The 55th Annual Greater New York Scholastic Chess Championships was one for the books. Even though our program has competed at this event for many years - this year was extra special. The 2020 City Championships was the final event we played before our programs went completely virtual. One year later and with 135 players participating - it was great to be back! Our ICN program players represented an incredible 22 % of all players competing in Elementary Sections!

From Chelsea Prep fielding the tournaments largest public school team - to Lower Lab being named the Primary City Co-Champion along with 2nd place in the K/1 Championship section - to PS 10 surprising the field and jumping into the Top 3 in the Primary Championship section - to PS 59 fighting tooth and nail for a Top 3 finish in the Elementary Championship section - there was plenty of success to celebrate.

ICN programs accounted for 44 PERCENT of all Top 3 finishes across Elementary Championship Sections (K/1, Primary, Elementary)

Not only were we represented by our traditional ICN powerhouse programs - our newest program from PS 130M made an impressive City Championship debut - jumping into 13th place in the very competitive primary U 700 section!

In the end there was plenty to celebrate as ICN teams secured FIFTEEN Team plaque awards!

Individually our players also shined, claiming TWENTY SEVEN individual trophies and crowning TWO new individual City Champions!

It’s a long-standing ICN tradition that any player who wins a City - State or National Championship section gets raised high into the air! This year is no different - let’s all put our hands together for Kiaan & Emma who both went a perfect 5-0!

We could not be more proud of our players tireless preparation, dedication and commitment to excellence! This was on full display the entire weekend.

A special THANK YOU to our amazing coaches for their efforts both in the preparation leading up to the City Championships and also their guidance, tactical training and thoughtful leadership throughout the entire weekend!

#wherechampstrain #teamfirst #traincompeterepeat

Team Standings:

K/1 Championship:

PS 77 - 2nd Place
PS 33 - 7th Place
BIB - 11th Place

Primary Championship:

PS 77 - Co-Champions!
PS 10 - 3rd Place

Elementary Championship:

PS 59 - 3rd place
PS 77 -10th Place
PS 11 - 14th Place

Primary U 1000:

PS 33 - 2nd Place
PS 11 - 3rd Place

Primary U 700:

PS 33 - 4th place
PS 11 - 7th place
PS 77th - 11th

Elementary U 1400:

PS 33- 3rd Place
PS 77 - 6th Place

Elementary U 900:

PS 77 - 2nd Place
PS 281 - 8th Place
PS 139 - 10th Place

Individual Standings:

City Champions:

Emma Phu - PS 11 (Primary U1000) City Champion!
Kiaan Javeri - PS 59 (Elementary U900) - Co-City Champion!

Top 25 Winners:

Elementary Championship

Sho Mortani - PS 59 - 15th place
Jude Kazan - PS 59 - 16th place
Christoffer Lamtan - PS 11 - 23rd place

Primary Championship

Elliot Goodrich - PS 77 - 5th place
Mila Antonios - PS 10 - 9th place
Devin Wang - PS 77 - 12th place
Jeremey Yoon - PS 10 - 15th place

Elementary U1400

Rohan Lee - PS 9 - 10th place
August Godbey - PS 230 - 12th place
Summer Loh - PS 77 - 17th place
Oliver Chan Mak - PS 33 - 19th place
Alexander Markoff - PS 77 - 21st place
Akaash Rau - PS 116 - 24th place

Elementary U900

Kiaan Javeri - PS 59 - Co-Champion!
Luca Vucetic - PS 11 - 12th place
Tino Pinkser - PS 111 - 21st place

Primary U1000

Emma Phu - PS 11 - City Champion!
John Ferrazza - PS 33 - 8th place
Avin Pawar - PS 33 - 10th place
Miles Stringer - PS 33 - 14th place
Anay Varma - PS 11 - 15th place
Jude Badwai - PS 33 - 16th place
Wolfgang Damon - PS 33 - 17th place

Primary U700

Ashvin Chugani - PS 33 - 16th place
Morgan Mayo - PS 10 - 20th place
Terence Peng - PS 11 - 21st place
Oliver Goh - PS 33 - 22nd Place

K-1 Championship

Takki Tanaka - PS 77 - 7th place
Jose Rondeau - PS 77 - 9th place
Colton Choi - Basis Independent Brooklyn - 13th place
Theodore Han - PS 77 - 17th place
Mateo Cordova - PS 77 - 18th place
Grant Solinger - PS 10 - 24th place

** Results are unofficial until Fair Play review of games has been completed. This can take 3 weeks or more, before prizes are then prepared and sent out. Players outside of NY, NJ and CT will be responsible for the cost of shipping.**

2021 City Championship Report