Tri-State Chess Championship @ Chess Max Academy, August 30th, 2026.
CHAMPIONSHIP @ CHESS MAX ACADEMY
Sunday August 30, 2026
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NOVICE - Grades K-2 Under 600 |
ELEMENTARY - Grades K-6 Under 500 |
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RESERVE- Grades K-9 Under 800 |
ADVANCED - Grades K-12 Under 1000 |
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CHAMPIONSHIP- K-12 Open to Under 1800 Including Adults |
3-SS 3 ROUNDS PER SECTION |
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Due to space constraints entries limited to first 80 players |
TIME CONTROLS: G/25; d/5 FOR ALL SECTIONS |
Entrants can ‘play up’ into any section.
All Sections Rated By The United States Chess Federation (USCF)
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.
• Entry Fee: $49.00 if received online by September 16, 2026 $59 thereafter, $69 the day of the event.
• Please register in advance if possible, to avoid the additional $10 late fee
• Membership required: $24.00/year for the U.S. CHESS FEDERATION (USCF), USchess.org
• Register online at www.Tri-State Chess.com: 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 by phone, fax, mail & Online: www.TriStateChess.com Info@TriStateChess.com
• 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.
• Any player registered is entitled to a free trial class for ALL Chess Max Academy group chess lessons. Simply email your request to Info@TriStateChess.com NEW STUDENTS ONLY
ALL SECTIONS G/25; d/5. When no delay is used G/30