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If you are registering for an afterschool program, please complete the form and submit with credit card information. Custom Payment Gateway             "*" indicates required fields FacebookThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Date MM slash DD slash YYYY Payer Name First Last Payer Address Street Address…

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Testimonials

Testimonials       Tri-State Chess, has over 25 years of experience of teaching, training and using our methodology. Below, are just a few testimonials from over currently 25 schools that we work with:   “If you would like to share your feelings or experiences with any of our programs, please complete and submit your…

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refunds/cancellations

Refunds & Cancellations Celebrating over 30 years of developing after school chess programs in the greater NY area. Row wavy Shape Decorative svg added to top If for any reason you need to cancel your tournament registration after paying the entry fee:   You can have a full credit towards any future tournament. Or, you…

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   USCF Memberships In order to play in a rated tournament, you must be a member of the USCF (United States Chess Federation. Membership fees vary depending upon age and choice of magazine subscription. You can purchase a USCF membership on our site by clicking here: in our online Store Or, for instant real time…

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Newsletter Archive

Newsletter Archive Celebrating over 30 years of developing after school chess programs in the greater NY area. Row wavy Shape Decorative svg added to top Tri-State Chess Newsletters 2009-2013 Newsletter: Vol. 4 No.1 December 2013 JOSEPH ZELTSAN (1) MAGNUS + WOLFGANG (1) RETI’S FAMOUS PUZZLE (2) GIUOCO PIANO TRAP (3) THE OLDEST GAME (4) PRIVATE…

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Chess Max Academy     In cooperation with Grandmaster Max Dlugy, Tri-State Chess brings you the CHESS MAX ACADEMY 423 EAST 81st Street – unit B New York, NY 10028 Students are often looking for serious after school instruction, but cannot participate if they don’t attend the school that is hosting the program. We now…

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Chess Max Academy Calendar

Chess Max Academy Calendar Celebrating over 25 years of developing after school chess programs in the greater NY area. Row wavy Shape Decorative svg added to top Chess Max Academy Calendar       Calendar courtesy of Chess Max Academy.     Call Us To Learn More Row dot-cluster Shape Decorative svg added to top…

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Row dot-cluster Shape Decorative svg added to bottom BRYANT PARK dates are here for 2026! We have 8 tournaments planned for the Spring and Summer at Bryant Park and the first one is not so far away on May 17 on the Upper Terrace.   We are looking forward to escaping from the frost and…

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  Mark Kurtzman Biography   Playing 1983 – Team member NY City, State, US and North American High School Chess Championship Team 1984 – NY State High School Chess Champion 1984 – 1988 Captain, US Top College Team 5 years in a row. 1988 – U.S. Master Title, Highest Rating achieved 2270 1991 – Life…

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Chess Events Calendar Celebrating over 30 years of developing after school chess programs in the greater NY area. Row wavy Shape Decorative svg added to top Chess Events 2024     “Calendar courtesy of Luck Factory. Full Calendar and chess links from Luck Factory are here.”   Row dot-cluster Shape Decorative svg added to top…

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Tournament Registrations

   Players Registered For This Tournament     Bryant Park Championship XIII By admin | September 27, 2017 PS 158 Chess Championship XXVIII By admin | September 27, 2017 Lycee Francais de New York I By admin | September 27, 2017 Manhattan Day School Chess Championship XII By admin | September 27, 2017 Ramaz Lower…

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On-Line registration

Tournament Registration Celebrating over 30 years of developing after school chess programs in the greater NY area. Row wavy Shape Decorative svg added to top Chess Tournament Registration February 22nd, 2026 – Championship atChess Max Academy Click Here to Register March 1st, 2026 – Championship atChess Max Academy Click Here to Register March 8th, 2026…

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Camp

HOLIDAY CAMP 2020    DECEMBER 26-30    9:00AM – 12:00 PM     Copyright © 2013 Tri-State Chess. All Right Reserved

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Chess Media Articles

   Chess Media Articles 10 big brain benefits of playing chess Read more You Make The Call Read more 7 Surprising Health Benefits of Playing Chess Read more Copyright © 2013 Tri-State Chess. All Right Reserved.

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CITY Chess Programs Celebrating over 30 years of developing after school chess programs in the greater NY area. Row wavy Shape Decorative svg added to top CITY Program: Chess in the Yeshivot The pilot program started at the Yeshiva Ramaz Lower School in New York City. National Master Mark Kurtzman began teaching classes and organizing…

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Lunch & Sunrise Programs Celebrating over 30 years of developing after school chess programs in the greater NY area. Row wavy Shape Decorative svg added to top Lunch Break Chess This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your existing chess program. Usually, these programs are added to a school with an existing after school or…

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Curricular

Our Chess Curricular Celebrating over 30 years of developing after school chess programs in the greater NY area. Row wavy Shape Decorative svg added to top After School Chess Curricular Programs Once the after school program has been established, if you want to take your chess program up a notch to a more serious level,…

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uscf

USCF Memberships Celebrating over 30 years of developing after school chess programs in the greater NY area. Row wavy Shape Decorative svg added to top In order to play in a rated tournament, you must be a member of the USCF In order to play in a rated tournament, you must be a member of…

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faq

Scholastic Tournament FAQ’s Celebrating over 30 years of developing after school chess programs in the greater NY area. Row wavy Shape Decorative svg added to top Instead of reading through the technical rules, we offer some of the most frequently asked questions. If my child loses their game are they eliminated from the tournament? Collapse…

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Section Descriptions

Section Descriptions Celebrating over 30 years of developing after school chess programs in the greater NY area. Row wavy Shape Decorative svg added to top General Chess Rating Details BEGINNER: Pre K – 1st Grade: NOT RATED This section is designed for players that are new to tournament chess. It will help them to see…

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Tournament Rules

Tournament Rules Celebrating over 30 years of developing after school chess programs in the greater NY area. Row wavy Shape Decorative svg added to top Chess Tournament Quick Guide The following is a quick guide to the rules and etiquette of tournament chess, for those tournaments conducted with a sudden death time control. Citations are made, by…

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registration

Tournament Registration     WE ARE CLOSED FOR SUMMER VACATION NEW TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED IN SEPTEMBER ENJOY YOUR SUMMER HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL IN THE FALL, HAVE FUN    

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mission

   Our Mission Our aim is to provide a positive learning environment so kids can enjoy chess as they learn it. Classes are structured using prizes to reinforce learning and good play. As the founder of this program, I think back to what it was like when I was a scholastic chess competitor: the difficulty…

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