| Date | Event | Time | Lowest section |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | THURSDAY OPEN - At Club 6-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $50; Members only GMs Free FIDE Rated. Thursday Open Grand Prix! The winner of each Thursday night open (including ties) receives 3 points, second place receives 2 points and third place receives 1 point. The player with the most points through the last tournament ending before the Club Championship receives a free entry into the Championship. Must be a Club member to qualify. Prizes: ENHANCED PRIZE FUND ($1000 b/25) $500-200-100; U1800: $100-50; U1600 $50 Rounds: 7pm each Thurs. Max two byes; request by Rd 4. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | G/90 +30 | none |
| Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10 | Marshall FIDE Monday - At Club | G/90 +30 | none |
| Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10 | Marshall Monday U1800 - At Club | G/90 +30 | U1800 |
| Oct 15, 22, 29 Nov 5, 12, 19 | WEEKLY U2200 - At Club | G/90 +30 | U2200 |
| Oct 15, 22, 29 Nov 5, 12, 19 | WEEKLY U1600 - At Club | G/90 +30 | U1600 |
| Oct 25 | SATURDAY G/50 (OPEN & U1800) - At Club | G/45 d5 | U1800 |
| Oct 25 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
| Oct 25 | Morning Masters - At Club | G/25 d5 | none |
| Oct 26 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club | G/25 d5 | none |
| Oct 26 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club | none | |
| Oct 26 | Sunday Quads - At Club | G/60; d10 | none |
| Oct 28 | Adult Class - At Club! Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. Instructor Tamar Chanadiri. In-person class for adult 'beginner' chess players. This class is perfect for unrated players (or novice tournament players) who have a basic understanding of the game. Instruction will be followed by casual play. The class is held from 6:30-8:00 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
| Oct 28 | Halloween Puzzle Contest - At Club! Entry fee: $0; Members only Join us for a night of Halloween puzzles and studies, where the ghosts of study composers past will be in the room. Participants will have the opportunity to challenge themselves in one of two formats, with special prizes from the Marshallâs bookstore. Costumes are optional, but there will be an award for the best one of the night. 1) IRL Puzzle Rush - 6-7pm - Kids only, 2) Studies - 7:30-8:30pm - Adults only Puzzle/Study Skill Level: 1600-2000 (players below this rating range are also allowed to register). Registration: Free (members only) Prizes: Prizes: 1st-3rd in each section, choice of book from Marshall bookstore inventory. Best Costume Award: Free entry into next tournament Kids Adults Kids: 6-7pm, Adults: 7:30-8:30pm Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
| Oct 30 | Adults Only G50s - At Club! 2-SS, G/45 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. Adults 21+, Two Sections. The TD may split the tournament into 2 sections to balance out ratings at their discretion. USCF rated Open ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1800: $75. U1600 ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1400: $75. Rounds: 2PM and 4PM One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | G/45 d5 | U1600 |
| Oct 30 | THURSDAY ACTION - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
| Oct 31 | Afternoon Action - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. The TD may split the tournament into 2 sections to balance out ratings at their discretion. USCF rated Prizes: ($125 b/10): $75-50 Rounds: 2PM and continue ASAP One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | G/25 d5 | none |
| Oct 31 | WOMEN & GIRLS' OPEN - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
| Oct 31 | $500 FIDE BLITZ - At Club! 9-SS, G/3 +2 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. GMs Free FIDE Blitz rated. USCF Blitz ratings (when possible) used for pairings & prizes. Prizes: ($500 b/40): $200-100; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. Rounds: Begin at 7pm and continue ASAP. Max three byes; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | G/3 +2 | none |
| Nov 1 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
| Nov 1 | Morning Masters - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 1 | SATURDAY G/50 (OPEN & U1800) - At Club! | G/45 d5 | U1800 |
| Nov 2 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 2 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 2 | SUNDAY G/50 (OPEN & U1600) - At Club! | G/45 d5 | U1600 |
| Nov 4 | Adult Class - At Club! Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. Instructor Tamar Chanadiri. In-person class for adult 'beginner' chess players. This class is perfect for unrated players (or novice tournament players) who have a basic understanding of the game. Instruction will be followed by casual play. The class is held from 6:30-8:00 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
| Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec 4, 11 | THURSDAY OPEN - At Club! 6-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $50; Members only GMs Free FIDE Rated. Thursday Open Grand Prix! The winner of each Thursday night open (including ties) receives 3 points, second place receives 2 points and third place receives 1 point. The player with the most points through the last tournament ending before the Club Championship receives a free entry into the Championship. Must be a Club member to qualify. Prizes: ENHANCED PRIZE FUND ($1000 b/25) $500-200-100; U1800: $100-50; U1600 $50 Rounds: 7pm each Thurs. Max two byes; request by Rd 4. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | G/90 +30 | none |
| Nov 6 | THURSDAY ACTION - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 6 | Adults Only G50s - At Club! 2-SS, G/45 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. Adults 21+, Two Sections. The TD may split the tournament into 2 sections to balance out ratings at their discretion. USCF rated Open ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1800: $75. U1600 ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1400: $75. Rounds: 2PM and 4PM One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | G/45 d5 | U1600 |
| Nov 7,8,9 | Mona Karff Memorial /Marshall Women's Championship - At Club! 5-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $100; Members only FIDE Rated. Only open to women players with a current published rating 1300+; NO exceptions. First 3 places free entry MCC Championship, 4th - 6 th place eligible for paid entry into MCC Championship (all after tiebreaks - TBD). Must be a club member to qualify.The title of 2025 Marshall Chess Club Women's Champion goes to the highest placing club member. GMs, IMs, WGMs and WIMs entry fee reimbursed upon successful completion of the tournament $5000 GTD Prizes: ($5000): $2,500-1,250-500; U2000: $500; U1700 $250 Rounds: Fri: 7pm, Sat & Sun: 12:30 & 5:30pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 2 hours prior to the start of the event. | G/90 +30 | none |
| Nov 7,8,9 | Marshall Senior Championship - At Club! 5-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $75; Members only FIDE rated. Only open to players with a current published rating 1300+ and must be 50+ years old. First 3 places free entry MCC Championship; 4th-6th place eligible for paid entry into MCC Championship (all after tiebreaks - TBD). Must be a club member to qualify. GM entry fee reimbursed upon completion of the tournament. The title of 2025 Marshall Chess Club Senior Champion goes to the highest placing club member. Prizes: ($2000 b/30): $750-500-250; Top age 60-69: $250; Top age 70+: $250 Rounds: Fri: 7pm, Sat & Sun: 12:30 & 5:30pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 2 hours prior to the start of the event. | G/90 +30 | none |
| Nov 7 | Afternoon Action - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. The TD may split the tournament into 2 sections to balance out ratings at their discretion. USCF rated Prizes: ($125 b/10): $75-50 Rounds: 2PM and continue ASAP One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 8 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Members only Prizes: ($250 b/20): $125-50; U1500: $75. Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
| Nov 8 | Morning Masters - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. GMs Free Open to Players 2000+ Prizes: ($125 b/10): $75-50 Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 9 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. Prizes: ($250 b/20): $150-100. Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. No byes. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 9 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 11 | NM Dan Heisman & NM Laura Smith Lecture and Book Signing - At Club! 1-SS, Entry fee: $0; Members only Join National Masters Laura Smith and Dan Heisman for an engaging introduction to the counting tactic in chess. Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your tactical edge, this session will help you understand when a piece can be safely captured - and when it can't. 6:00 PM Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
| Nov 11 | Adult Class - At Club! Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. Instructor Tamar Chanadiri. In-person class for adult 'beginner' chess players. This class is perfect for unrated players (or novice tournament players) who have a basic understanding of the game. Instruction will be followed by casual play. The class is held from 6:30-8:00 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
| Nov 13 | Adults Only G50s - At Club! 2-SS, G/45 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. Adults 21+, Two Sections. The TD may split the tournament into 2 sections to balance out ratings at their discretion. USCF rated Open ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1800: $75. U1600 ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1400: $75. Rounds: 2PM and 4PM One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/45 d5 | U1600 |
