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!)
The Delaware Chess Association will be holding the Delaware State Open Championship March 8th and 9th. Details are found here. Last year, there were 82 players in the tournament. There are three sections: Open, U1600, and U1200.
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.
Dover Elks Lodge Rapid Open Tournaments
Location: 200 S Saulsbury Rd, Dover, DE 19904. Reg: http://
Friday, May 9, 2025 @ 5:30pm. G/10;d/0. 5 round Swiss. EF: $20 early entry only on website EF at door and/or late $30. Rounds 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00. Prizes b/20 entries: 1st $60 U1600 $40, U1400 $40, U1200 $40, U1000 40, U800 $40, U600 $40. All ties split.
Saturday, May 10, 2025 @ 10:45am. G/20;d/5. 5 Round Swiss. Late Reg 9:30-10:30. EF: $20 early entry only on website EF at door and or/late $30. Rounds: 11:00, 12:00, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30. Prizes b/20 entries: 1st $60 U1600 $40, U1400 $40, U1200 $40, U1000 40, U800 $40, U600 $40. All ties split.
Please register at https://
a) Friday Night: Swiss Blitz Open: at 12:00 on Friday 5/9/2025 the website registration will shut down
b) Saturday: Swiss Quick Showdown: at 8:00 pm on Friday 5/9/2025 the website registration will shut down
All entries after the time restrictions will have to be at the door at the increased cost.
USCF membership is required, and must be current!
Please bring your, USCF Certified Chess clocks, chess boards, chess pieces, writing pieces, pens, pencils, etc. If you use a certified electronic recording device, it will be allowed. None will be provided; Notation paper will be provided.
Please bring your snacks, none will be provided! or go out to the many nearby restaurants! Water, coffee, or iced tea will be provided.
Donations are appreciated, but not required!
Added June 13/14; July 11/12; August 8/9 and September 12/13; same times and format
The Lehigh Valley Open will be held on May 3rd at the Lisa Jane Scheller Community Services Center Room 205, 207A, and 207B, 4525 Education Park Drive. Schnecksville, Pa 18078
5SS, G/30; d5
PRIZES ($1050 GTD):
1st-$420!!!, 2nd-$180, U2001/UNR-$160, U1601-$150, U1201-$140
May events will be posted as soon as Tom emails out the timing.