Welcome to
Manch. Chess Tournaments
A Chess Club in New Hampshire's Queen City, Manchester
Every Tuesday:
Tournament Play and More
Chess tournament games, casual play, and skills improvement activities every Tuesday at the YMCA. Tuesday Tournaments are four rounds, one round per week, starting promptly at 6:30pm. Casual games and chess discussion start around 7:30pm and can go up until the Y closes at 9pm.
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Tuesday Tournament Details:
First round is on the first Tuesday of each month.
After first round, late-comers are still welcome to register for rounds 2, 3 and 4.
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USCF dual rated - classical and rapid. G/45;+5.
US Chess Federation membership required.
One open section. Swiss style pairing.
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Location:
Manchester YMCA Studio A, 30 Mechanic St., Manchester NH.
Fee:
$20 for two month session at YMCA for chess only.
Late comer entry fee is prorated
Free entry for members of Granite YMCA.
Winner gets entry fee refunded.
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Parking:
On street or in parking garage at 2-98 Plaza Dr. Manchester.
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Equipment:
​Please bring your own regulation size chess pieces, board, and clock if you have them. A limited supply of spare equipment will be available.
Byes:
If you are unable to attend a game, a half point bye is allowed each month. Additional zero point byes allowed if you need to miss more than one week.
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TIMELINE:
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6:00pm-6:15pm
Set up, check in, puzzle warm-up
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6:15pm-6:30pm
Check-in closes, Pairings finalized
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6:30pm
Clocks start, games begin
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ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 6:15PM 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
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
If you have any questions about our chess club or are interested in joining, please reach out to us. We are happy to help.