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Private Lessons   It is possible to become a strong player by studying independently complimented by participating in a scholastic chess program. However, most of the players who finish at the top of their sections at scholastic chess tournaments are taking weekly lessons with a chess coach. In fact, more than 80% of trophy winners…

CITY Chess Programs Celebrating over 30 years of developing after school chess programs in the greater NY area. 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 the program in January 1991. After 4 years,…

Lunch & Sunrise Programs Celebrating over 30 years of developing after school chess programs in the greater NY area. 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 curricular chess program. But they can also be…

Our Chess Curricular Celebrating over 30 years of developing after school chess programs in the greater NY area. 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, you can initiate our curricular program for your…

USCF Memberships Celebrating over 30 years of developing after school chess programs in the greater NY area. 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 the USCF (United States Chess Federation). Membership fees…

Scholastic Tournament FAQ’s Celebrating over 30 years of developing after school chess programs in the greater NY area. 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 No. There is no elimination. If a player…

Section Descriptions Celebrating over 30 years of developing after school chess programs in the greater NY area. 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 what tournament chess is all about, without the…

Tournament Rules Celebrating over 30 years of developing after school chess programs in the greater NY area. 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 section number (§ = section), to the U.S. Chess…

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    

   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…

   SUMMER CAMP   Back To School Summer Vacation is Over We will see you next Summer

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C O N T E N T S The Angry Bird………………………………………..PG.1 The Good Kibbitzer………………………………… PG.2 GM Watching………………………………………….PG.3 NYC Chess Calendar ………………………………PG.5 Chess Word Search………………………………… PG.9 Puzzlers…………………………………………………..PG.10 You Make The Call…………………………………..PG.11 Grand Prix ………………………………………………PG.12-13 Puzzler Solutions from last issue …………………..PG.15 Tri-State Chess Upcoming Tournaments………..PG.16 Read this issue online»       Download this issue of the newsletter (PDF)…

  Photo Gallery   PS 158 XI November 15, 2009 Tournament Photo Gallery PS 9 December 19,2010 Tournament Photo Gallery Bryant Park IV June 1, 2014 Tournament Photo Gallery Tri-State Chess Championship @ The Jewish Center December 20, 2016 Tournament Photo Gallery Tri-State Chess Championship @ The Jewish Center April 2016 Tournament Photo Gallery  …

After School Chess Celebrating over 30 years of developing after school chess programs in the greater NY area. New! In-Person Small Group Chess Classes Group Classes for Beginner & Advanced Run Through Oct. 9th – Dec. 20th Tri-State Chess is now offering small group classes IN PERSON at  THE CHESS EXCHANGE: 325 East 88th Street…

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Video Gallery   The Universal Master in Action! Funny Chess Commercial World Chess Champion Gary Kasparov making a Blunder! Poor Sportsmanship Belushi Coaches Chess. Chess Game Through Painting Karpov beaten by a 13-yr-old Magnus Carlsen Bobby Fischer “Sane”

Coaches Wanted Celebrating over 30 years of developing after school chess programs in the greater NY area. Become a Chess Coach today! Tri-State Chess is looking for experienced chess coaches to teach after-school programs (Grades K-12) in the Greater New York area. Emphasis on developing Chess Teams! Instructors must have: • A minimum USCF rating…

   Private Lessons   It is possible to become a strong player by studying independently complimented by participating in a scholastic chess program. However, most of the players who finish at the top of their sections at scholastic chess tournaments are taking weekly lessons with a chess coach. In fact, more than 80% of trophy…

USCF & Ratings FAQs Celebrating over 30 years of developing after school chess programs in the greater NY area. Questions about USCF Ratings What is the USCF? Collapse The USCF (United States Chess Federation) is the governing body of all rated chess tournaments in America. When you play in a USCF rated event, the results…

About Us Celebrating over 30 years of developing after school chess programs in the greater NY area. A Letter From Mark Kurtzman We are an organization devoted to establishing competitive chess programs in elementary schools throughout the Tri-State area.  In order to maintain the highest possible standards, our experienced chess coaches are personally trained by…

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