A Must Do event for Roosevelt Island kids interested in Chess – whether you’re a top notch player or a beginner. The NYPL Roosevelt Island branch together with the Roosevelt Island Youth Center is hosting a US Chess Federation ( USCF ) rated tournament this Saturday October 12.
According to the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp ( RIOC ):
The Roosevelt Island Youth Center will host its first rated tournament, in partnership with the R.I. Branch Library, this Saturday, October 12th at 1 PM inside the Sportspark gymnasium, located at 250 Main Street. The free tournament is open to children ages 6-17.
Tournament Format: Swiss system tournament of 3 rounds. Timed games with 25 minutes and a 5-second delay.
Three sections:
Unrated Non-USCF Member
Under 700 USCF Member
Under 1300 USCF Member
United States Chess Federation (USCF) rated tournament for Under 700 and Under 1300 players.
If you are a member of the USCF please include your USCF ID in the registration form.
All players will receive a medal for participating and the top three players at each level will receive trophies.
Check out this video on The Magic Of Chess
and learn more about the US Chess Federation.
The Roosevelt Island Library has a kids chess club that meets Thursdays at 4 PM in October and an adult chess club that meets Tuesdays at 3 PM
Click here to register for Saturday’s USCF tournament.
