Ian Fleischman Memorial Chess Tournament

This is a USCF Rated event with 2 sections and no prizes.

Entry Fees will go towards covering event costs + donating to the American Cancer Society.

If you'd like to learn more about Ian Fleischman and his life, here is a tribute written by his brother, Eric:

https://www.chessinbrooklyn.com/ian-tribute

If you'd like to donate yourself to the American Cancer Society: https://raiseyourway.donordrive.com/campaigns/Ian-Fleischman-Memorial-Chess-Tournament-8-15-26

Pizza, snacks and water will be provided.

Notation sheets, clocks, and boards will be provided.

TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

• ALL players MUST have a valid and up-to-date USCF membership in order to participate (you can contact Elliot at 718-490-0495 for help in renewing or purchasing a new USCF membership)

• This is a Drop-Off Event so parents must drop-off kids at the tournament site and cannot stay

TIME CONTROL

4R, G/30 (30 minutes each with no delay or increment, 4 Rounds)

NOTATION

Notation is required for ALL players until either player has 5 minutes left on their clock

(Try your best to notate, even if it is tough!)

SECTIONS

U1500

U1500 (Must have a rating under 1500)

OPEN

Available to everyone else

TIME

🕛 Check-in: 11:30–12:30 PM

R1-R4: 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM