Feb 28-Mar 1. 48th annual New York State Scholastic Championships. 6SS, G/60, d10, open to grades K-12 in any state (top NYS player & team in each section are NY champions). Saratoga Hilton, 534 Broadway (I-87 Exit 13-N, 4 miles north on US 9), Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Team prizes based on top 4 scores from same school; no combined school teams allowed even if one school “feeds” another. Teams of 2 or 3 players allowed, but are at a disadvantage. In 9 sections.
 

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

       Online entry fee at chessaction.com, all sections: $43 by 2/7, $53 2/8-2/24, $60 2/25 to 9 am 2/28. Enter online for lowest fee. Entry fee at site, all sections: $60.

       High School, open to all in grades K-12. Entry fee $46.20 mailed by 2/7. Top NYS grade 9-12 qualifies for Denker Tournament of HS Champions, top NYS grade K-12 girl qualifies for National Girls Invitational.
       High School Reserve, open to K-12 under 1200 or unrated. EF $46 mailed by 2/7.
       Junior High, open to all in grades K-9. EF $45.90 mailed by 2/7. Top  NYS grade K-8 qualifies for Barber Tournament of K-8 Champions.
       Middle School Reserve, open to K-8 under 1000 or unrated. EF $45.80 mailed by 2/7.
       Elementary, open to all in grades K-6. EF $45.60 mailed by 2/7.
       Elementary Reserve, open to grades K-5 under 800 or unrated. EF $45.50 mailed by 2/7.
       Primary, open to grades K-3. EF $45.30 mailed by 2/7.
       Primary Reserve, open to grades K-3 under 600 or unrated. EF $45.20 mailed by 2/7.
       K-1, open to grades K-1. EF $45.10 mailed by 2/7.

       Postmarked 2/8-18: All entry fees $10 more. Do not mail entry after 2/18.
       Entry at site: all $60. 

       Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. USCF membership required.

       Trophies to top 15 players and top 7 teams each section, top 3 unrated in Primary, K-1, and each reserve section, and top U1500, U1300 (HS), U900, U700 (HS Reserve), U1200, U1000 (JHS), U700, U500 (MS Reserve), U1000, U800 (Elem), U500, U300 (Elem Reserve), U500 (Primary), U200 (Primary Reserve, K-1). Speed playoff if perfect score tie. Free entry to NY State Championship, Labor Day weekend 2015 (Albany), to top player each section, if not already qualified for free entry from another event.

       Schedule: Late reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds Sat 11 am, 2 pm, 5 pm, Sun 9 am, 12 noon, 3 pm, awards 5:30 pm. Half point byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd 2.

       Hotel rates: $129-129, 888-999-4711, 518-584-4000, two nights minimum, reserve by 2/6 or rate may increase. Free parking for overnight guests. 7 days notice required for room cancellation.

      Backup hotel:  HILTON GARDEN INN, 125 S. Broadway, 4/10 mile from Saratoga Hilton. $109 chess rate. For reservations CLICK HERE or call 518-587-1500 and mention code CHES15.
      Another backup hotel: COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT, 11 Exelsior Ave, 4/10 mile from Saratoga Hilton. $129 chess rate. For reservations call 866-210-9325 and ask for the "NYS Scholastic Chess Tournament" rate.

As of early December, rooms at the Saratoga Hilton were sold out. This sort of thing usually happens because some coaches optimistically reserve more rooms than they will need. About a week or two before the tournament, some of these reservations are likely to be cancelled, and those who have reserved elsewhere may be able to reserve at the Saratoga Hilton instead and release their other reservations.

       Special car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com.

      Entry: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. Include name, rating, USCF ID, USCF expiration (non-members enclose dues), section, school, grade, birth date, address of each player. Checks payable to Continental Chess. $15 per player service charge for refunds. $10 extra to switch sections, all substitutions from advance list charged $60. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US (At = @), 347-201-2269.

       Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. Entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly).

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