Queen's Knight USCF Events

Buffalo State Home Coming Chess Tournament

September 19th, 2024 - 10:00AM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $10 (Includes lunch and registration)
Sections: Unrated, U1200, Open
Bacon Hall, Buffalo State College
https://queensknightchess.blogspot.com/2026/08/2026-buffalo-state-homecoming-chess.html 

The Open, this section is for experienced USCF members wanting rated games. A current USCF Membership is required for this section. (G/40;d5)

Unrated Non-Scholastic Section, this section is for players who are undecided about acquiring a USCF membership. (G/30;d0)

Awards: Medals for top 3 individuals in each section.
Medals also for best U1400, U1300, U1200 in Open Section.

LUNCH NOT PROVIDED

Arrive no later than 9:15 AM

January 13th 2024
USCF 2024 Blizzard Bowl

Hosted at Lackawanna Senior Center

Free to enter • Event starts at 9:30AM • Lunch provided

Tournament to end at 5pm, may end earlier depending on speed of play.

Open (USCF G40;d5) • U1200 (USCF G30;d5) • Unrated (Scholastic G30;d0)

August 16th
Beat The Heat USCF Tournament

Hosted at Buffalo Chess Association
6043 Transit Road, #101b, East Amherst, NY 14224

by Queens Knight Scholastic Chess Club 

$20 Entry Fee • Event starts at 10 AM • Cash Prizes

Tournament to end at 5pm, may end earlier depending on speed of play.

https://queensknightchess.blogspot.com/2025/08/a-summer-tournament-beat-heat.html 

January 13th 2024
USCF 2024 Blizzard Bowl

Hosted at Lackawanna Senior Center

Free to enter • Event starts at 9:30AM • Lunch provided

Tournament to end at 5pm, may end earlier depending on speed of play.

Open (USCF G40;d5) • U1200 (USCF G30;d5) • Unrated (Scholastic G30;d0)

April 26th 2025
James Lyon Memorial

Hosted at Sonwil Distribution Center
2732 Transit Road, West Seneca, NY 14224

by Queens Knight Scholastic Chess Club 

Tournament to end at 5pm, may end earlier depending on speed of play.

https://queensknightchess.blogspot.com/2025/04/the-james-lyon-memorial-tournament.html 

December 9th 2023
USCF Holiday Season Tournament 

Hosted at Lackawanna Senior Center

Preregistration $10 • First round starts 10AM • Bring your own lunch

Late registration 30 to 45 minutes before first round and will cost $15 total. Tournament to end at 5pm, may end earlier depending on speed of play.

Sections

Open (USCF G40;d5) • U1200 (USCF G30;d5) • Unrated (Scholastic G30;d0)

September 9th 2023

Hosted at Lackawanna Senior Center

Preregistration $10 • First round starts 10AM • Bring your own lunch

Late registration 30 to 45 minutes before first round and will cost $15 total. Tournament to end at 5pm, may end earlier depending on speed of play.

Sections

Open (USCF G40;d5) • U1200 (USCF G30;d5) • Unrated (Scholastic G30;d0)