NYC Chess Tournaments
Celebrating over 30 years of developing after school chess programs in the greater NY area.
All Upcoming Chess Max Academy Chess Tournaments
See full Tournament info below schedule
Chess Max Academy Tournament Schedule
Tournaments are held at
110 W 79 Street
NYC
Tournament Start: 12:00pm
Championship @ Chess Max Academy
September 15th, 2024.
Entry Fees:
Before September 10th, 2024: $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.
Championship @ Chess Max Academy
October 6th, 2024.
Entry Fees:
Before October 2nd, 2024: $49.00
After October 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
October 20th, 2024.
Entry Fees:
Before October 16th, 2024: $49.00
After October 16th: $59.00
Day of Event: $69.00
Please register in advance if possible, to avoid the additional $10 late fee.
Championship @ Chess Max Academy
November 3rd, 2024.
Entry Fees:
Before October 30th, 2024: $49.00
After October 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
November 17th, 2024.
Entry Fees:
Before November 13th, 2024: $49.00
After November 13th: $59.00
Day of Event: $69.00
Please register in advance if possible, to avoid the additional $10 late fee.
Championship @ Chess Max Academy
December 1st, 2024.
Entry Fees:
Before November 27th, 2024: $49.00
After November 27th: $59.00
Day of Event: $69.00
Please register in advance if possible, to avoid the additional $10 late fee.
Championship @ Chess Max Academy
December 15th, 2024.
Entry Fees:
Before December 11th, 2024: $49.00
After December 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
January 5th, 2025.
Entry Fees:
Before January 2nd, 2024: $49.00
After January 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
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
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.