ICC NYC Scholastics

May 20-22 or 21-22 or 21 or 22, 2022

EVENT POSTPONED

Due to the extraordinary surge in COVID cases across New York City, The ICC NYC Scholastics: Chess Festival and Championship has been postponed. We apologize for the time it's taken to communicate this while we made a final decision, and we sincerely appreciate your patience in this matter.

We're working hard to reschedule the event and make it even better. Stay tuned for more information.

Next Steps

We are refunding the entry fees collected. If you purchased a US Chess membership along with your entry fee, and do not want it refunded, let us know by Friday, May 13th. Email directoricc@chessclub.com
We will reimburse any travel expenses incurred on behalf of players and their families. Email: directoricc@chessclub.com.
The Marriott Hotel has refunded all reservations. >
All registered players will still receive a 6-month bonus membership to ICC.

Finally, we'd like to apologize for the inconveniences we might have caused and express our sincerest gratitude for your patience and understanding.

Tournament Venue

The New York Marriott Hotel at Brooklyn Bridge is a beautiful site! From stylish rooms to gorgeous ballrooms and a wonderful restaurant all the amenities you need are readily available, in a convenient location near most NYC subway lines, and a 5 min drive from the Brooklyn Bridge!

Event Information

Looking for information about the festival? Take a look at our hotel or review tournament details such as Fees, Sections, Round Times, Schedules, Rules, Eligibility and Awards through the menu above. If you have any questions make sure to reach out with our contact form or simply email us at directoricc@chessclub.com! All of our tournament updates will be posted here on an ongoing basis.

Covid Policy

Make sure to check our Covid-19 Policy as the event approaches. You will find any and all updates regarding COVID-19 requirements for the festival right here!

Tournament Highlights

• 6 months of free membership by entering the tournament, either by entering ICC username at registration, or sign up a new account here!
• Scholastic tournament for all grades K-12 and all levels
• Live games DGT will be available! Expected live broadcast on Twitch - stay tuned.
• FIDE-Rated Scholastic for High School and Middle School Championship! With multiple schedules available!
• The top-scoring New York State girl in the High School Championship Section also qualifies to represent New York State in the 10th Annual WIM Ruth Haring National Tournament of Girls State Champions, this summer at the 2022 U.S. Open in Rancho Mirage, California!
• 2-day G/60 + 10 Elementary & Primary Championship.
• All K1 sections, and all class sections in a 5 round one day format!
• Free entries for top finishers into Continental Chess events, encouraging more participation of playing in open events around the country and online at ICC!
• Mixed doubles prizes in the High School
• Saturday Night Blitz! After the saturday games, we will host an open blitz tournament!! Registration on-site at chess control!

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