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New York City
Upper West Side
Chess Max Academy
110 West 79th Street, New York, NY 10024
New Friday Chess Tournaments
October 9 & 30, 2026 · Round 1 at 4:30 PM
Friday tournament details: Three rounds at 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM. $50 through Wednesday (October 7 / October 28), $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.
Sunday Championships
Sunday championship registration is handled by Tri-State Chess. Friday tournaments are registered directly with Chess Max Academy. Tournament details.