Staging - Official Chess

NY State Magnus League 7th-12th Grades
2026-03-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-22 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-05 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Columbia Grammar and Prep School, 36 West 93rd Street, New York, 10025, United States
2025-2026: Oct 5, Nov 9, Dec 7, Jan 25, Feb 22, Mar 23, Apr 26

We are open to players in Grades 7-12 (who are also born after 4/21/2005).
Players can play as individuals as well as part of a school team.
We have both individual and team prizes!
We also have Mixed Doubles Tems Bonus Prizes!

Mixed Doubles teams are two players, one male, one female (they can be from any sections and any schools), with an average team rating Under 2200 at signup deadline. Players must sign up by January 28th for Mixed Doubles.
We have four separate sections.
1. Varsity, for players rated 1800 and above (at match date or within the prior 12 months, and invitees);
2. Junior-Varsity, for players whose Official Rating is Under 2000 at match date or Unrateds;
3. Novice, for players whose Official Rating is Under 1400 at match date or Unrateds;
4. Under 900, for players whose Official Rating is Under 900 at match date or Unrateds.

We have two rounds each date– at about 10:00 am (all sections) and then about 12:30 pm (Under 900); about 1:30 pm (Varsity, Junior-Varsity and Novice)– earlier if feasible.
Our Magnus League time controls: Varsity, Junior-Varsity and Novice: Game/60 + 30-second delay; Novice: Game/60 + 10-second delay (please bring a delay clock if you have one).

Presented By The Chess Center of New York and Little House Of Chess
With Grateful Appreciation to Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School
For more details, please visit Magnusleague.org

Tournament Information and Online Registration are coming soon.
Contact info: director@magnusleague.org

Tri-State Chess - Championship @ Manhattan Day School Sunday - March 15, 2026
2026-03-15 09:00 - 17:00 | Manhattan Day School, 310 West 75th Street, New York, NY, 10023, United States
Entry Fee: $55.00 if received online by January 5, 2026 $65 thereafter, $75 January 10, 2026, $79 tournament day and on-site.
Section Categories:
BEGINNER – PreK-1st Grade – Not Rated – No Clocks
NOVICE – Grades PreK-2 Under 600 G/25; d/5
ELEMENTARY – Grades PreK-6 Under 500 G/25; d/5
RESERVE – Grades PreK-9 Under 800 G/35; d/5
ADVANCED – Grades PreK-12 Under 1000 G/40; d/5
CHAMPIONSHIP- PreK-12 Under 1400 G/40; d/5
Under 1800 SECTION-$$$ CASH Prizes G/55; d/5 → 3 rounds only for this section. Adults Included!

Round one begins at 10:00AM. Rounds 2-4 will begin as soon as the previous round has finished.

Please Bring Chess Clock if you have one. Boards & Pieces supplied.
• Please register in advance if possible, to avoid the additional $20 late fee
• Membership required: $24.00/year for the U.S. CHESS FEDERATION (USCF) players under 18 years old, USchess.org
• Send entry and make checks payable to Tri-State Chess: Or visit us in our store…
The Chess Exchange, 325 E. 88 St. New York, NY 10128 … Fax (917) 477-2110, Info (212) 289-5997
• Credit card entries accepted Online only: www.TriStateChess.com Info@TriStateChess.com
• On-site registration: 9:00 – 9:30 AM. Late entrants may not be paired for the first round.
• The playing site at Manhattan Day School is a kosher facility and therefore food cannot be brought into the building. Pizza for sale onsite!

INDIVIDUAL PRIZES
• Trophies to top 15 in all sections
• HIGH SCORER TROPHY TO ALL WHO SCORE 2 POINTS AND DO NOT WIN A PLACE TROPHY
• ENGRAVED CHESS MEDAL TO ALL OTHERS featuring the name and date of the tournament on the back
• U 1800 Section Cash Prizes: 60% of entry fees returned as prizes – 1st $25%, 2nd 20%, Top U 1600 15%
TEAM PRIZES
• Trophies to top 4 Teams in All Sections.
• The top 4 scorers from the same school in the same section make up the team score. Minimum 2 players.

bye for up to 3 rounds.
1/2 point Bye Requests (2 maximum) A bye is a request to not be paired for a particular round, but to remain in the event for all other rounds and still receive 1/2 point credit for not playing which will add to your final score.

Advance Entries as of July 25: (names are searchable on homepage filters)
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58th Annual New York State Scholastic Championship (ES + MS Only!)
2026-03-07 - 2026-03-08 | Saratoga Hilton, 534 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
More info will be posted as soon as it becomes available!

58th Annual New York State Scholastic Championship (HS Only!)
2026-02-28 - 2026-03-01 | Saratoga Hilton, 534 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States

2025-2026 Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School (CGPS) Friday Tournament
2026-02-13 16:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-23 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-05 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-07 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-03 16:00 - 21:00 | Columbia Grammar and Prep School, 36 West 93rd Street, New York, 10025, United States
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, $60 for everyone else. ($15 added to all registrations after Tuesday night– within 72 hours of tournament. We have a $20 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 26 West 94th

Sections
Rating
Rounds
Time
Notation
Byes

Kindergarten
All
4
No clock used
Optional
0 or 1

1st Grade
All
4
No clock used
Optional
0 or 1

2nd/3rd Grade
Under 700
4
No clock used
Optional
0 or 1

Limited to first 50 players. Sets and boards provided.
Friday 4 pm at The Columbia Prep School Cafeteria at 36 West 93rd (map)

Sections
Rating
Rounds
Time
Notation
Byes

Reserve (K-12)
Under 900
4
Game 30 +5 sec delay
Yes
0 or 1

Classic (K-12)
800 to 1199
4
Game 30 + 5 sec delay
Yes
0 or 1

Premier (K-12)
1200 and up
3
Game 45 + 5 sec delay
Yes
No

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.
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.

Hunter Chess Tournament
2026-02-08 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Hunter College Elementary School, 71 East 94th Street, New York, NY, 10128, United States
More info coming soon!

2025-2026 CGPS All-Girls Tournament
2026-01-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-06 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Columbia Grammar and Prep School, 36 West 93rd Street, New York, 10025, United States
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, $60 for everyone else. ($15 added to all registrations after Wednesday night– within 72 hours of tournament. We have a $20 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)

Sections
Rating
Rounds
Time
Notation
Byes

Kindergarten/1st Grade
All
4
No clock used
Optional
0 or 1

2nd Grade/3rd Grade
Under 600
4
No clock used
Optional
0 or 1

Limited to first 50 players. Sets and boards provided.
Saturday 10 am at The Columbia Grammar School Cafeteria at 36 West 93rd (map)

Sections
Rating
Rounds
Time
Notation
Byes

Reserve (K-12)
Under 800
4
Game 30 +5 sec delay
Yes
0 or 1

Classic (K-12)
800 to 1199
4
Game 30 + 5 sec delay
Yes
0 or 1

Premier (K-12)
1200 and up
3
Game 50 + 5 sec delay
Yes
No

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.
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.

Tri-State Chess - Championship @ Manhattan Day School Sunday - Jan 11, 2026
2026-01-11 09:00 - 17:00 | Manhattan Day School, 310 West 75th Street, New York, NY, 10023, United States

Championship Chess is BACK in NYC on January 3rd and 4th, 2026 - (Free to RSVP, but Tournament will have Entry Fees)
2026-01-03 10:00 - 2026-01-04 18:00 | Marriott Marquis Times Square, 1535 Broadway, New York, New York, 10036, United States
Championship Chess is BACK in NYC — January 3rd & 4th, 2026

???? Full format, pricing and registration details will be announced soon over email, the US Chess TLA and a separate registration page.

???????? For now, if you’re considering attending, it’s very important to RSVP below ????????

This will allow us to send you the full tournament information when available — no commitment to pay yet
It is free to RSVP, but the tournament entry will not be. Entry fees will be in line with other Championship events held at major hotels

????♛ Attention ALL Chess Queens and Kings of New York City and Surrounding Areas (out of state welcome) ♚????

Mark your calendars and double your training — big things are coming!

Official Chess proudly presents the First Annual New York Metro Area Scholastic Chess Championships, taking place at the largest hotel in NYC — the Marriott Marquis in Times Square.

????️ Save the Dates: January 3–4, 2026
For the first time in years, New York City will host its very own Championship event — and you won’t want to miss it.

Join thousands of chess students from across the five boroughs and the surrounding metropolitan areas (out of state also welcome!) for an unforgettable weekend of competition, community, and chess excellence.

Meet us at the Crossroads of the World, where the City shines brightest on January 3rd–4th — and our chess kids will no doubt match that energy and excitement across 64 squares.

