Chess Educators

BIS-NY Spring Chess Tournament (2020)
2020-05-17 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | British International School of New York (Dining Hall), 15 Waterside Plaza, New York, NY, 10010, United States
Annual
Spring Chess Tournament
Open to ALL SCHOOLS and ALL Chess Players
Grades K – 12
Sunday May 17, 2020; Begins at 1:00 p.m
Location: The British International School of New York;
15 Waterside Plaza New York, NY 10010-2612
(Dining Hall)
Parent supervision is required.

AWARDS:

Trophies for Top 10 players in each Section, with medals to all other participants!

* Team Trophy for Top Three Schools in each Section. * To qualify as a ‘school team’ for any given section; a school must have a minimum of 2 players for that section. There must be a minimum of 2 schools competing in a section to earn the prize for that section. Top 3 individual scores in a section count towards the school team’s score for that section. To qualify as a ‘school team’ for any given section; a school must have a minimum of 2 players for that section. There must be a minimum of 2 schools competing in a section to earn the prize for that section. Top 3 individual scores in a section count towards the school team’s score for that section.

Chess sets will be provided. Please bring your chess clock if you have one.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT:
Swiss System. All Sections are Rated. Sections may be combined.
USCF membership is mandatory. Membership sign-up is available onsite; USCF membership fees are set by the US Chess Federation and depend on the type of membership player selects. More information at www.uschess.org.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:

Onsite registrations: 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Announcements and Player Check-In: 12:45 – 1:00 p.m.

Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m.

TOURNAMENT SECTIONS:

K-1 U600: Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m; 3 Rounds; G/25; 5 sec delay

K-5 U900: Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m; 4 Rounds; G/25; 5 sec delay

K-8 U1200: Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m; 3 Rounds; G/40; 5 sec delay

K-12 Open: Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m; 3 Rounds; G/40; 5 sec delay

ENTRY FEES:
All players:

$40 thru May 15, 2020.

$60 May 16 & 17, 2020 On Site Registration (Closes 15 min, before the start of Round 1)

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT:

ONLINE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT

By Mail: Make Check Payable to Chess Educators and mail with your registration form to Chess Educators P.O. Box 160 New York, NY 10028. Deadlines apply to early registration rates. Please allow plenty of time for mailed entries.

Refunds:
If a player withdraws from the tournament by noon on the Friday before the tournament, a refund minus a $20 processing fee will be provided. Alternatively, the registration fee can be transferred to a future tournament, minus a $20 processing fee. Withdrawal requests must be sent via email to info@chesseducators.com. Refunds will not be issued to players that withdraw after 12:00pm EST the Friday before the event.
Contact/Tournament Organizer: Email: INFO@chesseducators.com; Phone: 646-944-2928
For more information about British International School of New York please visit www.bis-ny.org.
How to Get There

Directions to 15 Waterside Plaza:
By Car and approaching from south of 23rd Street: FDR Drive to the 20th-23rd Street exit, then onto the FDR Drive Service Road (along the East River) to 25th Street. Enter the Waterside Plaza complex go past the marina & UNIS. Parking is available for a fee at both the Marina at 23rd Street and at Waterside Plaza. Building 15 is on the Plaza level. To access the Plaza level take the main staircase just north of the parking garage entrance and walk South across the Plaza to Bldg 15.
By Car and approaching from north of 23rd Street: FDR Drive to the 23rd Street Exit; make a left at the 23rd Street traffic light and go underneath the FDR Drive; make a second left (bearing to the right) at the next traffic light onto the FDR Drive Service Road (along the East River) to 25th Street. Enter the Waterside Plaza complex go past the marina & UNIS. Parking is available for a fee at both the Marina at 23rd Street and at Waterside Plaza. Building 15 is on the Plaza level. To access the Plaza level take the main staircase just north of the parking garage entrance and walk South across the Plaza to Bldg 15.
By Taxi: If coming by taxi, ask the driver to take you to “Waterside Plaza”, when he pulls in, ask him to go straight just past the parking garage you will see a staircase with waterfall & glass elevator. Building 15 is on the Plaza level. To access the Plaza level take the main staircase just north of the parking garage entrance and walk South across the Plaza to Bldg 15.
By subway: Trains 1, 6, E, F, Q, 63 St/6 Ave Shuttle, or W to the 23rd Street station; then take the 23rd Street crosstown bus east (M23) to FDR Drive. Walk under the FDR drive, turn left at the Marina, and walk north two blocks along the East River. Enter Waterside complex, walk straight just past the parking garage you will see a staircase with waterfall & glass elevator. Building 15 is on the Plaza level. To access the Plaza level take the main staircase just north of the parking garage entrance and walk South across the Plaza to Bldg 15.
By bus: Any north or southbound bus to 23rd Street; transfer to the 23rd Street crosstown bus (M23) to the FDR Drive. Walk under the FDR drive, turn left at the Marina, and walk north two blocks along the East River. Or take the 34th Street crosstown bus (M-16 Waterside) east to Waterside Plaza (last stop). Enter Waterside complex, walk straight just past the parking garage you will see a staircase with waterfall & glass elevator. Building 15 is on the Plaza level. To access the Plaza level take the main staircase just north of the parking garage entrance and walk South across the Plaza to Bldg 15.
By foot: Take the pedestrian footbridge at the end of East 25th Street over the FDR Drive and follow the ramp to the left. Walk past water feature & roof access staircase and Bldg 15 will be on your right side.

Epiphany Winter Chess Tournament (2020)
2020-01-26 13:00 - 18:00 | Epiphany School, 141 E 28th Street, New York, NY, 10016, United States
Annual
Winter Chess Tournament
Open to ALL SCHOOLS and ALL Chess Players
Grades K – 12
Sunday January 26, 2020; Begins at 1:00 p.m
Location: The Epiphany School;
Location: 141 East 28th Street New York, NY 10016.
Located on 28th Street, between 3rd Avenue and Lexington. (Upper School Campus)

AWARDS:

Trophies for Top 10 players in each Section, with medals to all other participants!

* Team Trophy for Top Three Schools in each Section. * To qualify as a ‘school team’ for any given section; a school must have a minimum of 2 players for that section. There must be a minimum of 2 schools competing in a section to earn the prize for that section. Top 3 individual scores in a section count towards the school team’s score for that section. To qualify as a ‘school team’ for any given section; a school must have a minimum of 2 players for that section. There must be a minimum of 2 schools competing in a section to earn the prize for that section. Top 3 individual scores in a section count towards the school team’s score for that section.

Chess sets will be provided. Please bring your chess clock if you have one.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT:
Swiss System. All Sections are Rated. Sections may be combined.
USCF membership is mandatory. Membership sign-up is available onsite.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:

Onsite registrations: 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Announcements and Player Check-In: 12:45 – 1:00 p.m.

Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m.

TOURNAMENT SECTIONS:

K-1 U600: Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m; 3 Rounds; G/25; 5 sec delay

K-5 U900: Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m; 4 Rounds; G/25; 5 sec delay

K-8 U1200: Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m; 3 Rounds; G/40; 5 sec delay

K-12 Open: Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m; 3 Rounds; G/40; 5 sec delay

ENTRY FEES:
All players:

$40 thru Jan. 24, 2019.

