Welcome to
Queen City Chess NH
A Chess Club in New Hampshire's Queen City, Manchester
Rapid Tuesdays Tournament Details:
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Two 4-round tournaments in one month. One combined entry fee.
Two rounds each Tuesday, starting on the first Tuesday of the month.
USCF quick rated. G/15;+5
One open section. Swiss style pairing.
Occurs during odd numbered months (January, March, May, July, September, November).
If the month has 5 Tuesdays, the fifth Tuesday will be a casual format.
Schedule subject to change due to holidays. Please see specific event listings.
TIMELINE:
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6:00pm-6:30pm
Set up, check in, warm-up (discussion of game analysis, tactics, strategy)
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6:30pm-6:45pm
Check-in closes, Pairings finalized
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6:45pm
Clocks start, games begin
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ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 6:30PM OR YOU WILL NOT BE PAIRED THAT EVENING.
CONTACT ORGANIZER IF YOU ARE GOING TO ARRIVE AFTER 6:15PM. BE SURE TO ALLOW TIME FOR PARKING
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Entry Fee:
$10 for non-members. Free to members of the Granite YMCA.
Advanced online registration required.
YMCA membership supports chess club activities - consider joining the YMCA.
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Prizes:
Refunded entry fee to winner after tiebreak rules applied. Limit one per month per person.
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Location:
YMCA of Downtown Manchester, 2nd Floor, Studio A.
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Parking
Metered on-street parking available, but limited. Parking garage is one block away at 2-98 Plaza Dr in Manchester.
Accessibility:
Street parking in front of building. Elevator from street level is available. Ring buzzer for assistance. Chess event is on the second floor, Studio A.
Classical Tuesdays Tournament Details:
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One 4-round tournament.
One round each Tuesday, starting on the first Tuesday of the month.
USCF dual rated. G/45;+5
One open section. Swiss style pairing.
Occurs during even numbered months (February, April, June, August, October, December).
If the month has 5 Tuesdays, the fifth Tuesday will be a casual format.
Schedule subject to change due to holidays. Please see specific event listings.
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TIMELINE:
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6:00pm-6:30pm
Set up, check in, warm-up (discussion of game analysis, tactics, strategy)
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6:30pm-6:45pm
Check-in closes, Pairings finalized
​
6:45pm
Clocks start, games begin
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ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 6:30PM OR YOU WILL NOT BE PAIRED THAT EVENING.
CONTACT ORGANIZER IF YOU ARE GOING TO ARRIVE AFTER 6:15PM. BE SURE TO ALLOW TIME FOR PARKING.
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Entry Fee:
$10 for non-members. Free to members of the Granite YMCA.
Advanced online registration required.
YMCA membership supports chess club activities - consider joining the YMCA.
​
Location:
YMCA of Downtown Manchester, 2nd Floor, Studio A.
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Parking
Metered on-street parking available, but limited. Parking garage is one block away at 2-98 Plaza Dr in Manchester.
Accessibility:
Street parking in front of building. Elevator from street level is available. Ring buzzer for assistance. Chess event is on the second floor, Studio A.
Classical Chess Duel: First Saturday Series
Saturday December 13, 2025
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Elevate your skills with one rated classical game against a closely matched opponent.
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Hone your thought process
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Develop mental stamina
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Deepen strategic thinking
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Practice time management
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This December event is a preview of the 2026 Classical League, which will take place on the first Saturday of every month (schedule to change in case of holidays). Results submitted to US Chess Federation for rating.
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Time Control: G/90;+10
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Schedule:
9:00am
Check in; Setup; Pre-game warmup (discussion on tactics, game analysis, and puzzles)
9:30am
Check-in closes; pairings formulated. Games begin as soon as possible.
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ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 9:30AM OR YOU WILL NOT BE PAIRED THAT DAY.
CONTACT ORGANIZER IF YOU ARE GOING TO ARRIVE AFTER 9:15AM. BE SURE TO ALLOW TIME FOR PARKING.
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Entry Fee:
$5. Free to members of the Granite YMCA.
Advanced online registration required
YMCA membership supports chess club activities - consider joining the YMCA.
​
Location:
YMCA of Downtown Manchester, 2nd Floor, Studio A.
​
Parking
Metered on-street parking available, but limited. Parking garage is one block away at 2-98 Plaza Dr in Manchester.
Accessibility:
Street parking in front of building. Elevator from street level is available. Ring buzzer for assistance. Chess event is on the second floor, Studio A.
About Our Chess Club
Queen City Chess NH is a new and growing group for people of all levels of chess ability. Our hope is to facilitate more in-person, over-the-board chess games in the largest New England city north of Boston.
We plan on organizing classical rated games and one-game-per-week monthly tournaments, in addition to other events, like simultaneous exhibitions, workshops, and maybe weekend rapid tournaments. As we grow and connect with more chess enthusiasts in the area, more activities become possible.
Contact Us
Get in Touch!
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If you have any questions about our chess club or are interested in joining, please reach out to us. We are happy to help.