???? Tournament Structure

5 Championship Sections (Grade-Based):
These will be 2-day tournaments spanning both Saturday and Sunday, in a 6-round Traditional Swiss format with grade restrictions:

K–1
Primary (K–3)
Elementary (K–5)
Middle School (K–8)
High School (K–12)

~9 “Under” Sections (Rating & Grade-Based):
These will be 1-day tournaments (either Saturday or Sunday, depending on the section), in a 5-round Traditional Swiss format with grade and rating restrictions.

Individual and Team Prizes will be awarded

♞♜♝ Get ready for a world-class chess experience at the Metros — right in our own backyard. NYC and the best chess kids in the world deserve this! ????????️????

9th Annual New York State Girls’ Championship
2025-11-12 08:00 - 2025-11-14 17:00 | Columbia Grammar and Prep School, 36 West 93rd Street, New York, 10025, United States
A State Championship Event!
More Info Coming Soon!
Nov. 12-14th, 2025. 9th 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).

Tri-State Chess - Championship @ Manhattan Day School Sunday - Nov 2, 2025
2025-11-02 09:00 - 17:00 | Manhattan Day School, 310 West 75th Street, New York, NY, 10023, United States

Tri-State Chess at Bryant Park (Manhattan) – October 12, 2025
2025-10-12 09:00 - 17:00 | Bryant Park, 25 W 40th St, New York, NY, 10018, United States
Organizer: Tri-State Chess
Entry Fees:
Before October 4th: $55.00
After October 4th: $65.00
After October 0th: $75.00
Day of/On-Site: $79.00
Section Categories:

BEGINNER – PreK-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-9 Under 800 G/35; d/5
ADVANCED – Grades K-12 Under 1000 G/40; d/5
CHAMPIONSHIP – PreK-12 Under 1400 G/40; d/5
Under 1800 SECTION – $$$ CASH Prizes G/55; d/5 (60% 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.
INDIVIDUAL PRIZES
• Trophies to top 15 IN ALL SECTIONS!!
• HIGH SCORER TROPHY TO ALL WHO SCORE 2 POINTS AND DO NOT GET INTO THE TOP 15
• ENGRAVED CHESS MEDAL TO ALL OTHERS featuring the name and date of the tournament on the back
• U 1800 Section Cash Prizes: 60% of entry fees returned as prizes – 1st $25%, 2nd 20%, Top U 1600 15%
TEAM PRIZES
• Trophies to top 4 Teams IN ALL SECTIONS
• The top 4 scorers from the same school in the same section make up the team score. Minimum 2 players.
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Round one begins at 10:00AM. Rounds 2-4 will begin as soon as the previous round has finished.
• Please Bring Chess Clock if you have one. Boards & Pieces supplied.
• TOURNAMENT SITE: BRYANT PARK FOUNTAIN PLAZA, Enter at West 41
st Street and 6th Avenue.
• On-site registration: 9:00 – 9:30 AM. Late entrants may not be paired for the first round.
• In case of cancellation due to rain, players will be moved to the next Bryant Park Championship Tournament. No refunds will be provided.

Advance Entries as of July 25: (names are searchable on homepage filters)
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Submission Date
Submission Number
Player Name
School
Grade
USCF I.D. #:
Rating:
Section:

Byes Requested

2025-07-10 13:56:23
2
Renkui Zhang
HBT
6 Grade
31282629
1170
CHAMPIONSHIP

2025-05-14 18:17:16
1
Hailey Ching
Other
6 Grade
31274549
590
RESERVE

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Submission 1 – 2 of 2

Tri-State Chess Championship at Chess Max Academy UWS (Manhattan) - September 28, 2025
2025-09-28 11:30 - 16:30 | Chess Max Academy UWS, 110 West 79th Street, New York, NY, 10024, United States
Organizers: Tri-State Chess and Chess Max Academy
Entry Fees:
Before September 22nd, 2025: $49.00
After September 222nd: $59.00
Day of Event: $69.00
Section Categories:

NOVICE – Grades K-2 Under 600 G/25; d/5
ELEMENTARY – Grades K-6 Under 500 G/25; d/5
RESERVE – Grades K-9 Under 800 G/25; d/5
ADVANCED – Grades K-12 Under 1000 G/25; d/5
CHAMPIONSHIP – K-12 All Ratings and Adults G/25; d/5