$60 Jan. 25 & 26 Online and On Site Registration (Closes 15 min, before the start of Round 1)

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT:

ONLINE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT

By Mail: Make Check Payable to Chess Educators and mail with your registration form to Chess Educators P.O. Box 160 New York, NY 10028. Deadlines apply to early registration rates. Please allow plenty of time for mailed entries.

Refunds:
If a player withdraws from the tournament by noon on the Friday before the tournament, a refund minus a $20 processing fee will be provided. Alternatively, the registration fee can be transferred to a future tournament, minus a $20 processing fee. Withdrawal requests must be sent via email to info@chesseducators.com. Refunds will not be issued to players that withdraw after 12:00pm EST the Friday before the event.
Contact/Tournament Organizer: Email: INFO@chesseducators.com; Phone: 646-944-2928
For more information about The Epiphany School please visit www.theepiphanyschool.org

Epiphany Fall Chess Tournament (2019)
2019-11-24 13:00 - 18:00 | Epiphany School, 141 E 28th Street, New York, NY, 10016, United States
Annual
Fall Chess Tournament
Open to ALL SCHOOLS and ALL Chess Players
Grades K – 12
Sunday Nov. 24, 2019; Begins at 1:00 p.m
Location: The Epiphany School;
Location: 141 East 28th Street New York, NY 10016.
Located on 28th Street, between 3rd Avenue and Lexington. (Upper School Campus)

AWARDS:

Trophies for Top 10 players in each Section, with medals to all other participants!

* Team Trophy for Top Three Schools in each Section. * To qualify as a ‘school team’ for any given section; a school must have a minimum of 2 players for that section. There must be a minimum of 2 schools competing in a section to earn the prize for that section. Top 3 individual scores in a section count towards the school team’s score for that section. To qualify as a ‘school team’ for any given section; a school must have a minimum of 2 players for that section. There must be a minimum of 2 schools competing in a section to earn the prize for that section. Top 3 individual scores in a section count towards the school team’s score for that section.

Chess sets will be provided. Please bring your chess clock if you have one.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT:
Swiss System. All Sections are Rated. Sections may be combined.
USCF membership is mandatory. Membership sign-up is available onsite.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:

Onsite registrations: 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Announcements and Player Check-In: 12:45 – 1:00 p.m.

Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m.

TOURNAMENT SECTIONS:

K-1 U600: Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m; 3 Rounds; G/25; 5 sec delay

K-5 U900: Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m; 4 Rounds; G/25; 5 sec delay

K-8 U1200: Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m; 3 Rounds; G/40; 5 sec delay

K-12 Open: Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m; 3 Rounds; G/40; 5 sec delay

ENTRY FEES:
All players:

$40 thru Nov. 22, 2019.

$60 Nov. 23 & 24 Online and On Site Registration (Closes 15 min, before the start of Round 1)

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT:

ONLINE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT

By Mail: Make Check Payable to Chess Educators and mail with your registration form to Chess Educators P.O. Box 160 New York, NY 10028. Deadlines apply to early registration rates. Please allow plenty of time for mailed entries.

Refunds:
If a player withdraws from the tournament by noon on the Friday before the tournament, a refund minus a $20 processing fee will be provided. Alternatively, the registration fee can be transferred to a future tournament, minus a $20 processing fee. Withdrawal requests must be sent via email to info@chesseducators.com. Refunds will not be issued to players that withdraw after 12:00pm EST the Friday before the event.
Contact/Tournament Organizer: Email: INFO@chesseducators.com; Phone: 646-944-2928
For more information about The Epiphany School please visit www.theepiphanyschool.org

BIS-NY Halloween Chess Tournament (2019)
2019-10-27 13:00 - 18:00 | British International School of New York (Dining Hall), 15 Waterside Plaza, New York, NY, 10010, United States
Annual

Halloween Chess Tournament
Open to ALL SCHOOLS and ALL Chess Players
Grades K – 12
Sunday October 27, 2019; Begins at 1:00 p.m
Location: The British International School of New York;
15 Waterside Plaza New York, NY 10010-2612
(Dining Hall)
Parent supervision is required.

AWARDS:

Trophies for Top 10 players in each Section, with medals to all other participants!

* Team Trophy for Top Three Schools in each Section. * To qualify as a ‘school team’ for any given section; a school must have a minimum of 2 players for that section. There must be a minimum of 2 schools competing in a section to earn the prize for that section. Top 3 individual scores in a section count towards the school team’s score for that section. To qualify as a ‘school team’ for any given section; a school must have a minimum of 2 players for that section. There must be a minimum of 2 schools competing in a section to earn the prize for that section. Top 3 individual scores in a section count towards the school team’s score for that section.

HALLOWEEN COSTUME PRIZES:

Best Chess Costume

Scariest Costume

Cutest Costume

Most Unique Costume

...all other students wearing costumes will be awarded a fun prize.

Chess sets will be provided. Please bring your chess clock if you have one.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT:
Swiss System. All Sections are Rated. Sections may be combined.
USCF membership is mandatory. Membership sign-up is available onsite; USCF membership fees are set by the US Chess Federation and depend on the type of membership player selects. More information at www.uschess.org.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:

Onsite registrations: 12:30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Announcements and Player Check-In: 12:45 – 1:00 p.m.

Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m.

TOURNAMENT SECTIONS:

K-1 U600: Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m; 3 Rounds; G/25; 5 sec delay

K-5 U900: Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m; 4 Rounds; G/25; 5 sec delay

K-8 U1200: Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m; 3 Rounds; G/40; 5 sec delay

K-12 Open: Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m; 3 Rounds; G/40; 5 sec delay

ENTRY FEES:
All players:

$40 thru Oct. 27, 2019 11am online only; online registration closes at 11:30 am Oct. 27.

$60 Oct. 27 On Site Registration 12:30 – 12:45pm (Closes 15 min, before the start of Round 1)

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT:

ONLINE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT

By Mail: Make Check Payable to Chess Educators and mail with your registration form to Chess Educators P.O. Box 160 New York, NY 10028. Deadlines apply to early registration rates. Please allow plenty of time for mailed entries.

