UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS

UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS

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Sunday G25

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Upcoming Tournaments, Simultaneous, Spring Camp and Chess Trivia Night

Ready to level up your chess game? March is shaping up to be an exciting month at Chess in Millburn with two unique events designed to challenge and inspire players of all ages. Whether you’re a young enthusiast looking to test your knowledge or an ambitious player ready to face off against a master, we have something special in store for you.

Check out what's coming up and secure your spot today:

  • Chess Trivia for Kids: Join us on Tuesday, March 24th at 7:00 PM for a fun-filled evening of trivia! Test your knowledge of rules, history, and famous players for a chance to win prizes like mini chess sets and books.

  • Simultaneous Chess Exhibition: On Monday, March 23rd at 7:00 PM, take on National Master Bilgen Sazci! This is a rare opportunity to play in a "simul" environment where everyone who wins or draws takes home a prize.

Spaces are limited for both events, so be sure to Zelle your entry fee and complete the registration forms before the deadlines. We can’t wait to see you across the board!

Sunday Chess In Millburn Rated U600 & U1200 Tournament

Join us for the Chess In Millburn 93rd Tournament on Sunday, March 22nd, at 27 Bleeker Street. This USCF-rated event kicks off at 1:30 PM sharp and features a 4-round Swiss system with competition sections for players rated Under 600 and Under 1200. Be sure to arrive by 1:15 PM and complete the $35 Zelle registration by 1:00 PM on the day of the event to secure your spot!

Thursday Chess In Millburn Rated U1800 Tournament

Ready to put your strategy to the ultimate test? Join the Chess In Millburn Rated U1800 Tournament this April for four weeks of high-stakes, rated competition! Whether you're looking to climb the ranks or defend your rating, this four-round Swiss System tournament offers the perfect arena for players rated between 1000 and 1800. Matches take place every Thursday night at 7:00 PM (April 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd) at 27 Bleeker St. in Millburn. With a 60-minute time control and a prize pool of up to $315, the stakes are as high as the level of play. Don’t miss out—secure your spot for just $35 by Zelling your entry fee to chessinmillburn@gmail.com before the April 2nd deadline. The board is set; it’s your move!

Spring Camp

Join the Spring Morning Camp from March 30th through April 3rd for a week of engaging lessons, tactical puzzle training, and practice sessions. Held daily from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 27 Bleeker St. in Millburn, the camp welcomes students of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced players. Registration is available for $75 per day or $330 for the full week.

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Upcoming Sunday Tournament, Simultaneous and Chess Trivia Night

Ready to level up your chess game? March is shaping up to be an exciting month at Chess in Millburn with two unique events designed to challenge and inspire players of all ages. Whether you’re a young enthusiast looking to test your knowledge or an ambitious player ready to face off against a master, we have something special in store for you.

Check out what's coming up and secure your spot today:

  • Chess Trivia for Kids: Join us on Tuesday, March 24th at 7:00 PM for a fun-filled evening of trivia! Test your knowledge of rules, history, and famous players for a chance to win prizes like mini chess sets and books.

  • Simultaneous Chess Exhibition: On Monday, March 23rd at 7:00 PM, take on National Master Bilgen Sazci! This is a rare opportunity to play in a "simul" environment where everyone who wins or draws takes home a prize.

Spaces are limited for both events, so be sure to Zelle your entry fee and complete the registration forms before the deadlines. We can’t wait to see you across the board!

Sunday Chess In Millburn Rated U600 & U1200 Tournament

Join us for the Chess In Millburn 93rd Tournament on Sunday, March 22nd, at 27 Bleeker Street. This USCF-rated event kicks off at 1:30 PM sharp and features a 4-round Swiss system with competition sections for players rated Under 600 and Under 1200. Be sure to arrive by 1:15 PM and complete the $35 Zelle registration by 1:00 PM on the day of the event to secure your spot!

Thursday Chess In Millburn Rated U1800 Tournament

Ready to put your strategy to the ultimate test? Join the Chess In Millburn Rated U1800 Tournament this April for four weeks of high-stakes, rated competition! Whether you're looking to climb the ranks or defend your rating, this four-round Swiss System tournament offers the perfect arena for players rated between 1000 and 1800. Matches take place every Thursday night at 7:00 PM (April 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd) at 27 Bleeker St. in Millburn. With a 60-minute time control and a prize pool of up to $315, the stakes are as high as the level of play. Don’t miss out—secure your spot for just $35 by Zelling your entry fee to chessinmillburn@gmail.com before the April 2nd deadline. The board is set; it’s your move!

Spring Camp

Join the Spring Morning Camp from March 30th through April 3rd for a week of engaging lessons, tactical puzzle training, and practice sessions. Held daily from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 27 Bleeker St. in Millburn, the camp welcomes students of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced players. Registration is available for $75 per day or $330 for the full week.

