| Date | Event | Time | Lowest section |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 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: ($750 b/30) $300-200-100; U1800: $100-50. 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 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11 | WEEKLY U2200 - At Club | G/90 +30 | U2200 |
| Oct 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11 | WEEKLY U1600 - At Club | G/90 +30 | U1600 |
| Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23 | Marshall FIDE Monday - At Club | G/90 +30 | none |
| Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23 | Marshall Monday U1800 - At Club | G/90 +30 | U1800 |
| Oct 24 | SATURDAY G/50 (OPEN & U1800) - At Club | G/45 d5 | U1800 |
| Oct 24 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
| Oct 24 | Morning Masters - At Club | G/25 d5 | none |
| Oct 25 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club | G/25 d5 | none |
| Oct 25 | Morning U1600 - At Club | G/25 d5 | U1600 |
| Oct 25 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club | none | |
| Oct 25 | Sunday Quads - At Club | G/60; d10 | none |
| Oct 27 | 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 27 | Combining Art and Science: Chess Novelties and Where to Find Them - At Club! | none | |
| Oct 29 | THURSDAY ACTION - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
| Oct 30 | 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 30 | $700 FIDE BLITZ - At Club! 9-SS, G/3 +2 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. GMs Free FIDE Blitz rated. USCF Blitz ratings (when possible) used for pairings & prizes. Prizes: ($700 b/40): $280-140; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $70. 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 |
| Oct 31 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
| Oct 31 | Morning Masters - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
| Oct 31 | SATURDAY G/50 (OPEN & U1800) - At Club! | G/45 d5 | U1800 |
| Nov 1 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 1 | Morning U1600 - At Club! | G/25 d5 | U1600 |
| Nov 1 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 1 | SUNDAY G/50 (OPEN & U1600) - At Club! | G/45 d5 | U1600 |
| Nov 3 | 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 5, 12, 19, Dec 10, 17, Jan 7 | 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: ($750 b/30) $300-200-100; U1800: $100-50. 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 5 | THURSDAY ACTION - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 6,7,8 | 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 2026 Marshall Chess Club Womenâs 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 6,7,8 | 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 2026 Marshall Chess Club Senior Champion goes to the highest-placing club member. $3000 GTD Prizes: ($3000): $1100-700-400; Top age 60-69: $400; Top age 70+: $400 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 6 | 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 7 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Members only Prizes: ($350 b/20): $175-70; U1500: $105 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 7 | Morning Masters - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. GMs Free Open to Players 2000+ Prizes: ($175 b/10): $100-75 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 | none |
| Nov 8 | 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 8 | Morning U1600 - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Only open to players 1200+ (published or live) or rated U1600. Prizes: ($350 b/20): $210-140 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 | U1600 |
| Nov 8 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 10 | 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 10 | Bill Goichberg Memorial - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 12 | THURSDAY ACTION - At Club! 4-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Members only GMs Free Prizes: ($700 b/40): $210-140-105; U2200, U1900: $105; Biggest upset: $35 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 13 | 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 13, 14, 15 | 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; 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 13, 14, 15 | 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. Top Girl: $200 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 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Members only Prizes: ($350 b/20): $175-70; U1500: $105 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 | Morning Masters - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. GMs Free Open to Players 2000+ Prizes: ($175 b/10): $100-75 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 | none |
| Nov 15 | 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 15 | Morning U1600 - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Only open to players 1200+ (published or live) or rated U1600. Prizes: ($350 b/20): $210-140 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 | U1600 |
| Nov 15 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 17 | 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 17 | 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, 25, Dec 2, 9, 16, 23 | 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 18, 25, Dec 2, 9, 16, 23 | 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 19 | THURSDAY ACTION - At Club! 4-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Members only GMs Free Prizes: ($700 b/40): $210-140-105; U2200, U1900: $105; Biggest upset: $35 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 20,21,22 | Marshall Amateur Championship/ Jerry Simon Memorial - At Club! 5-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $100; Members only FIDE Rated. Open to all players U2200 and unrated. No FIDE ratings over 2100. Excludes NM, FM, WFM, or higher titles. USCF Rating used for pairings and prizes. First 3 places, U2000 Free Entry into MCC Championship; 4th - 8th 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 20 | 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 21 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Members only Prizes: ($350 b/20): $175-70; U1500: $105 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 21 | Morning Masters - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. GMs Free Open to Players 2000+ Prizes: ($175 b/10): $100-75 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 | none |