Refunds:
If a player withdraws from the tournament by noon on the Friday before the tournament, a refund minus a $20 processing fee will be provided. Alternatively, the registration fee can be transferred to a future tournament, minus a $20 processing fee. Withdrawal requests must be sent via email to info@chesseducators.com. Refunds will not be issued to players that withdraw after 12:00pm EST the Friday before the event.
Contact/Tournament Organizer: Email: info@chesseducators.com; Phone: 646-944-2928
For more information about British International School of New York please visit www.bis-ny.org.
How to Get There

Directions to 15 Waterside Plaza:
By Car and approaching from south of 23rd Street: FDR Drive to the 20th-23rd Street exit, then onto the FDR Drive Service Road (along the East River) to 25th Street. Enter the Waterside Plaza complex go past the marina & UNIS. Parking is available for a fee at both the Marina at 23rd Street and at Waterside Plaza. Building 15 is on the Plaza level. To access the Plaza level take the main staircase just north of the parking garage entrance and walk South across the Plaza to Bldg 15.
By Car and approaching from north of 23rd Street: FDR Drive to the 23rd Street Exit; make a left at the 23rd Street traffic light and go underneath the FDR Drive; make a second left (bearing to the right) at the next traffic light onto the FDR Drive Service Road (along the East River) to 25th Street. Enter the Waterside Plaza complex go past the marina & UNIS. Parking is available for a fee at both the Marina at 23rd Street and at Waterside Plaza. Building 15 is on the Plaza level. To access the Plaza level take the main staircase just north of the parking garage entrance and walk South across the Plaza to Bldg 15.
By Taxi: If coming by taxi, ask the driver to take you to “Waterside Plaza”, when he pulls in, ask him to go straight just past the parking garage you will see a staircase with waterfall & glass elevator. Building 15 is on the Plaza level. To access the Plaza level take the main staircase just north of the parking garage entrance and walk South across the Plaza to Bldg 15.
By subway: Trains 1, 6, E, F, Q, 63 St/6 Ave Shuttle, or W to the 23rd Street station; then take the 23rd Street crosstown bus east (M23) to FDR Drive. Walk under the FDR drive, turn left at the Marina, and walk north two blocks along the East River. Enter Waterside complex, walk straight just past the parking garage you will see a staircase with waterfall & glass elevator. Building 15 is on the Plaza level. To access the Plaza level take the main staircase just north of the parking garage entrance and walk South across the Plaza to Bldg 15.
By bus: Any north or southbound bus to 23rd Street; transfer to the 23rd Street crosstown bus (M23) to the FDR Drive. Walk under the FDR drive, turn left at the Marina, and walk north two blocks along the East River. Or take the 34th Street crosstown bus (M-16 Waterside) east to Waterside Plaza (last stop). Enter Waterside complex, walk straight just past the parking garage you will see a staircase with waterfall & glass elevator. Building 15 is on the Plaza level. To access the Plaza level take the main staircase just north of the parking garage entrance and walk South across the Plaza to Bldg 15.
By foot: Take the pedestrian footbridge at the end of East 25th Street over the FDR Drive and follow the ramp to the left. Walk past water feature & roof access staircase and Bldg 15 will be on your right side.

Chess Masters Summer Program (August)
2019-08-19 - 2019-08-23 | British International School of New York (Language Center), 20 Waterside Plaza (South Lobby), New York, NY, 10010-2612, United States
Learn with the Masters! Grandmaster Mackenzie Molner and FIDE Trainer, Woman International Master Beatriz Marinello!

August 19-23, 2019; Monday – Friday; 9:00am – 3:00pm
Location: The British International School of New York (Language Center)
20 Waterside Plaza New York, NY 10010-2612 (South Lobby)
Novice, Intermediate and Advanced levels welcome! Open to all schools and students Ages 5 – 18. Advanced registration is required.

Enroll Now

Description of Program: Our chess program uses an interactive and hands-on approach for kids to learn chess with fun and engaging activities. Our activities include chess instruction and lessons, a Chess Lab which includes worksheets, problem solving, and more tactics. Kids will also participate in class tournament games with notation and clocks making this an exciting and rewarding experience. Kids will love learning chess with these fun and effective strategies.
Meals: Children must bring their own lunch. Snacks will be provided. Please be sure to indicate any allergies and health concerns on your enrollment form.
Program Fees: Advanced Registration extended to May 28, 2019: Weekly fee: $449; Daily fee: $119
Registration Fees after May 28, 2019: Weekly fee: $549; Daily fee: $139
Refunds: A full refund minus a $100.00 cancelation fee, is provided for cancellation requests received 30 days prior to program start date. No refunds are provided if the cancellation is not received 30 days prior to program start date without a doctor’s note or due to extenuating circumstances.
Late Pick Up: Class dismissal is at 3pm. Children picked up between (3:05pm – 3:20pm will incur an additional $25.00/per session when late; After 3:20 pm, parent will be charged an additional $15.00 for every 15 minutes (rounded up).

Coaches

Grandmaster Mackenzie Molner

Grandmaster Mackenzie Molner Mackenzie Molner is US Grandmaster with many national titles to his name, including being the 2013 US Open Co-Champion. He was one of 12 players who qualified for the 2014 US Championships. Mackenzie has spent most of his life in NJ and won the state championship in 2008, 2017, and 2018. He...

FIDE Trainer, Woman International Master, World Renowned Coach, Director of Programs

WIM Beatriz Marinello

FIDE Trainer, WIM, Beatriz Marinello, is a world renowned coach, captain & player of the US Women Olympic Chess team (1994). She is a recipient of the prestigious Chess Educator of the Year Award by the University of Texas Dallas, an award that recognizes her outstanding contributions to chess in education over the years. Beatriz...

Cherry Hill Open
2019-07-13 - 2019-07-14 | Crowne Plaza Philadelphia-Cherry Hill, 2349 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002, United States
Cherry Hill, New Jersey USA
July 13-14, 2019
$4,300 prize fund guaranteed!
Chess Educators is delighted to welcome chess players to play in the Cherry Hill Open. This event is open to all chess players.
Sections:

Open
Under 1900
Under 1500

Tournament Format:
5-SS, G/90 + 5 seconds delay.
USCF RULES APPLIED —Ratings: USCF June rating supplement. USCF Rules apply and section placement is based on USCF rating— conversion for foreign players. USCF membership required.
Time Control:
G/90 + 5 seconds delay.
Schedule:
Saturday, July 13; 10am, 2pm & 6pm
Sunday., July 14; 10am & 2pm
Complete information on the tournament page: https://www.chesseducators.com/cherry-hill-open/
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Cherry Hill Quads
2019-07-12 | Crowne Plaza Philadelphia-Cherry Hill, 2349 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002, United States
Cherry Hill, New Jersey USA
July 12, 2019
Chess Educators is delighted to welcome chess players to play in the Cherry Hill Quads. This event is open to all chess players.
Tournament Format:
3-RR, G/30 + 5 seconds delay.
USCF membership required.
Time Control:
G/30 + 5 seconds delay.
Schedule:
July 12, 2019
Rounds: 4pm, 5:15pm & 6:30pm.
Entry Fee:

$25 All Players
$15 onsite for players enrolled in the ‘Masters Academy’ which is taking place at the venue from July 10-12, 2019.

Complete information on the tournament page: https://www.chesseducators.com/cherry-hill-quads/
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Chess Masters Program (Cherry Hill, New Jersey)
2019-07-10 - 2019-07-12 | Crowne Plaza Philadelphia-Cherry Hill, 2349 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002, United States
Learn with the Masters — Grandmaster Thomas Luther and Woman International Master, Beatriz Marinello

July 10-12, 2019; Wednesday – Friday; 9am – 4pm
Chess Educators and South Jersey Innovation Center invite you to the Chess Masters Academy in Cherry Hill, New Jersey!
Novice, Intermediate and Advanced levels welcome! Open to all students Ages 8 years and up. Training programs suitable for players of all levels.
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel; 2349 West Marlton Pike (Rt. 70), Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Chess Masters Training Program Description:
Group 1: Open to all players Under 1200 USCF or FIDE rated.
Group 2: Open to all students with a rating from 1201 to Under 1600 USCF or FIDE rated.
Group 3: Open to all students with a rating Over 1601 USCF or FIDE rated.
Programs are tailored for each group . Players will have the same daily schedule and will interact with each other in activities and competition.
Students will be supervised during program hours only. Questions? Please send us an email to info@chesseducators.com.
Schedule:
July 10-12 (Wednesday-Friday); 9am-12pm Program; 12-1pm Lunch; 1-4pm Program
Meals: Lunch will be provided at the hotel from 12-1pm
Program Fees:
Advanced Registration by June 10, 2019: $350.00 USD (includes lunch at the hotel)
Registration Fees on or after June 11, 2019: $450.00 USD (includes lunch at the hotel).
Advanced registration is required.

Enroll Now

Refunds: A full refund minus a $25.00 cancelation fee, is provided for cancellation requests received 5 days prior to program start date. No refunds are provided if the cancellation is not received 5 days prior to program start date without a doctor’s note or due to extenuating circumstances.
Class dismissal is at 4pm.

Accommodations:
Crowne Plaza Philadelphia – Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Address: 2349 Marlton Pike W Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 within 5 miles of Philadelphias’s City Center. Closest airport Philadelphia.
Cut off for group reservation “Chess Educators” is on July 1, 2019 – however there are still a limited number of rooms available at the ‘group rate’ for both King and or Queen/Queen guestrooms $112 rate per night. – please contact us at info@chesseducators.com for more information and/or to make your reservation directly with us. Otherwise you can make a reservation at the regular rate by calling 888-233-9527 between the hours of 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM EST.

Master Instructors

Grandmaster, Author

GM Thomas Luther

Grandmaster Thomas Luther is a German chessplayer and author. In one of his most recent books “Luther’s Chess Reformation” he responds to questions such as: What do I have to learn and to master? What do I have to do to achieve that? How do I train properly? Don’t miss this chance to train with...

FIDE Trainer, Woman International Master, World Renowned Coach, Director of Programs

WIM Beatriz Marinello

FIDE Trainer, WIM, Beatriz Marinello, is a world renowned coach, captain & player of the US Women Olympic Chess team (1994). She is a recipient of the prestigious Chess Educator of the Year Award by the University of Texas Dallas, an award that recognizes her outstanding contributions to chess in education over the years. Beatriz...

Chess Masters Summer Program (June)
2019-06-24 - 2019-06-28 | British International School of New York (Language Center), 20 Waterside Plaza (South Lobby), New York, NY, 10010-2612, United States
Learn with the Masters! Grandmaster Thomas Luther and FIDE Trainer, Woman International Master Beatriz Marinello!

June 24 – June 28, 2019; Monday – Friday; 9:00am – 3:00pm
Location: The British International School of New York (Language Center); 20 Waterside Plaza New York, NY 10010-2612 (South Lobby)
Novice, Intermediate and Advanced levels welcome! Open to all schools and students Ages 5 – 18. Advanced registration is required.

Enroll Now

Description of Program
Our chess program uses an interactive and hands-on approach for kids to learn chess with fun and engaging activities. Our activities include chess instruction and lessons, a Chess Lab which includes worksheets, problem solving, and more tactics. Kids will also participate in class tournament games with notation and clocks making this an exciting and rewarding experience. Kids will love learning chess with these fun and effective strategies.
Meals: Children must bring their own lunch. Snacks will be provided. Please be sure to indicate any allergies and health concerns on your enrollment form.
Program Fees: Advanced Registration extended to May 28, 2019: Weekly fee: $449; Daily fee: $119
Registration Fees after May 28, 2019: Weekly fee: $549; Daily fee: $139
Refunds: A full refund minus a $100.00 cancelation fee, is provided for cancellation requests received 30 days prior to program start date. No refunds are provided if the cancellation is not received 30 days prior to program start date without a doctor’s note or due to extenuating circumstances.
Late Pick Up: Class dismissal is at 3pm. Children picked up between (3:05pm – 3:20pm will incur an additional $25.00/per session when late; After 3:20 pm, parent will be charged an additional $15.00 for every 15 minutes (rounded up).

Coaches

Grandmaster Mackenzie Molner

Grandmaster Mackenzie Molner Mackenzie Molner is US Grandmaster with many national titles to his name, including being the 2013 US Open Co-Champion. He was one of 12 players who qualified for the 2014 US Championships. Mackenzie has spent most of his life in NJ and won the state championship in 2008, 2017, and 2018. He...

FIDE Trainer, Woman International Master, World Renowned Coach, Director of Programs

WIM Beatriz Marinello

FIDE Trainer, WIM, Beatriz Marinello, is a world renowned coach, captain & player of the US Women Olympic Chess team (1994). She is a recipient of the prestigious Chess Educator of the Year Award by the University of Texas Dallas, an award that recognizes her outstanding contributions to chess in education over the years. Beatriz...

BIS-NY Spring Chess Tournament (2019)
2019-05-19 13:00 - 17:30 | British International School of New York (Dining Hall), 15 Waterside Plaza, New York, NY, 10010, United States
Annual
Spring Chess Tournament
Open to ALL SCHOOLS and ALL Chess Players
Grades K – 12
Sunday May 19, 2019; Begins at 1:00 p.m
Location: The British International School of New York;
15 Waterside Plaza New York, NY 10010-2612
(Dining Hall)
Parent supervision is required.

AWARDS:

Trophies for Top 10 players in each Section, with medals to all other participants!

* Team Trophy for Top Three Schools in each Section. * To qualify as a ‘school team’ for any given section; a school must have a minimum of 2 players for that section. There must be a minimum of 2 schools competing in a section to earn the prize for that section. Top 3 individual scores in a section count towards the school team’s score for that section. To qualify as a ‘school team’ for any given section; a school must have a minimum of 2 players for that section. There must be a minimum of 2 schools competing in a section to earn the prize for that section. Top 3 individual scores in a section count towards the school team’s score for that section.

Chess sets will be provided. Please bring your chess clock if you have one.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT:
Swiss System. All Sections are Rated. Sections may be combined.
USCF membership is mandatory. Membership sign-up is available onsite.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:

Onsite registrations: 12:30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Announcements and Player Check-In: 12:45 – 1:00 p.m.

Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m.

TOURNAMENT SECTIONS:

K-1 U600: Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m; 3 Rounds; G/25; 5 sec delay

K-5 U900: Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m; 4 Rounds; G/25; 5 sec delay

K-8 U1200: Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m; 3 Rounds; G/40; 5 sec delay

K-12 Open: Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m; 3 Rounds; G/40; 5 sec delay

ENTRY FEES:
All players:

$40 thru May 18, 2019.

$60 On Site Registration (Closes 15 min, before the start of Round 1)

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT:

ONLINE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT

By Mail: Make Check Payable to Chess Educators and mail with your registration form to Chess Educators P.O. Box 160 New York, NY 10028. Deadlines apply to early registration rates. Please allow plenty of time for mailed entries.

