Morristown Colonial Rapids Tournament

 Hosted by New Jersey Chess Club
📅 Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
📍 Location: 39 Maple Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
♟ Format: 4-SS (Swiss System), G/30 +5 (Each player will play four games. Each player receives 30 minutes per game, plus another five seconds per move.)

Schedule

• Registration & Check-in: 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

• Pairings & Announcements: 11:50 AM - 12:00 PM

• Round 1: 12:00 PM | Subsequent Rounds: ASAP

• Event Ends: ~4:30 PM (estimated)

Entry Fee

• $35 Online (by March 29, 2025) | $50 On-site (Late)

• 50% off for NJCC Members | FREE for Titled Players (NM & above, pre-registered but you must show up)

• Re-Entry: $20 (½-point bye required)

Prizes (Based on 30 Entries)

🏆 1st Place: $60 | 🥈 2nd Place: $40 | 🥉 3rd Place: Entry Credit + Prize
 (No player can win multiple prizes. Adjustments based on entries.)

Event Rules & Details

✔ USCF Membership Required (Join at uschess.org or on-site)
✔ USCF Quick-Rated | Zero Tolerance for Late Arrivals
✔ ½-Point Bye Available (Limit 1, must request before Round 2)
✔ Bring Your Own Equipment (Limited sets/clocks available)
✔ Valet Parking: $10 available only through checkout (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM) | No Outside Food/Drink

Organizer Contact

Vince Alize

📧 Email: info@njchess.club | 📞 Phone: 201-588-7022

Address:

39 Maple Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960
United States

Sections:

Grand Prix Points:

Prize Fund:

FIDE Rated: No

Handicap Accessible: Yes

Residency Restriction: No

Online Event: No

The New Jersey Chess Club is thrilled to launch Community Nights! Join us every Friday from 5 PM - 9 PM for a FREE chess night exclusively for adults!

✅ BYOB (Wine Only) & Bring Your Own Chess Set
✅ Meet fellow chess enthusiasts & make new friends
✅ A fun, relaxed atmosphere to enjoy chess

Come be part of our growing community! ♟️🔥

📍 More details: www.njchess.club/news
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New Jersey Chess Club

Saturday, March 8, 2025

Event Overview

NJCC Morristown Quads Chess Tournament
📅 Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
📍 Location: New Jersey Chess Club, 39 Maple Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
♟ Format: 3RR (Round Robin Quads), G/25;d5 (USCF Dual-rated)

Schedule:

📝 On-Site Registration & Check-in: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
📢 Pairings & Announcements: 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
♟ Round 1: 12:00 PM
⏳ Subsequent Rounds: ASAP
🏁 Event Ends: Approximately 3:30 PM

Entry Fee:

💳 Register Early:

• $30 if registered online (by March 4, 2025)

• $40 on-site (Late Registration)

♟ Titled Players (NM and above) play FREE if pre-registered (refunded upon arrival)

Prizes (Based on 30 Entries):

🏆 1st Place Team Quad: $70
🎟 2nd Place Team Quad:$40
3rd Place: Free Entry Credit to a Future Tournament

(Prizes adjusted based on entries. No player can win multiple prizes.)

Rules & Event Details:

✅ USCF Membership Required (Join/Renew at https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess or on-site)
✅ USCF Dual-Rated Event (Affects both Quick & Regular ratings)
✅ Zero Tolerance for Late Arrivals (Players arriving after their clock starts will forfeit the round)
✅ ½-Point Byes Not Available (All games must be played)
✅ Bring Your Own Clock (Limited sets available)
✅ No Outside Food or Drink (Light refreshments available for purchase on-site)

Registration & Contact:

🎟 Register Online: njchess.club/tournaments or On-Site before 11:45 AM
📞 Contact: Vince Alize (NJCC President)
✉️ Email: info@njchess.club
📱 Phone: (201) 588-7022
🌐 Website: njchess.club

📍 Address:
New Jersey Chess Club
39 Maple Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960
United States

Organizer: Vince Alize
✉️ Email: info@njchess.club
📱 Phone: (201) 588-7022
🌐 Website: njchess.club

♟ See you over the board! ♟

Morristown Rapids Chess Tournament

New Jersey Chess Club

Saturday, March 1, 2025

Event Overview

NJCC Morristown Rapids Chess Tournament

📅 Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
📍 Location: New Jersey Chess Club, 39 Maple Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
♟ Format: 6-SS (Swiss System), G/15;d5 (USCF Quick-rated)

Schedule:

• On-Site Registration & Check-in: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

• Pairings & Announcements: 11:50 AM - 12:00 PM

• Round 1: 12:00 PM

• Subsequent Rounds: ASAP

• Event Ends: Approximately 3:30 PM

Entry Fee:

• $32 if registered online (by February 27, 2025)

• $42 on-site (Late Registration)

• $15 for NJCC members

• Titled players (NM and above) play FREE if pre-registered (refunded upon arrival)

• Re-Entry: Allowed once for $20 (must take a ½-point bye for the re-entered round)

Prizes (Based on 30 Entries):

• 1st Place: $60

• 2nd Place: Entry Credit + Prize

• 3rd Place: Entry Credit

• Top U1600: $60

• Top U1200: $25

• Unrated Prize: $25

(Prizes adjusted based on entries. No player can win multiple prizes.)

