2026 World Amateur Team & U.S. Team East

Saturday, February 14, 2026 10:00 AM
Monday, February 16, 2026 11:00 PM

Parsippany Hilton 1 Hilton Court Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ, 07054 United States (map)

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Event Overview

WORLD AMATEUR TEAM & U.S. TEAM EAST. 6SS, 40/100, SD/30 delay 5.
Location: Parsippany Hilton, 1 Hilton Ct., Parsippany, N.J. 07054.
Chess Rate valid until 1/17/26
Hampton Inn is already sold out; get a room at the Hilton before it’s gone!
Reserve Room at Hilton

Reserve early: 973-267-7373 or 1-800-HILTONS.
Morris/Essex train to Morris Plains (1.5 miles—take Uber).

Open to 4-player teams with one optional alternate.
Team average (4 highest ratings—January 2026 Rating list used for ALL players—absolutely no exceptions) must be under 2200.
Teams rated over 2000 average no more than 1000 points between boards 3 and 4.
No more than two GMs on a team.

Online registration opens Dec 1st

Advance registration only—no on-site registration.

Entry Fees

$290 online only by 1/15/26 (all teams)
$350 after 1/15/26
Any changes at site or after entering: $30 charge
Refunds after 1/25/26: $100 surcharge
No refunds after 2/5/26

Entry Maximum: 330 teams – Enter early!

Prizes

Team Awards: 1st–5th Place (plaque & 4 digital clocks).
Denis Barry Awards: Top U2100, U2000, U1900, U1800, U1700, U1600, U1500, U1400, U1300, U1200, U1000.
Top College, HS, Middle School, Elementary, 2 Scholastic Teams (Collins Award).
Special categories: Mixed Doubles, Seniors, Military, Company, Coaches, All-Female, Family, State Teams (Benjamin Award), Future Team (all under 10), Military College, Parent/Child.
Individual Awards: Best Player 1–4, Top Alternate, All 6-0 scores (clock), Biggest Upset each round (engraved Cross pen).
Special Fun Awards: Best “Chess-related” team name (entry fee refund), Best “Chess costumes/gimmick” (Gourmet dinners for four).

Schedule

Rounds: Sat 1:00 & 7:30, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 9 & 3:30.
Surprises and giveaways each round.
Sunday night Bughouse: $25/team, cash entry, cash prizes.

Hotel Information

Parsippany Hilton – Newly Renovated Rooms!
Rates: $143 (single), $145 (double/triple/quad).
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Hampton Inn (attached to Hilton) – Includes breakfast.
Rates: $143 (single), $145 (double/triple/quad).
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Hotels usually sell out all double rooms during December. Book early to secure your room!