| Nov 13 | THURSDAY ACTION - At Club! 4-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Members only GMs Free Prizes: ($500 b/40): $150-100-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: $25. Rounds: 7-8:10-9:20-10:30pm. Max one bye, for Rd 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 14 | Afternoon Action - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. The TD may split the tournament into 2 sections to balance out ratings at their discretion. USCF rated Prizes: ($125 b/10): $75-50 Rounds: 2PM and continue ASAP One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 14, 15, 16 | Marshall PREMIER FIDE OPEN - At Club! 5-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $100; Members only GMs Free, first 5 IMs Free. FIDE Rated. Only open to players with a current published rating 2000+ (USCF or FIDE); No exceptions. Prizes: New Enhanced Prize Fund!! ($2,000 Guaranteed) $1,000-500-250. U2300: $250. Cross Section Mixed Doubles $200 prize with 3 teams minimum required (highest combined score of male/female team. Teams must declare prior to the start of round 2 and may consist of players from the Open and/or U2000 sections. Prize is split $100 to each player). Rounds: Fri: 7pm, Sat & Sun: 12:30 & 5:30pm. Max two byes; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/90 +30 | none |
| Nov 14, 15, 16 | Marshall PREMIER FIDE U2000 - At Club! 5-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $75; Members only FIDE rated Prizes: ($1,125 b/30): $500-200; U1750: $150, U1500: $150, U1300: $125; Cross Section Mixed Doubles $200 (highest combined score of male/female team. Teams must declare prior to the start of round 2 and may consist of players from the Open and/or U2000 sections. Prize is split $100 to each player). Rounds: Fri: 7pm, Sat & Sun: 12:30 & 5:30pm. Max two byes; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/90 +30 | U2000 |
| Nov 15 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Members only Prizes: ($250 b/20): $125-50; U1500: $75. Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
| Nov 15 | Morning Masters - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. GMs Free Open to Players 2000+ Prizes: ($125 b/10): $75-50 Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 16 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. Prizes: ($250 b/20): $150-100. Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. No byes. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 16 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 17, 24, Dec 1, 8, 15, 22 | Marshall FIDE Monday - At Club! 6-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $50; Members only GMs Free Open to players 1700+; FIDE Rated. Prizes: ($750 b/30) $300-200-100; U2000: $100-50. Rounds: 7pm each Mon. Max two byes; request by Rd 4. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/90 +30 | none |
| Nov 17, 24, Dec 1, 8, 15, 22 | Marshall Monday U1800 - At Club! 6-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $40; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Prizes: ($600 b/30) $200-150-100; U1500: $100-50. Rounds: 7pm each Mon. Max two byes; request by Rd 4. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/90 +30 | U1800 |
| Nov 18 | Adult Class - At Club! Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. Instructor Tamar Chanadiri. In-person class for adult 'beginner' chess players. This class is perfect for unrated players (or novice tournament players) who have a basic understanding of the game. Instruction will be followed by casual play. The class is held from 6:30-8:00 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
| Nov 18 | MARSHALL MASTERS - At Club! 4-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $40; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. GMs Free Open to players rated 2000+. FIDE Rapid rated. Prizes: ENHANCED PRIZE FUND! : ($900 B/30): $400-$275-$125; U2200: $100. Rounds: 7-8:10-9:20-10:30 pm. Max one bye, for Rd 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 18 | Pizza and Chess - At Club! Entry fee: $0; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. Join us for a casual night of Pizza and Chess! Prizes: No Prizes Rounds: Starts 6:30pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | none | |
| Nov 20 | Adults Only G50s - At Club! 2-SS, G/45 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. Adults 21+, Two Sections. The TD may split the tournament into 2 sections to balance out ratings at their discretion. USCF rated Open ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1800: $75. U1600 ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1400: $75. Rounds: 2PM and 4PM One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/45 d5 | U1600 |
| Nov 20 | THURSDAY ACTION - At Club! 4-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Members only GMs Free Prizes: ($500 b/40): $150-100-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: $25. Rounds: 7-8:10-9:20-10:30pm. Max one bye, for Rd 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 21, 22, 23 | Marshall Amateur Championship/ Jerry Simon Memorial - At Club! 5-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $100; Members only FIDE Rated. Open to all players U2100 and unrated. No FIDE ratings over 2100. USCF Rating used for pairings and prizes. First 3 places, U2000 Free Entry into MCC Championship; 4 th - 8 th place are eligible for paid entry into MCC Championship (all after tiebreaks - TBD) Prizes: ($2,500 b/50): $1000-600-400; U2000: $250, U1800: $150, U1600: $100 Rounds: Fri: 7pm, Sat. & Sun: 12:30pm & 5:30pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 2 hours prior to the start of the event. | G/90 +30 | none |
| Nov 21 | Afternoon Action - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. The TD may split the tournament into 2 sections to balance out ratings at their discretion. USCF rated Prizes: ($125 b/10): $75-50 Rounds: 2PM and continue ASAP One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 22 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Members only Prizes: ($250 b/20): $125-50; U1500: $75. Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
| Nov 22 | Morning Masters - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. GMs Free Open to Players 2000+ Prizes: ($125 b/10): $75-50 Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 23 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. Prizes: ($250 b/20): $150-100. Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. No byes. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 23 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 25 | Adult Class - At Club! Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. Instructor Tamar Chanadiri. In-person class for adult 'beginner' chess players. This class is perfect for unrated players (or novice tournament players) who have a basic understanding of the game. Instruction will be followed by casual play. The class is held from 6:30-8:00 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
| Nov 26, Dec 3, 10, 17, 31, Jan 7 | WEEKLY U2200 - At Club! 6-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $50; Members only Open to players 1500+; FIDE Rated. Prizes: ($750 b/30) $300-200-100; U1800: $100-50. Rounds: 7pm each Wed. Max two byes; request by Rd 4. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/90 +30 | U2200 |
| Nov 26, Dec 3, 10, 17, 31, Jan 7 | WEEKLY U1600 - At Club! 6-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $40; Members only Prizes: ($600 b/30) $250-150-100; U1300: $100. Rounds: 7pm each Wed. Max two byes; request by Rd 4. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/90 +30 | U1600 |
| Nov 28 | Afternoon Action - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. The TD may split the tournament into 2 sections to balance out ratings at their discretion. USCF rated Prizes: ($125 b/10): $75-50 Rounds: 2PM and continue ASAP One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 28 | $500 FIDE BLITZ - At Club! 9-SS, G/3 +2 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. GMs Free FIDE Blitz rated. USCF Blitz ratings (when possible) used for pairings & prizes. Prizes: ($500 b/40): $200-100; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. Rounds: Begin at 7pm and continue ASAP. Max three byes; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/3 +2 | none |
| Nov 28 | WOMEN & GIRLS' OPEN - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $0; Non-MCC Member: Additional 0 fee. GMs Free Limited to female players. Non-members welcome! Prizes: ($225 b/25): $150-75. Rounds: Begin at 7pm and continue ASAP. No byes. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 29 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Members only Prizes: ($250 b/20): $125-50; U1500: $75. Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
| Nov 29 | Morning Masters - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. GMs Free Open to Players 2000+ Prizes: ($125 b/10): $75-50 Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 29 | SATURDAY G/50 (OPEN & U1800) - At Club! 4-SS, G/45 d5 Entry fee: $25; Members only GMs Free Two Sections, Rating Floor for Open is 1700: Open ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2000: $75. U1800 ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1600: $75. Rounds: 12:30-2:30-4:30-6:30pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/45 d5 | U1800 |
| Nov 30 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. Prizes: ($250 b/20): $150-100. Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. No byes. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 30 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 30 | Sunday Quads - At Club! 3-RR; 3-SS for Small Swiss, G/60; d10 Entry fee: $25; Members only GMs Free Prizes: $50 prize to each winner. Rounds: 12:30pm, 3pm, 5:30pm No byes allowed; $25 Forfeit fee charged for dropping out before the completion of the tournament. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/60; d10 | none |
| Dec 7 | Chess and Education - Marshall Chess Club Lecture and Book Signing - At Club! | none | |
| Dec 18,19,20,21 | 109th Edward Lasker Memorial/ MCC Championship - At Club! 7-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $100; Members only Club members only rated 2100+ USCF or FIDE, GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs, FMs & Qualifiers from the Marshall Women's, Senior and Amateur Championships. Escalating entry fee, GM entry fee refunded upon completion of the tournament 1. $100 - now through Nov. 23 2. $125 - Nov. 24 - Dec. 7 3. $150 - Dec. 8 - Dec. 17. No day-of registrations. $10,000 GTD Prizes: $5000-2500-1000-500, U2300 USCF: $500, U2100 USCF: $500. Title of "2025 Marshall Chess Club Champion" goes to highest-scoring MCC Member. The title will be determined by a blitz playoff in the case of a tie. Rounds: 7 pm Thursday, 12pm and 6pm Friday, 12pm, 6pm Saturday and 10am and 4pm Sunday. Max two byes; request at entry Registration closes 11:59pm December 17th. | G/90 +30 | none |
