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NYC Chess Tournaments

CHESS TOURNAMENT WITH TRI-STATE CHESS

We encourage all students to take advantage of this opportunity to play rated chess games, as the rating will become an important measure of how you or your child is improving at chess.

To register for the tournaments, please follow the registration link, but also make sure you register to become a member of the U.S. Chess Federation by going to their site at www.uschess.org

Register HERE for the upcoming tournament

We provide a waiting area for the parents but highly encourage you to drop off your kids and come back after 2 pm to avoid unnecessary gathering.

  • Novice Section -no clocks required -Great for first-time players
  • Elementary section – clock optional (required if one of the players requested)
Tournament Schedule
NYC Chess Tournaments
April 7th, 2024

Entry Fees:
Before April 3rd: $49.00
After April 3rd: $59.00
Day of Event: $69.00


Please register in advance if possible, to avoid the additional $10 late fee.

NYC Chess Tournaments
April 14th, 2024

Entry Fees:
Before April 10th: $49.00
After April 10th: $59.00
Day of Event: $69.00


Please register in advance if possible, to avoid the additional $10 late fee.

NYC Chess Tournaments
May 5th, 2024

Entry Fees:
Before May 1st: $49.00
After May 1st: $59.00
Day of Event: $69.00


Please register in advance if possible, to avoid the additional $10 late fee.

NYC Chess Tournaments
May 26th, 2024

Entry Fees:
Before May 22nd: $49.00
After May 22nd: $59.00
Day of Event: $69.00


Please register in advance if possible, to avoid the additional $10 late fee.

NYC Chess Tournaments
June 9th, 2024

Entry Fees:
Before June 5th: $49.00
After June 5th: $59.00
Day of Event: $69.00


Please register in advance if possible, to avoid the additional $10 late fee.

NYC Chess Tournaments
June 23rd, 2024

Entry Fees:
Before June 19th: $49.00
After June 19th: $59.00
Day of Event: $69.00


Please register in advance if possible, to avoid the additional $10 late fee.

NYC Chess Tournaments
July 21st, 2024

Entry Fees:
Before July 17th: $49.00
After July 17th: $59.00
Day of Event: $69.00


Please register in advance if possible, to avoid the additional $10 late fee.

NYC Chess Tournaments
August 11th, 2024

Entry Fees:
Before August 7th: $49.00
After August 7th: $59.00
Day of Event: $69.00


Please register in advance if possible, to avoid the additional $10 late fee.

NYC Chess Tournaments
September 15th, 2024

Entry Fees:
Before September 10th: $49.00
After September 10th: $59.00
Day of Event: $69.00


Please register in advance if possible, to avoid the additional $10 late fee.

  • NOVICE – Grades K-2 Under 600
  • ELEMENTARY – Grades K-6 Under 500
  • ADVANCED – Grades K-12 Under 1000
  • CHAMPIONSHIP – K-12 Under 1400
  • Under 1800 SECTION – Grades K-12 Adults included
  • 3-SS 3 Rounds Per Section
  • TIME CONTROLS: G/25; d/5 FOR ALL SECTIONS

Due To Space Constraints, Entries Are limited To The First 72 Players

  • Entrants can ‘play up’ into any section.
  • All Sections Rated By The United States Chess Federation (USCF).

Time & Location:

  • Chess Max Academy
  • Round one begins at 12:00PM. Rounds 2-3 will begin as soon as the previous round has finished.
  • On site registration: 11:30 – 11:45 AM. Late entrants may not be paired for the first round.
  • TOURNAMENT SITE: Chess Max Academy: 110 West 79 Street, New York, NY 10024

All CDC and government related restrictions will be strictly adhered to. Check our website for Coronavirus restriction updates, as we get closer to the event, as restrictions will most likely change as we move forward.

Registration:

Entry Fees:

  • $49.00 if received online 6 days before Tournament,
  • $59 thereafter

Please register in advance if possible, to avoid the additional $10 late fee.

  • Membership Required: $20.00/yr for the U.S. CHESS FEDERATION (USCF),
  • Send entry and make checks payable to Tri-State Chess: The Chess Exchange, 325 E. 88 St. New York, NY 10128 … Fax (917) 477-2110 Info (212) 289-5997
  • Credit card entries accepted by phone, fax, mail & Online: www.TriStateChess.com, Info@TriStateChess.com

Please Bring Chess Clock if you have one. Boards & Pieces supplied.

Trophy Prizes:

  • Trophies to top 3 in all sections.
  • CLASS PRIZES: Advanced: Top Under 800, Championship Top Under 1200, Under 1800 Top Under 1600
  • ENGRAVED CHESS MEDAL TO ALL OTHERS featuring the name and date of the tournament on the back

Team Prizes:

  • Trophies to top Teams in each section.
  • The top 2 scorers from the same school in the same section make up the team score.

Chess Tournaments by Chess Max Academy

Chess Max Academy is thrilled to organize chess tournaments for kids and adults.

We have an ongoing weekend tournament every other Sunday at our Upper West Side location, which features multiple sections for beginners attending Elementary school and experienced players alike, with all players getting a prize!

Our chess tournaments for beginners allow them to get their first exciting moments winning an official chess game and to get an official United States Chess Federation rating.

Playing in our tournaments in especially helpful for Chess Max Academy students, as our coaches who tend the playing rooms during the games, can offer feedback to the parents and the students about how they played and where they need to improve. That makes our tournaments the best place to play in NYC.

Our group chess lessons teach kids the skills needed to compete in tournaments by teaching them chess notation and how to use the clock.

To check out our upcoming chess tournaments, go to our Tournament tab. There you can see the details about the events as well as get access to the registration link.

We currently offer chess tournaments in New York and Connecticut locations, where we also offer Chess Classes for Kids. Our monthly Rapid chess tournament at our Greenwich, CT location allows players to compete with higher rated players on even terms, thanks to the Handicap system which we have in place.

To improve at tournament play, we recommend starting to study with a Private Tutor. Private coaches can concentrate on your individual opening preparation and special tricks of the trade needed to know during official tournament play. That can help you improve your performance at your next tournament quite significantly. The price of a private chess lesson at our Academy varies from $90/hour for online Master coaches to $250/hour with our elite Grandmaster coaches. This cost includes access to our mobile app with individual homework for our students, our coaches files with opening preparation, as needed, as well as the advice of the Founder of Chess Max Academy, Grandmaster Max Dlugy.