The Right Move, in partnership with New York State Department of Parks, provides FREE Chess Tournaments for youth in the New York City area.
Monthly ChessTournaments are held at Roberto Clemente State Park, 301 W Tremont Ave., Bx, 10453. See our sidebar for more info and to register for a tournament.
The Right Move Chess Foundation, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit corporation which serves scholastic chess players in New York City and the Greater Capital District of Albany, New York by providing a series of free chess tournaments during the school year.
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Tournament
Notes: Limited number due to COVID
Pre-Registration recommended. On-site 1st come limited
Scroll down for Alphabetical list, first by date, then by section., then by last name.
(List are Not performed by machine. To report errors please email: mcmanusj363@gmail.com )
WD after name indicate withdrawn (will not play).
OK after name indicates “yes” response to ability to adjust to new site on April 24.
Begin Here Apr 24 at Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, 357 Clermont Ave. (Brooklyn) 4SS, G/30;d5. 11, 12, 1:30, 2:30. Limit: 48 players. (Currently 48 listed)
USCF reported ratings from 3/9 are included below.
King Above 1300
Suvan Baranwal 1578
Louis Barry 1612 ok
Andrew Beckles 1316
Jeremiah Beckles 1312
Daniel Bolkovitinova 1279
Nathan Bolkovitinova 1167
Gael Chi-Burns 1367 ok
Daniel Kastioukevitch 1556
Anson Leong 859 ok
Joshua Liberman 1318
Chenxuan Ling 1347
Brendan Moran 1624 ok
Maria Poulos-Chachere 1333 ok
Jonathan Rodriguez 1519
Leo Shen 1177 ok
Tim Shvarts 1552
Chloe Stark 1488 ok
Elizabeth Tsugel 1565
Queen Above 900
Jacob Bolkovitinova 1057
Gabryela Caban, 1096
Liam Chan 1055 ok
Riley Duda Thomson 1241
Leqi Han 803
Surya Krishnan 851
Laasya Mada 1028
Rafael Robinovich, 1070
Max Stark 719 ok
Sahasra Vidap Jr 1204
Rook Above 500
Reha Agarwal 516 ok
Risha Agarwal 526 ok
Leor Aranov 785
Braecen Caldeira 819
Solina Caldeira 819
Shawn Epelbaum 851
Lior Liberman
Ethan Mishuris 800 ok
Kabir Mutha 843
kNight Below 500
Zack Aronov 333
Lazi Lazare Barbakadze
Savit Baranwal 259
Dmitri Dodashvili Unrated
Tedore Dodashvili Unrated
Liam Kopman 101
Nioclas O’Muirithe Unrated
Quinones Hernandez, Fabrizzio Unrated
David Raysten Unr
Samanvi Vidap 483
Waiting List:
Dream Big April 25 at Roberto Clemente State Park 4SS, G/30;d5. 11, 12, 1:30, 2:30. Limit: 48 players. (Currently 30 listed)
Games will be played indoors, with only players permitted inside. After each game players will leave indoor area until next round is posted (outdoors). Awards will be outdoors.
USCF Rating report from 4/9 are included below.
King Above 1300
Suvan Baranwal 1578
Louis Barry 1612
Kyle Cheung 1646
Alice Chovanec 1107
Anson Leong 859
Joshua Liberman 1318
Chenxuan Ling 1347
Oliver Ma 1426
Fanrong Meng 1179
Brendan Moran 1624
Nathan Peyton 1368
Ethan Shemo, 1259
Elizabeth Tsugel 1565
Tariq Yue 1362
Queen Above 900
Rook Above 500
Braecen Caldeira 826
Solina Caldeira 779
Surya Krishnan 822
Anton Kouzmitchev 533
Andrey Kouzmitchev 535
Summer Li 830
Lior Liberman 585
Lasya Mada 1028
Ethan Mishuris 800
Luna Reisoglu 840
Hugo Zhang 725
kNight Below 500
Darren Bai Unrated
Savit Baranwal 259
Soura Mada 421
Benjamin Nunez Unrated
Santiago Nunez Unrated
Prepared May 2 at Riverbank State Park 4SS, G/30;d5. 11, 12, 1:30, 2:30. Limit: 36 players. May USCF ratings
Sunday, May 2, at Riverbank State Park, located near 145th Street and Riverside Drive.. To add or correct errors–
King (USCF Above 1300)
Suvan Baranwal
Louis Barry 1509
Leo Shen 1003
Queen (USCF Above 900)
Rook (USCF Above 500)
James Margolis
Arjun Pradhan
Knight (USCF Below 500)
Savit Baranwal
Ishani Gupta
Shain Gupta
Eva Pradhan
Please email: mcmanusj363@gmail.com
Let us know if you can’t make it. Only the first 36 registered (checked-in on-site) can play.
