The Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Championships are returning with a bang!
We are making our long awaited return to the Bergen County Academies (BCA) to resume our tradition of holding Sunday Swiss tournaments four times a year! All ages and levels are welcome: we will be running Seven Sections including the Open! Details are as follows:
Location: Bergen County Technical High School / Paramus 275 Pascack Road Paramus, NJ 07652
4 ROUND SWISS SYSTEM (EVERYONE PLAYERS 4 GAMES)
Round times vary depending on the section. Click on any section in the table for more information, including start times, entry fees, and other requirements!
Restricted to unrated players; K through 2nd grade.
Round starts at 10:15 AM (tournament will end at approximately 1:00PM)
USCF Membership NOT REQUIRED
Entry Fee: $40 ($50 after October 8)
Max number of byes: 2
Trophies awarded to top 8 players!
Restricted to unrated players; K through 4th grade.
Round starts at 10:00 AM (tournament will end at approximately 2:00PM).
USCF Membership NOT REQUIRED
Entry Fee: $40 ($50 after October 8)
Max number of byes: 2
Trophies awarded to top 8 players!
Restricted to players rated below 800; K through 12th grade.
Time limit: G/45;d5, Rounds: 9:45 AM, 11:30, ASAP.
USCF Membership REQUIRED
Entry Fee: $40 ($50 after October 8)
Max number of byes: 2
Trophies awarded to top 8 players!
Restricted to players rated below 1200; K through 12th grade.
Time limit: G/45;d5, Rounds: 9:45 AM, 11:30, ASAP.
USCF Membership REQUIRED
Entry Fee: $40 ($50 after October 8)
Max number of byes: 2
Trophies awarded to top 8 players!
Restricted to players rated below 1400; ALL AGES!
Time limit: G/60;d5, Rounds: 9:30 AM, 11:45, 2:00 and ASAP.
USCF Membership REQUIRED
Entry Fee: $40 ($50 after October 8)
Max number of byes: 2
Trophies awarded to top 5 players!
Open to players with rating < 1600; ALL AGES!
Time limit: G/60;d5, Rounds: 9:30 AM, 11:45, 2:00 and 4:30.
USCF Membership REQUIRED
Prizes (Based on 25 entries, will not reduce below 70%)
1st-3rd: $200, $150, $100
Top U1400: $50, Top U1200: $50
Entry Fee: $40 ($50 after October 8)
Max number of byes: 1 (MUST REQUEST BEFORE ROUND 2)
Open to players with rating > 1600; ALL AGES!
Time limit: G/60;d5, Rounds: 9:30 AM, 11:45, 2:00 and 4:30.
USCF Membership REQUIRED
Prizes (Based on 40 entries, will not reduce below 70%)
1st-3rd: $300, $250, $200
Top U2200, U2000, U1800: $100 each
Best less than 13 years old: $75; Best Over 55 years old: $75
Entry Fee: $45 ($55 after October 8)
Max number of byes: 1 (MUST REQUEST BEFORE ROUND 2)
Click HERE to learn about why these tournaments have been named in Dr. Ostfeld's honor.