Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s): www.chesstrm.org/NYC/
The Right Move is a 501c3 not-for-profit that provides free scholastic chess tournaments on a monthly basis. Your donations pay for trophies, awards, rating fees, etc.
To register go to the website www.chesstrm.org/NYC/ and click on “Register here” on the top right. To make corrections send an email to mcmanusj363@gmail.com
- How do I find out if I’m registered? (How do I check-in?)
- Check the website www.chesstrm.org/NYC/ and find the section: “See who is signed in..,” When you arrive at the tournament look for the check-in desk to mark your name as present to let us know you are here ready to begin. Check-in between 8:30 – 9:30. Round 1 pairings should be posted by 9:50 so all can be seated and begin play at 10:00.
- What does “Section” mean? What sections are there?
- Chess uses a point rating system so that players can be more evenly matched with players of similar ability. Groupings based on ratings are called sections. Highly rated players win more often than lower rated players. Once assigned to a section you will only play those in your section. The sections here are Awe for adults and kids, King (Over 1300), Queen (Over 900), Rook (Over 500), BISHOP (for HS and MS <800) and Knight (Under 500). The PAWN (Under 300 in Grade 3 or below) section has a grade qualifier as well.
- What time are the rounds?
- Rounds begin at 10:00, 11:30, 12:45 and 2:00.
- How do I find out who I am playing? (What board am I on for round ___?)
- There will be a Pairing Sheet for each section (AWE, King, Queen, Rook, Bishop, kNight, Pawn). This will tell you the board number and the name of your opponent for the current round. Each round you will be assigned a new board number and opponent. This list will be posted outside the tournament hall about 5-10 minutes before the next round.
- Is the “Touch Piece” rule used here?
- Yes, if you touch a piece you must move that piece. Exception: “I adjust.”
- Do I have to write down my moves?
- USCF rules require all players to write down all their moves until there are five minutes left on either one of the clocks. If you can you should make an effort to write down your moves unless you are in 1st grade or below. If you don’t know how to record your moves you may simply put a check mark to indicate the move.
- Do I have to use a clock? (What time should I set on the clock?)
- Generally, yes! If a clock is available players should learn to compete using the rules with a clock. Clocks should be set to G/30;d5, meaning 30 minutes per player with a 5-second delay. In order to finish four games in the time allowed a clock may be placed on games without a clock when the time for the next round approaches. Scholastic players should get comfortable playing with a clock as soon as possible.
- What do I do if there is a problem during a game?
- Players having a question or having difficulty should stop the clock and raise your hand to get a tournament director (TD). Solve the problem before making your move.
- How do I report the results of the game?
- When the game is finished and both players agree on the result you both raise your hands to let the TD record the result. When the TD arrives state the board number and “White won” or “Black won” or “Draw”. The TD should call each player by name to make sure everything is correct. Then reset the pieces and leave the tournament area until the next round begins.
- What awards are there? (What time are awards?)
- There are trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place in each section. (Sections must have a minimum of 6 players or sections will be combined. Sections with less than 12 players will award 2 trophies.) There are medals for those with 2.5 or more points who do not receive a trophy. The awards will take place as the section finishes, generally about 3:30.
- How can I donate to The Right Move Chess Foundation? You can donate on-site, or you can send a check to: The Right Move Chess Foundation, 1214 Beverley Road, Brooklyn, NY 11218.