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Upcoming Tournament, Simultaneous and Chess Trivia Night

Ready to level up your chess game? March is shaping up to be an exciting month at Chess in Millburn with two unique events designed to challenge and inspire players of all ages. Whether you’re a young enthusiast looking to test your knowledge or an ambitious player ready to face off against a master, we have something special in store for you.

Check out what's coming up and secure your spot today:

  • Chess Trivia for Kids: Join us on Tuesday, March 17th at 7:00 PM for a fun-filled evening of trivia! Test your knowledge of rules, history, and famous players for a chance to win prizes like mini chess sets and books.

  • Simultaneous Chess Exhibition: On Monday, March 23rd at 7:00 PM, take on National Master Bilgen Sazci! This is a rare opportunity to play in a "simul" environment where everyone who wins or draws takes home a prize.

Spaces are limited for both events, so be sure to Zelle your entry fee and complete the registration forms before the deadlines. We can’t wait to see you across the board!

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Congratulating our student Matthew

We are thrilled to celebrate Matthew Su for his fantastic performance at the 1st Annual New York Metro Area Scholastic Chess Championships held on January 3–4, 2026. Competing in the Elementary Under 1500 section, Matthew earned an impressive 4/5 score to secure a well-deserved 3rd place finish. Beyond his success on the board, Matthew also had the inspiring opportunity to meet the world’s youngest Grandmaster, making for a truly unforgettable weekend. We are incredibly proud of Matthew’s dedication and congratulate him on this wonderful milestone!

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Congratulating our student Max

We are delighted to celebrate Max Liu’s outstanding performance at the 2025 National K-12 Grades Championship in Spokane, Washington. Competing in the 4th Grade Championship from December 12–14, Max navigated a highly competitive field of 147 participants to finish with an impressive 5/7 score, placing 26th overall and tying for 14th. This remarkable result is a testament to Max’s dedication and skill, and we couldn’t be prouder of his achievement on the national stage. Congratulations, Max, on this well-deserved success!

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Chess In Millburn’s Students Shine Again in New Jersey State Scholastic Championship

We would like to congratulate our students who joined the 11/23/25 NJ Brookdale K-12 Scholastic Championship

TOP 10

Ethan Su 1st Place in Kindergarten

Bryce Lin 8th (tied for 4th place) in 2nd Grade

Riyom Dhamjia 10th (tied for 8th place) in 2nd Grade

Kabir Bhatia 4th in 4th Grade (400 rating point increase!)

Max Liu 6th in 4th Grade

Raymond Ouyang 6th in 6th Grade

Teams:

1st Place in Kindergarten (Ethan Su)

1st Place in 2nd Grade (Deerfield Elementary School)

3rd Place in 3rd Grade (Deerfield Elementary School)

1st Place in 4th Grade (Deerfield Elementary School)

1st Place in 5th Grade (Krish Muthuraman)

2nd Place in 6th Grade (Mehreen Kainth, Ayaan Agarwall)

3rd Place in 6th Grade (Raymond Ouyang)

1st Place in 7th Grade (Nikolozi Maglakelidze, Arushi Bindal)

Honorable Mentions

1st Grade:

Theodore Wang 11th (tied for 9th place)

Jay Arora 15th (tied for 9th place)

Mason Weatherston 19th (tied for 9th place)

Ayhan Zaman

Noireet Rudha

Kiaan Nair

2nd Grade:

Mason McCutcheon 15th (tied for 11th place)

Liv Zhang 19th (tied for 11th place)

Ethan Liu 20th (tied for 11th place)

Joseph Wen

Reyansh Arya

Theodore Le

Ahaan Sinha

Khloe Nguyen

3rd Grade:

Matthew Su 12th

Max Zhao 14th (tied for 12th place)

Aadit Agarwal

Julian Zou

Manveer Kainth

Bowen Chang

4th Grade:

Dylan Tsui (tied for 13th place)

Michael McCutcheon (tied for 13th place)

Saharsh Bindal

William Abou-Ezzeddine

Matthew Pan

5th Grade:

Krish Muthuraman

Amogh Banagere

6th Grade:

Lily Xing

Ayaan Agarwal

Johann Chen

Mehreen Kainth

7th Grade:

Nikolozi Maglakelidze 13th

Arushi Bindal

8th Grade:

Anny Chen 16th (tied for 10th place)

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Spring 2026 Registration is Now Open!

We are pleased to announce that registration for the Spring 2026 semester is now open. Classes will resume in February and continue through the end of the school year in June.

Take advantage of our early bird discount of 16% off the regular price when you register by December 1.

For more information, please visit: https://www.chessinmillburn.com/inperson-courses-spring

We look forward to seeing you in class!

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