| Date | Event | Time | Lowest section |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club | none | |
| Oct 26 | Sunday Quads - At Club | G/60; d10 | none |
| Oct 28 | Adult Class - At Club! Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. Instructor Tamar Chanadiri. In-person class for adult 'beginner' chess players. This class is perfect for unrated players (or novice tournament players) who have a basic understanding of the game. Instruction will be followed by casual play. The class is held from 6:30-8:00 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
| Nov 11 | NM Dan Heisman & NM Laura Smith Lecture and Book Signing - At Club! 1-SS, Entry fee: $0; Members only Join National Masters Laura Smith and Dan Heisman for an engaging introduction to the counting tactic in chess. Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your tactical edge, this session will help you understand when a piece can be safely captured - and when it can't. 6:00 PM Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
| Dec 7 | Chess and Education - Marshall Chess Club Lecture and Book Signing - At Club! | none | |
| Oct 28 | Halloween Puzzle Contest - At Club! Entry fee: $0; Members only Join us for a night of Halloween puzzles and studies, where the ghosts of study composers past will be in the room. Participants will have the opportunity to challenge themselves in one of two formats, with special prizes from the Marshallâs bookstore. Costumes are optional, but there will be an award for the best one of the night. 1) IRL Puzzle Rush - 6-7pm - Kids only, 2) Studies - 7:30-8:30pm - Adults only Puzzle/Study Skill Level: 1600-2000 (players below this rating range are also allowed to register). Registration: Free (members only) Prizes: Prizes: 1st-3rd in each section, choice of book from Marshall bookstore inventory. Best Costume Award: Free entry into next tournament Kids Adults Kids: 6-7pm, Adults: 7:30-8:30pm Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
| Nov 2 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 4 | Adult Class - At Club! Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. Instructor Tamar Chanadiri. In-person class for adult 'beginner' chess players. This class is perfect for unrated players (or novice tournament players) who have a basic understanding of the game. Instruction will be followed by casual play. The class is held from 6:30-8:00 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
| Nov 9 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 11 | Adult Class - At Club! Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. Instructor Tamar Chanadiri. In-person class for adult 'beginner' chess players. This class is perfect for unrated players (or novice tournament players) who have a basic understanding of the game. Instruction will be followed by casual play. The class is held from 6:30-8:00 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
| Nov 16 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 18 | Adult Class - At Club! Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. Instructor Tamar Chanadiri. In-person class for adult 'beginner' chess players. This class is perfect for unrated players (or novice tournament players) who have a basic understanding of the game. Instruction will be followed by casual play. The class is held from 6:30-8:00 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
| Nov 18 | Pizza and Chess - At Club! Entry fee: $0; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. Join us for a casual night of Pizza and Chess! Prizes: No Prizes Rounds: Starts 6:30pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | none | |
| Nov 23 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 25 | Adult Class - At Club! Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. Instructor Tamar Chanadiri. In-person class for adult 'beginner' chess players. This class is perfect for unrated players (or novice tournament players) who have a basic understanding of the game. Instruction will be followed by casual play. The class is held from 6:30-8:00 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
| Nov 30 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 30 | Sunday Quads - At Club! 3-RR; 3-SS for Small Swiss, G/60; d10 Entry fee: $25; Members only GMs Free Prizes: $50 prize to each winner. Rounds: 12:30pm, 3pm, 5:30pm No byes allowed; $25 Forfeit fee charged for dropping out before the completion of the tournament. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/60; d10 | none |
| Oct 31 | $500 FIDE BLITZ - At Club! 9-SS, G/3 +2 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. GMs Free FIDE Blitz rated. USCF Blitz ratings (when possible) used for pairings & prizes. Prizes: ($500 b/40): $200-100; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. Rounds: Begin at 7pm and continue ASAP. Max three byes; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | G/3 +2 | none |
| Nov 28 | $500 FIDE BLITZ - At Club! 9-SS, G/3 +2 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. GMs Free FIDE Blitz rated. USCF Blitz ratings (when possible) used for pairings & prizes. Prizes: ($500 b/40): $200-100; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. Rounds: Begin at 7pm and continue ASAP. Max three byes; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/3 +2 | none |
| Oct 25 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
| Oct 25 | Morning Masters - At Club | G/25 d5 | none |
| Oct 26 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club | G/25 d5 | none |
| Oct 30 | THURSDAY ACTION - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
| Oct 31 | Afternoon Action - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. The TD may split the tournament into 2 sections to balance out ratings at their discretion. USCF rated Prizes: ($125 b/10): $75-50 Rounds: 2PM and continue ASAP One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | G/25 d5 | none |
| Oct 31 | WOMEN & GIRLS' OPEN - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 1 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
| Nov 1 | Morning Masters - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 2 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 6 | THURSDAY ACTION - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 7 | Afternoon Action - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. The TD may split the tournament into 2 sections to balance out ratings at their discretion. USCF rated Prizes: ($125 b/10): $75-50 Rounds: 2PM and continue ASAP One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 8 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Members only Prizes: ($250 b/20): $125-50; U1500: $75. Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
| Nov 8 | Morning Masters - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. GMs Free Open to Players 2000+ Prizes: ($125 b/10): $75-50 Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 9 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. Prizes: ($250 b/20): $150-100. Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. No byes. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 13 | THURSDAY ACTION - At Club! 4-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Members only GMs Free Prizes: ($500 b/40): $150-100-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: $25. Rounds: 7-8:10-9:20-10:30pm. Max one bye, for Rd 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 14 | Afternoon Action - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. The TD may split the tournament into 2 sections to balance out ratings at their discretion. USCF rated Prizes: ($125 b/10): $75-50 Rounds: 2PM and continue ASAP One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 15 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Members only Prizes: ($250 b/20): $125-50; U1500: $75. Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
| Nov 15 | Morning Masters - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. GMs Free Open to Players 2000+ Prizes: ($125 b/10): $75-50 Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 16 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. Prizes: ($250 b/20): $150-100. Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. No byes. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 18 | MARSHALL MASTERS - At Club! 4-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $40; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. GMs Free Open to players rated 2000+. FIDE Rapid rated. Prizes: ENHANCED PRIZE FUND! : ($900 B/30): $400-$275-$125; U2200: $100. Rounds: 7-8:10-9:20-10:30 pm. Max one bye, for Rd 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 20 | THURSDAY ACTION - At Club! 4-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Members only GMs Free Prizes: ($500 b/40): $150-100-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: $25. Rounds: 7-8:10-9:20-10:30pm. Max one bye, for Rd 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 21 | Afternoon Action - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. The TD may split the tournament into 2 sections to balance out ratings at their discretion. USCF rated Prizes: ($125 b/10): $75-50 Rounds: 2PM and continue ASAP One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 22 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Members only Prizes: ($250 b/20): $125-50; U1500: $75. Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
| Nov 22 | Morning Masters - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. GMs Free Open to Players 2000+ Prizes: ($125 b/10): $75-50 Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 23 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. Prizes: ($250 b/20): $150-100. Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. No byes. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 28 | Afternoon Action - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. The TD may split the tournament into 2 sections to balance out ratings at their discretion. USCF rated Prizes: ($125 b/10): $75-50 Rounds: 2PM and continue ASAP One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 28 | WOMEN & GIRLS' OPEN - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $0; Non-MCC Member: Additional 0 fee. GMs Free Limited to female players. Non-members welcome! Prizes: ($225 b/25): $150-75. Rounds: Begin at 7pm and continue ASAP. No byes. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 29 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Members only Prizes: ($250 b/20): $125-50; U1500: $75. Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
