Registration for this special event sponsored by NYC Councilman Mark Levine will open in late January.

Sections:
K-12 Open (1500 & up)
K-12 Reserve (1000-1499)
JH-HS Novice (K-12 Under 1100)
EL Novice (K-5 Under 1000)
EL Rookie (K-5 Under 600)

Time Control:
All sections except K-12 Open will be G/30 or G/25;d5
K-12 Open will be G/45 or G/40;d5

Schedule:
For all sections except "K-12 Open"
Check -in: 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 11:15 AM
Round 3: 1:00 PM
Round 4: 2:15 PM
Awards: 3:30 PM

"K-12 Open"
Check-in 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 11:45 AM
Round 3: 1:45 AM
Awards: 3:30 PM

*If a player plans to leave the event early, the player, their coach, or parent should alert the computer TD and withdraw the student from the event.  All withdraw requests should be made as soon as possible, as pairings are made

Notes:
Sets, boards, and scoresheets provided. Bring a clock if you have one, and a pen or pencil for notation. CIS will allow for players to use chessclock apps on their smart phones as long as the phone is in airplane mode. Please note that pictures will be taken during the event.

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