Rules & Event Details:

✅ USCF Membership Required (Join/Renew at uschess.org or on-site)
✅ USCF Quick-Rated Event (Games affect Quick rating only)
✅ Zero Tolerance for Late Arrivals (Players arriving after their clock starts will forfeit the game)
✅ ½-Point Byes Available (Limit 1, must be requested before Round 2 starts)
✅ Bring Your Own Equipment (Limited sets/clocks available)
✅ Valet Parking Available: $10 (Only from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
✅ No Outside Food or Drink (Light refreshments available for purchase on-site)

Registration & Contact:

🎟 Register Online: njchess.club/tournaments or On-Site before 11:45 AM
📞 Contact: Vince Alize (NJCC President)
✉️ Email: info@njchess.club
📱 Phone: (201) 588-7022
🌐 Website: njchess.club

Address:

39 Maple Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960
United States

Sections:

Grand Prix Points:

Prize Fund:

FIDE Rated: No

Handicap Accessible: No

Residency Restriction: No

Online Event: No

Organizer Overview

Vince Alize

Email: info@njchess.club

Phone: (201) 588-7022

Website: https://www.njchess.club/

Blitz Chess Tournament

• Location: Our tournaments are held at our Morristown location, except on holidays.

• Registration: HERE

  • Online: Closes at midnight the day before the tournament. Entry fee is $20.

  • Onsite: Available from 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM on the day of the tournament. Entry fee is $30. Capacity is limited to 50 participants, so register early to secure your spot.

• Rounds:

  • First round starts at 12:00 PM sharp.

  • The tournament typically consists of 7-10 rounds, depending on participation.

• Time Control: G/5 + 2-second increment.

• Prizes:

  • 1st Place: $70 cash prize.

  • 2nd & 3rd Place: Free entry credit for the next tournament.

• Additional Details:

  • USCF-rated, open to all ages and skill levels.

  • Chess sets, scoresheets, and pencils are provided. Players must bring their own clocks.

For more information and updates on past and upcoming tournaments, visit our blog.

Quads Chess Tournament (CANCELLED)

• Location: Our tournaments are held at our Morristown location, except on holidays.

• Registration: CANCELLED

  • Online: Closes at midnight the day before the tournament. Entry fee is $30.

  • Onsite: Available from 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM on the day of the tournament. Entry fee is $40. Capacity is limited to 50 participants, so register early to secure your spot.

• Format:
  Players are grouped into sets of four by rating to compete in a Round-Robin format. If participation requires, sections of 2-6 players may follow a Swiss format.

• Rounds:

  • First round starts at 12:00 PM sharp.

  • Players compete in three games (Round-Robin format).

• Time Control: G/25 + 5-second delay.

• Prizes:

  • 1st Place: $70 cash prize. Each teammate

  • 2nd & 3rd Place: Free entry credit for the next tournament.

• Additional Details:

  • USCF-rated, open to all ages and skill levels.

  • Chess sets, scoresheets, and pencils are provided. Players must bring their own clocks.

For more information and updates on past and upcoming tournaments, visit our blog.

Rapids Chess Tournament

• Location: Our tournaments are held at our Morristown location, except on holidays.

• Registration: HERE

  • Online: Closes at midnight the day before the tournament. Entry fee is $30.

  • Onsite: Available from 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM on the day of the tournament. Entry fee is $40. Capacity is limited to 50 participants, so register early to secure your spot.

• Rounds:

  • First round starts at 12:00 PM sharp. Subsequent rounds follow immediately after sections finish. The tournament typically consists of 5-7 Swiss-system rounds, depending on participation.

• Time Control: G/15 + 10-second increment.

• Prizes:

  • 1st Place: $70 cash prize.

  • 2nd & 3rd Place: Free entry credit for the next tournament.

• Sections:

  • u1000 Section: For players rated under 1000, unrated games.

  • Open Section: For players rated 1000 and above.

• Additional Details:

  • USCF-rated, open to all ages and skill levels.

  • Chess sets(you may bring your own), scoresheets, and pencils are provided. Players must bring their own clocks.

  • Short breaks provided after every 2-3 rounds. Each competitor is guaranteed three rated games.

For more information and updates on past and upcoming tournaments, visit our blog.

The Hackettstown Chess Club offers weekly USCF-rated tournaments every Monday at 7:30 PM at the Hackettstown Community Center, 293 Main St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840.

All activities require adult supervision. Founded in September 1972 by Kenneth Thomas, there’s always something new for your child to enjoy each week.

Alexandra Momin: Converging Paths, Divergent Destinations

Join us for a captivating gallery show featuring the artwork of Alexandra Momin at the Paul Larsen Gallery, running from October 19 to November 2, 2024. This exhibit, titled "Converging Paths, Divergent Destinations," explores themes of journey and transformation through a stunning collection of paintings and mixed media works.

Opening Reception:
🗓️ Saturday, October 19, 2024
🕓 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location:
The Paul Larsen Gallery
73 East Allendale Road
Saddle River, NJ 07458

View More of Alexandra's Work:
For more information or to request a price list, please contact the Paul Larsen Gallery at 201-321-4316 or email info@PaulLarsenGallery.com.

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience Momin's unique artistic vision in person!