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SUMMARY:Championship Chess is BACK in NYC on January 3rd and 4th\, 2026 - (Free to RSVP\, but Tournament will have Entry Fees)
DESCRIPTION:Championship Chess is BACK in NYC — January 3rd & 4th\, 2026 \n  \n???? Full format\, pricing and registration details will be announced soon over email\, the US Chess TLA and a separate registration page. \n  \n???????? For now\, if you’re considering attending\, it’s very important to RSVP below  ???????? \n\nThis will allow us to send you the full tournament information when available — no commitment to pay yet\nIt 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\n\n  \n????♛ Attention ALL Chess Queens and Kings of New York City and Surrounding Areas (out of state welcome) ♚???? \n  \nMark your calendars and double your training — big things are coming! \n  \nOfficial 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. \n  \n????️ Save the Dates: January 3–4\, 2026\nFor the first time in years\, New York City will host its very own Championship event — and you won’t want to miss it. \n  \nJoin 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. \n  \nMeet 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. \n  \n???? Tournament Structure \n  \n5 Championship Sections (Grade-Based):\nThese will be 2-day tournaments spanning both Saturday and Sunday\, in a 6-round Traditional Swiss format with grade restrictions: \n\nK–1\nPrimary (K–3)\nElementary (K–5)\nMiddle School (K–8)\nHigh School (K–12)\n\n  \n~9 “Under” Sections (Rating & Grade-Based):\nThese 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. \n  \nIndividual and Team Prizes will be awarded \n  \n♞♜♝ 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! ????????️????
URL:https://officialchess.cloud/event/rsvp2026metros/
LOCATION:Marriott Marquis Times Square\, 1535 Broadway\, New York\, New York\, 10036\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tri-State Chess - Championship @ Manhattan Day School Sunday - Jan 11\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Entry Fee: $55.00 if received online by January 5\, 2026 $65 thereafter\, $75 January 10\, 2026\, $79 tournament day and on-site. \nSection Categories: \nBEGINNER – PreK-1st Grade – Not Rated – No Clocks \nNOVICE – Grades PreK-2 Under 600 G/25; d/5 \nELEMENTARY – Grades PreK-6 Under 500 G/25; d/5 \nRESERVE – Grades PreK-9 Under 800 G/35; d/5 \nADVANCED – Grades PreK-12 Under 1000 G/40; d/5 \nCHAMPIONSHIP- PreK-12 Under 1400 G/40; d/5 \nUnder 1800 SECTION-$$$ CASH Prizes G/55; d/5 → 3 rounds only for this section. Adults Included! \n\n\n\n\nRound one begins at 10:00AM. Rounds 2-4 will begin as soon as the previous round has finished. \n\n\n\n\nPlease Bring Chess Clock if you have one. Boards & Pieces supplied.\n• Please register in advance if possible\, to avoid the additional $20 late fee\n• Membership required: $24.00/year for the U.S. CHESS FEDERATION (USCF) players under 18 years old\, USchess.org\n• Send entry and make checks payable to Tri-State Chess: Or visit us in our store…\nThe Chess Exchange\, 325 E. 88 St. New York\, NY 10128 … Fax (917) 477-2110\, Info (212) 289-5997\n• Credit card entries accepted Online only: www.TriStateChess.com Info@TriStateChess.com\n• On-site registration: 9:00 – 9:30 AM. Late entrants may not be paired for the first round.\n• The playing site at Manhattan Day School is a kosher facility and therefore food cannot be brought into the building. Pizza for sale onsite! \n\n\n\n\nINDIVIDUAL PRIZES \n• Trophies to top 15 in all sections\n• HIGH SCORER TROPHY TO ALL WHO SCORE 2 POINTS AND DO NOT WIN A PLACE TROPHY\n• ENGRAVED CHESS MEDAL TO ALL OTHERS featuring the name and date of the tournament on the back\n• U 1800 Section Cash Prizes: 60% of entry fees returned as prizes – 1st $25%\, 2nd 20%\, Top U 1600 15% \nTEAM PRIZES \n• Trophies to top 4 Teams in All Sections.\n• The top 4 scorers from the same school in the same section make up the team score. Minimum 2 players. \n\nbye for up to 3 rounds. \n\n\n\n\n1/2 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. \n  \n\nAdvance Entries as of July 25: (names are searchable on homepage filters) \n– Flip to landscape mode to view on mobile \n– Copy and paste into excel to re-sort data \n  \nNO ENTRIES AS OF ABOVE DATE \n\n 