| Nov 22 | 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 22 | Morning U1600 - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Only open to players 1200+ (published or live) or rated U1600. Prizes: ($350 b/20): $210-140 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 | U1600 |
| Nov 22 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 24 | 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 | THURSDAY ACTION - At Club! 4-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Members only GMs Free Prizes: ($700 b/40): $210-140-105; U2200, U1900: $105; Biggest upset: $35 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 27 | 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 27 | $700 FIDE BLITZ - At Club! 9-SS, G/3 +2 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. GMs Free FIDE Blitz rated. USCF Blitz ratings (when possible) used for pairings & prizes. Prizes: ($700 b/40): $280-140; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $70. 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 | SATURDAY G/50 (OPEN & U1800) - At Club! 4-SS, G/45 d5 Entry fee: $35; Members only GMs Free Two Sections, Rating Floor for Open is 1700: Open ($438 b/25): $200-135; U2000: $103 U1800 ($438 b/25): $200-135; U1600: $103 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 28 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Members only Prizes: ($350 b/20): $175-70; U1500: $105 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 28 | Morning Masters - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. GMs Free Open to Players 2000+ Prizes: ($175 b/10): $100-75 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 | none |
| Nov 29 | 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 29 | Morning U1600 - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Only open to players 1200+ (published or live) or rated U1600. Prizes: ($350 b/20): $210-140 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 | U1600 |
| Nov 29 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 29 | Sunday Quads - At Club! 3-RR; 3-SS for Small Swiss, G/60; d10 Entry fee: $35; Members only GMs Free Prizes: $70 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 |
| Nov 30, Dec 7, 14, 21, 28, Jan 4 | 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 30, Dec 7, 14, 21, 28, Jan 4 | 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 |
| Dec 3,4,5,6 | 110th Edward Lasker Memorial/ MCC Championship - At Club! 7-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $100; Members only Club members only rated 2200+ USCF or FIDE, GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs, WFMs, FMs, NMs & Qualifiers from the Marshall Womenâs, 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. 1 3. $150 - Dec. 1 - Dec. 3. No day-of registrations. $10,000 GTD Prizes: $5000-2500-1000-500, U2300 USCF: $500, U2100 USCF: $500. Title of "2026 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 25 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club | none | |
| Oct 25 | Sunday Quads - At Club | G/60; d10 | none |
| Oct 27 | 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 27 | Combining Art and Science: Chess Novelties and Where to Find Them - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 1 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 3 | 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 8 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 10 | 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 15 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 17 | 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 22 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 24 | 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 29 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 29 | Sunday Quads - At Club! 3-RR; 3-SS for Small Swiss, G/60; d10 Entry fee: $35; Members only GMs Free Prizes: $70 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 |
| Nov 10 | Bill Goichberg Memorial - At Club! | none | |
| Oct 30 | $700 FIDE BLITZ - At Club! 9-SS, G/3 +2 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. GMs Free FIDE Blitz rated. USCF Blitz ratings (when possible) used for pairings & prizes. Prizes: ($700 b/40): $280-140; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $70. 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 27 | $700 FIDE BLITZ - At Club! 9-SS, G/3 +2 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. GMs Free FIDE Blitz rated. USCF Blitz ratings (when possible) used for pairings & prizes. Prizes: ($700 b/40): $280-140; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $70. 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 24 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
| Oct 24 | Morning Masters - At Club | G/25 d5 | none |
| Oct 25 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club | G/25 d5 | none |
| Oct 25 | Morning U1600 - At Club | G/25 d5 | U1600 |
| Oct 29 | THURSDAY ACTION - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
| Oct 30 | 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 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
| Oct 31 | Morning Masters - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 1 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 1 | Morning U1600 - At Club! | G/25 d5 | U1600 |
| Nov 5 | THURSDAY ACTION - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 6 | 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 7 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Members only Prizes: ($350 b/20): $175-70; U1500: $105 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 7 | Morning Masters - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. GMs Free Open to Players 2000+ Prizes: ($175 b/10): $100-75 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 | none |
| Nov 8 | 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 8 | Morning U1600 - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Only open to players 1200+ (published or live) or rated U1600. Prizes: ($350 b/20): $210-140 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 | U1600 |
