Chess Tournaments This Weekend in Livingston, NJ

The third installment of our 2026-27 Junior Chess Series! Like our first edition, the format of this event will be a swiss in 3 sections- U1500, U1000, & U500. Sections U1000 & U500 will play ++4 rounds of G/30 D5++ while U1500 plays ++3 rounds of G/45 D5.++ Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each section, plus additional mini prizes for remaining participants!

First round begins at ++10:30 AM++, all sections should be finished ++before 3 PM++. Please arrive at least 5 mins before the start time. In the event that a player must arrive late or leave early, or skip a round for whatever reason, half point byes may be requested before the start of the event.

Entry fee: $35 until Sunday 11/8 at 11:59 PM, $40 starting Monday 11/9

Important point on keeping notation: All players are required to record moves in USCF rated play, until one or both players have less than 5 mins remaining on their clocks. For players in ++grades 2 and up++ who don't keep notation (unless director is presented with a valid religious/medical excuse), ++5 mins will be deducted++ from their starting time. For players in ++grades K-1++, 5% of their starting time will be deducted if they are not recording but their opponent is. If you have any concerns about this matter, or would like to request for your child to have a scorekeeping assistant, please contact the director before the start of the event.

Contact email: mastermaxchess@gmail.com Phone: 908-456-9126

Format: scholastic

Entry fee: $40