Chess in the Park Rapid Open at Bethesda Fountain – Central Park

The 2022 Chess in the Park Rapid Open will be held on Saturday, September 17th at Central Park’s Bethesda Fountain. Advanced registration is now open. If you would like to play or have questions about the event, email ssmith@chessintheschools.org

Note: Since this is an outdoor event, The NYC Parks Department has decided that this is a “Mask” optional event. 

Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022

6/SS, G/10, Unrated Event (Not USCF rated)

Bethesda Fountain Central Park
Enter at 72nd Street

FREE EVENT

COMPETITION SECTIONS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Youth Unrated: Open to unrated players under age 12
Adult/Teen Unrated: Open to unrated players ages 13 and up
Novice: Open to players rated under 900
Reserve: Open to players rated 900-1299
Intermediate: Open to players rated 1300 to 1699
Open Championship: Open to players rated 1700 and above

REGISTER IN ADVANCE!

Limited to the first 850 entrants. Sets and boards will
be provided, but clocks will not; participants should bring a clock if they have one.

Check-in: 8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Rounds: 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony: 4:30 p.m.

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