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78th Annual U.S. Amateur East Championship
New Location – Now at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick, NJ just minutes from plenty of food, entertainment, and the Rutgers University campus!
Hotel Reservations
Location: Hyatt Regency, Two Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Sections: Three sections – Championship (under 2200), Reserve (under 1800), and Booster (under 1400)
Main Event
Dates: Saturday, May 25 – Monday, May 27, 2024
Schedules:
3-Day Schedule
| Round |
Day |
Time |
Time Control |
| 1 |
Saturday |
12 PM |
40/100, SD/30;d5 |
| 2 |
Saturday |
6 PM |
40/100, SD/30;d5 |
| 3 |
Sunday |
11 AM |
40/100, SD/30;d5 |
| 4 |
Sunday |
5 PM |
40/100, SD/30;d5 |
| 5 |
Monday |
8:30 AM |
40/100, SD/30;d5 |
| 6 |
Monday |
2:15 PM |
40/100, SD/30;d5 |
2-Day Schedule
| Round |
Day |
Time |
Time Control |
| 1 |
Sunday |
10 AM |
G/60;d5 |
| 2 |
Sunday |
12:15 PM |
G/60;d5 |
| 3 |
Sunday |
2:30 PM |
G/60;d5 |
| 4 |
Sunday |
5 PM |
40/100, SD/30 |
| 5 |
Monday |
8:30 AM |
40/100, SD/30 |
| 6 |
Monday |
2:15 PM |
40/100, SD/30 |
Prizes:
| All Sections |
| Trophies for Top Five |
| Juniors Under 13 |
| Juniors 13 – 18 |
| Top Senior Over 55 |
| Championship |
Reserve |
Booster |
| Under 2100 |
Under 1600 |
Under 1200 |
| Under 2000 |
Under 1500 |
Under 1100 |
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Under 1000 |
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Under 900 |
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Under 800 |
Entry: $60 online by 5/23/2024 or
or check made out to NJSCF mailed to Aaron Kiedes, 34 Union Rd Wantage, NJ 07461 by 5/13/2024; $75 cash only onsite
Byes: 3 half-point byes allowed in rounds 1-5 if requested before round is paired
EQUIPMENT WILL NOT BE PROVIDED! Please bring your own clocks, boards, and sets.
Scholastic
91-player limit – Sign up early to secure your spot!
Date: Saturday, May 25, 2024
Sections: Under 1200, Under 900, Under 600
Time Control: G/30;d5
Schedule: 9:00 AM, 10:45 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM, and awards ceremony ASAP for each section
Byes: One half-point bye allowed if requested with entry
Entry: $50 online by 5/23/2024 or check made out to NJSCF mailed to Aaron Kiedes, 34 Union Rd Wantage, NJ 07461 by 5/13/2024. NO ONSITE ENTRY!
Prizes: Trophies to top ten in each section. 2.5 or better score wins chess medallion. Unrated may not win first place.
EQUIPMENT WILL NOT BE PROVIDED! Please bring your own clocks, boards, and sets.
