Archangel 8
Chess Events

Blizzard Chess Carnival
USCF Tournament 2025

Hosted at Frank E Merriweather Jr Library

by Archangel 8 Chess Academy

Donations accepted 

January 4th

Three USCF Dual Rated Games - 45m with 5s delay

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MIDNIGHT THE THURSDAY PRIOR
Email with your Full Name, Phone #, & USCF Number
to knightsof64@yahoo.com and signup@buffalochess.org
Scholastic players, include school and grade.

Arrive no later than 10:30 AM • Games start promptly at 11 AM
Bring your own USCF regulation board and clock and snacks.

USCF Autumn Open
Chess Classic Tournament 2024

Hosted at Frank E Merriweather Jr Library

by Archangel 8 Chess Academy

Donations accepted 

September 14 and 21 - 10:30 AM to ~3:30 PM

USCF 2024 Autumn Tournaments

Hosted at Frank E Merriweather Jr Library

by Archangel 8 Chess Academy

Donations accepted 

October 19th  • November 2nd

November 16th • December 7th

10:30AM - ~3:30 PM

World Chess Day 2024
Celebration Tournament

Hosted at Frank E Merriweather Jr Library

by Archangel 8 Chess Academy

Donations accepted 

July 20th - 11 AM to 2 PM

Buffalo Middle School Chess Championships

Hosted at Buffalo Downtown Central Library

by Archangel 8 Chess Academy
April 20th 2024

10:00AM - 4:00 PM

Section 1: 4th-5th graders • Section 2: 6th-7th graders
Each section limited to 20 players.
All players must bring USCF regulation board and clock.
Players should bring their own food.

USCF rules enforced. “Touch move,” Castling – must touch the King first, then the Rook. 

Swiss format tournament - 4 rounds - 25 minute, with 5 second delay

Report by 10 am., seated at 10:30 am. Games start promptly at 10:45 am. 

USCF International Winter Chess Festival

Hosted at Frank E Merriweather Jr Library

by Archangel 8 Chess Academy

* Featuring International Master Zillur Rahman *

Donations accepted for entry to fund future events 

2024 - Jan 6th • Jan 20th • Feb 3rd • Feb 17th

10:30AM - 4:00 PM

3 Rounds • Regular/Quick Rated • 45m, 5 second delay (G/45;d5)