| Nov 29 | Morning Masters - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. GMs Free Open to Players 2000+ Prizes: ($125 b/10): $75-50 Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 30 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. Prizes: ($250 b/20): $150-100. Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. No byes. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Oct 25 | SATURDAY G/50 (OPEN & U1800) - At Club | G/45 d5 | U1800 |
| Oct 30 | Adults Only G50s - At Club! 2-SS, G/45 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. Adults 21+, Two Sections. The TD may split the tournament into 2 sections to balance out ratings at their discretion. USCF rated Open ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1800: $75. U1600 ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1400: $75. Rounds: 2PM and 4PM One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | G/45 d5 | U1600 |
| Nov 1 | SATURDAY G/50 (OPEN & U1800) - At Club! | G/45 d5 | U1800 |
| Nov 2 | SUNDAY G/50 (OPEN & U1600) - At Club! | G/45 d5 | U1600 |
| Nov 6 | Adults Only G50s - At Club! 2-SS, G/45 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. Adults 21+, Two Sections. The TD may split the tournament into 2 sections to balance out ratings at their discretion. USCF rated Open ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1800: $75. U1600 ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1400: $75. Rounds: 2PM and 4PM One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | G/45 d5 | U1600 |
| Nov 13 | Adults Only G50s - At Club! 2-SS, G/45 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. Adults 21+, Two Sections. The TD may split the tournament into 2 sections to balance out ratings at their discretion. USCF rated Open ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1800: $75. U1600 ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1400: $75. Rounds: 2PM and 4PM One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/45 d5 | U1600 |
| Nov 20 | Adults Only G50s - At Club! 2-SS, G/45 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. Adults 21+, Two Sections. The TD may split the tournament into 2 sections to balance out ratings at their discretion. USCF rated Open ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1800: $75. U1600 ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1400: $75. Rounds: 2PM and 4PM One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/45 d5 | U1600 |
| Nov 29 | SATURDAY G/50 (OPEN & U1800) - At Club! 4-SS, G/45 d5 Entry fee: $25; Members only GMs Free Two Sections, Rating Floor for Open is 1700: Open ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2000: $75. U1800 ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1600: $75. Rounds: 12:30-2:30-4:30-6:30pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/45 d5 | U1800 |
| Sep 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | THURSDAY OPEN - At Club 6-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $50; Members only GMs Free FIDE Rated. Thursday Open Grand Prix! The winner of each Thursday night open (including ties) receives 3 points, second place receives 2 points and third place receives 1 point. The player with the most points through the last tournament ending before the Club Championship receives a free entry into the Championship. Must be a Club member to qualify. Prizes: ENHANCED PRIZE FUND ($1000 b/25) $500-200-100; U1800: $100-50; U1600 $50 Rounds: 7pm each Thurs. Max two byes; request by Rd 4. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | G/90 +30 | none |
| Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10 | Marshall FIDE Monday - At Club | G/90 +30 | none |
| Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10 | Marshall Monday U1800 - At Club | G/90 +30 | U1800 |
| Oct 15, 22, 29 Nov 5, 12, 19 | WEEKLY U2200 - At Club | G/90 +30 | U2200 |
| Oct 15, 22, 29 Nov 5, 12, 19 | WEEKLY U1600 - At Club | G/90 +30 | U1600 |
| Nov 7,8,9 | Mona Karff Memorial /Marshall Women's Championship - At Club! 5-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $100; Members only FIDE Rated. Only open to women players with a current published rating 1300+; NO exceptions. First 3 places free entry MCC Championship, 4th - 6 th place eligible for paid entry into MCC Championship (all after tiebreaks - TBD). Must be a club member to qualify.The title of 2025 Marshall Chess Club Women's Champion goes to the highest placing club member. GMs, IMs, WGMs and WIMs entry fee reimbursed upon successful completion of the tournament $5000 GTD Prizes: ($5000): $2,500-1,250-500; U2000: $500; U1700 $250 Rounds: Fri: 7pm, Sat & Sun: 12:30 & 5:30pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 2 hours prior to the start of the event. | G/90 +30 | none |
| Nov 7,8,9 | Marshall Senior Championship - At Club! 5-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $75; Members only FIDE rated. Only open to players with a current published rating 1300+ and must be 50+ years old. First 3 places free entry MCC Championship; 4th-6th place eligible for paid entry into MCC Championship (all after tiebreaks - TBD). Must be a club member to qualify. GM entry fee reimbursed upon completion of the tournament. The title of 2025 Marshall Chess Club Senior Champion goes to the highest placing club member. Prizes: ($2000 b/30): $750-500-250; Top age 60-69: $250; Top age 70+: $250 Rounds: Fri: 7pm, Sat & Sun: 12:30 & 5:30pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 2 hours prior to the start of the event. | G/90 +30 | none |
| Nov 21, 22, 23 | Marshall Amateur Championship/ Jerry Simon Memorial - At Club! 5-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $100; Members only FIDE Rated. Open to all players U2100 and unrated. No FIDE ratings over 2100. USCF Rating used for pairings and prizes. First 3 places, U2000 Free Entry into MCC Championship; 4 th - 8 th place are eligible for paid entry into MCC Championship (all after tiebreaks - TBD) Prizes: ($2,500 b/50): $1000-600-400; U2000: $250, U1800: $150, U1600: $100 Rounds: Fri: 7pm, Sat. & Sun: 12:30pm & 5:30pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 2 hours prior to the start of the event. | G/90 +30 | none |
| Dec 18,19,20,21 | 109th Edward Lasker Memorial/ MCC Championship - At Club! 7-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $100; Members only Club members only rated 2100+ USCF or FIDE, GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs, FMs & Qualifiers from the Marshall Women's, Senior and Amateur Championships. Escalating entry fee, GM entry fee refunded upon completion of the tournament 1. $100 - now through Nov. 23 2. $125 - Nov. 24 - Dec. 7 3. $150 - Dec. 8 - Dec. 17. No day-of registrations. $10,000 GTD Prizes: $5000-2500-1000-500, U2300 USCF: $500, U2100 USCF: $500. Title of "2025 Marshall Chess Club Champion" goes to highest-scoring MCC Member. The title will be determined by a blitz playoff in the case of a tie. Rounds: 7 pm Thursday, 12pm and 6pm Friday, 12pm, 6pm Saturday and 10am and 4pm Sunday. Max two byes; request at entry Registration closes 11:59pm December 17th. | G/90 +30 | none |
| Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec 4, 11 | THURSDAY OPEN - At Club! 6-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $50; Members only GMs Free FIDE Rated. Thursday Open Grand Prix! The winner of each Thursday night open (including ties) receives 3 points, second place receives 2 points and third place receives 1 point. The player with the most points through the last tournament ending before the Club Championship receives a free entry into the Championship. Must be a Club member to qualify. Prizes: ENHANCED PRIZE FUND ($1000 b/25) $500-200-100; U1800: $100-50; U1600 $50 Rounds: 7pm each Thurs. Max two byes; request by Rd 4. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | G/90 +30 | none |
| Nov 14, 15, 16 | Marshall PREMIER FIDE OPEN - At Club! 5-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $100; Members only GMs Free, first 5 IMs Free. FIDE Rated. Only open to players with a current published rating 2000+ (USCF or FIDE); No exceptions. Prizes: New Enhanced Prize Fund!! ($2,000 Guaranteed) $1,000-500-250. U2300: $250. Cross Section Mixed Doubles $200 prize with 3 teams minimum required (highest combined score of male/female team. Teams must declare prior to the start of round 2 and may consist of players from the Open and/or U2000 sections. Prize is split $100 to each player). Rounds: Fri: 7pm, Sat & Sun: 12:30 & 5:30pm. Max two byes; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/90 +30 | none |
| Nov 14, 15, 16 | Marshall PREMIER FIDE U2000 - At Club! 5-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $75; Members only FIDE rated Prizes: ($1,125 b/30): $500-200; U1750: $150, U1500: $150, U1300: $125; Cross Section Mixed Doubles $200 (highest combined score of male/female team. Teams must declare prior to the start of round 2 and may consist of players from the Open and/or U2000 sections. Prize is split $100 to each player). Rounds: Fri: 7pm, Sat & Sun: 12:30 & 5:30pm. Max two byes; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/90 +30 | U2000 |
| Nov 17, 24, Dec 1, 8, 15, 22 | Marshall FIDE Monday - At Club! 6-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $50; Members only GMs Free Open to players 1700+; FIDE Rated. Prizes: ($750 b/30) $300-200-100; U2000: $100-50. Rounds: 7pm each Mon. Max two byes; request by Rd 4. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/90 +30 | none |
| Nov 17, 24, Dec 1, 8, 15, 22 | Marshall Monday U1800 - At Club! 6-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $40; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Prizes: ($600 b/30) $200-150-100; U1500: $100-50. Rounds: 7pm each Mon. Max two byes; request by Rd 4. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/90 +30 | U1800 |
| Nov 26, Dec 3, 10, 17, 31, Jan 7 | WEEKLY U2200 - At Club! 6-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $50; Members only Open to players 1500+; FIDE Rated. Prizes: ($750 b/30) $300-200-100; U1800: $100-50. Rounds: 7pm each Wed. Max two byes; request by Rd 4. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/90 +30 | U2200 |
| Nov 26, Dec 3, 10, 17, 31, Jan 7 | WEEKLY U1600 - At Club! 6-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $40; Members only Prizes: ($600 b/30) $250-150-100; U1300: $100. Rounds: 7pm each Wed. Max two byes; request by Rd 4. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/90 +30 | U1600 |