EF: Free. 4 Games, G/30;d5. New: 36 player maximum limit. 4 sections : 6 players minimim per section) Games at 11, 12, 1:30, 2:30. Check-in so that Pairings for round 1 can be made at 10:45. Trophies & medals.
Think, Think May 9 at Riverbank State Park. 4SS, G/30;d5. 11, 12, 1:30, 2:30. Limit: 36 players. (Currently 36) May USCF ratings
Hi! Exciting news! A new site for Apr 24 now allows the chess tournament to hold 48 players.
Tournament Name: ‘Begin Here”
When: Saturday, April 24, 2021 Round 1 at 11:00. Check-in by 10:45 or begin play in round 2.
Where: Outdoor Yard at Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, 357 Clermont Ave., Brooklyn
Please reply: Yes, I am coming to the tournament at Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School on Saturday, April 24 My Name is __________________________ and my section is __________________________________
Welcome to Brooklyn, where Over-The-Board (OTB) scholastic chess action has survived despite all the weather conditions and changes.
All those on the list below will receive a personal email asking you to confirm your place. If you do not reply to this still outdoor tournament you may lose your place.
Sign up now with your email to mcmanusj363@gmail.com by giving full name of each entrant, USCF ID and section. You may include your phone number in case of last minute delays or changes. You will receive a confirmation email from a live person.
Scholastic players only (up to grade 12). Players may join/renew USCF membership on-site for a yearly fee of $9. (No credit cards.) The April USCF rating list will be used for this event.
When: Saturday, April 24, 2021. Games begin at 11:00, 12:00, 1:30 and 2:30. Players can win trophies or medals. Temperature must be 55 degrees or above for outdoor play.
The list of those currently signed up for this event can be found below. An updated alphabetical list is posted on the website “See who is signed in…” Please correct any errors below via email to mcmanusj363@gmail.com
Good News! Spring is Here! However, COVID is still on our minds.
Chess returns to indoor play on a trial basis on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Roberto Clemente State Park, 301 W Tremont Ave., Bronx.
Rules: Only the 48 players are allowed in the building for their games. No parents or coaches. Players must exit the building after each game and wait outside for the next round to be posted. Parents and coaches are to remain outside throughout. There are helpers inside who will find the right board and opponent for those needing help.
These are COVID safety regulations agreed for our use of the facility. Violations will result in losing these privileges for tournament play.
To Sign up for your section… (To see sho is signed up already see list below. Please report any errors on the list below by email to mcmanusj363@gmail.com The list below is updated every 3-4 days. The list “See who is signed in…” has more updated information.
Tell your full name, USCF ID number and section (or tell NEW if you are not a uscf member and plan to join at check-in on-site). The April USCF rating list will be used for this event.
You will receive a confirmation email from a real human. Due to COVID the limited number of participants at this time is 36 for this tournament.
Newcomers are especially welcome to this free tournament. Membership in USCF is required ($9 for USCF membership good for 12 months) and is available on-site.
The list of those currently signed up for this tournament can also be found on this website under “See who is signed in…”
Safety first is the guiding principle for chess tournaments with regards to our staff and you, our players, and your families.
