TRM159 Over-the-Board tournament went well. Results can be found under Tournament Results menu. It was nice to see all the players, parents, and coaches after a long time. Thanks to Dr. Michael Klugman and his Bethlehem Central Middle School team for giving us the venue to conduct the tournament. We also thank volunteers Shah Maulik, Vishal Sood, Cathy Young , D. Suris , and Michael (Walter) Mockler for their help during the tournament.
Over the board games return!! We are excited to announce our very first in person TRM tournament after two years. TRM 159 is scheduled to happen on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Bethlehem Central Middle School. Many thanks to Bethlehem Central School District for providing us with space to hold our tournament. We request all participants to strictly follow COVID rules set for the tournament while on the school property.
Check below for more details on TRM 159. Game rules will be based on the rules published for over the board tournaments on the US Chess Federation website.
Tournament Details
| Date | Saturday, April 2, 2022 |
| Platform | In Person at 332 Kenwood Ave, Delmar NY 12054 |
| Registration | Register (STRICT 6:00 pm, March 30, 2022 ) We do not guarantee onsite registration |
| USCF Rated Sections*
*Subject to change based on number of registrations |
1. Open (Online Regular rating of 1400 and above) 2. King (Online Quick rating up to 1399) 3. Queen (Online Quick rating up to 999) 4. Rook (Online Quick rating up to 599) |
| Unrated Rated Sections*
*Subject to change based on number of registrations |
1. Awe (Adults Welcome) 2. kNight (Up to and including Grade 12) 3. Bishop (Up to and including Grade 5) 4. Pawn (Up to and including Grade 2) |
| Time Control | All sections except Open : G 30/d5 Open: G 45/d5 |
| Rounds | All sections except Open: 4 Rounds ( @10:00 am, @11:30 pm, @1:00 pm, @2:15 pm)
Open: 3 Rounds (@10:00 am, @ 12:00 noon, @2:00 pm) |
We strongly encourage you to send us an email or text us @ 509-263-8897 by 8:00 am on the day of tournament in case you would like to withdraw from the tournament.
Awards: All the winners of USCF rated and unrated section will receive trophies.
Team Awards: There will not be any team awards this year.
TRM 157 tournament had 43 players participate in 5 different sections. We anticipate even higher participation for upcoming tournament TRM 158 as our scholastic players prepare for 54th Annual NY State Scholastic Championships. TRM 158 is scheduled to happen on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Check below for more details on TRM 158. Game rules will be based on the rules published for online tournaments on the US Chess Federation website.
Tournament Details
| Date | Saturday, March 5, 2022 |
| Platform | lichess (Click on link to create free account ONLY in case you do not have an account) |
| Registration | Register (Open until 6:00 pm, March 4, 2022 ) |
| USCF Rated Sections*
*Subject to change based on number of registrations |
1. Open (Online Regular rating of 1400 and above) 2. King (Online Quick rating up to 1399) 3. Queen (Online Quick rating up to 999) 4. Rook (Online Quick rating up to 599) |
| Unrated Rated Sections*
*Subject to change based on number of registrations |
1. Awe (Adults Welcome) 2. kNight (Up to and including Grade 12) 3. Bishop (Up to and including Grade 5) 4. Pawn (Up to and including Grade 2) |
| Time Control | All sections except Open : G / 20; inc 3 sec Open: G / 30; inc 5 sec |
| Rounds | All sections except Open: 4 Rounds ( @2:00 pm, @2:45 pm, @3:30 pm, @4:15 pm)
Open: 3 Rounds (@2:00 pm, @ 3:15 pm, @4:30 pm) |
We strongly encourage you to send us an email or text us @ 509-263-8897 by 8:00 am on the day of tournament in case you would like to withdraw from the tournament.
Awards: All the winners of USCF rated and unrated section will receive chess books as awards.
Team Awards: There will not be any team awards this year.
TRM 157 is scheduled to happen on February 12, 2022. Check below for more details on TRM 157. Game rules will be based on the rules published for online tournaments on the US Chess Federation website.
Tournament Details
| Date | Saturday, February 12, 2022 |
| Platform | lichess (Click on link to create free account ONLY in case you do not have an account) |
| Registration | Register (Open until 6:00 pm, February 11 , 2022 ) |
| USCF Rated Sections*
*Subject to change based on number of registrations |
1. Open (Online Regular rating of 1400 and above) 2. King (Online Quick rating up to 1399) 3. Queen (Online Quick rating up to 999) 4. Rook (Online Quick rating up to 599) |
| Unrated Rated Sections*
*Subject to change based on number of registrations |
1. Awe (Adults Welcome) 2. kNight (Up to and including Grade 12) 3. Bishop (Up to and including Grade 5) 4. Pawn (Up to and including Grade 2) |
| Time Control | All sections except Open : G / 20; inc 3 sec Open: G / 30; inc 5 sec |
| Rounds | All sections except Open: 4 Rounds ( @2:00 pm, @2:45 pm, @3:30 pm, @4:15 pm)
Open: 3 Rounds (@2:00 pm, @ 3:15 pm, @4:30 pm) |
We strongly encourage you to send us an email or text us @ 509-263-8897 by 8:00 am on the day of tournament in case you would like to withdraw from the tournament.
Awards: All the winners of USCF rated and unrated section will receive chess books as awards.
Team Awards: There will not be any team awards this year.