Gantry View School Scholastic
Chess Tournament

General Information:​​

  • Game Format: Swiss System, All sections will play 4 games, Time control of G/25;d5 for all rated sections

  • Date: October 4th

  • Venue: Gantry View School (5-36 50th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101)

  • USCF Membership: Current USCF membership required for all sections, except Novice

  • Registration and Entry fee: $50 by September 28, 2025, 11:59 PM Eastern Time, $65 after September 28.

  • Check-in starts at 8:30 AM. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the event to check-in.

  • Equipment: Chess sets, chess clocks, and notation sheets provided​

  • All participants under 18 must be chaperoned by an adult or guardian. If you want to drop off, please email empire.chess.training@gmail.com

  • To ensure a safe and focused environment, we ask that waiting children engage in quiet activities. Loud games and running in the hallways or waiting areas are prohibited.

  • For any questions, please email empire.chess.training@gmail.com

Tournament Sections:​​

  • NOVICE 1 (PreK-1) - Unrated (will not be USCF rated). No clock and notation (4 rounds)

    • Awards/Prizes: Trophies for top 5. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​

  • ​NOVICE 2 (Grades 2-5) - Unrated (will not be USCF rated). No clock and notation (4 rounds)

    • Awards/Prizes: Trophies for top 5. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​

  • ​ELEMENTARY (K-6) - USCF 400 and under (USCF Rated), G/25;d5 (4 rounds)

    • Awards/Prizes: Trophies for top 5. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​

  • ​BOOSTER (K-12) - USCF 800 and under (USCF Rated), G/25;d5 (4 rounds)

    • Awards/Prizes: Trophies for top 5. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​

  • ​ADVANCED (K-12) - USCF 1200 and under (USCF Rated), G/25;d5 (4 rounds)

    • Awards/Prizes: Trophies for top 5. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up.​

  • ​CHAMPIONSHIP (K-12) - USCF 1200-1800 (USCF Rated), G/25;d5 (4 rounds)

    • Awards/Prizes: Trophies for top 5. $150 for 1st Place, $70 for 2nd Place.​

Game Schedule and Awarding

  • Round 1 - 9:00 - 10:00 AM

  • Round 2 - 10:15 -11:15 AM

  • Round 3 - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

  • Round 4 - 12:45 - 1:45 PM

Awards Ceremony - To be held immediately after the section concludes

USCF Membership

  • Active USCF membership is required to participate in the rated sections

  • If you are not a member, or has an expired membership, please JOIN / RENEW MEMBERSHIP