As we travel through this pandemic year with chess still possible safely outdoors, keep in mind how you can respect others by staying sharp, safe and healthy. Remember that we are limiting entrees to 36 at this time for safety. Make 2021 the best year ever!
TWelcome to OTB outdoor chess in the NYC on May 2 at Riverbank State Park, located in the park near 145th Street and Riverside Drive, NYC.
To Sign up for your section
KING Above 1300 section,
Queen Above 900 section,
Rook Above 500 section or
Knight 499 & Below Section
mcmanusj363@gmail.com
Tell your full name, USCF ID number and section (or tell NEW if you are not a uscf member and plan to join at check-in on-site). The April USCF rating list will be used for this event.
You will receive a confirmation email from a real human. Due to COVID the limited number of participants at this time is 36 for this tournament.
Newcomers are especially welcome to this free tournament. Membership in USCF is required ($9 for USCF membership good for 12 months) and is available on-site.
The list of those currently signed up for this tournament can be found on this website under “See who is signed in…”
Safety first is the guiding principle for chess tournaments with regards to our staff and you, our players, and your families.
As we travel through this pandemic year with chess still possible safely outdoors, keep in mind how you can respect others by staying sharp, safe and healthy. Remember that we are limiting entrees to 36 at this time for safety. Make 2021 the best year ever!
Here are some champions from the King Section: Louis Barry, Suvan Baranwal & Chenxuan Ling with Brother John, TD.
This tournament was held outdoors with wonderful weather cooperation. Mask and social distancing were followed. All helped out for a terrrific day in the park with lots of exciting chess action.
The USCF rating report is available here. This is used for rating purposes. The chart below shows the standings using Tiebreaks, Median, Solkoff and Cumulative.
The next official uscf report is the May ratings report which goes into effect on May 1 using the new ratings.
Thanks to all who helped Brother John. He stressed how all the helpful players and parents make the day so possible and enjoyable. Keep up the great work, and set your sights on Saturday, April 24 when chess returns to Brooklyn for free Over-the-Board chess. -Renee M Scorcia, President
PS- Don’t forget, Sunday, April 25, chess in the Bronx returns outdoors to Roberto Clemente State Park.
SwissSys Report: Slow Down at Prospect Park
SwissSys Standings. Slow Down at Prospect Park: King (USCF 1300+)
Yes, this tournament will be played outdoors in the area of the Parade Grounds of Prospect Park, Brooklyn near Caton and Coney Island Ave. (Bring your umbrella, just in case.)
Saturday, April 10 tournament is in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park Parade Grounds near Caton and Coney Island Ave.
It must be 55 degrees or better. continue to visit websitefor details. www.chesstrm.org/NYC/
Hello. Welcome to Spring, with outdoor Over The Board (OTB) chess. Games will be at 11:00, 12:00, 1:30 and 2:30. Updates for this event will be posted on website “See who is signed in…”
Give Full Name, USCF ID and section. State April 10 event.
Saturday, at Brooklyn’s Prospect Park. Names have been reserved from the list formerly Mar 28. Complete list of those currently signed in can be found on the website under “See who is signed in” . To add or correct errors–
Please email: mcmanusj363@gmail.com
Let us know if you can’t make it. Only the first 36 registered (checked-in on-site) can play.
EF: Free. 4 Games, G/30;d5. New: 36 player maximum limit. 4 sections : 6 players minimim per section) Games at 11, 12, 1:30, 2:30. Check-in so that Pairings for round 1 can be made at 10:45. Trophies & medals.
April USCF ratings will be used. Sign up on-site on a first come basis until 36 player maximum. Join/renew USCF available for $9 yearly fee on-site.
Hello. Welcome to outdoor Over-The-Board (OTB) chess. Updates due to weather, etc., for this event will be posted here.
“Think, Think” at Riverbank State Park, will be held near the skating rink in the park (145th St and RIverside Drive, NYC). This tournament will be held outdoors. The weather must cooperate. It will now be held on May 9, 2021 (Sunday). It must be 55 degrees or better.
Give Full Name, USCF ID and section. State April 11 event, ‘Think, Think”.
