AAU Chess™
Honorary Host
WGM Ticia Gara
$100 for the Main Event Registrations Received Before April 30th!
*Get a Free Commemorative AAU T-shirt with each registration.
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Honorary Host
FM Ikrom Ibrohimov
Chess is officially a Sanctioned Sport!
AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) adds Chess to their National Event Schedule
Hosted by Woman Grandmaster Ticia Gara and FIDE Master Ikrom Ibrohimov, students and adults from across the country are invited to compete in the Inaugural AAU Chess Championship 2024.
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Body & Mind
All Players in AAU Chess will have the opportunity to participate in local in-person and online scholastic play, in a safe and secure setting, with players of all skill levels from around the country, and even the world.
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Represent a School or Recognized Club too
In this prize-rich circuit, players will be representing their schools, and their clubs, all playing for individual prizes, team prizes, and a host of other exciting prizes., all while they drive their ratings as high as they are able.
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History
Chess NYC's Play N Go's successfully proven developmental format will be adopted by AAU Chess and participants of all skill levels, absolute beginners up to master level play, will have the opportunity to both "climb the ratings ladder", as well as play for local, online, individual, School, Club, Local, and National Championships.
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About AAU Chess
"The International Olympic Committee has recognized chess as a sport."
Thanks to Michael Propper founder and chair of AAU Chess your child now has the opportunity to play AAU as so many youth have enjoyed in over 40 other sports.
The AAU was founded in 1888 to establish standards and uniformity in amateur sports. During its early years, the AAU served as a leader in international sports representing the U.S. in the international sports federations. The AAU worked closely with the Olympic movement to prepare athletes for the Olympic Games. After the Amateur Sports Act of 1978, the AAU has focused its efforts on providing sports programs for all participants of all ages beginning at the grassroots level. The philosophy of "Sports for All, Forever," is shared by nearly 800,000 participants and over 150,000 volunteers.