A State Championship Event!
April 25, 2026
NJ State Senior Championship
4SS, G/45 d5
Format: 3 Sections — Must be 50 years old by 7/30/2026
Open, Reserve (U2000), and Novice (U1400)
Location
International Chess Academy
Within the Community Church of Glen Rock
Educational building, 2nd floor
354 Rock Road
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
Schedule & Entry
• Entry fee: $50 online by 4/22 · $60 online and onsite
• Registration: 9:00–9:45 AM
• Rounds: 1:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM, and ASAP
• One ½-point bye available in rounds 1–4, must be requested prior to round 2
• USCF membership required
Prizes
Open
1st: $150 + Trophy · 2nd: $50 + Trophy
Top U2000, Top 65 and Over: Trophy
Reserve
1st: $50 + Trophy
2nd, Top U1700, Top 65 and Over: Trophy
Novice
1st: $50 + Trophy
2nd & Top U1200, Top 65 and Over: Trophy
Top New Jersey Resident in the Open Section will represent the state at the 2026 Irwin National Tournament of Senior State Champions
• Representative must reach age 50 prior to July 30.
• NJSCF provides a stipend to assist with travel expenses.
Email diana@icanj.net with any questions.