Limited to the first 36 USCF players to register for this event (Due to COVID safety guide.) Masks & Safe distancing required.
Register by email: mcmanusj363@gmail.com
continue to visit websitefor details: www.chesstrm.org/NYC/
EF: Free. 4 Games, G/30;d5. 36 player maximum limit. 4 sections (6 players minimim per section) Games at 11, 12, 1:30, 2:30. Trophies & medals.
April USCF ratings will be used. Sign up on-site on a first come basis until 36 player maximum is reached. Join/renew USCF available for $9 yearly fee on-site.
The list of currently signed up for this tournament can be found on this website “See who is signed in…” Scroll down to find this tournament.
Looking forward to great chess in the outdoors, live and over-the-board (OTB) again.
Free Scholastic chess oudoors at the Parade Grounds in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park. The chess tables are located near the corner of Caton and Coney Island Ave. Click here to see the USCF ratingsreport.
SwissSys Standings. Springtime 2021 Prospect Park: King (Above 1200)
Yes, Round 1 began at 10:00 AM today, Sunday, in Prospect Park’s Parade Grounds, SW corner near Coney Island and Caton Ave.
The Right Move is eager to find suitable conditions for over-the-board chess that are safe and healthy for all. -Renee M Scorcia, President
It’s FREE. It’s FUN. Don’t Wait, COME.
Yes, The weather cooperated wonderfully and made December outdoors the best option for over-the-board chess at this time.
Now chess may just will have to wait a little bit longer for our next tournament. Planning on two tournaments in March and two in April. Thanks for your patience and persistence.
Outdoor Chess tables are located in the Southwest corner of the Parade Grounds at Prospect Park near the intersection of Coney Island and Caton Ave, Brooklyn, 11218.
The six section field projected below needs you. Unless the total number of players approaches 48, many sections will have to be combined!! Beat those winter blues. Play chess safely outdoors! (But do dress appropriately. Street parking available.)
Please note the categories have changed. All are uscf rated sections and current membership is required. A minimum six players in each section is required or that section will be combined. (Join or renew USCF membership on-site for $9 yearly membership.)
Trophies for 1st and 2nd each section (based on less than 10 in each section. More players means more trophies). Medals for 2.5 or more points.
Currently the tournament will be at Prospect Park in Brooklyn, near the corner where Coney Island Ave meets Caton Ave. Park on the street.
Updated information will be published here as conditions permit, for example, for cancellation, moving to a new site indoors (if possible…) or other news. The weather has been consistently wonderful for outdoor chess for many months. Maybe, just maybe…
Magnificent Thanks to all the players, parents and friends who helped Brother John at Sunday’s tournament. He was most enthused about all the positive energy and support the kids received throughout the day. Everyone did a great job! —Renee M Scorcia, President
So far no safety guidelines for indoor chess tournaments have been issued for New York. Riverbank State Park is not possible for November or +December. As soon as possible The Right Move will hold indoor tournaments at Riverbank, but now Prepare for the outdoors on November 8 at Roberto Clemente State Park*.
Sign up for this 4 games of exciting chess now. It’s free. (4 SS, G/30;d5) USCF membership required. To join or renew USCF on-site costs $9 for the entire year.
Send an email to brjohn@juno.com with your name, uscf id and your section. Tell NEW if joining for the first time. There are no team awards due to the limited number of players (48).
There are really three separate tournaments, called sections. New players and beginners can choose the Under 600 section (Rook). There is a section for Under 1000 (Queen) and another for those Over 1000 (King). You only play against those in your section.
Games are at 10:00, 11:00, 12:30 and 1:30. Trophies to top 3 in each section, top U1200, top U700, with medals for a finish of 2.5 or better. Sign up on-site allowed on a first- come basis until 48 is reached, so do pre-register to hold your place.
