{"id":1187,"date":"2020-12-31T17:18:32","date_gmt":"2020-12-31T17:18:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kasparovchessfoundation.org\/?p=1187"},"modified":"2020-12-31T17:25:46","modified_gmt":"2020-12-31T17:25:46","slug":"kasparov-chess-foundation-announces-greater-new-york-and-greater-chicago-online-scholastic-chess-championships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kasparovchessfoundation.org\/?p=1187","title":{"rendered":"Kasparov Chess Foundation Announces Greater New York and Greater Chicago Online Scholastic Chess Championships"},"content":{"rendered":"

Greater New York will be held on Jan. 30 – 31, 2021;
\nGreater Chicago will be held on Feb. 6, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

New York, NY, Dec. 31, 2020<\/b> — Kasparov Chess Foundation is moving its landmark Greater New York and Greater Chicago Scholastic Chess Championships to online format for the 2021 season. In keeping with the tradition, both tournaments are open to K – 12th graders in public, private, charter and home schools. The format for the online events will be modified compared to the established over-the-board events.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe understand the need for students to learn, play, interact and compete now more than ever,\u201d explained Kasparov Chess Foundation President, Michael Khodarkovsky. \u201cWe\u2019re providing a safe tournament infrastructure where the youth can still enjoy the game, while competing for individual and school team prizes,\u201d added Mr. Khodarkovsky.<\/span><\/p>\n

Following are details on the two tournaments:<\/span><\/p>\n

Greater New York Online Scholastic Chess Championships<\/b><\/p>\n

Kasparov Chess Foundation, in association with Chess Center of New York, Little House of Chess and Internet Chess Club (ICC), presents the 2021 Greater New York Online Scholastic Chess Championships to be played on ICC\u2019s platform, <\/span>www.chessclub.com<\/span><\/a>, on Jan. 30 – 31, 2021.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The tournament features twelve sections, 4 Two-Day Championship sections and 8 One-Day sections:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. \u00a0\u00a0High School Championship (Saturday – Sunday)<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. \u00a0\u00a0Junior-High Championship (Saturday – Sunday)<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. \u00a0\u00a0Elementary Championship (Saturday – Sunday)<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. \u00a0\u00a0Primary Championship (Saturday – Sunday)<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. \u00a0\u00a0K-1 Championship (Saturday)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    There will be 7 additional One-Day sections:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. \u00a0 High School Under 1900 (Saturday)<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. \u00a0 High School Under 1200 (Saturday)<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. \u00a0 Elementary Under 1400 (Saturday)<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. \u00a0 Elementary Under 900 (Saturday)<\/span><\/li>\n
    5. \u00a0 Junior High Under 1300 (Sunday)<\/span><\/li>\n
    6. \u00a0Primary Under 1000 (Sunday)<\/span><\/li>\n
    7. \u00a0Primary Under 700 (Sunday)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Online registration and complete instructions on how to enter and get a free promotional account with ICC in advance of the event can be found at <\/span>www.gnyscc.com<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Greater Chicago Online Scholastic Chess Championships<\/b><\/p>\n

      Kasparov Chess Foundation, in association with the Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation and ChessKid.com, presents the 2021 Greater Chicago Online Scholastic Chess Championships, on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. The tournament will take place on the ChessKid online platform, www.chesskid.com.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      The tournament will have the following sections:<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. Primary (K-3) Reserve (U600)<\/span><\/li>\n
      2. Primary (K-3) Championship<\/span><\/li>\n
      3. Elementary (K-6) Reserve (U800)<\/span><\/li>\n
      4. Elementary (K-6) Championship<\/span><\/li>\n
      5. Junior High (K-9) Reserve (U1000)<\/span><\/li>\n
      6. Junior High (K-9) Championship<\/span><\/li>\n
      7. High School (K-12) Championship<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Online registration and complete instructions on how to enter and get a free account with ChessKid in advance of the event can be found at <\/span>http:\/\/greaterchicago.rknights.org<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

        About Kasparov Chess Foundation\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

        Founded by World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov, KFC’s mission is to bring the many educational benefits of chess to children worldwide by providing a complete chess curriculum and enrichment programs. The Foundation promotes the study of chess as a cognitive learning tool in curricular classes and after-school programs for elementary, middle and high schools, both in the public and private school sectors. The not-for-profit educational organization also organizes tournaments and competitions on a local and national basis. For more information, please visit <\/span>https:\/\/kasparovchessfoundation.org<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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