ICA FIDE Championship

This is a two-day dual FIDE and USCF-rated Grand Prix tournament.

Registration Fee: $120.  Register by January 10 2027, 11:59 pm for just $100.

Free entry to GMs, IMs, and 2400+ FIDE rated players. Email Click here to show mail address for a coupon for free entry.

For full refund, canceled registrations must be requested by e-mail by 11:59 pm the night before the tournament.

Format: 4 round Swiss-System (two rounds per day).  G110 d10.  Pairings based on FIDE ratings.

Minimum rating: A monthly published rating of 1900 USCF or 1800 FIDE

FIDE ID: All players must have a valid FIDE ID.  Players may request a USA-flagged FIDE ID at this URL: https://tinyurl.com/nebafd36.  Players wishing a non-USA flagged FIDE ID must contact the relevant country’s chess federation.

Schedule: Saturday 11:00 am, 3:30 pm.  Sunday 1:00 pm, 5:30 pm.

Grand Prix Points: 20

Prizes:  Prize distribution will follow standard USCF rules.

1st - $600
2nd - $400
3rd - $300
Under 2200 (FIDE) - $200
Under 2000 (FIDE) - $200
Top woman/girl - $200
Under age 13 - $200
Over age 55 - $200
Prizes are based on 30 entries; will not reduce below 80%.

Byes: Two half-point byes available for any round.  Half-point byes must be requested before the start of round two. Byes must be requested at least 15 minutes before the start of each round.

Online registration:  Closes at 10:00 am on the first day of the tournament

Online registration link: https://ica.jumbula.com/ICATournaments2027/ICAFIDEChampionshipJanuary16January17

On-site registration: Open from 10:00 to 10:30 am on the first day of the tournament.

Equipment: All participants must bring clocks.

Norms: FIDE norms are not available at this event.

Late arrivals: Late arrivals will be handled as per USCF rules

Parents and caregivers: There is waiting space for parents and caregivers where they can keep an eye on young players.

Parking:  Please enter via parking lot entrance on Hamilton Avenue.  After parking, please enter through the door that has an “International Chess Academy” sign then proceed to the second floor.

By train:  Glen Rock has two NJ Transit stations within easy walking distance of ICA: Glen Rock - Main Line and Glen Rock - Boro Hall.

By bus: Take 164, 164B, 164E, or 175B to Rock Road at Central Avenue.  All stop directly in front of ICA.