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Sense Chess
NY Sense Tournament (November 15, 2026)
132-29 Blossom Ave, Flushing, NY 11355

General Information:​​

  • Sense Academy tournaments are open to all players rated 800 and under (Pre-K-12). Rated and unrated sections.

  • Game Format: Swiss System

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

  • Registration and Entry fee: $45 by October 31, 2026 11:59 PM Eastern Time, $55 after. Apply coupon code EBNYSCT.

  • Check-in: Arrival 15 minutes before the event is required for check-in

  • Awarding Ceremony: After each section completes and the final results become available, the awarding will follow.

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

  • Masks are optional inside the building

  • For more information: Call (917) 775-1370 (中文) or (917) 268-6495 (English)

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Tournament Sections:​​

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

    • Awards/Prizes: Trophies for top 5. Medals for the rest of the participants​

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

    • Awards/Prizes: Trophies for top 3. Medals for all other players with 2 points and up​

(NEW) Game Schedule and Awarding

  • Round 1 - 1:00 - 2:00 PM

  • Round 2 - 2:15 -3:15 PM

  • Round 3 - 3:30 - 4:30 PM

  • Round 4 - 4:45 - 5:45 PM

  • Awarding once all sections are done

Tiebreak System

USCF standard tiebreak below will be used in this tournament, in order of priority:

  • Modified Median, Solkoff, Cumulative Score, Cumulative Scores of Opposition

LEARN MORE ABOUT TIEBREAKS

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

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