| Nov 12 | THURSDAY ACTION - At Club! 4-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Members only GMs Free Prizes: ($700 b/40): $210-140-105; U2200, U1900: $105; Biggest upset: $35 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 13 | 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 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Members only Prizes: ($350 b/20): $175-70; U1500: $105 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 | Morning Masters - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. GMs Free Open to Players 2000+ Prizes: ($175 b/10): $100-75 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 | none |
| Nov 15 | 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 15 | Morning U1600 - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Only open to players 1200+ (published or live) or rated U1600. Prizes: ($350 b/20): $210-140 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 | U1600 |
| Nov 17 | 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 19 | THURSDAY ACTION - At Club! 4-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Members only GMs Free Prizes: ($700 b/40): $210-140-105; U2200, U1900: $105; Biggest upset: $35 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 20 | 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 21 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Members only Prizes: ($350 b/20): $175-70; U1500: $105 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 21 | Morning Masters - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. GMs Free Open to Players 2000+ Prizes: ($175 b/10): $100-75 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 | none |
| Nov 22 | 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 22 | Morning U1600 - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Only open to players 1200+ (published or live) or rated U1600. Prizes: ($350 b/20): $210-140 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 | U1600 |
| Nov 26 | THURSDAY ACTION - At Club! 4-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Members only GMs Free Prizes: ($700 b/40): $210-140-105; U2200, U1900: $105; Biggest upset: $35 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 27 | 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 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Members only Prizes: ($350 b/20): $175-70; U1500: $105 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 28 | Morning Masters - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. GMs Free Open to Players 2000+ Prizes: ($175 b/10): $100-75 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 | none |
| Nov 29 | 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 29 | Morning U1600 - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Only open to players 1200+ (published or live) or rated U1600. Prizes: ($350 b/20): $210-140 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 | U1600 |
| Oct 24 | SATURDAY G/50 (OPEN & U1800) - At Club | G/45 d5 | U1800 |
| Oct 31 | SATURDAY G/50 (OPEN & U1800) - At Club! | G/45 d5 | U1800 |
| Nov 1 | SUNDAY G/50 (OPEN & U1600) - At Club! | G/45 d5 | U1600 |
| Nov 28 | SATURDAY G/50 (OPEN & U1800) - At Club! 4-SS, G/45 d5 Entry fee: $35; Members only GMs Free Two Sections, Rating Floor for Open is 1700: Open ($438 b/25): $200-135; U2000: $103 U1800 ($438 b/25): $200-135; U1600: $103 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 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 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: ($750 b/30) $300-200-100; U1800: $100-50. 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 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23 | Marshall FIDE Monday - At Club | G/90 +30 | none |
| Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23 | Marshall Monday U1800 - At Club | G/90 +30 | U1800 |
| Oct 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11 | WEEKLY U2200 - At Club | G/90 +30 | U2200 |
| Oct 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11 | WEEKLY U1600 - At Club | G/90 +30 | U1600 |
| Nov 6,7,8 | 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 2026 Marshall Chess Club Womenâs 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 6,7,8 | 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 2026 Marshall Chess Club Senior Champion goes to the highest-placing club member. $3000 GTD Prizes: ($3000): $1100-700-400; Top age 60-69: $400; Top age 70+: $400 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 |
| Dec 3,4,5,6 | 110th Edward Lasker Memorial/ MCC Championship - At Club! 7-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $100; Members only Club members only rated 2200+ USCF or FIDE, GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs, WFMs, FMs, NMs & Qualifiers from the Marshall Womenâs, 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. 1 3. $150 - Dec. 1 - Dec. 3. No day-of registrations. $10,000 GTD Prizes: $5000-2500-1000-500, U2300 USCF: $500, U2100 USCF: $500. Title of "2026 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 20,21,22 | Marshall Amateur Championship/ Jerry Simon Memorial - At Club! 5-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $100; Members only FIDE Rated. Open to all players U2200 and unrated. No FIDE ratings over 2100. Excludes NM, FM, WFM, or higher titles. USCF Rating used for pairings and prizes. First 3 places, U2000 Free Entry into MCC Championship; 4th - 8th 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 5, 12, 19, Dec 10, 17, Jan 7 | 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: ($750 b/30) $300-200-100; U1800: $100-50. 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 13, 14, 15 | 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; 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 13, 14, 15 | 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. Top Girl: $200 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 18, 25, Dec 2, 9, 16, 23 | 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 18, 25, Dec 2, 9, 16, 23 | 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 30, Dec 7, 14, 21, 28, Jan 4 | 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 30, Dec 7, 14, 21, 28, Jan 4 | 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 |