Refunds:
If a player withdraws from the tournament by noon on the Friday before the tournament, a refund minus a $20 processing fee will be provided. Alternatively, the registration fee can be transferred to a future tournament, minus a $20 processing fee. Withdrawal requests must be sent via email to info@chesseducators.com. Refunds will not be issued to players that withdraw after 12:00pm EST the Friday before the event.
Contact/Tournament Organizer: Beatriz Marinello; Email: INFO@chesseducators.com; Phone: 917-553-4522
For more information about British International School of New York please visit www.bis-ny.org.
How to Get There

Directions to 15 Waterside Plaza:

By Car and approaching from south of 23rd Street: FDR Drive to the 20th-23rd Street exit, then onto the FDR Drive Service Road (along the East River) to 25th Street. Enter the Waterside Plaza complex go past the marina & UNIS. Parking is available for a fee at both the Marina at 23rd Street and at Waterside Plaza. Building 15 is on the Plaza level. To access the Plaza level take the main staircase just north of the parking garage entrance and walk South across the Plaza to Bldg 15.
By Car and approaching from north of 23rd Street: FDR Drive to the 23rd Street Exit; make a left at the 23rd Street traffic light and go underneath the FDR Drive; make a second left (bearing to the right) at the next traffic light onto the FDR Drive Service Road (along the East River) to 25th Street. Enter the Waterside Plaza complex go past the marina & UNIS. Parking is available for a fee at both the Marina at 23rd Street and at Waterside Plaza. Building 15 is on the Plaza level. To access the Plaza level take the main staircase just north of the parking garage entrance and walk South across the Plaza to Bldg 15.
By Taxi: If coming by taxi, ask the driver to take you to “Waterside Plaza”, when he pulls in, ask him to go straight just past the parking garage you will see a staircase with waterfall & glass elevator. Building 15 is on the Plaza level. To access the Plaza level take the main staircase just north of the parking garage entrance and walk South across the Plaza to Bldg 15.
By subway: Trains 1, 6, E, F, Q, 63 St/6 Ave Shuttle, or W to the 23rd Street station; then take the 23rd Street crosstown bus east (M23) to FDR Drive. Walk under the FDR drive, turn left at the Marina, and walk north two blocks along the East River. Enter Waterside complex, walk straight just past the parking garage you will see a staircase with waterfall & glass elevator. Building 15 is on the Plaza level. To access the Plaza level take the main staircase just north of the parking garage entrance and walk South across the Plaza to Bldg 15.
By bus: Any north or southbound bus to 23rd Street; transfer to the 23rd Street crosstown bus (M23) to the FDR Drive. Walk under the FDR drive, turn left at the Marina, and walk north two blocks along the East River. Or take the 34th Street crosstown bus (M-16 Waterside) east to Waterside Plaza (last stop). Enter Waterside complex, walk straight just past the parking garage you will see a staircase with waterfall & glass elevator. Building 15 is on the Plaza level. To access the Plaza level take the main staircase just north of the parking garage entrance and walk South across the Plaza to Bldg 15.
By foot: Take the pedestrian footbridge at the end of East 25th Street over the FDR Drive and follow the ramp to the left. Walk past water feature & roof access staircase and Bldg 15 will be on your right side.

Epiphany Winter Chess Tournament
2019-01-13 13:00 - 17:00 | Epiphany School, 141 E 28th Street, New York, NY, 10016, United States
Annual
Winter Chess Tournament
Open to ALL SCHOOLS and ALL Chess Players
Grades K – 12
Sunday Jan. 13, 2019; Begins at 1:00 p.m
Location: The Epiphany School;
Location: 141 East 28th Street New York, NY 10016.
Located on 28th Street, between 3rd Avenue and Lexington. (Upper School Campus)

AWARDS:

Trophies for Top 10 players in each Section, with medals to all other participants!

* Team Trophy for Top Three Schools in each Section. * To qualify as a ‘school team’ for any given section; a school must have a minimum of 2 players for that section. There must be a minimum of 2 schools competing in a section to earn the prize for that section. Top 3 individual scores in a section count towards the school team’s score for that section. To qualify as a ‘school team’ for any given section; a school must have a minimum of 2 players for that section. There must be a minimum of 2 schools competing in a section to earn the prize for that section. Top 3 individual scores in a section count towards the school team’s score for that section.

Chess sets will be provided. Please bring your chess clock if you have one.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT:
Swiss System. All Sections are Rated. Sections may be combined.
USCF membership is mandatory. Membership sign-up is available onsite.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:

Onsite registrations: 12:30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Announcements and Player Check-In: 12:45 – 1:00 p.m.

Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m.

TOURNAMENT SECTIONS:

K-1 U600: Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m; 3 Rounds; G/25; 5 sec delay

K-5 U900: Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m; 4 Rounds; G/25; 5 sec delay

K-8 U1200: Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m; 3 Rounds; G/40; 5 sec delay

K-12 Open: Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m; 3 Rounds; G/40; 5 sec delay

ENTRY FEES:
All players:

$40 thru Jan 12, 2019.

$60 On Site Registration (Closes 15 min, before the start of Round 1)

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT:

ONLINE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT

By Mail: Make Check Payable to Chess Educators and mail with your registration form to Chess Educators P.O. Box 160 New York, NY 10028. Deadlines apply to early registration rates. Please allow plenty of time for mailed entries.

Refunds:
If a player withdraws from the tournament by noon on the Friday before the tournament, a refund minus a $20 processing fee will be provided. Alternatively, the registration fee can be transferred to a future tournament, minus a $20 processing fee. Withdrawal requests must be sent via email to info@chesseducators.com. Refunds will not be issued to players that withdraw after 12:00pm EST the Friday before the event.
Contact/Tournament Organizer: Beatriz Marinello; Email: INFO@chesseducators.com; Phone: 917-553-4522
For more information about The Epiphany School please visit www.theepiphanyschool.org

BIS-NY Halloween Chess Tournament
2018-10-28 13:00 - 18:00 | British International School of New York (Dining Hall), 15 Waterside Plaza, New York, NY, 10010, United States
Annual

Halloween Chess Tournament
Open to ALL SCHOOLS and ALL Chess Players
Grades K – 12
Sunday October 28, 2018; Begins at 1:00 p.m
Location: The British International School of New York;
15 Waterside Plaza New York, NY 10010-2612
Parent supervision is required.

AWARDS:

Trophies for Top 10 players in each Section, with medals to all other participants!

* Team Trophy for Top Three Schools in each Section. * To qualify as a ‘school team’ for any given section; a school must have a minimum of 2 players for that section. There must be a minimum of 2 schools competing in a section to earn the prize for that section. Top 3 individual scores in a section count towards the school team’s score for that section. To qualify as a ‘school team’ for any given section; a school must have a minimum of 2 players for that section. There must be a minimum of 2 schools competing in a section to earn the prize for that section. Top 3 individual scores in a section count towards the school team’s score for that section.

HALLOWEEN COSTUME PRIZES:

Best Chess Costume

Scariest Costume

Cutest Costume

Most Unique Costume

Coolest Costume

Out-of-This-World Costume

...all other students wearing costumes will be awarded a fun prize.

Chess sets will be provided. Please bring your chess clock if you have one.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT:
Swiss System. All Sections are Rated. Sections may be combined.
USCF membership is mandatory. Membership sign-up is available onsite.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:

Onsite registrations: 12:30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Announcements and Player Check-In: 12:45 – 1:00 p.m.

Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m.

TOURNAMENT SECTIONS:

K-1 U600: Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m; 3 Rounds; G/25; 5 sec delay

K-5 U900: Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m; 4 Rounds; G/25; 5 sec delay

K-8 U1200: Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m; 3 Rounds; G/40; 5 sec delay

K-12 Open: Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m; 3 Rounds; G/40; 5 sec delay

ENTRY FEES:
All players:

$40 thru October 27, 2018.

$60 On Site Registration (Closes 15 min, before the start of Round 1)

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT:

ONLINE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT

By Mail: Make Check Payable to Chess Educators and mail with your registration form to Chess Educators P.O. Box 160 New York, NY 10028. Deadlines apply to early registration rates. Please allow plenty of time for mailed entries.

Refunds:
If a player withdraws from the tournament by noon on the Friday before the tournament, a refund minus a $20 processing fee will be provided. Alternatively, the registration fee can be transferred to a future tournament, minus a $20 processing fee. Withdrawal requests must be sent via email to info@chesseducators.com. Refunds will not be issued to players that withdraw after 12:00pm EST the Friday before the event.
Contact/Tournament Organizer: Beatriz Marinello; Email: INFO@chesseducators.com; Phone: 917-553-4522
For more information about British International School of New York please visit www.bis-ny.org.
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International Mid Atlantic Tournament
2018-08-10 19:00 - 2018-08-12 23:00 | Crowne Plaza Philadelphia-Cherry Hill, 2349 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002, United States
International Mid Atlantic Tournament
Cherry Hill, New Jersey USA
August 10-12, 2018
$5,000 prize fund guaranteed!
Overview
Chess Educators in partnership with South Jersey Innovation Center are delighted to welcome chess players to play in the International Mid Atlantic Tournament. This event is open to all chessplayers.

Official Hotel and Playing Site:

Crowne Plaza Philadelphia-Cherry Hill is located on 2349 Marlton Pike W Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 within 5 miles of Philadelphia’s Center City. Closest airport Philadelphia.
Cut off for group reservation “Chess Educators” is on July 9, 2018 – however there are still a limited number of rooms available at the ‘group rate’ for both King and or Queen/Queen guestrooms $112 rate per night. – please contact us at info@chesseducators.com for more information and/or to make your reservation directly with us. Otherwise you can make a reservation at the regular rate by calling 888-233-9527 between the hours of 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM EST.
For more information contact: info@chesseducators.com or 917-553-4522. Organizers: Dov Gorman and Beatriz Marinello.
Sections:
All sections are USCF and FIDE rated. There are 5 sections in this event; minimum 10 players for each section. Sections with less than 10 players may be combined:

Open
Under 1900
Under 1700
Under 1500
Under 1200

Tournament Format:
5-SS, G/120 + 5 seconds delay.
FIDE RULES APPLIED —Ratings: FIDE June List. USCF June rating supplement. USCF Rules apply and section placement is based on USCF rating— conversion for foreign players. USCF membership required.
Time Control:
5-SS, G/120 + 5 seconds delay.
Schedule:

Friday, August 10; 7pm
Sat., August 11; 10am & 3:30pm
Sun., August 12; 10am & 3:30pm

Byes:
2 byes available, must commit before round 3; 0 point bye for round 5.
Prizes:

Open: $1200- $800- $600-$400-$200;
U/1900: $500-$300
U/1700: $300-$200;
U/1500: $300;
U/1200: $200.

Taxes:
All players who earn a prize over $600 will be required to fill out a tax form and we will declare their taxes. The tax amount will be reduced from the prize.
Electronic Devices will not be allowed in the International Mid Atlantic Tournament. We will follow US Chess Federation rules and Continental Chess’ recommendations.
For questions about this event; email Chess Educators at info@chesseducators.com.
Registrations:
Registrations shall be made through the official website at www.chesseducators.com. USCF membership required.
Entry Fees:
Tournament Registration Fee: $99.; $120. Onsite Registration.
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Visas:
The Organization will issue letters of Invitation for Visa purposes.
Organization:
IO Beatriz Marinello, USA
Dov Gorman, USA
Contact Information
Beatriz Marinello, International Organizer
Email: info@chesseducators.com
Tel: 917-553-4522
Official Website: Chesseducators.com

Chess Masters International Training Program (Cherry Hill, New Jersey)
2018-08-08 - 2018-08-10 | Crowne Plaza Philadelphia-Cherry Hill, 2349 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002, United States
Learn with Chess Grandmasters — GM Thomas Luther, GM Aryam Abreu Delgado and GM Sandro Pozo!

Chess Educators in partnership with South Jersey Innovation Center invites you to the Chess Masters International Training Program in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, USA!
Program Directors: FIDE Trainer, WIM Beatriz Marinello and USA Senior Master, Dov Gorman.

August 8 – 10, 2018
Wednesday – Friday; 9am – 4pm
Novice, Intermediate and Advanced levels welcome! Open to all students Ages 8 years and up. Training programs suitable for players of all levels.

Location:Crowne Plaza Hotel; 2349 West Marlton Pike (Rt. 70), Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Description of Program

Group 1: Group 1 is open to all players Under 1200 USCF or FIDE rated.
Group 2: Group 2 is open to all students with a rating from 1201 to Under 1600 USCF or FIDE rated.
Group 3 (Elite Group): Group 3 is an Elite Group open to all students with a rating Over 1601 USCF or FIDE rated.

Programs are tailored for each group and both will have interaction with multiple world class trainers and instructors, the same daily schedule and will interact with each other in activities and competition.
Swimming: (at venue’s swimming pool)
During the program students will have an opportunity to take a break and enjoy a physical activity using the swimming pool! Student should bring their swim suit.

INTERNATIONAL MID ATLANTIC CHESS TOURNAMENT —- Players who participate in the Mid Atlantic International Open Tournament on Aug. 10-12, 2018 get $20 cash discount at the tournament!

Students will be supervised during program hours only. Questions? Please send us an email to info@chesseducators.com.
Schedule:

Group 1, 2 & Elite from 9am – 4pm.

Meals:
Meals will be provided at the hotel.
Program Fees:
Advanced Registration by June 8, 2018:

$350.00 USD (includes lunch at the hotel)

Registration Fees starting on June 9, 2018:

$450.00 USD (includes lunch at the hotel).

Advanced registration is required.

Enroll Now

Refunds: A full refund minus a $50.00 cancelation fee, is provided for cancellation requests received 5 days prior to program start date. No refunds are provided if the cancellation is not received at least 5 days prior to program start date without a doctor’s note or due to extenuating circumstances.
Late Pick Up:
Class dismissal is at 4pm. After-program care is available upon request. Please inquire by email to info@chesseducators.com.

Accommodations:
Crowne Plaza Philadelphia – Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Address: 2349 Marlton Pike W Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 within 5 miles of Philadelphias’s City Center. Closest airport Philadelphia. Cut off for group code “Chess Educators” reservation is on July 9, 2018.
Cut off for group reservation “Chess Educators” is on July 9, 2018 – however there are still a limited number of rooms available at the ‘group rate’ for both King and or Queen/Queen guestrooms $112 rate per night. – please contact us at info@chesseducators.com for more information and/or to make your reservation directly with us. Otherwise you can make a reservation at the regular rate by calling 888-233-9527 between the hours of 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM EST.

