Hours of operation
We are open every Monday from 3-6 p.m. for casual play and questions; every Tuesday from 4-6 p.m. for group classes, and 7-10 p.m. for tournaments; every Wednesday from 1:30-6 p.m. for group classes; and Every Thursday from 4-6 p.m. for group classes. On Fridays we have an instructor on site for private lessons from around 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. We normally hold events almost every Saturday but start times and duration vary, so check the event calendar.
Schedule
Every first Saturday Blitz.
Monthly 9-round blitz tournament for those with a need for speed.
Time control: G/5+3 second increment.
Prizes: 1st place wins %70 of all entry fees.
Entry Fee: $10.
Ratings: USCF blitz rated.
Starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month.
Format: 5-Round Swiss. Every third Saturday except when it conflicts with Junior Joust and then its on the 3rd Sunday.
Time Control: G/25.
Registration: 10:30 a.m.
Rounds: Round 1 starts at 11:00 a.m. Lunch will begin as your second round finishes and last until 1:30 p.m. which is the start of round 3.
Entry Fee: $15.
Prizes: 1st Place overall will receive 50 percent of the entry fees. Under 1600 rated highest scoring player will receive a prize of 30 percent of the entry fees. Prize category based on USCF quick rating.
United States Chess Federation rated event. Children’s scholactic chess tournament. Age 14 and under. Time controls are 15 minutes for each side. 4 rounds. Prizes!!! 1st place receives 20 dollars, 10 dollars for 2nd, and 5 dollars for 3rd. Players qualify for season finals each 3 months by placing 1st or 2nd place in a regular event or scoring 5 points total throughout the regular season. Entry Fee is 10 dollars. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. Round 1 begins at 11 a.m.
Format: 5-Round Swiss. Every third Saturday except when it conflicts with Junior Joust and then its on the 3rd Sunday.
Time Control: G/25.
Registration: 10:30 a.m.
Rounds: Round 1 starts at 11:00 a.m. Lunch will begin as your second round finishes and last until 1:30 p.m. which is the start of round 3.
Entry Fee: $15.
Prizes: 1st Place overall will receive 50 percent of the entry fees. Under 1600 rated highest scoring player will receive a prize of 30 percent of the entry fees. Prize category based on USCF quick rating.
United States Chess Federation rated event. Children’s scholactic chess tournament. Age 14 and under. Time controls are 15 minutes for each side. 4 rounds. Prizes!!! 1st place receives 20 dollars, 10 dollars for 2nd, and 5 dollars for 3rd. Players qualify for season finals each 3 months by placing 1st or 2nd place in a regular event or scoring 5 points total throughout the regular season. Entry Fee is 10 dollars. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. Round 1 begins at 11 a.m.
United States Chess Federation rated event. Children’s scholactic chess tournament. Age 14 and under. Time controls are 15 minutes for each side. 4 rounds. Prizes!!! 1st place receives 20 dollars, 10 dollars for 2nd, and 5 dollars for 3rd. Players qualify for season finals each 3 months by placing 1st or 2nd place in a regular event or scoring 5 points total throughout the regular season. Entry Fee is 10 dollars. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. Round 1 begins at 11 a.m.
Format: 5-Round Swiss. Every third Saturday except when it conflicts with Junior Joust and then its on the 3rd Sunday.
Time Control: G/25.
Registration: 10:30 a.m.
Rounds: Round 1 starts at 11:00 a.m. Lunch will begin as your second round finishes and last until 1:30 p.m. which is the start of round 3.
Entry Fee: $15.
Prizes: 1st Place overall will receive 50 percent of the entry fees. Under 1600 rated highest scoring player will receive a prize of 30 percent of the entry fees. Prize category based on USCF quick rating.
United States Chess Federation rated event. Children’s scholactic chess tournament. Age 14 and under. Time controls are 15 minutes for each side. 4 rounds. Prizes!!! 1st place receives 20 dollars, 10 dollars for 2nd, and 5 dollars for 3rd. Players qualify for season finals each 3 months by placing 1st or 2nd place in a regular event or scoring 5 points total throughout the regular season. Entry Fee is 10 dollars. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. Round 1 begins at 11 a.m.
United States Chess Federation rated event. Children’s scholactic chess tournament. Age 14 and under. Time controls are 15 minutes for each side. 4 rounds. Prizes!!! 1st place receives 20 dollars, 10 dollars for 2nd, and 5 dollars for 3rd. Players qualify for season finals each 3 months by placing 1st or 2nd place in a regular event or scoring 5 points total throughout the regular season. Entry Fee is 10 dollars. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. Round 1 begins at 11 a.m.
Our final Junior Joust of the Winter 2020 season will decide who we will crown as Junior champion. There is no entry fee and it is by invite only through qualifying in one of the previous tournaments. Dress code of business casual applies. 4 rounds of G/20 USCF quick rated chess. 1st prize is 30$ and Fall 2018 trophy and title. 2nd place is $20 and medal, 3rd place is $10 and medal.
