Welcome to the Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Championships! Hosted at Glen Rock for the first time, 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. This tournament is perfect for unrated players who are playing against opponents of a similar skill level.
Location: 354 Rock Rd, Glen Rock, NJ 07452
The tournament consists of four general sections: two unrated and two rated.
Each player is guaranteed four matches and trophies are awarded to top players!
Early bird registration expires the Sunday before the tournament.
The tournament will start at 2pm for all section and will finish no later than 7pm. Although the rated sections have specified round times, we reserve the right to start a section early if all games in a round finish earlier than anticipated.
Check in for all sections is between 1:45pm and 1:55pm.
All players in 3rd Grade and above are required to notate.
All Rounds start at 2pm. Subsequent rounds will take place as soon as each game in the section finishes. Click on each section in the table for more information, including trophy placement, entry fees, and other requirements. Restricted to unrated players; K through 2nd grade.
Time control: G/30;d5
USCF Membership NOT REQUIRED
Entry Fee: $50 ($40 Early Bird)
Max number of byes: 2
Place trophies awarded to top 3 Players! Participation trophies awarded to players with 2.5 points and higher. Participation medals awarded to players with 2 points or higher.
Round times: 2pm and ASAP.
Restricted to unrated players; K through 6th grade.
Time control: G/30;d5
USCF Membership NOT REQUIRED
Entry Fee: $50 ($40 Early Bird)
Max number of byes: 2
Place trophies awarded to top 3 Players! Participation trophies awarded to players with 2.5 points and higher.
Round times: 2pm and ASAP.
Restricted to players rated below 600; K through 12th grade.
Time control: G/30;d5.
USCF Membership REQUIRED
Entry Fee: $50 ($40 Early Bird)
Max number of byes: 2
Place trophies awarded to top 3 Players! Participation trophies awarded to players with 2.5 points and higher.
Round times: 2pm, 3:15pm, 4:30pm, 5:45pm.
Restricted to players rated below 1200; K through 12th grade.
Time control: G/30;d5
USCF Membership REQUIRED
Entry Fee: $50 ($40 Early Bird)
Max number of byes: 2
Place trophies awarded to top 3 Players! Participation trophies awarded to players with 2.5 points and higher.
Round times: 2pm, 3:15pm, 4:30pm, 5:45pm.
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