Chess Announcements From Other Clubs

The following are nearby chess club announcements, interesting chess news, or just interesting info ( :D ) we have received for chess within the past month or so from other clubs,   Entries are organized by either the event date or date contributed.   Routine chess club meetings by local clubs are found listed on the chess club page.  Local quads or chess events are found on the chess events page.

West Chester Chess Club news and announcements are found on this page. WCCC plays every Thursday (except major holidays!)

View USCF announcements of chess events within 50 miles of West Chester.  You can change the zip code and click 'Apply' to see events within 50 miles of your location.

***** View Tri-State Chess Club Announcements - Tri-State announcements are on their own page due to the frequency of their announcements (Which is good :) )  *****

 

Derry Township chess Leagues begin March 16th - Leteef Street

Hello,

I forgot to mention in the last email that my next season of the chess leagues in Derry Township will begin on Monday, March 16th. This program provides an opportunity to learn chess in a fun group setting with formal lessons from an experienced chess coach. See the township link below for more information and feel free to contact me if you have any questions. We are hoping to have a scholastic league and an adult league this season. 

Scholastic League: Activity detail | Derry Township Parks and Recreation

Adult League: Activity detail | Derry Township Parks and Recreation

 

Hershey chess and upcoming tournaments - Leteef Street 

Hello, hope everyone is well.

Upcoming Championship tournaments 

2026 PA Team Championships, Weekend, November 7-8 at Shippensburg University 
Upcoming local chess tournaments in April & May *

Kreutz Creek Quads (Hellam Township / York Club) Saturday, April 25th (Now with new $5 non-rated section) Register – Kreutz Creek Quads – Kreutz Creek Library

Myerstown Quads, Sunday, May 3rd May 2026 Quads 5/3/26

Myerstown Spring Swiss, Saturday, May 16th Myerstown Chess Club

Kreutz Creek Quads (Hellam Township / York Club) Saturday, May 23rd (Now with new $5 non-rated section) Register – Kreutz Creek Quads – Kreutz Creek Library

* Harrisburg West Shore Chess Club in Camp Hill also runs regular tournaments, which I will share information on when I have it. I recommend signing up for their club email list so that you can get the information as soon as they send it. 

Other chess events / activities 

Online tournament - My next CPA online tournament will begin on Friday, May 15th. This tournament includes playing one long game online per week. Entry fee is $10 per player. Registration is due by Wednesday, May 13th. NEW - This tournament is no longer online rated with US Chess, so current membership with the chess federation is not required. Contact me for registration and if you have any questions. 

Derry Township Chess Leagues (Current season is on its 4th week, Next season begins on June 1st) These programs provide an opportunity to learn chess in a fun group setting with formal lessons from an experienced chess coach. See the township link below for more information and feel free to contact me if you have any questions. 

Main Line Chess And Games April Events  - Tom Bartell

Hi Everybody!

Here are our events for April:

Quads - April 19th

USCF Info Page: https://new.uschess.org/main-line-chess-and-games-quads-46

Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfO8xIUBuO_Jj7BYJCLe85liNUZ9ScIYGtc1QUjh3EWrxL6Gw/viewform?usp=dialog

(Free) MLC&G Chess Club - Every Wednesday night 6:00

Our Local Friends! - 

Myerstown Quads/Swisses by Michael Cook. 
West Chester Chess Club, every Thursday night. https://www.westchesterchess.com/
Every Saturday Quads by Bruce Davis in Bethlehem.
2nd Saturday Quads Masterminds Philadelphia.
Media Chess Club every Tuesday night. https://mediachessclub.com/
Tri Bridges Chess in Exton by Joshua Anderson. https://tribridgeschessclub.com/
Main Line Chess Club (MLCC) Every Tuesday night in Ardmore. https://mainlinechess.com/
Other stuff I forgot!

Cheers,

Tom Bartell
Main Line Chess and Games
7 South Valley Rd, Paoli PA 

 

Chaturanga Chess Club - Stan Ward

Website: https://chaturangachessclub.org/
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