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MAY 23–25 OR MAY 24–25

78th Annual U.S. Amateur East Championship

Location
Delta Hotels Woodbridge
515 US Highway 1 South, Iselin, NJ 08830

$162/night (until 5/9/26, while block lasts)

Entry Fees
Online: $60 (by 5/21/26)
At site: $75 (cash only)

Byes: 3 half-point byes allowed in Rounds 1–5 if requested before Round 3.
Withdrawals: $5 fee.

Important Notes

EQUIPMENT NOT PROVIDED. Must bring your own set and clock.
– NO PHONE OR EMAIL ENTRIES. No exceptions.
– Questions: akiedes@gmail.com

Championship
Under 2200

Additional trophies: U2100, U2000

Reserve
Under 1800

Additional trophies: U1600, U1500

Booster
Under 1400

Additional trophies: U1200, U1100, U1000, U900, U800

Schedules & Onsite Registration

3-Day Schedule
Onsite Reg: Sat May 23 • 9:30–10:45 AM

Saturday: 12:00 PM & 6:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM
Monday: 8:30 AM & 2:15 PM

2-Day Schedule
Onsite Reg: Sun May 24 • 8:30–9:30 AM

Sunday — 4 Games

Rounds: 10:00, 12:30, 3:00, 6:00
First 3 at G/55 d5, Round 4 at 40/100 d5, SD-30

All schedules merge in Round 4.

Prizes


Trophies to Top 5 in each section


Also in each section, trophies to
Top Senior (55+) and
Juniors
(Under 18 or Under 13, mutually exclusive).

SATURDAY • MAY 23, 2026

U.S. Amateur K–8 East (Under 1200)

5-SS • G/30 d5 • May Rating Supplement • Max 91 players • No Onsite Entry
Registration is online only. Entries must include: name, USCF ID & expiration date, mailing address, email, phone, section, grade, and entry fee.

Location
Delta Hotels Woodbridge
515 US Highway 1 South, Iselin, NJ 08830
If staying, book the chess rate while the block lasts.

Section A
Under 1200

Trophies to Top 10. All other places receive a chess medallion.

Section B
Under 900

Trophies to Top 10. All other places receive a chess medallion.

Section C
Under 600

Trophies to Top 10. All other places receive a chess medallion.

Rounds & Tournament Details
Rd 1
9:00 AM

Rd 2
10:45 AM

Rd 3
1:00 PM

Rd 4
2:30 PM

Rd 5
4:00 PM

1 half-point bye allowed (request before start)
$5 withdrawal fee
Awards as each section finishes

Registration Rules
$50 Online Only at www.njscf.org by 5/21/26.
No onsite entry.
Maximum 91 players.
Entries must include: name, USCF ID & expiration date, mailing address, email, phone, section, grade level, and entry fee.

Important Notes

SETS & CLOCKS NOT PROVIDED.
NO PHONE OR EMAIL ENTRIES. No exceptions.
– Questions: akiedes@gmail.com

Reminder: Online registration only. Please do not call or email entries.