Local Tournament

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.

DIRECTIONS
P.S. 9 — 100 West 84th Street New York, NY at Columbus Avenue
Nearest Trains: 1 train to 79th or 86th Street, B or C trains at 81st or 86th Street

SECTIONS
• K-1 Unrated – unrated U300 players (4 rounds, no clock)
• 2-5 – unrated U300 players (4 rounds, G/25 d5)
• Reserve – USCF Under U700 (4 rounds, G/25 d5)
• Advanced – USCF Over 700 (4 rounds, G/25 d5)
Tie-breaks: Modified Median, Solkoff.

ROUND TIMES
All sections start at 10:00 a.m., please arrive between 9:00 am – 9:30 am.
Arrivals after 10:00 a.m. will play the second round and receive a half point bye.
Players in rated sections should bring clocks and score sheets.
USCF membership is required for all sections, except Unrated.
Please bring a chess clock if you have one. If neither player has a clock, one will be used for the end of
game at the tournament director’s discretion.

AWARDS
• Trophies to top 5 in each section
• Medals to top scorers
• Team Awards to top 3 schools in each section (Three to make a team, Top 4 Scores Count)
• Participation Prize for all participants

REGISTRATION
• $45 – Registration Fee if registered by October 18
• $50 – Registration fee from October 19th and on site by 9:30 AM

Online Registration: http://artsandathletics.org/chess/tournaments/

Scholastic Membership

You can purchase a scholastic membership for your child at the following link:
https://new.uschess.org/become-member

FOOD AND DRINK
Snacks, drinks, and pizza available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the PS 9 PA

Contact Us: 212-621-9166, info@artsandathletics.org

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.

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 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)

Saturday 10 am at The Columbia Grammar School Gym/Cafeteria at 5 West 93rd (map)

Limited to first 50 players. Sets and boards provided.

Saturday 10 am 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 10am. K through 3rd grade sections end around 3 pm. Other sections finish around 4 pm. The next round will begin as soon as possible after the previous round ends.

Awards:

Premier Quads prize: Free entry (value $50) into a Marshall Chess Club tournament. 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.