3:30 PM

Notes:
Sets, boards, and scoresheets provided. Bring a clock if you have one, and a pen or pencil for notation. Please note that pictures will be taken during the event.

Open to Students in Grades K-12 in 6 sections. US Chess Federation rated for all sections. Online registration will close 11 pm the day before the tournament. No entries on site!

Early bird registration fee is $50 for CGPS students, $55 for everyone else. ($10 added to all registrations after the Wednesday 2 days before. We have a $10 refund fee.)

Discount $5 per paying sibling. Free entry if you are rated over 1500!

Current US Chess membership required: $20 (age 19 and under)

Friday 4 pm at The Columbia Grammar School Gym/Cafeteria at 5 West 93rd (map)

Limited to first 50 players. Sets and boards provided.

Friday 4 pm at The Columbia Grammar School Cafeteria at 36 West 93rd (map)

Limited to first 50 players. Sets and boards provided. Top 3 sections: Please bring clocks!

Live ratings may be used at TD discretion; TD reserves right to assign players’ sections and to combine sections. Players winning their section usually moves up in the next tournament. Electronic score sheets not allowed!

Schedule:

The first round begins at 4pm. K through 3rd grade sections end around 7:45 pm. Other sections finish around 8:30 pm. The next round will begin as soon as possible after the previous round ends.

Awards:

Premier Quads prize: Free entry (value $50) into Marshall or G & T Quads. Other sections: Trophies to top 15 in each section. Honored Participant trophies to everyone else. Award ceremonies as soon as possible after each section concludes.

Important:

We are a nut free tournament! Please do not bring nuts or nut-containing items.

Masks are optional but encouraged. Do not attend if experiencing symptoms. Please maintain good “health etiquette” — wash your hands frequently, cover sneezes and coughs, etc. Parent or designate must be present to assert parental supervision over your child’s behavior and activities.

Little House of Chess, Inc does not provide supervision when a child has finished a scheduled game.

Email: littlehouseofchess@gmail.com if you have questions.

Sections:
K-12 Open (1500 & up)
K-12 Reserve (1000-1499)
JH-HS Novice (K-12 Under 1100)
JH-HS NRB (6-12 unrated)
EL Novice (K-5 Under 1000)
EL Rookie (K-5 Under 600)
EL NRB (K-5 unrated).

Time Control:
All sections except K-12 Open will be G/30 or G/25;d5
K-12 Open will be G/45 or G/40;d5

Schedule:
For all sections except “K-12 Open”
Check -in: 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 11:15 AM
Round 3: 1:00 PM
Round 4: 2:15 PM
Awards: 3:30 PM.

“K-12 Open”
Check-in 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 11:45 AM
Round 3: 1:45 PM
Awards, 3:30 PM

Notes:
Sets, boards, and scoresheets provided. Bring a clock if you have one, and a pen or pencil for notation. Please note that pictures will be taken during the event.

Open to Girls in Grades K-12 in 5 sections. US Chess Federation rated for all sections. Online registration will close 11 pm the day before the tournament. No entries on site!

Early bird registration fee is $50 for CGPS students, $55 for everyone else. ($10 added to all registrations after the Wednesday 2 days before. We have a $10 refund fee.)

Discount $5 per paying sibling. Free entry if you are rated over 1500!

Current US Chess membership required: $20 (age 19 and under)

Friday 4 pm at The Columbia Grammar School Gym/Cafeteria at 5 West 93rd (map)

Limited to first 50 players. Sets and boards provided.

Friday 4 pm at The Columbia Grammar School Cafeteria at 36 West 93rd (map)

Limited to first 50 players. Sets and boards provided. Top 3 sections: Please bring clocks!

Live ratings may be used at TD discretion; TD reserves right to assign players’ sections and to combine sections. Players winning their section usually moves up in the next tournament. Electronic score sheets not allowed!

Schedule:

The first round begins at 4pm. K through 3rd grade sections end around 7:45 pm. Other sections finish around 8:30 pm. The next round will begin as soon as possible after the previous round ends.

Awards:

Premier Quads prize: Free entry (value $50) into Marshall or G & T Quads. Other sections: Trophies to top 15 in each section. Honored Participant trophies to everyone else. Award ceremonies as soon as possible after each section concludes.

Important:

We are a nut free tournament! Please do not bring nuts or nut-containing items.

Masks are optional but encouraged. Do not attend if experiencing symptoms. Please maintain good “health etiquette” — wash your hands frequently, cover sneezes and coughs, etc. Parent or designate must be present to assert parental supervision over your child’s behavior and activities.

Little House of Chess, Inc does not provide supervision when a child has finished a scheduled game.

