EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (April 2024) -- Chess NYC, in collaboration with the Amateur Athletic Union, the most renowned non-profit multi-sport event organization in the country, will host the first ever AAU Chess Championship at American Dream May 25-26. This unique event will introduce unique rule changes to the standard format of American chess play.
 
“This is going to be a really special, memorable event,” said AAU Chess Chair Michael Propper “We’re getting a unique glimpse at what the major chess events of the future will look like between the expertise of the AAU alongside the know-how of our chess pros.”
 
The tournament, taking place over Memorial Day weekend, will showcase 10 sections of play comprising a wide range of ages and skill levels. This will allow all participants to compete against players of similar skill levels, fostering the spirit of competition. The event will employ grandmaster-style (armageddon) tiebreaks for each game. The high percentage of draws has long been an albatross around the neck of the game of chess and this unique format ensures all games have decisive results.
 
Players will also have the opportunity to participate in chess strategy and competitive skills building workshop events and again, like the Grandmaster World Championships everything will take place in full view of all in attendance. The event will also feature side events, Chess vendors, and open play making it a hub for chess enthusiasts even outside of the competition.
 
Media and spectators can contact info@aauchess.org for more information
 
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ABOUT THE AAU:
The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) is one of the largest, non-profit, volunteer sports organizations in the country. As a multi-sport organization, the AAU is dedicated exclusively to the promotion and development of amateur sports programs. Founded in 1888 to establish standards and uniformity in sports, the AAU philosophy of “Sports for All, Forever” is now shared by more than 800,000 members and 150,000 volunteers across 45 sports programs and 55 U.S. districts. For more information visit www.aausports.org
 
ABOUT CHESSNYC:
Established in 2007, ChessNYC was founded to provide Chess instruction to individuals of all ages, at schools and institutions through time tested teaching methods by handpicked and trained coaches with a commitment to excellence. ChessNYC’s mission is one of inclusion. Its goal is to bring chess services to those who would not otherwise be able to afford the educational advantages of Chess programs that are dedicated to creating an engaging, fun, educational, sporting and positive Chess environment. For more information visit www.chessnyc.com