Welcome to the Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Championships! Hosted at Bergen County Academies 5 times a year, this tournament is an exciting opportunity for players to have fun and put their abilities to the test against opponents of similar skill and age.
The tournament consists of six general sections (3 unrated sections and 3 rated sections) and two championship sections (U1600 and Open over 1600).
Each player is guaranteed four matches and cash prizes are awarded to champion section winners!
Early bird registration expires the Sunday before the tournament.
Round times vary depending on the section. Click on each section in the table for more information, including start times, entry fees, and other requirements.
Restricted to unrated players; K through 2nd grade.
Tournament starts at 10:15 AM (tournament will end at approximately 1:00PM)
USCF Membership NOT REQUIRED
Entry Fee: $50 ($40 Early Bird)
Max number of byes: 2
Trophies awarded to top 6 players!
Restricted to unrated players; K through 5th grade.
Tournament starts at 10:00 AM (tournament will end at approximately 2:00PM).
USCF Membership NOT REQUIRED
Entry Fee: $50 ($40 Early Bird)
Max number of byes: 2
Trophies awarded to top 6 players!
Restricted to unrated players of ALL AGES.
Tournament starts at 10:00 AM (tournament will end at approximately 2:00PM).
USCF Membership NOT REQUIRED
Entry Fee: $50 ($40 Early Bird)
Max number of byes: 2
Trophies awarded to top 6 players!
Restricted to players rated below 600; K through 8th grade.
Time limit: G/30;d5, Rounds: 9:45 AM, 10:45 AM, ASAP.
USCF Membership REQUIRED
Entry Fee: $50 ($40 Early Bird)
Max number of byes: 2
Trophies awarded to top 6 players!
Restricted to players rated below 1000; K through 12th grade.
Time limit: G/45;d5, Rounds: 9:45 AM, 11:30, ASAP.
USCF Membership REQUIRED
Entry Fee: $50 ($40 Early Bird)
Max number of byes: 2
Trophies awarded to top 6 players!
Restricted to players rated below 1200; ALL AGES!
Time limit: G/45;d5, Rounds: 9:45 AM, 11:30, ASAP.
USCF Membership REQUIRED
Entry Fee: $50 ($40 Early Bird)
Max number of byes: 2
Trophies awarded to top 6 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: $50 ($40 Early Bird)
Max number of byes: 1 (MUST REQUEST BEFORE ROUND 2)
Open to players with rating ≥ 1600; ALL AGES!
A Minimum 1600 USCF rating is required in either: 1) the monthly published rating supplement or, 2) live rating based on recently submitted tournaments!
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: Entry Fee: $55 ($45 Early Bird)
Max number of byes: 1 (MUST REQUEST BEFORE ROUND 2)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT PARKING
For our tournaments on April 21st and June 9th, all players will have to park in the North Parking Lot located at 284 Hackensack Ave, Hackensack, NJ. Competitors will see a sign for Bella Daycare alongside the parking lot. Players will still enter the tournament through the main entrance at 200 Hackensack Ave.
Click HERE to learn about why these tournaments have been named in Dr. Ostfeld's honor.