Dr David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Championships (sections 1-5)

Bergen County Academies

Event Overview

There are multiple events happening at this location on June 4.  Check the other USCF listings for details and registration links for more competitive sections.

Rounds: The event is four rounds (ie; all players play four games each).  Pairings are determined Swiss-style.

Time controls: This varies by section (see below).

Byes: Up to two half-point byes are available per player.  They must be prior to the start of round one.  Late entrants will receive a half-point bye for round 1.

Schedule: Start and end times vary by section (see below).

Entry fee: $40 (until May 31), $50 after.

More information: https://icanj.net/p.php?p=2130&Dr.%20David%20Ostfeld%20Memorial%20ICA%20Championships

Registration link:  https://ica.jumbula.com/ICATournaments2023/DrDavidOstfeldMemorialICAChampionshipssections15_231

Section 1 -- (K-2, unrated games)
Restricted to unrated players; K through 2nd grade.
Round 1 starts at 10:15 AM (tournament will end at approximately 1:00 PM)
All players with 2.5 or more points will receive a trophy.  Trophies also awarded to the top eight finishers.
This section is not rated.

Section 2 -- (K-4, unrated games)
Restricted to unrated players; K through 4th grade.
Round 1 starts at 10:00 AM (tournament will end at approximately 2:00 PM)
All players with 2.5 or more points will receive a trophy.  Trophies also awarded to the top eight finishers.
This section is not rated.

Section 3 -- (K-12, under 800, rated games)
Restricted to players rated below 800; K through 12th grade.
Time limit: G/45 d5; Rounds: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15 and 3:00.
All players with 2.5 or more points will receive a trophy.  Trophies also awarded to the top eight finishers.

Section 4 -- (K-12, under 1200, rated games)
Restricted to players rated below 1200; K through 12th grade.
Time limit: G/45 d5; Rounds: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15 and 3:00.
All players with 2.5 or more points will receive a trophy.  Trophies also awarded to the top eight finishers.

Section 5 -- (all ages/grades, under 1400, rated games)
Restricted to players rated below 1400.  This section is open to all ages/grades.
Time limit: G/60 d5; Rounds: 9:30 AM, 11:45, 2:00 and 4:30.
All players with 2.5 or more points will receive a trophy.  Trophies also awarded to the top five finishers.

Address:

200 Hackensack Ave
Hackensack, NJ 07601
United States

Sections: 5
Grand Prix Points:
Prize Fund:
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No

Organizer Overview

International Chess Academy
Phone: 201-797-0330