Chess Announcements From Other Clubs

The following are nearby chess club announcements, interesting chess news, or just interesting info 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 :) )  *****

 

September and October Chess - Leteef Street

Hello,

Hope everyone is well. Just wanted to write with information about upcoming chess events in the month of September and October. 

My next season of the chess leagues in Derry Township will begin on Monday, September 14th. 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. 


My next rated chess tournament will be in Carlisle on Saturday, September 19th. More information and advanced registration is available at the link below: 

Myerstown Quads: Sunday, September 6th September 2026 Quads 9/6/26

Shippensburg Fall Open: Saturday, September 12th Shippensburg Fall Open 2026 | US Chess.org

CPA Quads (Carlisle) Saturday, September 19th https://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-chess-rated-tournament-in-carlisle-saturday-september-19th-tickets-1998382574074?aff=oddtdtcreator

Kreutz Creek Quads (Hellam Township / York Club) Saturday, September 26th (Now with new $5 non-rated section) Register – Kreutz Creek Quads – Kreutz Creek Library

Myerstown Quads: Sunday, October 4th October 2026 Quads 10/4/26

Brian Costella Memorial (Camp Hill Giant / York Club) Saturday, October 24th Buy tickets – 2nd Annual Brian Costella Memorial Tournament – Giant Food Stores Community Center

Myerstown Fall Swiss, Saturday, October 31st Myerstown Fall Swiss 10/31/26

* 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. 

Upcoming Championship tournaments / Special Events 

Holly Heisman Memorial Tournament (Exton PA): Saturday, October 3rd Holly Heisman Memorial Tournament - Tri Bridges

PA State Game 60 Championships (Exton, PA): 

Saturday,September 19th (Saturday Event)  Pennsylvania State Game/60 Championship Saturday - Tri Bridges

Sunday, September 20th (Sunday Event)     Pennsylvania State Game/60 Championship Sunday - Tri Bridges

2026 PA Team Championships, Weekend, November 7-8 at Shippensburg University