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Articles covering local chess events, tournament formats, and where players can compete in person.

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From Online Blitz to Your First USCF Classical in Manhattan: 4-Week Prep Plan

If you spend your evenings grinding 3+0 or 5+0 blitz or bullet, but have never sat for a long, quiet, rated game in Manhattan, you are not alone. Many adult ...

August 6, 2026·10 min read
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NYC Chess Tournament Primer: Openings to Avoid, Endgames, Warmup for USCF

Playing your first USCF tournament in New York City feels exciting and a little scary at the same time. There are clocks ticking, players writing every move,...

August 6, 2026·8 min read
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Family Guide to Manhattan Scholastic Chess Tournaments: On-Site Survival Kit

Bringing a child to their first scholastic chess tournament in Manhattan can feel intense. It is a new building, with lots of kids, clocks ticking, and paren...

August 6, 2026·8 min read
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Question-Based Rapid Chess Tournaments in Manhattan Players Overlook

Rapid chess is the missing middle for many Manhattan players. There is plenty of blitz on phones during subway rides, and maybe a long weekend event once in ...

July 30, 2026·7 min read
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