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New York City
Upper West Side
Chess Max Academy
110 West 79th Street, New York, NY 10024
Friday Chess Tournaments
November 13, December 4 & December 18, 2026 · Round 1 at 4:30 PM
Friday Chess Tournament
4:30 PM
US Chess rated · 3 rounds
G/25; d/5 · U500 · U1000 · 1000+
Friday Chess Tournament
4:30 PM
US Chess rated · 3 rounds
G/25; d/5 · U500 · U1000 · 1000+
Friday Chess Tournament
4:30 PM
US Chess rated · 3 rounds
G/25; d/5 · U500 · U1000 · 1000+
Friday tournament details: Three rounds at 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM. $50 through Wednesday, $60 on Thursday, $70 on Friday. Trophies for the top three players in each section; standard tiebreaks used. Current US Chess membership required. Chess sets and clocks provided. Online registration closes at 4:30 PM on event day. All times are local.
Tri-State Chess Tournaments
Registration for these championships is handled by Tri-State Chess. Friday tournaments are registered directly with Chess Max Academy. Tournament details.