URL:https://officialchess.cloud/event/tri-state-chess-championship-manhattan-day-school-sunday-jan-11-2026/
LOCATION:Manhattan Day School\, 310 West 75th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025-2026 Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School (CGPS) Friday Tournament
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\nEarly 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.) \nDiscount $5 per paying sibling. Free entry if you are rated over 1500! \nCurrent US Chess membership required: $20 (age 19 and under) \nFriday 4 pm at The Columbia Grammar School Gym/Cafeteria at 26 West 94th \n\n\n\n\nSections\nRating\nRounds\nTime\nNotation\nByes\n\n\nKindergarten\nAll\n4\nNo clock used\nOptional\n0 or 1\n\n\n1st Grade\nAll\n4\nNo clock used\nOptional\n0 or 1\n\n\n2nd/3rd Grade\nUnder 700\n4\nNo clock used\nOptional\n0 or 1\n\n\n\n\nLimited to first 50 players. Sets and boards provided. \nFriday 4 pm at The Columbia Prep School Cafeteria at 36 West 93rd (map) \n\n\n\n\nSections\nRating\nRounds\nTime\nNotation\nByes\n\n\nReserve (K-12)\nUnder 900\n4\nGame 30 +5 sec delay\nYes\n0 or 1\n\n\nClassic (K-12)\n800 to 1199\n4\nGame 30 + 5 sec delay\nYes\n0 or 1\n\n\nPremier (K-12)\n1200 and up\n3\nGame 45 + 5 sec delay\nYes\nNo\n\n\n\n\nLimited to first 50 players. Sets and boards provided. Top 3 sections: Please bring clocks! \nLive 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! \nSchedule: \nThe 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. \nAwards: \nPremier 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. \nImportant: \nWe are a nut free tournament! Please do not bring nuts or nut-containing items. \nDo 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. \nLittle House of Chess\, Inc does not provide supervision when a child has finished a scheduled game. \nEmail: littlehouseofchess@gmail.com if you have questions.
URL:https://officialchess.cloud/event/2025-2026-columbia-grammar-preparatory-school-cgps-friday-tournament/
LOCATION:Columbia Grammar and Prep School\, 36 West 93rd Street\, New York\, 10025\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025-2026 CGPS All-Girls Tournament
DESCRIPTION: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! \nEarly 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.) \nDiscount $5 per paying sibling. Free entry if you are rated over 1500! \nCurrent US Chess membership required: $20 (age 19 and under) \nSaturday 10 am at The Columbia Grammar School Gym/Cafeteria at 5 West 93rd (map) \n\n\n\n\nSections\nRating\nRounds\nTime\nNotation\nByes\n\n\nKindergarten/1st Grade\nAll\n4\nNo clock used\nOptional\n0 or 1\n\n\n2nd Grade/3rd Grade\nUnder 600\n4\nNo clock used\nOptional\n0 or 1\n\n\n\n\nLimited to first 50 players. Sets and boards provided. \nSaturday 10 am at The Columbia Grammar School Cafeteria at 36 West 93rd (map) \n\n\n\n\nSections\nRating\nRounds\nTime\nNotation\nByes\n\n\nReserve (K-12)\nUnder 800\n4\nGame 30 +5 sec delay\nYes\n0 or 1\n\n\nClassic (K-12)\n800 to 1199\n4\nGame 30 + 5 sec delay\nYes\n0 or 1\n\n\nPremier (K-12)\n1200 and up\n3\nGame 50 + 5 sec delay\nYes\nNo\n\n\n\n\nLimited to first 50 players. Sets and boards provided. Top 3 sections: Please bring clocks! \nLive 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! \nSchedule: \nThe 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. \nAwards: \nPremier 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. \nImportant: \nWe are a nut free tournament! Please do not bring nuts or nut-containing items. \nDo 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. \nLittle House of Chess\, Inc does not provide supervision when a child has finished a scheduled game. \nEmail: littlehouseofchess@gmail.com if you have questions.
URL:https://officialchess.cloud/event/2025-2026-cgps-all-girls-tournament-4/
LOCATION:Columbia Grammar and Prep School\, 36 West 93rd Street\, New York\, 10025\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hunter Chess Tournament
DESCRIPTION:More info coming soon!
URL:https://officialchess.cloud/event/hunter-chess-tournament-4/
LOCATION:Hunter College Elementary School\, 71 East 94th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10128\, United States
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