| Date | Event | Time | Lowest section |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 22, 29 Nov 5, 12, 19 | WEEKLY U1600 - At Club | G/90 +30 | U1600 |
| Oct 30 | Adults Only G50s - At Club! 2-SS, G/45 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. Adults 21+, Two Sections. The TD may split the tournament into 2 sections to balance out ratings at their discretion. USCF rated Open ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1800: $75. U1600 ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1400: $75. Rounds: 2PM and 4PM One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | G/45 d5 | U1600 |
| Nov 2 | SUNDAY G/50 (OPEN & U1600) - At Club! | G/45 d5 | U1600 |
| Nov 6 | Adults Only G50s - At Club! 2-SS, G/45 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. Adults 21+, Two Sections. The TD may split the tournament into 2 sections to balance out ratings at their discretion. USCF rated Open ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1800: $75. U1600 ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1400: $75. Rounds: 2PM and 4PM One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | G/45 d5 | U1600 |
| Nov 13 | Adults Only G50s - At Club! 2-SS, G/45 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. Adults 21+, Two Sections. The TD may split the tournament into 2 sections to balance out ratings at their discretion. USCF rated Open ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1800: $75. U1600 ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1400: $75. Rounds: 2PM and 4PM One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/45 d5 | U1600 |
| Nov 20 | Adults Only G50s - At Club! 2-SS, G/45 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. Adults 21+, Two Sections. The TD may split the tournament into 2 sections to balance out ratings at their discretion. USCF rated Open ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1800: $75. U1600 ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1400: $75. Rounds: 2PM and 4PM One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/45 d5 | U1600 |
| Nov 26, Dec 3, 10, 17, 31, Jan 7 | WEEKLY U1600 - At Club! 6-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $40; Members only Prizes: ($600 b/30) $250-150-100; U1300: $100. Rounds: 7pm each Wed. Max two byes; request by Rd 4. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/90 +30 | U1600 |
| Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10 | Marshall Monday U1800 - At Club | G/90 +30 | U1800 |
| Oct 25 | SATURDAY G/50 (OPEN & U1800) - At Club | G/45 d5 | U1800 |
| Nov 1 | SATURDAY G/50 (OPEN & U1800) - At Club! | G/45 d5 | U1800 |
| Nov 17, 24, Dec 1, 8, 15, 22 | Marshall Monday U1800 - At Club! 6-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $40; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Prizes: ($600 b/30) $200-150-100; U1500: $100-50. Rounds: 7pm each Mon. Max two byes; request by Rd 4. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/90 +30 | U1800 |
| Nov 29 | SATURDAY G/50 (OPEN & U1800) - At Club! 4-SS, G/45 d5 Entry fee: $25; Members only GMs Free Two Sections, Rating Floor for Open is 1700: Open ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2000: $75. U1800 ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1600: $75. Rounds: 12:30-2:30-4:30-6:30pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/45 d5 | U1800 |
| Oct 25 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
| Nov 1 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
| Nov 8 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Members only Prizes: ($250 b/20): $125-50; U1500: $75. Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
| Nov 14, 15, 16 | Marshall PREMIER FIDE U2000 - At Club! 5-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $75; Members only FIDE rated Prizes: ($1,125 b/30): $500-200; U1750: $150, U1500: $150, U1300: $125; Cross Section Mixed Doubles $200 (highest combined score of male/female team. Teams must declare prior to the start of round 2 and may consist of players from the Open and/or U2000 sections. Prize is split $100 to each player). Rounds: Fri: 7pm, Sat & Sun: 12:30 & 5:30pm. Max two byes; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/90 +30 | U2000 |
| Nov 15 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Members only Prizes: ($250 b/20): $125-50; U1500: $75. Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
| Nov 22 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Members only Prizes: ($250 b/20): $125-50; U1500: $75. Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
| Nov 29 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Members only Prizes: ($250 b/20): $125-50; U1500: $75. Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
| Oct 15, 22, 29 Nov 5, 12, 19 | WEEKLY U2200 - At Club | G/90 +30 | U2200 |
| Nov 26, Dec 3, 10, 17, 31, Jan 7 | WEEKLY U2200 - At Club! 6-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $50; Members only Open to players 1500+; FIDE Rated. Prizes: ($750 b/30) $300-200-100; U1800: $100-50. Rounds: 7pm each Wed. Max two byes; request by Rd 4. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/90 +30 | U2200 |
| Sep 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | THURSDAY OPEN - At Club 6-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $50; Members only GMs Free FIDE Rated. Thursday Open Grand Prix! The winner of each Thursday night open (including ties) receives 3 points, second place receives 2 points and third place receives 1 point. The player with the most points through the last tournament ending before the Club Championship receives a free entry into the Championship. Must be a Club member to qualify. Prizes: ENHANCED PRIZE FUND ($1000 b/25) $500-200-100; U1800: $100-50; U1600 $50 Rounds: 7pm each Thurs. Max two byes; request by Rd 4. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | G/90 +30 | none |
| Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10 | Marshall FIDE Monday - At Club | G/90 +30 | none |
| Oct 25 | Morning Masters - At Club | G/25 d5 | none |
| Oct 26 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club | G/25 d5 | none |
| Oct 26 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club | none | |
| Oct 26 | Sunday Quads - At Club | G/60; d10 | none |
| Oct 28 | Adult Class - At Club! Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. Instructor Tamar Chanadiri. In-person class for adult 'beginner' chess players. This class is perfect for unrated players (or novice tournament players) who have a basic understanding of the game. Instruction will be followed by casual play. The class is held from 6:30-8:00 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
| Oct 30 | THURSDAY ACTION - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
| Oct 31 | Afternoon Action - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. The TD may split the tournament into 2 sections to balance out ratings at their discretion. USCF rated Prizes: ($125 b/10): $75-50 Rounds: 2PM and continue ASAP One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | G/25 d5 | none |
| Oct 31 | WOMEN & GIRLS' OPEN - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
| Oct 31 | $500 FIDE BLITZ - At Club! 9-SS, G/3 +2 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. GMs Free FIDE Blitz rated. USCF Blitz ratings (when possible) used for pairings & prizes. Prizes: ($500 b/40): $200-100; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. Rounds: Begin at 7pm and continue ASAP. Max three byes; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | G/3 +2 | none |
| Nov 7,8,9 | Mona Karff Memorial /Marshall Women's Championship - At Club! 5-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $100; Members only FIDE Rated. Only open to women players with a current published rating 1300+; NO exceptions. First 3 places free entry MCC Championship, 4th - 6 th place eligible for paid entry into MCC Championship (all after tiebreaks - TBD). Must be a club member to qualify.The title of 2025 Marshall Chess Club Women's Champion goes to the highest placing club member. GMs, IMs, WGMs and WIMs entry fee reimbursed upon successful completion of the tournament $5000 GTD Prizes: ($5000): $2,500-1,250-500; U2000: $500; U1700 $250 Rounds: Fri: 7pm, Sat & Sun: 12:30 & 5:30pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 2 hours prior to the start of the event. | G/90 +30 | none |
| Nov 7,8,9 | Marshall Senior Championship - At Club! 5-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $75; Members only FIDE rated. Only open to players with a current published rating 1300+ and must be 50+ years old. First 3 places free entry MCC Championship; 4th-6th place eligible for paid entry into MCC Championship (all after tiebreaks - TBD). Must be a club member to qualify. GM entry fee reimbursed upon completion of the tournament. The title of 2025 Marshall Chess Club Senior Champion goes to the highest placing club member. Prizes: ($2000 b/30): $750-500-250; Top age 60-69: $250; Top age 70+: $250 Rounds: Fri: 7pm, Sat & Sun: 12:30 & 5:30pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 2 hours prior to the start of the event. | G/90 +30 | none |
| Nov 21, 22, 23 | Marshall Amateur Championship/ Jerry Simon Memorial - At Club! 5-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $100; Members only FIDE Rated. Open to all players U2100 and unrated. No FIDE ratings over 2100. USCF Rating used for pairings and prizes. First 3 places, U2000 Free Entry into MCC Championship; 4 th - 8 th place are eligible for paid entry into MCC Championship (all after tiebreaks - TBD) Prizes: ($2,500 b/50): $1000-600-400; U2000: $250, U1800: $150, U1600: $100 Rounds: Fri: 7pm, Sat. & Sun: 12:30pm & 5:30pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 2 hours prior to the start of the event. | G/90 +30 | none |
| Dec 18,19,20,21 | 109th Edward Lasker Memorial/ MCC Championship - At Club! 7-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $100; Members only Club members only rated 2100+ USCF or FIDE, GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs, FMs & Qualifiers from the Marshall Women's, Senior and Amateur Championships. Escalating entry fee, GM entry fee refunded upon completion of the tournament 1. $100 - now through Nov. 23 2. $125 - Nov. 24 - Dec. 7 3. $150 - Dec. 8 - Dec. 17. No day-of registrations. $10,000 GTD Prizes: $5000-2500-1000-500, U2300 USCF: $500, U2100 USCF: $500. Title of "2025 Marshall Chess Club Champion" goes to highest-scoring MCC Member. The title will be determined by a blitz playoff in the case of a tie. Rounds: 7 pm Thursday, 12pm and 6pm Friday, 12pm, 6pm Saturday and 10am and 4pm Sunday. Max two byes; request at entry Registration closes 11:59pm December 17th. | G/90 +30 | none |