Grandmaster Instructors

2nd World Junior Chess Championship for the Disabled
2018-08-07 08:00 - 2018-08-13 17:00
We are delighted to announce the organization of the 2nd World Junior Chess Championship for the Disabled. Under the auspices of the World Chess Federation (FIDE), US Chess and the New Jersey Chess Federation. Our main sponsors are the US Chess Trust, KIND and other individual donors and supporters.
This championship will be held in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, USA from August 8-12, 2018 (Arrival day is August 7 and departing Day August 13).
This is the official invitation to all eligible participants, as approved by the FIDE Commission “Chess for the Disabled” (DIS).
The FIDE World Junior Chess Championship for the Disabled is an event only for disabled chess players who are under 20 years old as of August 7, 2018. Each relevant chess association (IBCA, IPCA, ICCD) regulates the conditions of their participation.
The FIDE World Junior Chess Championship for the Disabled is held as an individual open tournament. The event will provide an special recognition to the top players under 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 & 20.
A team may represent a National Federation. All the players of a team must be members of the same federation. National Federations must have at least two players to make a team, although no maximum number of players. The top three scores of team members will count as the team score for championship purposes.
For more detailed information, please review the event’s regulations which can be found on this page, under the “Regulations” tab.
Tournament Format
The competition will be played as a 7-round Swiss tournament. USCF Membership is required for USA Players. No half-points byes, only zero-point byes.
Time control:
Game in 120 minutes, plus a 5 second dealy starting from move 1.
Entry Fees (per player):
Please note: The total entry fee is in USD and includes the FIDE fee of $60 plus the Tournament Entry Fee. The Tournament fee depends on your registration date.

By May 15: Total Entry Fee $140 USD (FIDE fee $60 USD; Tournament Fee $80)
By June 15: Total Entry Fee $160 USD (FIDE fee $60; Tournament Fee $100)
After June 15: Total Entry Fee $180 USD (FIDE fee $60; Tournament Fee $120)

No on-site registration.
Tournament Schedule

Wednesday, August 8th; Round at 4pm
Thursday, August 9th; Round at 4pm
Friday, August 10th, Round at 4pm
Saturday, August 11th, Rounds at 10am & 3:30pm
Sunday, August 12th, Rounds at 10am & 3:30pm

Free Master Training Program
Free Master Training Program available August 8-10, from 9am-2pm only for players participating in this event.
Trainers and Directors: Dov Gorman and IO, FIDE Trainer Beatriz Marinello.
Organization

Chief Arbiter: Carol Jarecki, USA
Chief Organizer: International Organizer, Beatriz Marinello, USA
Deputy Chief Arbiter: Martha Underwood
Consultants: GM Thomas Luther, Janelle Losoff and Sean Manross
Chief Press Officer and Tech Support: Dora Martinez

Contact
Organizer, Beatriz Marinello: beatriz@chesseducators.com; 1-917-553-4522
General Inquiries: info@chesseducators.com; info@worldjuniorchess.org
Press Officer: dora@lensethics.org
—->> Online Registration and compete details on the official website: www.WorldJuniorChess.org

Chess Masters Summer Program (Manhattan, New York) - 2018
2018-06-25 09:00 - 2018-06-29 15:00 | British International School of New York (Language Center), 20 Waterside Plaza (South Lobby), New York, NY, 10010-2612, United States
Learn with the Masters! FIDE Trainer WIM Beatriz Marinello, GM Aryam Abreu Delgado and GM Sandro Pozo!

June 25 – June 29 2018
Monday – Friday; 9:00am – 3:00pm

Novice, Intermediate and Advanced levels welcome!
Open to all schools and students Ages 5 – 18.

Enroll Now

Description of Program
Our chess program uses an interactive and hands-on approach for kids to learn chess with fun and engaging activities. Our activities include chess instruction and lessons, a Chess Lab which includes worksheets, problem solving, and more tactics. Kids will also participate in class tournament games with notation and clocks making this an exciting and rewarding experience. Kids will love learning chess with these fun and effective strategies.
Meals:
Children must bring their own lunch. Snacks will be provided. Please be sure to indicate any allergies and health concerns on your enrollment form.
Program Fees:
Advanced Registration by May 1, 2018 extended until June 22:

Weekly fee: $449;
Daily fee: $119

Registration Fees starting on June 23, 2018:

Weekly fee: $549
Daily fee: $139

Refunds: A full refund minus a $100.00 cancelation fee, is provided for cancellation requests received 45 days prior to program start date. No refunds are provided if the cancellation is not received 45 days prior to program start date without a doctor’s note or due to extenuating circumstances.
Late Pick Up:
Class dismissal is at 3pm. Children picked up between (3:05pm – 3:20pm will incurr an additional $50.00/per session when late; After 3:20 pm, parent will be charged an additional $25.00 for every 15 minutes (rounded up).

Coaches

Grandmaster Mackenzie Molner

Grandmaster Mackenzie Molner Mackenzie Molner is US Grandmaster with many national titles to his name, including being the 2013 US Open Co-Champion. He was one of 12 players who qualified for the 2014 US Championships. Mackenzie has spent most of his life in NJ and won the state championship in 2008, 2017, and 2018. He...

FIDE Trainer, Woman International Master, World Renowned Coach, Director of Programs

WIM Beatriz Marinello

FIDE Trainer, WIM, Beatriz Marinello, is a world renowned coach, captain & player of the US Women Olympic Chess team (1994). She is a recipient of the prestigious Chess Educator of the Year Award by the University of Texas Dallas, an award that recognizes her outstanding contributions to chess in education over the years. Beatriz...

BIS-NY Spring Chess Tournament
2018-05-20 12:00 - 18:00 | British International School of New York (Dining Hall), 15 Waterside Plaza, New York, NY, 10010, United States
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Open to ALL SCHOOLS
ALL Chess Players Grades K – 12
Parent supervision is required.
AWARDS:

Trophies for Top 10 players in each Section, with medals to all other participants!
* Team Trophy for Top Three Schools in each Section. * To qualify as a ‘school team’ for any given section; a school must have a minimum of 2 players for that section. There must be a minimum of 2 schools competing in a section to earn the prize for that section. Top 3 individual scores in a section count towards the school team’s score for that section.

Chess sets will be provided. Please bring your chess clock if you have one.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT: Swiss System. All Sections are Rated. Sections may be combined.
USCF membership is mandatory. Membership sign-up is available onsite.
Tournament Schedule:

Onsite registrations: 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Announcements and Player Check-In: 11:45 – 12:00 p.m.
Rounds begin at 12:00 p.m.

