NYC Chess Tournaments
Celebrating over 30 years of developing after school chess programs in the greater NY area.
All Upcoming Chess Max Academy Upper West Side Chess Tournaments
See full Tournament info below schedule
Chess Max Academy Upper West Side Tournament Schedule
Tournaments are held at
110 W 79 Street
NYC
Tournament Start: 12:00pm
Championship @ Chess Max Academy UWS
January 26th, 2025.
Entry Fees:
Before January 22nd, 2025: $49.00
After January 22nd: $59.00
Day of Event: $69.00
Please register in advance if possible, to avoid the additional $10 late fee.
Championship @ Chess Max Academy UWS
February 2nd, 2025.
Entry Fees:
Before January 29th, 2025: $49.00
After January 29th: $59.00
Day of Event: $69.00
Please register in advance if possible, to avoid the additional $10 late fee.
Championship @ Chess Max Academy UWS
February 23rd, 2025.
Entry Fees:
Before February 19th, 2025: $49.00
After February 19th: $59.00
Day of Event: $69.00
Please register in advance if possible, to avoid the additional $10 late fee.
Championship @ Chess Max Academy UWS
March 9th, 2025.
Entry Fees:
Before March 5th, 2025: $49.00
After March 5th: $59.00
Day of Event: $69.00
Please register in advance if possible, to avoid the additional $10 late fee.
Championship @ Chess Max Academy UWS
March 30th, 2025.
Entry Fees:
Before March 26th, 2025: $49.00
After March 26th: $59.00
Day of Event: $69.00
Please register in advance if possible, to avoid the additional $10 late fee.
Championship @ Chess Max Academy UWS
April 6th, 2025.
Entry Fees:
Before April 2nd, 2025: $49.00
After April 2nd: $59.00
Day of Event: $69.00
Please register in advance if possible, to avoid the additional $10 late fee.
Championship @ Chess Max Academy UWS
April 27th, 2025.
Entry Fees:
Before April 23rd, 2025: $49.00
After April 23rd: $59.00
Day of Event: $69.00
Please register in advance if possible, to avoid the additional $10 late fee.
Championship @ Chess Max Academy UWS
May 4th, 2025.
Entry Fees:
Before April 30th, 2025: $49.00
After April 30th: $59.00
Day of Event: $69.00
Please register in advance if possible, to avoid the additional $10 late fee.
Championship @ Chess Max Academy UWS
June 1st, 2025.
Entry Fees:
Before May 28th, 2025: $49.00
After May 28th: $59.00
Day of Event: $69.00
Please register in advance if possible, to avoid the additional $10 late fee.
Championship @ Chess Max Academy UWS
June 15th, 2025.
Entry Fees:
Before June 11th, 2025: $49.00
After June 11th: $59.00
Day of Event: $69.00
Please register in advance if possible, to avoid the additional $10 late fee.
Championship @ Chess Max Academy Upper West Side
NOVICE - Grades K-2 Under 600
ELEMENTARY - Grades K-6 Under 500
RESERVE - Grades K-9 Under 800
ADVANCED - Grades K-12 Under 1000
CHAMPIONSHIP- K-12 Over 1000
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).
Chess Max Academy Discounts!
Any player registered is entitled to a free class to choose out of all Chess Max Academy classes. Simply email [email protected] and request it
Tournament Details
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
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 [email protected]
Please Bring Chess Clock if you have one. Boards & Pieces supplied.
Trophy Prizes:
- Trophies to top 3 in all sections.
- CLASS PRIZES:
- Reserve: Top Under 700
- Advanced: Top Under 900
- Championship Top Under 1200
- 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.
NOTICE:
Due to a large number of players withdrawing at the last moment, we are implementing the following policy. Once the late entry fee goes into effect at midnight, 72 hours before the tournament, no refunds will be provided for any reason to players who need to drop out of the tournament.Otherwise, our standard refund policy remains the same: Players who drop out of the tournament before the late entry fee goes into effect can have a credit for the full amount of the registration fee to be used towards any future tournament. Players who want the refund to go to their credit card can have the refund minus a $10 registration fee.
Chess Programs
Monthly Chess Tournaments
Tournaments at Bryant Park are divided into 7 sections based upon age and strength. Players can play "up" into any section. The top section includes Adults and offers Cash prizes. Trophies, plaques and medals to all others.
Summer Chess Camps
Providing students chess activities throughout the summer months in the NY area. Contact Us for more details and schedule for next Summer.
Private Chess Lessons
One of the best ways to improve your game is to bring the score of your tournament games to your chess coach & have them analyze the game with you.