3-SS 3 Rounds Per Section
Entrants can ‘play up’ into any section.
All Sections Rated By The United States Chess Federation (USCF).
1/2 point Bye Requests (2 maximum) A bye is a request to not be paired for a particular round, but to remain in the event for all other rounds and still receive 1/2 point credit for not playing which will add to your final score.
TROPHY PRIZES
• TROPHIES to top 3 in all sections.
• CLASS PRIZES: Reserve: Top Under 700 Advanced: Top Under 900, Championship Top Under 1200
• HIGH SCORER TROPHY to any player who scores 2 points and does not win a higher place trophy
• ENGRAVED CHESS MEDAL TO ALL OTHERS featuring the name and date of the tournament on the
back
TEAM PRIZES
• Trophies to top team in each section.
• The top 2 scorers from the same school in the same section make up the team score.
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Round one begins at 12:00 PM. Rounds 2-3 will begin as soon as the previous round has finished.
• Please Bring Chess Clock if you have one. Boards & Pieces supplied.
• Chess Max Academy: 110 West 79 Street, New York, NY 10024
• On site registration: 11:30-11:45 AM. All rounds begin 12:00 Noon. Late entrants may not be paired for the first round.

Advance Entries as of July 25: (names are searchable on homepage filters)
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Tri-State Chess at Bryant Park (Manhattan) – September 21, 2025
2025-09-21 09:00 - 17:00 | Bryant Park, 25 W 40th St, New York, NY, 10018, United States
Organizer: Tri-State Chess
Entry Fees:
Before September 13th: $55.00
After September 13th: $65.00
After September 18th: $75.00
Day of/On-Site: $79.00
Section Categories:

BEGINNER – PreK-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-9 Under 800 G/35; d/5
ADVANCED – Grades K-12 Under 1000 G/40; d/5
CHAMPIONSHIP – PreK-12 Under 1400 G/40; d/5
Under 1800 SECTION – $$$ CASH Prizes G/55; d/5 (60% 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.
INDIVIDUAL PRIZES
• Trophies to top 15 IN ALL SECTIONS!!
• HIGH SCORER TROPHY TO ALL WHO SCORE 2 POINTS AND DO NOT GET INTO THE TOP 15
• ENGRAVED CHESS MEDAL TO ALL OTHERS featuring the name and date of the tournament on the back
• U 1800 Section Cash Prizes: 60% of entry fees returned as prizes – 1st $25%, 2nd 20%, Top U 1600 15%
TEAM PRIZES
• Trophies to top 4 Teams IN ALL SECTIONS
• The top 4 scorers from the same school in the same section make up the team score. Minimum 2 players.
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Round one begins at 10:00AM. Rounds 2-4 will begin as soon as the previous round has finished.
• Please Bring Chess Clock if you have one. Boards & Pieces supplied.
• TOURNAMENT SITE: BRYANT PARK FOUNTAIN PLAZA, Enter at West 41
st Street and 6th Avenue.
• On-site registration: 9:00 – 9:30 AM. Late entrants may not be paired for the first round.
• In case of cancellation due to rain, players will be moved to the next Bryant Park Championship Tournament. No refunds will be provided.

Advance Entries as of July 25: (names are searchable on homepage filters)
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Submission Date
Submission Number
Player Name
School
Grade
USCF I.D. #:
Rating:
Section:

Byes Requested

2025-07-20 11:53:03
2
Eden Klein
Dalton
7 Grade
16805430
1398
UNDER 1800 – ADULTS INCLUDED

2025-07-07 8:32:36
1
Chenxu Li
IS 239 Mark Twain
7 Grade
32499712
0
RESERVE

Tri-State Chess Championship at Chess Max Academy West Village (Manhattan) - September 14, 2025
2025-09-14 11:30 - 16:30 | Chess Max Academy West Village, 466 6th Ave, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Organizer: Tri-State Chess and Chess Max Academy
Entry Fees:
Before September 8th, 2025: $49.00
After September 8th: $59.00
Day of Event: $69.00
Section Categories:

NOVICE – Grades K-2 Under 600 G/25; d/5
ELEMENTARY – Grades K-6 Under 500 G/25; d/5
RESERVE – Grades K-9 Under 800 G/25; d/5
ADVANCED – Grades K-12 Under 1000 G/25; d/5
CHAMPIONSHIP – K-12 All Ratings and Adults G/25; d/5
CASH PRIZES for CHAMPIONSHIP ONLY (1st: 25% 2nd: 15% 3rd: 10% of entry fees)

