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White Plains Youth Chess Tournament (UNRATED K-12 Tournament)
Event Details
Note:
Online registration for this event will not be available after May 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT
| When: | Saturday, May 31, 2025 | ||||||
| Where: |
Renaissance Plaza, White Plains 200-202 Main Street White Plains, NY 10601 View Map |
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| Sponsor: | National Scholastic Chess Foundation | ||||||
| Event Type: | Scholastic (K-12) | ||||||
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| Schedule: | Elementary Section 10 am till 12 noon Middle/High Section 12 noon to 2 pm |
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| Byes: | Half (1/2) point bye requests (1 maximum) are available for round 1 only. | ||||||
| Contact: |
NSCF Tournaments Tournaments@NSCFchess.org |
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| Notes/Terms: | No at the door entries. Advance registration only. This is a fun, outdoor UNRATED tournament. While rated players are welcome, it's a great event for students who want to try their hand at competitive chess. By registering online, you will not need to check in. Upon your arrival, verify that you are on the advanced entry list. Please bring a copy of your confirmation email in the event there is an error. The tournament is open to students in K-12. Sections are divided by grade. Chess sets are provided. You do not require clocks; notation is recommended but not required. No US Chess membership is required. PRIZES: AWARDS CEREMONIES begin after each section is completed. Individual Prizes: Top 5 players in each section. Team Prizes: Top 2 school teams per section. Aggregate of top 4 scores determines the team score. For tournament postponement and delay notices, check our Facebook page. Changes: If you need to change sections, or for any other assistance, email tournaments@nscfchess.org. Refunds/Cancellation Policy: If you cannot play in an event you have registered for, you may withdraw by emailing tournaments@nscfchess.org prior to the tournament. Emails must be received by 5:00 PM on May 30 to qualify for refund. No telephone requests for refunds. Refunds are subject to a $7 fee which covers administrative and credit card processing charges. There will be no refunds given for No-Shows. Supervision & Photo Release Policy: All participants under 16 must have an adult supervisor during the tournament. The NSCF does not provide supervision between games. Also note: Photography and/or video recording occurs at most NSCF tournament events. By registering your child for this event, you hereby give permission for your child's name and/or picture to appear on the NSCF website/promotion. If for any reason this is not acceptable, please advise tournament staff PRIOR to the start of the tournament. Email: The NSCF will use the email address you provide when registering to contact you personally in support of this event, and via bulk e-mail to share NSCF chess news and announce future events and classes. You may Opt-Out of these mailings by selecting Unsubscribe at any time. The NSCF does not sell or share any contact information. Please see our online Privacy Policy. |