Email: littlehouseofchess@gmail.com if you have questions.

Sections:
K-12 Open (1500 & up)
K-12 Reserve (1000-1499)
JH-HS Novice (K-12 Under 1100)
JH-HS NRB (6-12 unrated)
EL Novice (K-5 Under 1000)
EL Rookie (K-5 Under 600)
EL NRB (K-5 unrated).

Time Control:
All sections except K-12 Open will be G/30 or G/25;d5
K-12 Open will be G/45 or G/40;d5

Schedule:
For all sections except “K-12 Open”
Check -in: 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 11:15 AM
Round 3: 1:00 PM
Round 4: 2:15 PM
Awards: 3:30 PM.

“K-12 Open”
Check-in 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 11:45 AM
Round 3: 1:45 PM
Awards, 3:30 PM

Notes:
Sets, boards, and scoresheets provided. Bring a clock if you have one, and a pen or pencil for notation. Please note that pictures will be taken during the event.

Open to Students in Grades K-12 in 6 sections. US Chess Federation rated for all sections. Online registration will close 11 pm the day before the tournament. No entries on site!

Early bird registration fee is $50 for CGPS students, $55 for everyone else. ($10 added to all registrations after the Wednesday 2 days before. We have a $10 refund fee.)

Discount $5 per paying sibling. Free entry if you are rated over 1500!

Current US Chess membership required: $20 (age 19 and under)

Friday 4 pm at The Columbia Grammar School Gym/Cafeteria at 5 West 93rd (map)

Limited to first 50 players. Sets and boards provided.

Friday 4 pm at The Columbia Grammar School Cafeteria at 36 West 93rd (map)

Limited to first 50 players. Sets and boards provided. Top 3 sections: Please bring clocks!

Live ratings may be used at TD discretion; TD reserves right to assign players’ sections and to combine sections. Players winning their section usually moves up in the next tournament. Electronic score sheets not allowed!

Schedule:

The first round begins at 4pm. K through 3rd grade sections end around 7:45 pm. Other sections finish around 8:30 pm. The next round will begin as soon as possible after the previous round ends.

Awards:

Premier Quads prize: Free entry (value $50) into Marshall or G & T Quads. Other sections: Trophies to top 15 in each section. Honored Participant trophies to everyone else. Award ceremonies as soon as possible after each section concludes.

Important:

We are a nut free tournament! Please do not bring nuts or nut-containing items.

Masks are optional but encouraged. Do not attend if experiencing symptoms. Please maintain good “health etiquette” — wash your hands frequently, cover sneezes and coughs, etc. Parent or designate must be present to assert parental supervision over your child’s behavior and activities.

Little House of Chess, Inc does not provide supervision when a child has finished a scheduled game.

Email: littlehouseofchess@gmail.com if you have questions.

Registration for this event will open in December.

Sections:
K-12 Championship (1200 & up)
K-12 Classic (Under 1200)
JH-HS Novice (6-12 Under 1000)
JH-HS Unrated (Grades 6-12)
EL Championship (K-5 Under 1000)
Primary Championship (K-2 Open)
EL Unrated (Grades K-5 ).

*Team prizes will be calculated by the top-3 scores from the each team by section.

*Tournament Rules

Time Control: 
All sections will be G/30

Schedule:
Check -in: 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 11:15 AM
Round 3: 1:00 PM
Round 4: 2:15 PM
Awards: 3:30 PM.

Notes:
Sets, boards, and scoresheets provided. Bring a clock if you have one, and a pen or pencil for notation.

Are CIS tournaments public events? 

Yes, CIS tournaments are public events. By registering to the tournaments, participants (and their caregivers, if applicable) grant full permission to Chess in the Schools to use photographs, video- and/or audio-recordings of them, and/or their children, taken during CIS events in publications, news releases, online, and in other communications related to the mission of Chess in the Schools. No registrants and/or participants are entitled to compensation for their appearance in such materials. All registrants and participants release and discharge CIS from all liability, losses, and damages for libel, slander, invasion of privacy or any other claim arising out of or relating to the use of videotapes, recordings and/or photographs.