| Nov 11 | NM Dan Heisman & NM Laura Smith Lecture and Book Signing - At Club! 1-SS, Entry fee: $0; Members only Join National Masters Laura Smith and Dan Heisman for an engaging introduction to the counting tactic in chess. Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your tactical edge, this session will help you understand when a piece can be safely captured - and when it can't. 6:00 PM Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
| Dec 7 | Chess and Education - Marshall Chess Club Lecture and Book Signing - At Club! | none | |
| Oct 28 | Halloween Puzzle Contest - At Club! Entry fee: $0; Members only Join us for a night of Halloween puzzles and studies, where the ghosts of study composers past will be in the room. Participants will have the opportunity to challenge themselves in one of two formats, with special prizes from the Marshallâs bookstore. Costumes are optional, but there will be an award for the best one of the night. 1) IRL Puzzle Rush - 6-7pm - Kids only, 2) Studies - 7:30-8:30pm - Adults only Puzzle/Study Skill Level: 1600-2000 (players below this rating range are also allowed to register). Registration: Free (members only) Prizes: Prizes: 1st-3rd in each section, choice of book from Marshall bookstore inventory. Best Costume Award: Free entry into next tournament Kids Adults Kids: 6-7pm, Adults: 7:30-8:30pm Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
| Nov 1 | Morning Masters - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 2 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 2 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 4 | Adult Class - At Club! Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. Instructor Tamar Chanadiri. In-person class for adult 'beginner' chess players. This class is perfect for unrated players (or novice tournament players) who have a basic understanding of the game. Instruction will be followed by casual play. The class is held from 6:30-8:00 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
| Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec 4, 11 | THURSDAY OPEN - At Club! 6-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $50; Members only GMs Free FIDE Rated. Thursday Open Grand Prix! The winner of each Thursday night open (including ties) receives 3 points, second place receives 2 points and third place receives 1 point. The player with the most points through the last tournament ending before the Club Championship receives a free entry into the Championship. Must be a Club member to qualify. Prizes: ENHANCED PRIZE FUND ($1000 b/25) $500-200-100; U1800: $100-50; U1600 $50 Rounds: 7pm each Thurs. Max two byes; request by Rd 4. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | G/90 +30 | none |
| Nov 6 | THURSDAY ACTION - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 7 | Afternoon Action - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. The TD may split the tournament into 2 sections to balance out ratings at their discretion. USCF rated Prizes: ($125 b/10): $75-50 Rounds: 2PM and continue ASAP One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 8 | Morning Masters - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. GMs Free Open to Players 2000+ Prizes: ($125 b/10): $75-50 Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 9 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. Prizes: ($250 b/20): $150-100. Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. No byes. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 9 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 11 | Adult Class - At Club! Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. Instructor Tamar Chanadiri. In-person class for adult 'beginner' chess players. This class is perfect for unrated players (or novice tournament players) who have a basic understanding of the game. Instruction will be followed by casual play. The class is held from 6:30-8:00 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
| Nov 13 | THURSDAY ACTION - At Club! 4-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Members only GMs Free Prizes: ($500 b/40): $150-100-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: $25. Rounds: 7-8:10-9:20-10:30pm. Max one bye, for Rd 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 14 | Afternoon Action - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. The TD may split the tournament into 2 sections to balance out ratings at their discretion. USCF rated Prizes: ($125 b/10): $75-50 Rounds: 2PM and continue ASAP One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 14, 15, 16 | Marshall PREMIER FIDE OPEN - At Club! 5-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $100; Members only GMs Free, first 5 IMs Free. FIDE Rated. Only open to players with a current published rating 2000+ (USCF or FIDE); No exceptions. Prizes: New Enhanced Prize Fund!! ($2,000 Guaranteed) $1,000-500-250. U2300: $250. Cross Section Mixed Doubles $200 prize with 3 teams minimum required (highest combined score of male/female team. Teams must declare prior to the start of round 2 and may consist of players from the Open and/or U2000 sections. Prize is split $100 to each player). Rounds: Fri: 7pm, Sat & Sun: 12:30 & 5:30pm. Max two byes; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/90 +30 | none |
| Nov 15 | Morning Masters - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. GMs Free Open to Players 2000+ Prizes: ($125 b/10): $75-50 Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 16 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. Prizes: ($250 b/20): $150-100. Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. No byes. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 16 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 17, 24, Dec 1, 8, 15, 22 | Marshall FIDE Monday - At Club! 6-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $50; Members only GMs Free Open to players 1700+; FIDE Rated. Prizes: ($750 b/30) $300-200-100; U2000: $100-50. Rounds: 7pm each Mon. Max two byes; request by Rd 4. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/90 +30 | none |
| Nov 18 | Adult Class - At Club! Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. Instructor Tamar Chanadiri. In-person class for adult 'beginner' chess players. This class is perfect for unrated players (or novice tournament players) who have a basic understanding of the game. Instruction will be followed by casual play. The class is held from 6:30-8:00 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
| Nov 18 | MARSHALL MASTERS - At Club! 4-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $40; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. GMs Free Open to players rated 2000+. FIDE Rapid rated. Prizes: ENHANCED PRIZE FUND! : ($900 B/30): $400-$275-$125; U2200: $100. Rounds: 7-8:10-9:20-10:30 pm. Max one bye, for Rd 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 18 | Pizza and Chess - At Club! Entry fee: $0; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. Join us for a casual night of Pizza and Chess! Prizes: No Prizes Rounds: Starts 6:30pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | none | |
| Nov 20 | THURSDAY ACTION - At Club! 4-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Members only GMs Free Prizes: ($500 b/40): $150-100-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: $25. Rounds: 7-8:10-9:20-10:30pm. Max one bye, for Rd 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 21 | Afternoon Action - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. The TD may split the tournament into 2 sections to balance out ratings at their discretion. USCF rated Prizes: ($125 b/10): $75-50 Rounds: 2PM and continue ASAP One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 22 | Morning Masters - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. GMs Free Open to Players 2000+ Prizes: ($125 b/10): $75-50 Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 23 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. Prizes: ($250 b/20): $150-100. Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. No byes. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 23 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 25 | Adult Class - At Club! Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. Instructor Tamar Chanadiri. In-person class for adult 'beginner' chess players. This class is perfect for unrated players (or novice tournament players) who have a basic understanding of the game. Instruction will be followed by casual play. The class is held from 6:30-8:00 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
| Nov 28 | Afternoon Action - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. The TD may split the tournament into 2 sections to balance out ratings at their discretion. USCF rated Prizes: ($125 b/10): $75-50 Rounds: 2PM and continue ASAP One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 28 | $500 FIDE BLITZ - At Club! 9-SS, G/3 +2 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. GMs Free FIDE Blitz rated. USCF Blitz ratings (when possible) used for pairings & prizes. Prizes: ($500 b/40): $200-100; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. Rounds: Begin at 7pm and continue ASAP. Max three byes; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/3 +2 | none |
| Nov 28 | WOMEN & GIRLS' OPEN - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $0; Non-MCC Member: Additional 0 fee. GMs Free Limited to female players. Non-members welcome! Prizes: ($225 b/25): $150-75. Rounds: Begin at 7pm and continue ASAP. No byes. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 29 | Morning Masters - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. GMs Free Open to Players 2000+ Prizes: ($125 b/10): $75-50 Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 30 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. Prizes: ($250 b/20): $150-100. Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. No byes. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 30 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 30 | Sunday Quads - At Club! 3-RR; 3-SS for Small Swiss, G/60; d10 Entry fee: $25; Members only GMs Free Prizes: $50 prize to each winner. Rounds: 12:30pm, 3pm, 5:30pm No byes allowed; $25 Forfeit fee charged for dropping out before the completion of the tournament. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/60; d10 | none |
