May 18 Chess for Kids hosted by British School of New York - Register Now

Hi chess friends, for all the chess kids waiting to play chess in New York, here's the big opportunity. The British International School of New York Hosts Chess Tournament. (May 18, 2014)

Location:15 Waterside Plaza, New York, NY 10010-2612 (Dining Hall).

There is still time to register! Come and play!

Parents, enjoy the views and a hot cup of coffee while your children play in one of the friendliest chess tournaments in the city. Refreshments will be served.

Tournament Format and Schedule:
On-Site registrations from 9:00am-9:30am.
Rounds begin at 10:00am.

Swiss System. Note: Sections may be combined.

Sections:
Grades Pre-K-K; Game 30, 0 time delay- Unrated
Novice Open 1-8; Game 30, 0 time delay- Unrated
Open Under 799 Rating; Game 45, 0 time delay- USCF Rated

Championship Over 800 Rating; Game 45, 0 time delay- USCF Rated

Rounds Schedule:
Pre-K-K: 3 Rounds; 10:00 am - 1:00pm; Awards at 1:15pm.
Novice Open 1-8: 3 Rounds; 10:00 am - 1:00pm; Awards at 1:15pm.
Open Under 799: 4 Rounds; 10:00 am - 4:15pm; Awards at 4:30pm.
Championship Over 800: 4 Rounds; 10:00 am - 4:15pm; Awards at 4:30pm.
Register early online and save! $30 Early Registration Fee extended until Wednesday, May 14, 2014.

Advanced registration rates end at Noon on the day before the event. See our website for complete details.
Trophies for ALL Players! Visit the website for complete details.

If you have any questions, email atinfo@chesseducators.com.
Registration and online payment available on our website at www.ChessEducators.com. 

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US Chess Open, Blitz for Seniors 2013: May 28-June 2 in Tarrytown

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Hi everyone,

The U.S. Chess Federation and Chess Educators are now accepting entries for participation in the 2013 U.S. Senior Open from May 28-June 2.

Where: Doubletree Tarrytown Hotel; 455 South Broadway; Tarrytown, NY 10591 USA
Tournament Organizer: IO Beatriz Marinello; Chess Educators
Chief TD: IA Carol Jarecki

Eligibility: Open to USCF members born on or before May 27, 1963.
Tournament Format: 6 Rounds, Swiss System. Two 1/2-point byes allowed if requested before end of Rd 2.
Time Control: 40 moves in two hours, plus one hour sudden death (40/2, SD/1)
Rating: USCF Rated & FIDE Rated.

Prizes and Awards: $5,500 GTD! Plaques for the top 10 players overall.
• 1st $1,250
• 2nd 850
• 3rd $600
• 4th 300
• Under 2300 $500 & $300
• Under 2000 $300 & $150
• Under 1800 $300 & 150
• Under 1500/unr $300 & $150
• Top Woman $350

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