| Date | Event | Time | Lowest section |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11 | WEEKLY U1600 - At Club | G/90 +30 | U1600 |
| Oct 25 | Morning U1600 - At Club | G/25 d5 | U1600 |
| Nov 1 | Morning U1600 - At Club! | G/25 d5 | U1600 |
| Nov 1 | SUNDAY G/50 (OPEN & U1600) - At Club! | G/45 d5 | U1600 |
| Nov 8 | Morning U1600 - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Only open to players 1200+ (published or live) or rated U1600. Prizes: ($350 b/20): $210-140 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 | U1600 |
| Nov 15 | Morning U1600 - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Only open to players 1200+ (published or live) or rated U1600. Prizes: ($350 b/20): $210-140 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 | U1600 |
| Nov 18, 25, Dec 2, 9, 16, 23 | 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 22 | Morning U1600 - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Only open to players 1200+ (published or live) or rated U1600. Prizes: ($350 b/20): $210-140 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 | U1600 |
| Nov 29 | Morning U1600 - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Only open to players 1200+ (published or live) or rated U1600. Prizes: ($350 b/20): $210-140 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 | U1600 |
| Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23 | Marshall Monday U1800 - At Club | G/90 +30 | U1800 |
| Oct 24 | SATURDAY G/50 (OPEN & U1800) - At Club | G/45 d5 | U1800 |
| Oct 31 | SATURDAY G/50 (OPEN & U1800) - At Club! | G/45 d5 | U1800 |
| Nov 28 | SATURDAY G/50 (OPEN & U1800) - At Club! 4-SS, G/45 d5 Entry fee: $35; Members only GMs Free Two Sections, Rating Floor for Open is 1700: Open ($438 b/25): $200-135; U2000: $103 U1800 ($438 b/25): $200-135; U1600: $103 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, Dec 7, 14, 21, 28, Jan 4 | 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 |
| Oct 24 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
| Oct 31 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
| Nov 7 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Members only Prizes: ($350 b/20): $175-70; U1500: $105 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 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Members only Prizes: ($350 b/20): $175-70; U1500: $105 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 13, 14, 15 | 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; 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 21 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Members only Prizes: ($350 b/20): $175-70; U1500: $105 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 28 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Members only Prizes: ($350 b/20): $175-70; U1500: $105 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 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11 | WEEKLY U2200 - At Club | G/90 +30 | U2200 |
| Nov 18, 25, Dec 2, 9, 16, 23 | 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 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 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: ($750 b/30) $300-200-100; U1800: $100-50. 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 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23 | Marshall FIDE Monday - At Club | G/90 +30 | none |
| Oct 24 | Morning Masters - At Club | G/25 d5 | none |
| Oct 25 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club | G/25 d5 | none |
| Oct 25 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club | none | |
| Oct 25 | Sunday Quads - At Club | G/60; d10 | none |
| Oct 27 | 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 29 | THURSDAY ACTION - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
| Oct 30 | 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 | Morning Masters - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 6,7,8 | 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 2026 Marshall Chess Club Womenâs 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 6,7,8 | 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 2026 Marshall Chess Club Senior Champion goes to the highest-placing club member. $3000 GTD Prizes: ($3000): $1100-700-400; Top age 60-69: $400; Top age 70+: $400 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 |
| Oct 27 | Combining Art and Science: Chess Novelties and Where to Find Them - At Club! | none | |
| Dec 3,4,5,6 | 110th Edward Lasker Memorial/ MCC Championship - At Club! 7-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $100; Members only Club members only rated 2200+ USCF or FIDE, GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs, WFMs, FMs, NMs & Qualifiers from the Marshall Womenâs, 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. 1 3. $150 - Dec. 1 - Dec. 3. No day-of registrations. $10,000 GTD Prizes: $5000-2500-1000-500, U2300 USCF: $500, U2100 USCF: $500. Title of "2026 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 20,21,22 | Marshall Amateur Championship/ Jerry Simon Memorial - At Club! 5-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $100; Members only FIDE Rated. Open to all players U2200 and unrated. No FIDE ratings over 2100. Excludes NM, FM, WFM, or higher titles. USCF Rating used for pairings and prizes. First 3 places, U2000 Free Entry into MCC Championship; 4th - 8th 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 |
| Oct 30 | $700 FIDE BLITZ - At Club! 9-SS, G/3 +2 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. GMs Free FIDE Blitz rated. USCF Blitz ratings (when possible) used for pairings & prizes. Prizes: ($700 b/40): $280-140; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $70. 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 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 1 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 3 | 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 5, 12, 19, Dec 10, 17, Jan 7 | 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: ($750 b/30) $300-200-100; U1800: $100-50. 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 5 | THURSDAY ACTION - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 6 | 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 7 | Morning Masters - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. GMs Free Open to Players 2000+ Prizes: ($175 b/10): $100-75 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 | none |