MAR 9-10, 2024 56th annual New York State Scholastic Championships (out of state welcome). 6SS, G/60 d10, open to grades K-12; top NYS player & team each Championship section are NY champions. In 14 sections. High School Sections at Courtyard by Marriott, 11 Excelsior Ave, Saratoga Springs NY 12866 (2/5 mile from Saratoga Hilton). Other 11 sections at Saratoga Hilton and adjacent Saratoga City Center (connected by indoor walkway), 534 Broadway (I-87 Exit 13-N, 4 miles north on US 9), Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Sections at Hilton/City Center may be limited to a total of 1100 players, sections at Marriott 300 players. Team prizes based on top 4 scores from same school. Teams of 2 or 3 allowed, but are at a disadvantage.  Online entry fee at chessaction.com, all sections: (space permitting) $90 by 2/23, $110 2/24-3/1, $130 3/2-3/6. REGISTRATION MAY CLOSE PRIOR TO THESE DATES DUE TO SPACE LIMITATIONS. If registration is still open, entry fee after 3/6 until registration closes is $140 (ON-SITE ENTRIES MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE THIS YEAR). HS Championship (all K-12: top NYS grade 9-12 born 9/1/05 or after qualifies for Denker Tournament of HS Champions), K-12 Under 1800/Unr, K-12 Under 1200/Unr. Middle School Championship (all K-8, top NYS grade 6-8 born 9/1/09 or after qualifies for Barber tournament of Middle School Champions), K-8 Under 1600/Unr, K-8 Under 900/Unr. Elementary Championship (all K-5, top NYS player born 9/1/12 or after qualifies for Rockefeller tournament of Elementary Champions),  K-5 Under 1400/Unr, K-5 Under 1000/Unr, K-5 Under 600/Unr, Primary Championship (all K-3): K-3 Under 800/Unr, K-1 Championship (all K-1), K-1 Under 400/Unr. 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 unrated in U1200, U900, U800, U600 & U400, top 2 each U1900, U1700 (HS), U1600, U1400 (HS U1800), U1000, U800, U600 (HS U1200), U1800, U1600, U1400 (MS), U1400, U1200, U1000 (MS U1600), U700, U500, U300 (MS U900), U1700, U1500 (Elem), U1200, U1000 (Elem U1400), U800, U700 (Elem U1000), U500, U400, U300 (Elem U600), U1400, U1200, U1000 (K-3), U600, U500, U400, U300 (K-3 U800), U800, U600, U400 (K-1), U300, U200 (K-1 U400). Speed playoff if perfect score tie. Free entry prizes to all CCA OTB tournaments (except World Open & Philadelphia International which are $100 off). Some CCA events may also have minimum rating requirements for their top sections.: 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 free entry to NY players with 6-0 scores. Mixed doubles prizes (chess sets to top 5)  for three HS sections combined; no extra fee; enter at Marriott by Sat 2 pm. Schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds Sat 11, 2, 5, Sun 9, 12, 3. Awards 5:30 pm. Half point byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd 2. HR: $161-161 at Hilton, two nights minimum, use link at chessevents.us starting 11/15. $149-149 at Courtyard by Marriott, two nights minimum, use link at chessevents.us starting 11/15. No reservations at Hilton or courtyard before 11/15. Rooms may sell out on the first day (11/15). 7 days notice required to cancel room reservations at Hilton, 14 days at Courtyard. Free parking at both. Each may sell out in mid-November, 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 #657633. $15 per player service charge for refunds. $20 extra to switch sections, all substitutions from advance list charged $140, no section switching or substitutions after 5 pm 3/8. Questions: director@chess.us. Bring digital clock if possible- none supplied.  Sets & boards supplied, but not for skittles. March official ratings used (except unofficial web ratings usually used if otherwise unrated). Cannot play below USCF Online Regular rating minus 100 points. TD reserves right to assign estimated rating to players with non-USCF or online 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 mailed or email entries.

The Kasparov Chess Foundation, the Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation, and the United States Chess Federation, are pleased to invite girls from across America to play in the largest and most prestige girls only tournament in the USA; the 19th Annual KCF All-Girls National Chess Championship.

The tournament is open to all girls under 18 years old as of January 1, 2024. Players will participate in the following categories: Under 8 years old, under 10, under 12, under 14, under 16, and under 18; sections.

The Champion in each age category, qualifies to represent the USA at the World Cadet (U8, U10, U12) and World Youth (U14, U16, U18) Championships in accordance with US Chess Scholastic National and International Invitation Events and Awards.”

WHERE:
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place – 2233 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Chicago, IL

WHEN:
April 12 – 14, 2024

FORMAT:
6-Round, Swiss System (no elimination)

TIME CONTROL: 
Game/90, d5

SCHEDULE:
April 12:  11 AM Bughouse, 2:30 PM Opening Ceremony, 3 PM Round 1, 7 PM Blitz
April 13: 10 AM Round 2, 2:30 PM Round 3, 6:30 PM Round 4
April 14: 9 AM Round 5, 1 PM Round 6, 5 PM Awards

TOURNAMENT ENTRY FEE:

$ 85 by Mar 1
$105 by Apr 1
$115 by Apr 11
$125 Onsite

ON-SITE REGISTRATION:
April 12, 10 – 12 pm to play in round 1. After 12 pm player will be paired for the second round.