| Date | Event | Time | Lowest section |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | THURSDAY OPEN - At Club 6-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $50; Members only GMs Free FIDE Rated. Thursday Open Grand Prix! The winner of each Thursday night open (including ties) receives 3 points, second place receives 2 points and third place receives 1 point. The player with the most points through the last tournament ending before the Club Championship receives a free entry into the Championship. Must be a Club member to qualify. Prizes: ENHANCED PRIZE FUND ($1000 b/25) $500-200-100; U1800: $100-50; U1600 $50 Rounds: 7pm each Thurs. Max two byes; request by Rd 4. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | G/90 +30 | none |
| Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10 | Marshall FIDE Monday - At Club | G/90 +30 | none |
| Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10 | Marshall Monday U1800 - At Club | G/90 +30 | U1800 |
| Oct 15, 22, 29 Nov 5, 12, 19 | WEEKLY U2200 - At Club | G/90 +30 | U2200 |
| Oct 15, 22, 29 Nov 5, 12, 19 | WEEKLY U1600 - At Club | G/90 +30 | U1600 |
| Oct 25 | SATURDAY G/50 (OPEN & U1800) - At Club | G/45 d5 | U1800 |
| Oct 25 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
| Oct 25 | Morning Masters - At Club | G/25 d5 | none |
| Oct 26 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club | G/25 d5 | none |
| Oct 26 | Sunday Quads - At Club | G/60; d10 | none |
| Oct 30 | Adults Only G50s - At Club! 2-SS, G/45 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. Adults 21+, Two Sections. The TD may split the tournament into 2 sections to balance out ratings at their discretion. USCF rated Open ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1800: $75. U1600 ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1400: $75. Rounds: 2PM and 4PM One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | G/45 d5 | U1600 |
| Oct 30 | THURSDAY ACTION - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
| Oct 31 | Afternoon Action - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. The TD may split the tournament into 2 sections to balance out ratings at their discretion. USCF rated Prizes: ($125 b/10): $75-50 Rounds: 2PM and continue ASAP One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | G/25 d5 | none |
| Oct 31 | WOMEN & GIRLS' OPEN - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
| Oct 31 | $500 FIDE BLITZ - At Club! 9-SS, G/3 +2 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. GMs Free FIDE Blitz rated. USCF Blitz ratings (when possible) used for pairings & prizes. Prizes: ($500 b/40): $200-100; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. Rounds: Begin at 7pm and continue ASAP. Max three byes; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | G/3 +2 | none |
| Nov 1 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
| Nov 1 | Morning Masters - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 1 | SATURDAY G/50 (OPEN & U1800) - At Club! | G/45 d5 | U1800 |
| Nov 2 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 2 | SUNDAY G/50 (OPEN & U1600) - At Club! | G/45 d5 | U1600 |
| Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec 4, 11 | THURSDAY OPEN - At Club! 6-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $50; Members only GMs Free FIDE Rated. Thursday Open Grand Prix! The winner of each Thursday night open (including ties) receives 3 points, second place receives 2 points and third place receives 1 point. The player with the most points through the last tournament ending before the Club Championship receives a free entry into the Championship. Must be a Club member to qualify. Prizes: ENHANCED PRIZE FUND ($1000 b/25) $500-200-100; U1800: $100-50; U1600 $50 Rounds: 7pm each Thurs. Max two byes; request by Rd 4. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | G/90 +30 | none |
| Nov 6 | THURSDAY ACTION - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 6 | Adults Only G50s - At Club! 2-SS, G/45 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. Adults 21+, Two Sections. The TD may split the tournament into 2 sections to balance out ratings at their discretion. USCF rated Open ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1800: $75. U1600 ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1400: $75. Rounds: 2PM and 4PM One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | G/45 d5 | U1600 |
| Nov 7,8,9 | Mona Karff Memorial /Marshall Women's Championship - At Club! 5-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $100; Members only FIDE Rated. Only open to women players with a current published rating 1300+; NO exceptions. First 3 places free entry MCC Championship, 4th - 6 th place eligible for paid entry into MCC Championship (all after tiebreaks - TBD). Must be a club member to qualify.The title of 2025 Marshall Chess Club Women's Champion goes to the highest placing club member. GMs, IMs, WGMs and WIMs entry fee reimbursed upon successful completion of the tournament $5000 GTD Prizes: ($5000): $2,500-1,250-500; U2000: $500; U1700 $250 Rounds: Fri: 7pm, Sat & Sun: 12:30 & 5:30pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 2 hours prior to the start of the event. | G/90 +30 | none |
| Nov 7,8,9 | Marshall Senior Championship - At Club! 5-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $75; Members only FIDE rated. Only open to players with a current published rating 1300+ and must be 50+ years old. First 3 places free entry MCC Championship; 4th-6th place eligible for paid entry into MCC Championship (all after tiebreaks - TBD). Must be a club member to qualify. GM entry fee reimbursed upon completion of the tournament. The title of 2025 Marshall Chess Club Senior Champion goes to the highest placing club member. Prizes: ($2000 b/30): $750-500-250; Top age 60-69: $250; Top age 70+: $250 Rounds: Fri: 7pm, Sat & Sun: 12:30 & 5:30pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 2 hours prior to the start of the event. | G/90 +30 | none |
| Nov 7 | Afternoon Action - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. The TD may split the tournament into 2 sections to balance out ratings at their discretion. USCF rated Prizes: ($125 b/10): $75-50 Rounds: 2PM and continue ASAP One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 8 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Members only Prizes: ($250 b/20): $125-50; U1500: $75. Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
| Nov 8 | Morning Masters - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. GMs Free Open to Players 2000+ Prizes: ($125 b/10): $75-50 Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 9 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. Prizes: ($250 b/20): $150-100. Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. No byes. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 13 | Adults Only G50s - At Club! 2-SS, G/45 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. Adults 21+, Two Sections. The TD may split the tournament into 2 sections to balance out ratings at their discretion. USCF rated Open ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1800: $75. U1600 ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1400: $75. Rounds: 2PM and 4PM One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/45 d5 | U1600 |
| Nov 13 | THURSDAY ACTION - At Club! 4-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Members only GMs Free Prizes: ($500 b/40): $150-100-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: $25. Rounds: 7-8:10-9:20-10:30pm. Max one bye, for Rd 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 14 | Afternoon Action - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. The TD may split the tournament into 2 sections to balance out ratings at their discretion. USCF rated Prizes: ($125 b/10): $75-50 Rounds: 2PM and continue ASAP One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 14, 15, 16 | Marshall PREMIER FIDE OPEN - At Club! 5-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $100; Members only GMs Free, first 5 IMs Free. FIDE Rated. Only open to players with a current published rating 2000+ (USCF or FIDE); No exceptions. Prizes: New Enhanced Prize Fund!! ($2,000 Guaranteed) $1,000-500-250. U2300: $250. Cross Section Mixed Doubles $200 prize with 3 teams minimum required (highest combined score of male/female team. Teams must declare prior to the start of round 2 and may consist of players from the Open and/or U2000 sections. Prize is split $100 to each player). Rounds: Fri: 7pm, Sat & Sun: 12:30 & 5:30pm. Max two byes; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/90 +30 | none |
| Nov 14, 15, 16 | Marshall PREMIER FIDE U2000 - At Club! 5-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $75; Members only FIDE rated Prizes: ($1,125 b/30): $500-200; U1750: $150, U1500: $150, U1300: $125; Cross Section Mixed Doubles $200 (highest combined score of male/female team. Teams must declare prior to the start of round 2 and may consist of players from the Open and/or U2000 sections. Prize is split $100 to each player). Rounds: Fri: 7pm, Sat & Sun: 12:30 & 5:30pm. Max two byes; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/90 +30 | U2000 |
| Nov 15 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Members only Prizes: ($250 b/20): $125-50; U1500: $75. Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
| Nov 15 | Morning Masters - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. GMs Free Open to Players 2000+ Prizes: ($125 b/10): $75-50 Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 16 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. Prizes: ($250 b/20): $150-100. Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. No byes. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 17, 24, Dec 1, 8, 15, 22 | Marshall FIDE Monday - At Club! 6-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $50; Members only GMs Free Open to players 1700+; FIDE Rated. Prizes: ($750 b/30) $300-200-100; U2000: $100-50. Rounds: 7pm each Mon. Max two byes; request by Rd 4. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/90 +30 | none |
| Nov 17, 24, Dec 1, 8, 15, 22 | Marshall Monday U1800 - At Club! 6-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $40; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Prizes: ($600 b/30) $200-150-100; U1500: $100-50. Rounds: 7pm each Mon. Max two byes; request by Rd 4. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/90 +30 | U1800 |