Tournament Sections:

K-1 U600: 12:00 p.m – 4:30 p.m; Awards Ceremony 4:30 p.m; 3 Rounds; G/25; 5 sec delay
K-5 U800: 12:00 p.m – 5:30 p.m; Awards Ceremony 5:30 p.m; 4 Rounds; G/25; 5 sec delay
K-8 U1000: 12:00 p.m – 5:30 p.m; Awards Ceremony 5:30 p.m; 3 Rounds; G/40; 5 sec delay
K-12 U1400: 12:00 p.m – 5:30 p.m; Awards Ceremony 5:30 p.m; 3 Rounds; G/40; 5 sec delay
Over 1400: 12:00 p.m – 5:30 p.m; Awards Ceremony 5:30 p.m; 3 Rounds; G/40; 5 sec delay

Contact/Tournament Organizer: Beatriz Marinello; Email: INFO@chesseducators.com; Phone: 917-553-4522
ENTRY FEES:
All players:

$40 if received by May 1, 2018.
$50 if received between May 2 – 19, 2018 until 8pm the day before the tournament.
$60 On Site Registration (Closes 15 min, before the start of Round 1)

Registration & Payment:

ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE

By Mail: Make Check Payable to Chess Educators and mail with your registration form to Chess Educators P.O. Box 160 New York, NY 10028.
Note: Deadlines apply to early registration rates. Please allow plenty of time for mailed entries.

Refunds:
If a player withdraws from the tournament by noon on the Friday before the tournament, a refund minus a $20 processing fee will be provided. Alternatively, the registration fee can be transferred to a future tournament, minus a $20 processing fee. Withdrawal requests must be sent via email to info@chesseducators.com. Refunds will not be issued to players that withdraw after 12:00pm EST the Friday before the event.
For More Information Contact: Beatriz Marinello (917)553-4522 or INFO@Chesseducators.com
For more information about British International School of New York please visit www.bis-ny.org.
How to Get There

Directions to 15 Waterside Plaza:

By Car and approaching from south of 23rd Street: FDR Drive to the 20th-23rd Street exit, then onto the FDR Drive Service Road (along the East River) to 25th Street. Enter the Waterside Plaza complex go past the marina & UNIS. Parking is available for a fee at both the Marina at 23rd Street and at Waterside Plaza. Building 15 is on the Plaza level. To access the Plaza level take the main staircase just north of the parking garage entrance and walk South across the Plaza to Bldg 15.
By Car and approaching from north of 23rd Street: FDR Drive to the 23rd Street Exit; make a left at the 23rd Street traffic light and go underneath the FDR Drive; make a second left (bearing to the right) at the next traffic light onto the FDR Drive Service Road (along the East River) to 25th Street. Enter the Waterside Plaza complex go past the marina & UNIS. Parking is available for a fee at both the Marina at 23rd Street and at Waterside Plaza. Building 15 is on the Plaza level. To access the Plaza level take the main staircase just north of the parking garage entrance and walk South across the Plaza to Bldg 15.
By Taxi: If coming by taxi, ask the driver to take you to “Waterside Plaza”, when he pulls in, ask him to go straight just past the parking garage you will see a staircase with waterfall & glass elevator. Building 15 is on the Plaza level. To access the Plaza level take the main staircase just north of the parking garage entrance and walk South across the Plaza to Bldg 15.
By subway: Trains 1, 6, E, F, Q, 63 St/6 Ave Shuttle, or W to the 23rd Street station; then take the 23rd Street crosstown bus east (M23) to FDR Drive. Walk under the FDR drive, turn left at the Marina, and walk north two blocks along the East River. Enter Waterside complex, walk straight just past the parking garage you will see a staircase with waterfall & glass elevator. Building 15 is on the Plaza level. To access the Plaza level take the main staircase just north of the parking garage entrance and walk South across the Plaza to Bldg 15.
By bus: Any north or southbound bus to 23rd Street; transfer to the 23rd Street crosstown bus (M23) to the FDR Drive. Walk under the FDR drive, turn left at the Marina, and walk north two blocks along the East River. Or take the 34th Street crosstown bus (M-16 Waterside) east to Waterside Plaza (last stop). Enter Waterside complex, walk straight just past the parking garage you will see a staircase with waterfall & glass elevator. Building 15 is on the Plaza level. To access the Plaza level take the main staircase just north of the parking garage entrance and walk South across the Plaza to Bldg 15.
By foot: Take the pedestrian footbridge at the end of East 25th Street over the FDR Drive and follow the ramp to the left. Walk past water feature & roof access staircase and Bldg 15 will be on your right side.

Epiphany Spring Chess Tournament
2018-03-25 12:00 - 18:00 | Epiphany School, 141 E 28th Street, New York, NY, 10016, United States
Register Now

Open to ALL SCHOOLS
ALL Chess Players Grades K – 12
Parent supervision is required.
AWARDS:

Trophies for Top 10 players in each Section, with medals to all other participants!
* Team Trophy for Top Three Schools in each Section. * To qualify as a ‘school team’ for any given section; a school must have a minimum of 2 players for that section. There must be a minimum of 2 schools competing in a section to earn the prize for that section. Top 3 individual scores in a section count towards the school team’s score for that section.

Chess sets will be provided. Please bring your chess clock if you have one.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT: Swiss System. All Sections are Rated. Sections may be combined.
USCF membership is mandatory. Membership sign-up is available onsite.
Tournament Schedule:

Onsite registrations: 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Announcements and Player Check-In: 11:50 – 12:00 p.m.
Rounds begin at 12:00 p.m.

Tournament Sections:

K-1 U600: 12:00 p.m – 4:30 p.m; Awards Ceremony 4:30 p.m; 3 Rounds; G/25; 5 sec delay
K-5 U800: 12:00 p.m – 5:30 p.m; Awards Ceremony 5:30 p.m; 4 Rounds; G/25; 5 sec delay
K-8 U1000: 12:00 p.m – 5:30 p.m; Awards Ceremony 5:30 p.m; 3 Rounds; G/40; 5 sec delay
K-12 U1400: 12:00 p.m – 5:30 p.m; Awards Ceremony 5:30 p.m; 3 Rounds; G/40; 5 sec delay
Over 1400: 12:00 p.m – 5:30 p.m; Awards Ceremony 5:30 p.m; 3 Rounds; G/40; 5 sec delay

Contact/Tournament Organizer: Beatriz Marinello; Email: INFO@chesseducators.com; Phone: 917-553-4522
ENTRY FEES:
All players:

$40 if received by Feb. 25, 2018. Early bird registration extended through March 14. Sign up now!
$50 if received between March 15 – March 25, 2018 until 10am online.
$60 On Site Registration (Closes 15 min, before the start of Round 1)

Registration & Payment:

ONLINE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT

By Mail: Make Check Payable to Chess Educators and mail with your registration form to Chess Educators P.O. Box 160 New York, NY 10028.
Note: Deadlines apply to early registration rates. Please allow plenty of time for mailed entries.

Refunds:
If a player withdraws from the tournament by noon on the Friday before the tournament, a refund minus a $20 processing fee will be provided. Alternatively, the registration fee can be transferred to a future tournament, minus a $20 processing fee. Withdrawal requests must be sent via email to info@chesseducators.com. Refunds will not be issued to players that withdraw after 12:00pm EST the Friday before the event.
For More Information Contact: Beatriz Marinello (917)553-4522 or via email at info@chesseducators.com
For more information about The Epiphany School please visit www.theepiphanyschool.org.