Open to Students in Grades K-12 in 6 sections. US Chess Federation rated for all sections. Online registration will close 11 pm the day before the tournament. No entries on site!

Early bird registration fee is $50 for CGPS students, $55 for everyone else. ($10 added to all registrations after the Wednesday 2 days before. We have a $10 refund fee.)

Discount $5 per paying sibling. Free entry if you are rated over 1500!

Current US Chess membership required: $20 (age 19 and under)

Friday 4 pm at The Columbia Grammar School Gym/Cafeteria at 5 West 93rd (map)

Limited to first 50 players. Sets and boards provided.

Friday 4 pm at The Columbia Grammar School Cafeteria at 36 West 93rd (map)

Limited to first 50 players. Sets and boards provided. Top 3 sections: Please bring clocks!

Live ratings may be used at TD discretion; TD reserves right to assign players’ sections and to combine sections. Players winning their section usually moves up in the next tournament. Electronic score sheets not allowed!

Schedule:

The first round begins at 4pm. K through 3rd grade sections end around 7:45 pm. Other sections finish around 8:30 pm. The next round will begin as soon as possible after the previous round ends.

Awards:

Premier Quads prize: Free entry (value $50) into Marshall or G & T Quads. Other sections: Trophies to top 15 in each section. Honored Participant trophies to everyone else. Award ceremonies as soon as possible after each section concludes.

Important:

We are a nut free tournament! Please do not bring nuts or nut-containing items.

Masks are optional but encouraged. Do not attend if experiencing symptoms. Please maintain good “health etiquette” — wash your hands frequently, cover sneezes and coughs, etc. Parent or designate must be present to assert parental supervision over your child’s behavior and activities.

Little House of Chess, Inc does not provide supervision when a child has finished a scheduled game.

Email: littlehouseofchess@gmail.com if you have questions.

Open to Students in Grades K-12 in 6 sections. US Chess Federation rated for all sections. Online registration will close 11 pm the day before the tournament. No entries on site!

Early bird registration fee is $50 for CGPS students, $55 for everyone else. ($10 added to all registrations after the Wednesday 2 days before. We have a $10 refund fee.)

Discount $5 per paying sibling. Free entry if you are rated over 1500!

Current US Chess membership required: $20 (age 19 and under)

Friday 4 pm at The Columbia Grammar School Gym/Cafeteria at 5 West 93rd (map)

Limited to first 50 players. Sets and boards provided.

Friday 4 pm at The Columbia Grammar School Cafeteria at 36 West 93rd (map)

Limited to first 50 players. Sets and boards provided. Top 3 sections: Please bring clocks!

Live ratings may be used at TD discretion; TD reserves right to assign players’ sections and to combine sections. Players winning their section usually moves up in the next tournament. Electronic score sheets not allowed!

Schedule:

The first round begins at 4pm. K through 3rd grade sections end around 7:45 pm. Other sections finish around 8:30 pm. The next round will begin as soon as possible after the previous round ends.

Awards:

Premier Quads prize: Free entry (value $50) into Marshall or G & T Quads. Other sections: Trophies to top 15 in each section. Honored Participant trophies to everyone else. Award ceremonies as soon as possible after each section concludes.

Important:

We are a nut free tournament! Please do not bring nuts or nut-containing items.

Masks are optional but encouraged. Do not attend if experiencing symptoms. Please maintain good “health etiquette” — wash your hands frequently, cover sneezes and coughs, etc. Parent or designate must be present to assert parental supervision over your child’s behavior and activities.

Little House of Chess, Inc does not provide supervision when a child has finished a scheduled game.

Email: littlehouseofchess@gmail.com if you have questions.

Sections:
K-12 Open (1500 & up)
K-12 Reserve (1000-1499)
JH-HS Novice (K-12 Under 1100)
JH-HS NRB (6-12 unrated)
EL Novice (K-5 Under 1000)
EL Rookie (K-5 Under 600)
EL NRB (K-5 unrated).

Time Control:
All sections except K-12 Open will be G/30 or G/25;d5
K-12 Open will be G/45 or G/40;d5

Schedule:
For all sections except “K-12 Open”
Check -in: 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 11:15 AM
Round 3: 1:00 PM
Round 4: 2:15 PM
Awards: 3:30 PM.

“K-12 Open”
Check-in 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 11:45 AM
Round 3: 1:45 PM
Awards, 3:30 PM

Notes:
Sets, boards, and scoresheets provided. Bring a clock if you have one, and a pen or pencil for notation. Please note that pictures will be taken during the event.