| Nov 18 | MARSHALL MASTERS - At Club! 4-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $40; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. GMs Free Open to players rated 2000+. FIDE Rapid rated. Prizes: ENHANCED PRIZE FUND! : ($900 B/30): $400-$275-$125; U2200: $100. Rounds: 7-8:10-9:20-10:30 pm. Max one bye, for Rd 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 18 | Pizza and Chess - At Club! Entry fee: $0; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. Join us for a casual night of Pizza and Chess! Prizes: No Prizes Rounds: Starts 6:30pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | none | |
| Nov 20 | Adults Only G50s - At Club! 2-SS, G/45 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. Adults 21+, Two Sections. The TD may split the tournament into 2 sections to balance out ratings at their discretion. USCF rated Open ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1800: $75. U1600 ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1400: $75. Rounds: 2PM and 4PM One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/45 d5 | U1600 |
| Nov 20 | THURSDAY ACTION - At Club! 4-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Members only GMs Free Prizes: ($500 b/40): $150-100-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: $25. Rounds: 7-8:10-9:20-10:30pm. Max one bye, for Rd 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 21, 22, 23 | Marshall Amateur Championship/ Jerry Simon Memorial - At Club! 5-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $100; Members only FIDE Rated. Open to all players U2100 and unrated. No FIDE ratings over 2100. USCF Rating used for pairings and prizes. First 3 places, U2000 Free Entry into MCC Championship; 4 th - 8 th place are eligible for paid entry into MCC Championship (all after tiebreaks - TBD) Prizes: ($2,500 b/50): $1000-600-400; U2000: $250, U1800: $150, U1600: $100 Rounds: Fri: 7pm, Sat. & Sun: 12:30pm & 5:30pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 2 hours prior to the start of the event. | G/90 +30 | none |
| Nov 21 | Afternoon Action - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. The TD may split the tournament into 2 sections to balance out ratings at their discretion. USCF rated Prizes: ($125 b/10): $75-50 Rounds: 2PM and continue ASAP One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 22 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Members only Prizes: ($250 b/20): $125-50; U1500: $75. Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
| Nov 22 | Morning Masters - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. GMs Free Open to Players 2000+ Prizes: ($125 b/10): $75-50 Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 23 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. Prizes: ($250 b/20): $150-100. Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. No byes. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 26, Dec 3, 10, 17, 31, Jan 7 | WEEKLY U2200 - At Club! 6-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $50; Members only Open to players 1500+; FIDE Rated. Prizes: ($750 b/30) $300-200-100; U1800: $100-50. Rounds: 7pm each Wed. Max two byes; request by Rd 4. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/90 +30 | U2200 |
| Nov 26, Dec 3, 10, 17, 31, Jan 7 | WEEKLY U1600 - At Club! 6-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $40; Members only Prizes: ($600 b/30) $250-150-100; U1300: $100. Rounds: 7pm each Wed. Max two byes; request by Rd 4. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/90 +30 | U1600 |
| Nov 28 | Afternoon Action - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. The TD may split the tournament into 2 sections to balance out ratings at their discretion. USCF rated Prizes: ($125 b/10): $75-50 Rounds: 2PM and continue ASAP One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 28 | $500 FIDE BLITZ - At Club! 9-SS, G/3 +2 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. GMs Free FIDE Blitz rated. USCF Blitz ratings (when possible) used for pairings & prizes. Prizes: ($500 b/40): $200-100; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. Rounds: Begin at 7pm and continue ASAP. Max three byes; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/3 +2 | none |
| Nov 28 | WOMEN & GIRLS' OPEN - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $0; Non-MCC Member: Additional 0 fee. GMs Free Limited to female players. Non-members welcome! Prizes: ($225 b/25): $150-75. Rounds: Begin at 7pm and continue ASAP. No byes. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 29 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Members only Prizes: ($250 b/20): $125-50; U1500: $75. Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
| Nov 29 | Morning Masters - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. GMs Free Open to Players 2000+ Prizes: ($125 b/10): $75-50 Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 29 | SATURDAY G/50 (OPEN & U1800) - At Club! 4-SS, G/45 d5 Entry fee: $25; Members only GMs Free Two Sections, Rating Floor for Open is 1700: Open ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2000: $75. U1800 ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1600: $75. Rounds: 12:30-2:30-4:30-6:30pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/45 d5 | U1800 |
| Nov 30 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. Prizes: ($250 b/20): $150-100. Rounds: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. No byes. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 30 | Sunday Quads - At Club! 3-RR; 3-SS for Small Swiss, G/60; d10 Entry fee: $25; Members only GMs Free Prizes: $50 prize to each winner. Rounds: 12:30pm, 3pm, 5:30pm No byes allowed; $25 Forfeit fee charged for dropping out before the completion of the tournament. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Registration opens 10 days before event | G/60; d10 | none |
| Dec 18,19,20,21 | 109th Edward Lasker Memorial/ MCC Championship - At Club! 7-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $100; Members only Club members only rated 2100+ USCF or FIDE, GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs, FMs & Qualifiers from the Marshall Women's, Senior and Amateur Championships. Escalating entry fee, GM entry fee refunded upon completion of the tournament 1. $100 - now through Nov. 23 2. $125 - Nov. 24 - Dec. 7 3. $150 - Dec. 8 - Dec. 17. No day-of registrations. $10,000 GTD Prizes: $5000-2500-1000-500, U2300 USCF: $500, U2100 USCF: $500. Title of "2025 Marshall Chess Club Champion" goes to highest-scoring MCC Member. The title will be determined by a blitz playoff in the case of a tie. Rounds: 7 pm Thursday, 12pm and 6pm Friday, 12pm, 6pm Saturday and 10am and 4pm Sunday. Max two byes; request at entry Registration closes 11:59pm December 17th. | G/90 +30 | none |
| Date | Event | Time | Lowest section |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club | none | |
| Oct 28 | Adult Class - At Club! Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. Instructor Tamar Chanadiri. In-person class for adult 'beginner' chess players. This class is perfect for unrated players (or novice tournament players) who have a basic understanding of the game. Instruction will be followed by casual play. The class is held from 6:30-8:00 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
| Oct 28 | Halloween Puzzle Contest - At Club! Entry fee: $0; Members only Join us for a night of Halloween puzzles and studies, where the ghosts of study composers past will be in the room. Participants will have the opportunity to challenge themselves in one of two formats, with special prizes from the Marshallâs bookstore. Costumes are optional, but there will be an award for the best one of the night. 1) IRL Puzzle Rush - 6-7pm - Kids only, 2) Studies - 7:30-8:30pm - Adults only Puzzle/Study Skill Level: 1600-2000 (players below this rating range are also allowed to register). Registration: Free (members only) Prizes: Prizes: 1st-3rd in each section, choice of book from Marshall bookstore inventory. Best Costume Award: Free entry into next tournament Kids Adults Kids: 6-7pm, Adults: 7:30-8:30pm Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
| Nov 2 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 4 | Adult Class - At Club! Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. Instructor Tamar Chanadiri. In-person class for adult 'beginner' chess players. This class is perfect for unrated players (or novice tournament players) who have a basic understanding of the game. Instruction will be followed by casual play. The class is held from 6:30-8:00 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
| Nov 9 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 11 | NM Dan Heisman & NM Laura Smith Lecture and Book Signing - At Club! 1-SS, Entry fee: $0; Members only Join National Masters Laura Smith and Dan Heisman for an engaging introduction to the counting tactic in chess. Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your tactical edge, this session will help you understand when a piece can be safely captured - and when it can't. 6:00 PM Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
| Nov 11 | Adult Class - At Club! Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. Instructor Tamar Chanadiri. In-person class for adult 'beginner' chess players. This class is perfect for unrated players (or novice tournament players) who have a basic understanding of the game. Instruction will be followed by casual play. The class is held from 6:30-8:00 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
| Nov 16 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 18 | Adult Class - At Club! Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. Instructor Tamar Chanadiri. In-person class for adult 'beginner' chess players. This class is perfect for unrated players (or novice tournament players) who have a basic understanding of the game. Instruction will be followed by casual play. The class is held from 6:30-8:00 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
| Nov 23 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 25 | Adult Class - At Club! Entry fee: $25; Non-MCC Member: Additional $10 fee. Instructor Tamar Chanadiri. In-person class for adult 'beginner' chess players. This class is perfect for unrated players (or novice tournament players) who have a basic understanding of the game. Instruction will be followed by casual play. The class is held from 6:30-8:00 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
| Nov 30 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Dec 7 | Chess and Education - Marshall Chess Club Lecture and Book Signing - At Club! | none |
