Event Overview
*Starry Knights*
Last Summer Rapid Chess Tournament & BBQ!
$1,000! + in Prizes!
Presented by *Starry Knights*
18 Center St, Ardsley NY 10502
Ardsley Recreation Center
Sunday August 17th, 12:30 pm Start Time
Sections / Prizes Each Section Based on 20 Entries 100% of Entries added as prizes after 20 Entries. *Additional Fun Prizes based on # of participants. | Conditions USCF August 2025 Quick Ratings Used for all Sections |
|---|---|
Open Swiss 1st $350, 2nd $250, 3rd $150 Biggest Upset $50 *Top Under (x) $95 | Open to all USCF Rated Players 6 Rounds G/10 mins + 2 Sec Inc |
U1600 Swiss 1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $100 Biggest Upset $50 *Top Under (x) $75 | Open to all USCF Players Rated U1600 6 Rounds G/10 mins + 2 Sec Inc |
U1200 Swiss 1st $250, 2nd $175, 3rd $100 Biggest Upset $50 *Top Under (x) $55 | Open to all USCF Players Rated U1200 6 Rounds G/10 mins + 2 Sec Inc |
U800 Swiss 1st $150, 2nd $125, 3rd $100 Biggest Upset $50 *Top Under (x) $40 | Open to all USCF Players Rated U800 6 Rounds G/10 mins + 2 Sec Inc |
U400 Swiss 1st,2nd,3rd Place Trophies Medals for all participants | Open to all USCF Players Rated U400 6 Rounds G/10 mins + 2 Sec Inc |
*Starry Knights* First 10 Participants who *Checkmate with a Knight * win $10
Current Registration List
Last Summer Rapid Chess Tournament, Sunday Night August 17, 2025
Past Rapid Chess Tournaments / Checkmate with Knight Winners
Tianchen Zheng Checkmates with a Knight!
Alexander Hernas Checkmates with a Knight!
Advait Checkmates with a Knight!
Wayne Chien Checkmates with a Knight!
Abraham Thattil Checkmates with a Knight!
Evan Lu Checkmates with a Knight!
Patrick Coughlin Checkmates with a Knight!
Markus Cuellar Checkmates with a Knight!
Jacob Kim Checkmates with a Knight!
Johnathan Checkmates with a Knight!
Mike O'Donnell Checkmates with a Knight!
Michael Moopenn Morris Checkmates with Knight!
Jackson Shaver Checkmates with a Knight!
Jason He Checkmates with Knight!
Charles Rosenthal Checkmates with a Knight!
Raphael Tikranian Checkmates with a Knight!
Brody Peng Checkmates with Knight!
12 Annual Halloween Chess Tournament
Can you spot a former 3 Time World Champion :) 06/27/2025
BBQ Food, Pizza, Snacks, Drinks
& Ice Cream / Ice Pops, Served for all Participants
Entry Fee:
$55 Early Registration Discount by August 15,
$65 Aug 16, $80 Aug 17 onsite 5 pm - 5:25 pm
USCF August Quick Ratings Used for all Sections, Pairings & Prizes
All Pre-Registrations & Prizes Paid via “Zelle”
All “StarryKnight” Checkmate Prizes paid in $Cash$!
Onsite Registration “Zelle” or Cash only
Limited Space! To Register for this Event and for all Questions & Inquiries,
Please contact Chess Master Furqan Tanwir / Mr.Kan
at [email protected] or Text 914-602-5375.
18 Center St
Ardsley, NY 10502
United States