| Nov 8 | 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 8 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 10 | 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 12 | THURSDAY ACTION - At Club! 4-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Members only GMs Free Prizes: ($700 b/40): $210-140-105; U2200, U1900: $105; Biggest upset: $35 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 13 | 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 13, 14, 15 | 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. Top Girl: $200 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 | Morning Masters - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. GMs Free Open to Players 2000+ Prizes: ($175 b/10): $100-75 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 | none |
| Nov 15 | 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 15 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 17 | 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 17 | 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 19 | THURSDAY ACTION - At Club! 4-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Members only GMs Free Prizes: ($700 b/40): $210-140-105; U2200, U1900: $105; Biggest upset: $35 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 20 | 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 21 | Morning Masters - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. GMs Free Open to Players 2000+ Prizes: ($175 b/10): $100-75 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 | none |
| Nov 22 | 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 22 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 24 | 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 | THURSDAY ACTION - At Club! 4-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Members only GMs Free Prizes: ($700 b/40): $210-140-105; U2200, U1900: $105; Biggest upset: $35 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 27 | 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 27 | $700 FIDE BLITZ - At Club! 9-SS, G/3 +2 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. GMs Free FIDE Blitz rated. USCF Blitz ratings (when possible) used for pairings & prizes. Prizes: ($700 b/40): $280-140; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $70. 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 | Morning Masters - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. GMs Free Open to Players 2000+ Prizes: ($175 b/10): $100-75 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 | none |
| Nov 29 | 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 29 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 29 | Sunday Quads - At Club! 3-RR; 3-SS for Small Swiss, G/60; d10 Entry fee: $35; Members only GMs Free Prizes: $70 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 |
| Nov 30, Dec 7, 14, 21, 28, Jan 4 | 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 10 | Bill Goichberg Memorial - At Club! | none |
| Date | Event | Time | Lowest section |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 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: ($750 b/30) $300-200-100; U1800: $100-50. 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 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11 | WEEKLY U2200 - At Club | G/90 +30 | U2200 |
| Oct 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11 | WEEKLY U1600 - At Club | G/90 +30 | U1600 |
| Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23 | Marshall FIDE Monday - At Club | G/90 +30 | none |
| Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23 | Marshall Monday U1800 - At Club | G/90 +30 | U1800 |
| Oct 24 | SATURDAY G/50 (OPEN & U1800) - At Club | G/45 d5 | U1800 |
| Oct 24 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
| Oct 24 | Morning Masters - At Club | G/25 d5 | none |
| Oct 25 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club | G/25 d5 | none |
| Oct 25 | Morning U1600 - At Club | G/25 d5 | U1600 |
| Oct 25 | Sunday Quads - At Club | G/60; d10 | none |
| Oct 29 | THURSDAY ACTION - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
| Oct 30 | 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 30 | $700 FIDE BLITZ - At Club! 9-SS, G/3 +2 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. GMs Free FIDE Blitz rated. USCF Blitz ratings (when possible) used for pairings & prizes. Prizes: ($700 b/40): $280-140; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $70. 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 |
| Oct 31 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
| Oct 31 | Morning Masters - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
| Oct 31 | SATURDAY G/50 (OPEN & U1800) - At Club! | G/45 d5 | U1800 |
| Nov 1 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 1 | Morning U1600 - At Club! | G/25 d5 | U1600 |
| Nov 1 | SUNDAY G/50 (OPEN & U1600) - At Club! | G/45 d5 | U1600 |
| Nov 5, 12, 19, Dec 10, 17, Jan 7 | 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: ($750 b/30) $300-200-100; U1800: $100-50. 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 5 | THURSDAY ACTION - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
| Nov 6,7,8 | 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 2026 Marshall Chess Club Womenâs 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 6,7,8 | 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 2026 Marshall Chess Club Senior Champion goes to the highest-placing club member. $3000 GTD Prizes: ($3000): $1100-700-400; Top age 60-69: $400; Top age 70+: $400 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 6 | 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 7 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Members only Prizes: ($350 b/20): $175-70; U1500: $105 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 7 | Morning Masters - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. GMs Free Open to Players 2000+ Prizes: ($175 b/10): $100-75 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 | none |
| Nov 8 | 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 8 | Morning U1600 - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Only open to players 1200+ (published or live) or rated U1600. Prizes: ($350 b/20): $210-140 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 | U1600 |