Farewell tour: Many thanks to The Scorcia Family (Renee, Yvonne, Marilyn and Henry) They are finishing 10 years of volunteer work helping maintain the high professional level of tournament conditions demanded by our youth. Please be prepared to step forward and help out in November as they will not be present due to other obligations. Tell Brother John you are willing to help. Keep the tradition of Free Chess for Youth alive.
Riverbank State Park is located at 145th Street and Riverside Drive in NYC 10024. Roberto Clemente State Park is located at 301 West Tremont Ave., Bronx 10453.
The Chess Indoor Plan from The Right Move for use when Riverbank State Park might become available (projected January??):
Round pairings would be posted outside the building 10 minutes prior to the round.
Only those playing would be allowed in the tournament hall, limited to a total of 48 players.
There will be only two players at each table. Tables would be spaced a minimum 6 feet apart from each other. Players would be required to wear a mask and sanitize hands before each game.
Each round a sanitized set and board would be used and the previous equipment will be removed from play.
Due to the “spike” in COVID in some areas of NYC The Right Move can only respond safely within current guidelines. No indoor tournament allowed at this time. Roberto Clemente State Park outdoors is the site for Oct 18.
The Right Move will limit the number of players to 48, with no team awards at this time, since players from one team may wind up playing their own team due to the limits in participation.
Ratings from the Oct 4 tournament (shown below) will be used to make pairings for those involved
King (Over 1000) Are you ready? Then join in now or sign-in early on Sunday
Suvan Baranwal 1556
Megan Paragua 1526
Chloe Stark 1549
Oliver Ma 1447
Aditeya Das 1438
Dominic Paragua 1403
Ixoye Moguel 1366
GB Anon 1089
Rafael Robinovich 1059
Leo Berkson 1036
Queen (Under 1000)
Alexander Soll 940
Simone Maimon 861
Immanuel Purushotham 821
Max Stark 818
Nathaniel Kuffor 816
Kylie Bockowski 796
Raphael Funk 741
Rosemary Wiley 702 Bye Rd 1
Isaac Diaz 685
Lucas Bockowski 654
Kamila Tursunova 651
Nicole S Cai 467
Tariq Yue Unr
Rook (Under 600) Learn new skills and have fun. Six players minimum required for this section. Beginners and new players most welcome. Sign up now or Sign in early on Sunday.
Timothy Milchewskiy 580
Savit Baranwal 328
Gabriel Pack Unr
Who: You!! Scholastic Chess players (Players limited to 48; Social Distancing and mask required). Teams welcome but may play each other due to small numbers in each section. No team awards will be presented. Minimum 18 must sign up by Friday Noon or event will be cancelled.
What: 3 sections (Over 1000, Under 1000, and Under 600) of rated uscf outdoor chess with 4 games for each player (G/30;d5). Free. Players may join or renew USCF membership on-site for $9 (good for one year).
When: Sunday, October 18, 2020 Rounds at 10:00, 11:00, 12:30 and 1:30. Check in on stage area by 9:30 to play in round 1.
Where: Roberto Clemente State Park, 301 West Tremont Ave., Bronx, NY 10453
Why: Because you are important, you work hard and you deserve the best opportunities to show your skills safely and within healthy guidelines.
How: Send your email to: brjohn@juno.com Subject: Oct 18 Include your full name and uscf id number. Put NEW if joining uscf for the first time. Cost to join or renew USCF membership on-site is $9, good for the entire year.
Additional info:
Trophies to First, Second and Third in each section U1200, U700 (Section must have a minimum of 6 players) Medal winners for 2.5 or more points.
This tournament will be outdoors around the stage near the river and can be cool (cold to some). Dress correctly.
Please note: Our favorite vendor from last year, Sevi, plans to bring food for sale. Hot food available for purchase on site!!
The list of those already signed up will be posted on www.chesstrm.org/NYC/
(Upcoming event: Riverbank State Park, 145th Street & Riverside Drive, Indoors on November 8 PENDING. Limited to 48 players. Only players will be allowed inside and shall leave to go outside when the game finishes. You are invited to sign up at brjohn@juno.com and be clear to show you are signing up for the November 8 indoor Sunday event.)