3-SS 3 Rounds Per Section
Entrants can ‘play up’ into any section.
All Sections Rated By The United States Chess Federation (USCF).
1/2 point Bye Requests (2 maximum) A bye is a request to not be paired for a particular round, but to remain in the event for all other rounds and still receive 1/2 point credit for not playing which will add to your final score.
TROPHY PRIZES
• TROPHIES to top 3 in all sections except Championship with CASH PRIZES 25% – 15% – 10%
• CLASS PRIZES: Reserve: Top Under 700 Advanced: Top Under 900
• HIGH SCORER TROPHY to any player who scores 2 points and does not win a higher place trophy
• ENGRAVED CHESS MEDAL TO ALL OTHERS featuring the name and date of the tournament on the
back
TEAM PRIZES
• Trophies to top team in each section.
• The top 2 scorers from the same school in the same section make up the team score.
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Round one begins at 12:00 PM. Rounds 2-3 will begin as soon as the previous round has finished.
• Please Bring Chess Clock if you have one. Boards & Pieces supplied.
• Chess Max Academy West Village NYC: 466 6th Ave., New York, NY 10011 Between W 11th – W 12th Street
• On site registration: 11:30-11:45 AM. All rounds begin 12:00 Noon. Late entrants may not be paired for the first round.

Advance Entries as of July 25: (names are searchable on homepage filters)
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Chess in the Park Rapid Open at Central Park - Bethesda Fountain
2025-09-13 08:30 - 16:30 | Bethesda Fountain Central Park, 72nd street, New York, 10024, United States
Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025
Registration will open in August. SAVE the Date.
6/SS, G/10, Unrated Event (Not USCF rated)
Bethesda Fountain Central Park
Enter at 72nd Street
FREE EVENT
COMPETITION SECTIONS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
All sections are playing “Clock Move” and not Touch Move. All moves are complete once a player hits their clock. Also, illegal moves result in the loss of one minute, and an illegal move with less than a minute on the clock, results in a loss. Games without a clock will be marked as a draw.
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
THE TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Check-in: 8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Opening Remarks: 10:45 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.
Public Bathrooms located on middle staircase passed the terrace playing area.

Are CIS tournaments public events?
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Tri-State Chess at Bryant Park (Manhattan) – September 7, 2025
2025-09-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Bryant Park, 25 W 40th St, New York, NY, 10018, United States
Organizer: Tri-State Chess
Entry Fees:
Before August 30th: $55.00
After August 30th: $65.00
On September 4th: $75.00
Day of/On-Site: $79.00
Section Categories:

BEGINNER – PreK-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-9 Under 800 G/35; d/5
ADVANCED – Grades K-12 Under 1000 G/40; d/5
CHAMPIONSHIP – PreK-12 Under 1400 G/40; d/5
Under 1800 SECTION – $$$ CASH Prizes G/55; d/5 (60% 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.
INDIVIDUAL PRIZES
• Trophies to top 15 IN ALL SECTIONS!!
• HIGH SCORER TROPHY TO ALL WHO SCORE 2 POINTS AND DO NOT GET INTO THE TOP 15
• ENGRAVED CHESS MEDAL TO ALL OTHERS featuring the name and date of the tournament on the back
• U 1800 Section Cash Prizes: 60% of entry fees returned as prizes – 1st $25%, 2nd 20%, Top U 1600 15%
TEAM PRIZES
• Trophies to top 4 Teams IN ALL SECTIONS
• The top 4 scorers from the same school in the same section make up the team score. Minimum 2 players.
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Round one begins at 10:00AM. Rounds 2-4 will begin as soon as the previous round has finished.
• Please Bring Chess Clock if you have one. Boards & Pieces supplied.
• TOURNAMENT SITE: BRYANT PARK FOUNTAIN PLAZA, Enter at West 41
st Street and 6th Avenue.
• On-site registration: 9:00 – 9:30 AM. Late entrants may not be paired for the first round.
• In case of cancellation due to rain, players will be moved to the next Bryant Park Championship Tournament. No refunds will be provided.

Advance Entries as of July 25: (names are searchable on homepage filters)
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Submission Date
Submission Number
Player Name
School
Grade
USCF I.D. #:
Rating:
Section:

Byes Requested

2025-07-23 20:50:39
4
Devraj Pal Hafeez
Other
3 Grade
32516007
0
ELEMENTARY

2025-07-13 17:25:53
3
Matthew Shulman
Other
7 Grade
30489621
989
ADVANCED

2025-06-23 13:37:41
2
Mason Yuan
Other
5 Grade
31329361
Not Rated
ELEMENTARY

2025-05-21 17:10:05
1
Uma Hallum
Basis Independent
6 Grade
30328186
899
ADVANCED