| Nov 12 | THURSDAY ACTION - At Club! 4-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Members only GMs Free Prizes: ($700 b/40): $210-140-105; U2200, U1900: $105; Biggest upset: $35 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 13 | 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 13, 14, 15 | 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; 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 13, 14, 15 | 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. Top Girl: $200 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 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Members only Prizes: ($350 b/20): $175-70; U1500: $105 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 | Morning Masters - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. GMs Free Open to Players 2000+ Prizes: ($175 b/10): $100-75 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 | none |
| Nov 15 | 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 15 | Morning U1600 - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Only open to players 1200+ (published or live) or rated U1600. Prizes: ($350 b/20): $210-140 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 | U1600 |
| Nov 17 | 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, 25, Dec 2, 9, 16, 23 | 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 18, 25, Dec 2, 9, 16, 23 | 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 19 | THURSDAY ACTION - At Club! 4-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Members only GMs Free Prizes: ($700 b/40): $210-140-105; U2200, U1900: $105; Biggest upset: $35 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 20,21,22 | Marshall Amateur Championship/ Jerry Simon Memorial - At Club! 5-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $100; Members only FIDE Rated. Open to all players U2200 and unrated. No FIDE ratings over 2100. Excludes NM, FM, WFM, or higher titles. USCF Rating used for pairings and prizes. First 3 places, U2000 Free Entry into MCC Championship; 4th - 8th 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 20 | 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 21 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Members only Prizes: ($350 b/20): $175-70; U1500: $105 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 21 | Morning Masters - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. GMs Free Open to Players 2000+ Prizes: ($175 b/10): $100-75 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 | none |
| Nov 22 | 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 22 | Morning U1600 - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Only open to players 1200+ (published or live) or rated U1600. Prizes: ($350 b/20): $210-140 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 | U1600 |
| Nov 26 | THURSDAY ACTION - At Club! 4-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Members only GMs Free Prizes: ($700 b/40): $210-140-105; U2200, U1900: $105; Biggest upset: $35 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 27 | 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 27 | $700 FIDE BLITZ - At Club! 9-SS, G/3 +2 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. GMs Free FIDE Blitz rated. USCF Blitz ratings (when possible) used for pairings & prizes. Prizes: ($700 b/40): $280-140; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $70. 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 | SATURDAY G/50 (OPEN & U1800) - At Club! 4-SS, G/45 d5 Entry fee: $35; Members only GMs Free Two Sections, Rating Floor for Open is 1700: Open ($438 b/25): $200-135; U2000: $103 U1800 ($438 b/25): $200-135; U1600: $103 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 28 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Members only Prizes: ($350 b/20): $175-70; U1500: $105 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 28 | Morning Masters - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. GMs Free Open to Players 2000+ Prizes: ($175 b/10): $100-75 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 | none |
| Nov 29 | 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 29 | Morning U1600 - At Club! 3-SS, G/25 d5 Entry fee: $35; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Only open to players 1200+ (published or live) or rated U1600. Prizes: ($350 b/20): $210-140 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 | U1600 |
| Nov 29 | Sunday Quads - At Club! 3-RR; 3-SS for Small Swiss, G/60; d10 Entry fee: $35; Members only GMs Free Prizes: $70 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 |
| Nov 30, Dec 7, 14, 21, 28, Jan 4 | 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 30, Dec 7, 14, 21, 28, Jan 4 | 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 |
| Dec 3,4,5,6 | 110th Edward Lasker Memorial/ MCC Championship - At Club! 7-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $100; Members only Club members only rated 2200+ USCF or FIDE, GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs, WFMs, FMs, NMs & Qualifiers from the Marshall Womenâs, 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. 1 3. $150 - Dec. 1 - Dec. 3. No day-of registrations. $10,000 GTD Prizes: $5000-2500-1000-500, U2300 USCF: $500, U2100 USCF: $500. Title of "2026 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 25 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club | none | |
| Oct 27 | 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 27 | Combining Art and Science: Chess Novelties and Where to Find Them - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 1 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 3 | 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 8 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 10 | 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 10 | Bill Goichberg Memorial - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 15 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 17 | 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 22 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
| Nov 24 | 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 29 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none |