2023 - 2024 Tournament Schedule:

 

Saturday Grand Prix

Grand Prix (0-1000 USCF, AM/PM Session) and Advanced Grand Prix (1000+ USCF) allows students the opportunity to play three equally rated players in a competitive and supportive environment, practicing and building on skills learned in after school training sessions.

Frequency: Weekly (9am - 12pm and/or 12pm - 3pm), Academy 11am-3pm (LES)
Date: Saturdays, beginning 9/30
Price: $49 - $98, with pizza lunch included for full day sessions

Brooklyn Locations: PS 230, PS 32
Manhattan Locations: PS 111 Midtown, Uptown UES, PS 124 LES Downtown (with *new* GP Academy 11-3pm includes a lesson and snack)

Saturday Rookie Academy

Rookie Academy is designed to prepare our newer/beginner chess players for tournament life, with lessons on tournament etiquette, using chess clocks, and notation, among other topics. This event is open to all novice players unrated or under 300 USCF.

Frequency: Monthly (Session is 4 hours)
Date: First Saturday of the month, beginning 10/7
Price: $49

Brooklyn Location: PS 230
Manhattan Location: PS 124 Downtown, PS 111 Midtown
**Weekly Academy sessions available downtown LES here.

Saturday All-Girls Tournament

Our All-Girls event include both educational and competitive aspects. The groups will be divided by skill level and then lessons will be given with an emphasis on highlighting a star woman's player! After lessons are complete, participants will play a quad-style tournament, playing the three players closest to their skill level. 

Frequency: Monthly (Session is 4 hours)
Date: Third Saturday of the month, beginning 10/21

  • January 20th, February 17th, March 16th, May 18th, June 15th

Price: $49

Brooklyn Location: PS 230
Manhattan Location: PS 111 Midtown West

Sunday Team Tournaments

Our largest tournament held once a month, the team tournament allows players to compete individually and on behalf of their team. Players are grouped into sections based on skill level. The tournament draws players from across all of NYC!

Frequency: Monthly (9am - 3pm)
Price: $59-$69, includes pizza lunch

Brooklyn Location: PS 230, 1 Albemarle Rd, Brooklyn, 11218
Manhattan Location:
PS 130M, 143 Baxter St, Manhattan, 10013
PS 166M, 132 W 89th St, Manhattan, 10024

Sunday Team Tournament Dates: