Date | Event | Time | Lowest section |
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Sep 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23 | WEEKLY U2200 - At Club | G/90 +30 | U2200 |
Sep 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23 | WEEKLY U1600 - At Club | G/90 +30 | U1600 |
Sep 23, 30, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 | Marshall FIDE Monday - At Club | G/90 +30 | none |
Sep 23, 30, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 | Marshall Monday U1800 - At Club | G/90 +30 | U1800 |
Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7 | THURSDAY OPEN - At Club | G/90 +30 | none |
Oct 18, 19, 20 | MONTHLY FIDE U2400 & U1800 - At Club 5-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $75; Members only FIDE Rated. Open to players rated below 2400 USCF. Rating floor for U2400 section is 1700. U2400 ($1125 b/30): $500-200-125; U2100: $150; U1900: $150 U1800 ($1125 b/30): $500-200-125; U1600: $150; U1400: $150 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. | G/90 +30 | U1800 |
Oct 19 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
Oct 19 | Morning Masters - At Club | G/25 d5 | none |
Oct 20 | Sunday Beginner - Online Rated 4-SS, G/10 +5 Entry fee: $10; Non-MCC Member: Additional $5 fee. USCF online rated. Chess.com account and Zoom required to play. USCF ratings will be used for pairings and prizes. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200 USCF. Registrants will be emailed instructions on how to join the tournament shortly after registration closes. Prizes: ($100 b/20): $75-25. (Prizes sent via PayPal only.) Rounds: Begin at 10am & continue ASAP. No byes available. | G/10 +5 | none |
Oct 20 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club | G/25 d5 | none |
Oct 20 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club | none | |
Oct 22 | GM Djurabek Khamrakulov 1000-1400 Fall Class - At Club! Entry fee: $30; Non-MCC Member: Additional $5 fee. Join Club Champion, GM Djurabek Khamrakulov, for a course tailored to your skill level. In this class, you'll get personal, focused, and hands-on instruction designed to take your game to the next level. Classes are best experienced cumulatively, but can be joined on a per-session basis The class is held from 4:45-5:45 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | U1000 | |
Oct 22 | GM Djurabek Khamrakulov 1400-1800 Fall Class - At Club! Entry fee: $45; Non-MCC Member: Additional $5 fee. Join Club Champion, GM Djurabek Khamrakulov, for a course tailored to your skill level. In this class, you'll get personal, focused, and hands-on instruction designed to take your game to the next level. Classes are best experienced cumulatively, but can be joined on a per-session basis The class is held from 6:00-7:30 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | U1400 | |
Oct 22 | GM Djurabek Khamrakulov 1800+ Fall Class - At Club! Entry fee: $50; Non-MCC Member: Additional $5 fee. Join Club Champion, GM Djurabek Khamrakulov, for a course tailored to your skill level. In this class, you'll get personal, focused, and hands-on instruction designed to take your game to the next level. Classes are best experienced cumulatively, but can be joined on a per-session basis The class is held from 7:45-9:45 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | U1800 | |
Oct 22 | 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 24 | Afternoon G50s - At Club! 2-SS, G/45 d5 Entry fee: $10; 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: $15 to each player with a score of 2.0. Special monthly prize of $50 to the player with the most total points over the month. Rounds: 2PM and 4PM One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | G/45 d5 | none |
Oct 24 | WESLEY HELLNER ACTION - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
Oct 25 | WOMEN & GIRLS' OPEN - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
Oct 25 | $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 |
Oct 26 | Adults Only Tournament - At Club! | G/60 d10 | U1600 |
Oct 26 | SATURDAY G/50 OPEN- At Club! | G/45 d5 | none |
Oct 26 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
Oct 26 | Morning Masters - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
Oct 27 | Sunday Beginner- Online Rated! 4-SS, G/10 +5 Entry fee: $10; Non-MCC Member: Additional $5 fee. USCF online rated. Chess.com account and Zoom required to play. USCF ratings will be used for pairings and prizes. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200 USCF. Registrants will be emailed instructions on how to join the tournament shortly after registration closes. Prizes: ($100 b/20): $75-25. (Prizes sent via PayPal only.) Rounds: Begin at 10am & continue ASAP. No byes available. | G/10 +5 | none |
Oct 27 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
Oct 27 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
Oct 27 | Sunday Quads - At Club! | G/60; d10 | none |
Oct 28, Nov 4, 11, 18, 25 | IM Silas Lund Complex Endgames - Online! Entry fee: $100; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Complex endgames are endgames with at least 2 pieces, with elements of the middlegame, and where difficult decisions still need to be made in terms of exchanges and pawn advances, before the position settles into something more familiar in terms of basic or technical endgames. We analyze games from participants, if submitted. Hand in at least 3 days before the day of class. Otherwise, we will analyze interesting endgames from chess history. This is a online class! 6-7pm for 5 mondays | none | |
Oct 29 | GM Djurabek Khamrakulov 1000-1400 Fall Class - At Club! Entry fee: $30; Non-MCC Member: Additional $5 fee. Join Club Champion, GM Djurabek Khamrakulov, for a course tailored to your skill level. In this class, you'll get personal, focused, and hands-on instruction designed to take your game to the next level. Classes are best experienced cumulatively, but can be joined on a per-session basis The class is held from 4:45-5:45 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | U1000 | |
Oct 29 | GM Djurabek Khamrakulov 1400-1800 Fall Class - At Club! Entry fee: $45; Non-MCC Member: Additional $5 fee. Join Club Champion, GM Djurabek Khamrakulov, for a course tailored to your skill level. In this class, you'll get personal, focused, and hands-on instruction designed to take your game to the next level. Classes are best experienced cumulatively, but can be joined on a per-session basis The class is held from 6:00-7:30 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | U1400 | |
Oct 29 | GM Djurabek Khamrakulov 1800+ Fall Class - At Club! Entry fee: $50; Non-MCC Member: Additional $5 fee. Join Club Champion, GM Djurabek Khamrakulov, for a course tailored to your skill level. In this class, you'll get personal, focused, and hands-on instruction designed to take your game to the next level. Classes are best experienced cumulatively, but can be joined on a per-session basis The class is held from 7:45-9:45 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | U1800 | |
Oct 29 | 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 | GM School Intermediate Class - Online! | none | |
Oct 29 | GM Alex Fishbein Lecture and Book Signing - At Club! Entry fee: $0; Members only "Alex brings you the best of Nimzovichâs My System, erasing all misconceptions. As a newcomer to the game, you will feel blessed to learn pure, unmistakable strategies, while if you are an old chap like me, you will appreciate the fresh clarity, helping you re-evaluate your personal chess philosophy." â From the Foreword by GM Vassilios Kotronias 7-10pm Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
Oct 30, Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec 4 | WEEKLY U2200 - At Club! | G/90 +30 | U2200 |
Oct 30, Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec 4 | WEEKLY U1600 - At Club! | G/90 +30 | U1600 |
Oct 31 | Afternoon G50s - At Club! 2-SS, G/45 d5 Entry fee: $10; 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: $15 to each player with a score of 2.0. Special monthly prize of $50 to the player with the most total points over the month. Rounds: 2PM and 4PM One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | G/45 d5 | none |
Oct 31 | WESLEY HELLNER ACTION - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
Nov 1 | Marshall Chess Camps - At Club! Entry fee: $130; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the strategic world of chess? Whether you are a beginner or advanced player, if you are looking to refine your skills, our Chess Classes are designed for players of all ages and backgrounds! For more information, click here For full schedule, click here Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
Nov 5 | Marshall Chess Camps - At Club! Entry fee: $130; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the strategic world of chess? Whether you are a beginner or advanced player, if you are looking to refine your skills, our Chess Classes are designed for players of all ages and backgrounds! For more information, click here For full schedule, click here Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
Nov 11 | Marshall Chess Camps - At Club! Entry fee: $130; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the strategic world of chess? Whether you are a beginner or advanced player, if you are looking to refine your skills, our Chess Classes are designed for players of all ages and backgrounds! For more information, click here For full schedule, click here Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
Nov 15, 16, 17 | Mona Karff Memorial /Marshall Women's Championship - At Club! 5-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $100; Non-MCC Member: Additional $50 fee. FIDE Rated. Only open to female players with a current published rating 1500+; NO exceptions. First 3 places free entry MCC Championship, 4th - 6th place eligible for paid entry into MCC Championship (all after tiebreaks). Must be a club member to qualify.The title of 2024 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 15, 16, 17 | Marshall Senior Championship - At Club! 5-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $75; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. 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). Must be a club member to qualify. GM entry fee reimbursed upon completion of the tournament 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 19 | Kyla Zhao Author Talk / Book Signing - At Club! Entry fee: $0; Members only Chess is more popular now than ever according to outlets ranging from The Washington Post to PBS. Demand for chess clubs continues to rise in schools across the country. Kyla Zhao's 'MAY THE BEST PLAYER WIN' taps into this excitement and brings young readers love for the game to the page. Join us for a special evening of chess and literature with Kyla Zhao. 7:00 - 9:00 pm Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
Nov 22, 23, 24 | 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, Top U2000 Free Entry into MCC Championship; 4th - 8th place are eligible for paid entry into MCC Championship (all after tiebreaks) 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 12, 13, 14, 15 | 108th Edward Lasker Memorial/ MCC Championship - At Club! 7-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $100; Members only Club members rated 2100+ USCF or FIDE, GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs, FMs & Qualifiers from the Marshall Women, Senior and Amateur Championships. Escalating entry fee, GM entry fee refunded upon completion of the tournament. Entry Fee: $100 - now through Nov. 26; $125 - Nov. 27 - Dec. 3; $150 - Dec. 4 - Dec. 11; No day-of registrations. $10,000 GTD Prizes: $5000-2500-1000-500, U2300 USCF: $500, U2100 USCF: $500. Title of "2024 Marshall Chess Club Champion" goes to the winner of the tournament. The title will be determined by a blitz playoff in the case of a tie. Rounds: 7 pm Thursday, 1 pm and 6:30 pm Friday, 12:00 pm, 5:30 pm Saturday and 10:30 and 4 pm Sunday. Max two byes; request at entry Registration closes 2 hours prior to the start of the event. | G/90 +30 | none |
Dec 26 | Marshall Chess Camps - At Club! Entry fee: $130; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the strategic world of chess? Whether you are a beginner or advanced player, if you are looking to refine your skills, our Chess Classes are designed for players of all ages and backgrounds! For more information, click here For full schedule, click here Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
Dec 27 | Marshall Chess Camps - At Club! Entry fee: $130; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the strategic world of chess? Whether you are a beginner or advanced player, if you are looking to refine your skills, our Chess Classes are designed for players of all ages and backgrounds! For more information, click here For full schedule, click here Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
Dec 30 | Marshall Chess Camps - At Club! Entry fee: $130; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the strategic world of chess? Whether you are a beginner or advanced player, if you are looking to refine your skills, our Chess Classes are designed for players of all ages and backgrounds! For more information, click here For full schedule, click here Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
Dec 31 | Marshall Chess Camps - At Club! Entry fee: $130; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the strategic world of chess? Whether you are a beginner or advanced player, if you are looking to refine your skills, our Chess Classes are designed for players of all ages and backgrounds! For more information, click here For full schedule, click here Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none |
Date | Event | Time | Lowest section |
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Oct 22 | GM Djurabek Khamrakulov 1000-1400 Fall Class - At Club! Entry fee: $30; Non-MCC Member: Additional $5 fee. Join Club Champion, GM Djurabek Khamrakulov, for a course tailored to your skill level. In this class, you'll get personal, focused, and hands-on instruction designed to take your game to the next level. Classes are best experienced cumulatively, but can be joined on a per-session basis The class is held from 4:45-5:45 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | U1000 | |
Oct 22 | GM Djurabek Khamrakulov 1400-1800 Fall Class - At Club! Entry fee: $45; Non-MCC Member: Additional $5 fee. Join Club Champion, GM Djurabek Khamrakulov, for a course tailored to your skill level. In this class, you'll get personal, focused, and hands-on instruction designed to take your game to the next level. Classes are best experienced cumulatively, but can be joined on a per-session basis The class is held from 6:00-7:30 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | U1400 | |
Oct 22 | GM Djurabek Khamrakulov 1800+ Fall Class - At Club! Entry fee: $50; Non-MCC Member: Additional $5 fee. Join Club Champion, GM Djurabek Khamrakulov, for a course tailored to your skill level. In this class, you'll get personal, focused, and hands-on instruction designed to take your game to the next level. Classes are best experienced cumulatively, but can be joined on a per-session basis The class is held from 7:45-9:45 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | U1800 | |
Oct 29 | GM Djurabek Khamrakulov 1000-1400 Fall Class - At Club! Entry fee: $30; Non-MCC Member: Additional $5 fee. Join Club Champion, GM Djurabek Khamrakulov, for a course tailored to your skill level. In this class, you'll get personal, focused, and hands-on instruction designed to take your game to the next level. Classes are best experienced cumulatively, but can be joined on a per-session basis The class is held from 4:45-5:45 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | U1000 | |
Oct 29 | GM Djurabek Khamrakulov 1400-1800 Fall Class - At Club! Entry fee: $45; Non-MCC Member: Additional $5 fee. Join Club Champion, GM Djurabek Khamrakulov, for a course tailored to your skill level. In this class, you'll get personal, focused, and hands-on instruction designed to take your game to the next level. Classes are best experienced cumulatively, but can be joined on a per-session basis The class is held from 6:00-7:30 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | U1400 | |
Oct 29 | GM Djurabek Khamrakulov 1800+ Fall Class - At Club! Entry fee: $50; Non-MCC Member: Additional $5 fee. Join Club Champion, GM Djurabek Khamrakulov, for a course tailored to your skill level. In this class, you'll get personal, focused, and hands-on instruction designed to take your game to the next level. Classes are best experienced cumulatively, but can be joined on a per-session basis The class is held from 7:45-9:45 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | U1800 | |
Oct 20 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club | none | |
Oct 22 | 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 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
Oct 27 | Sunday Quads - At Club! | G/60; d10 | none |
Oct 29 | 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 | GM School Intermediate Class - Online! | none | |
Oct 28, Nov 4, 11, 18, 25 | IM Silas Lund Complex Endgames - Online! Entry fee: $100; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Complex endgames are endgames with at least 2 pieces, with elements of the middlegame, and where difficult decisions still need to be made in terms of exchanges and pawn advances, before the position settles into something more familiar in terms of basic or technical endgames. We analyze games from participants, if submitted. Hand in at least 3 days before the day of class. Otherwise, we will analyze interesting endgames from chess history. This is a online class! 6-7pm for 5 mondays | none | |
Oct 29 | GM Alex Fishbein Lecture and Book Signing - At Club! Entry fee: $0; Members only "Alex brings you the best of Nimzovichâs My System, erasing all misconceptions. As a newcomer to the game, you will feel blessed to learn pure, unmistakable strategies, while if you are an old chap like me, you will appreciate the fresh clarity, helping you re-evaluate your personal chess philosophy." â From the Foreword by GM Vassilios Kotronias 7-10pm Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
Nov 1 | Marshall Chess Camps - At Club! Entry fee: $130; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the strategic world of chess? Whether you are a beginner or advanced player, if you are looking to refine your skills, our Chess Classes are designed for players of all ages and backgrounds! For more information, click here For full schedule, click here Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
Nov 5 | Marshall Chess Camps - At Club! Entry fee: $130; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the strategic world of chess? Whether you are a beginner or advanced player, if you are looking to refine your skills, our Chess Classes are designed for players of all ages and backgrounds! For more information, click here For full schedule, click here Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
Nov 11 | Marshall Chess Camps - At Club! Entry fee: $130; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the strategic world of chess? Whether you are a beginner or advanced player, if you are looking to refine your skills, our Chess Classes are designed for players of all ages and backgrounds! For more information, click here For full schedule, click here Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
Dec 26 | Marshall Chess Camps - At Club! Entry fee: $130; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the strategic world of chess? Whether you are a beginner or advanced player, if you are looking to refine your skills, our Chess Classes are designed for players of all ages and backgrounds! For more information, click here For full schedule, click here Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
Dec 27 | Marshall Chess Camps - At Club! Entry fee: $130; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the strategic world of chess? Whether you are a beginner or advanced player, if you are looking to refine your skills, our Chess Classes are designed for players of all ages and backgrounds! For more information, click here For full schedule, click here Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
Dec 30 | Marshall Chess Camps - At Club! Entry fee: $130; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the strategic world of chess? Whether you are a beginner or advanced player, if you are looking to refine your skills, our Chess Classes are designed for players of all ages and backgrounds! For more information, click here For full schedule, click here Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
Dec 31 | Marshall Chess Camps - At Club! Entry fee: $130; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the strategic world of chess? Whether you are a beginner or advanced player, if you are looking to refine your skills, our Chess Classes are designed for players of all ages and backgrounds! For more information, click here For full schedule, click here Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
Nov 19 | Kyla Zhao Author Talk / Book Signing - At Club! Entry fee: $0; Members only Chess is more popular now than ever according to outlets ranging from The Washington Post to PBS. Demand for chess clubs continues to rise in schools across the country. Kyla Zhao's 'MAY THE BEST PLAYER WIN' taps into this excitement and brings young readers love for the game to the page. Join us for a special evening of chess and literature with Kyla Zhao. 7:00 - 9:00 pm Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
Oct 25 | $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 |
Oct 20 | Sunday Beginner - Online Rated 4-SS, G/10 +5 Entry fee: $10; Non-MCC Member: Additional $5 fee. USCF online rated. Chess.com account and Zoom required to play. USCF ratings will be used for pairings and prizes. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200 USCF. Registrants will be emailed instructions on how to join the tournament shortly after registration closes. Prizes: ($100 b/20): $75-25. (Prizes sent via PayPal only.) Rounds: Begin at 10am & continue ASAP. No byes available. | G/10 +5 | none |
Oct 27 | Sunday Beginner- Online Rated! 4-SS, G/10 +5 Entry fee: $10; Non-MCC Member: Additional $5 fee. USCF online rated. Chess.com account and Zoom required to play. USCF ratings will be used for pairings and prizes. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200 USCF. Registrants will be emailed instructions on how to join the tournament shortly after registration closes. Prizes: ($100 b/20): $75-25. (Prizes sent via PayPal only.) Rounds: Begin at 10am & continue ASAP. No byes available. | G/10 +5 | none |
Oct 25 | WOMEN & GIRLS' OPEN - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
Oct 19 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
Oct 19 | Morning Masters - At Club | G/25 d5 | none |
Oct 20 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club | G/25 d5 | none |
Oct 24 | WESLEY HELLNER ACTION - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
Oct 26 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
Oct 26 | Morning Masters - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
Oct 27 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
Oct 31 | WESLEY HELLNER ACTION - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
Oct 24 | Afternoon G50s - At Club! 2-SS, G/45 d5 Entry fee: $10; 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: $15 to each player with a score of 2.0. Special monthly prize of $50 to the player with the most total points over the month. Rounds: 2PM and 4PM One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | G/45 d5 | none |
Oct 26 | SATURDAY G/50 OPEN- At Club! | G/45 d5 | none |
Oct 31 | Afternoon G50s - At Club! 2-SS, G/45 d5 Entry fee: $10; 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: $15 to each player with a score of 2.0. Special monthly prize of $50 to the player with the most total points over the month. Rounds: 2PM and 4PM One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | G/45 d5 | none |
Oct 26 | Adults Only Tournament - At Club! | G/60 d10 | U1600 |
Sep 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23 | WEEKLY U2200 - At Club | G/90 +30 | U2200 |
Sep 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23 | WEEKLY U1600 - At Club | G/90 +30 | U1600 |
Sep 23, 30, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 | Marshall FIDE Monday - At Club | G/90 +30 | none |
Sep 23, 30, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 | Marshall Monday U1800 - At Club | G/90 +30 | U1800 |
Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7 | THURSDAY OPEN - At Club | G/90 +30 | none |
Oct 18, 19, 20 | MONTHLY FIDE U2400 & U1800 - At Club 5-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $75; Members only FIDE Rated. Open to players rated below 2400 USCF. Rating floor for U2400 section is 1700. U2400 ($1125 b/30): $500-200-125; U2100: $150; U1900: $150 U1800 ($1125 b/30): $500-200-125; U1600: $150; U1400: $150 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. | G/90 +30 | U1800 |
Oct 30, Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec 4 | WEEKLY U2200 - At Club! | G/90 +30 | U2200 |
Oct 30, Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec 4 | WEEKLY U1600 - At Club! | G/90 +30 | U1600 |
Nov 15, 16, 17 | Mona Karff Memorial /Marshall Women's Championship - At Club! 5-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $100; Non-MCC Member: Additional $50 fee. FIDE Rated. Only open to female players with a current published rating 1500+; NO exceptions. First 3 places free entry MCC Championship, 4th - 6th place eligible for paid entry into MCC Championship (all after tiebreaks). Must be a club member to qualify.The title of 2024 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 15, 16, 17 | Marshall Senior Championship - At Club! 5-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $75; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. 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). Must be a club member to qualify. GM entry fee reimbursed upon completion of the tournament 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 22, 23, 24 | 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, Top U2000 Free Entry into MCC Championship; 4th - 8th place are eligible for paid entry into MCC Championship (all after tiebreaks) 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 12, 13, 14, 15 | 108th Edward Lasker Memorial/ MCC Championship - At Club! 7-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $100; Members only Club members rated 2100+ USCF or FIDE, GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs, FMs & Qualifiers from the Marshall Women, Senior and Amateur Championships. Escalating entry fee, GM entry fee refunded upon completion of the tournament. Entry Fee: $100 - now through Nov. 26; $125 - Nov. 27 - Dec. 3; $150 - Dec. 4 - Dec. 11; No day-of registrations. $10,000 GTD Prizes: $5000-2500-1000-500, U2300 USCF: $500, U2100 USCF: $500. Title of "2024 Marshall Chess Club Champion" goes to the winner of the tournament. The title will be determined by a blitz playoff in the case of a tie. Rounds: 7 pm Thursday, 1 pm and 6:30 pm Friday, 12:00 pm, 5:30 pm Saturday and 10:30 and 4 pm Sunday. Max two byes; request at entry Registration closes 2 hours prior to the start of the event. | G/90 +30 | none |
Date | Event | Time | Lowest section |
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Oct 22 | GM Djurabek Khamrakulov 1000-1400 Fall Class - At Club! Entry fee: $30; Non-MCC Member: Additional $5 fee. Join Club Champion, GM Djurabek Khamrakulov, for a course tailored to your skill level. In this class, you'll get personal, focused, and hands-on instruction designed to take your game to the next level. Classes are best experienced cumulatively, but can be joined on a per-session basis The class is held from 4:45-5:45 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | U1000 | |
Oct 29 | GM Djurabek Khamrakulov 1000-1400 Fall Class - At Club! Entry fee: $30; Non-MCC Member: Additional $5 fee. Join Club Champion, GM Djurabek Khamrakulov, for a course tailored to your skill level. In this class, you'll get personal, focused, and hands-on instruction designed to take your game to the next level. Classes are best experienced cumulatively, but can be joined on a per-session basis The class is held from 4:45-5:45 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | U1000 | |
Oct 22 | GM Djurabek Khamrakulov 1400-1800 Fall Class - At Club! Entry fee: $45; Non-MCC Member: Additional $5 fee. Join Club Champion, GM Djurabek Khamrakulov, for a course tailored to your skill level. In this class, you'll get personal, focused, and hands-on instruction designed to take your game to the next level. Classes are best experienced cumulatively, but can be joined on a per-session basis The class is held from 6:00-7:30 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | U1400 | |
Oct 29 | GM Djurabek Khamrakulov 1400-1800 Fall Class - At Club! Entry fee: $45; Non-MCC Member: Additional $5 fee. Join Club Champion, GM Djurabek Khamrakulov, for a course tailored to your skill level. In this class, you'll get personal, focused, and hands-on instruction designed to take your game to the next level. Classes are best experienced cumulatively, but can be joined on a per-session basis The class is held from 6:00-7:30 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | U1400 | |
Sep 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23 | WEEKLY U1600 - At Club | G/90 +30 | U1600 |
Oct 26 | Adults Only Tournament - At Club! | G/60 d10 | U1600 |
Oct 30, Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec 4 | WEEKLY U1600 - At Club! | G/90 +30 | U1600 |
Sep 23, 30, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 | Marshall Monday U1800 - At Club | G/90 +30 | U1800 |
Oct 22 | GM Djurabek Khamrakulov 1800+ Fall Class - At Club! Entry fee: $50; Non-MCC Member: Additional $5 fee. Join Club Champion, GM Djurabek Khamrakulov, for a course tailored to your skill level. In this class, you'll get personal, focused, and hands-on instruction designed to take your game to the next level. Classes are best experienced cumulatively, but can be joined on a per-session basis The class is held from 7:45-9:45 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | U1800 | |
Oct 29 | GM Djurabek Khamrakulov 1800+ Fall Class - At Club! Entry fee: $50; Non-MCC Member: Additional $5 fee. Join Club Champion, GM Djurabek Khamrakulov, for a course tailored to your skill level. In this class, you'll get personal, focused, and hands-on instruction designed to take your game to the next level. Classes are best experienced cumulatively, but can be joined on a per-session basis The class is held from 7:45-9:45 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | U1800 | |
Oct 18, 19, 20 | MONTHLY FIDE U2400 & U1800 - At Club 5-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $75; Members only FIDE Rated. Open to players rated below 2400 USCF. Rating floor for U2400 section is 1700. U2400 ($1125 b/30): $500-200-125; U2100: $150; U1900: $150 U1800 ($1125 b/30): $500-200-125; U1600: $150; U1400: $150 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. | G/90 +30 | U1800 |
Oct 19 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
Oct 26 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
Sep 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23 | WEEKLY U2200 - At Club | G/90 +30 | U2200 |
Oct 30, Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec 4 | WEEKLY U2200 - At Club! | G/90 +30 | U2200 |
Sep 23, 30, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 | Marshall FIDE Monday - At Club | G/90 +30 | none |
Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7 | THURSDAY OPEN - At Club | G/90 +30 | none |
Oct 25 | WOMEN & GIRLS' OPEN - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
Oct 19 | Morning Masters - At Club | G/25 d5 | none |
Oct 20 | Sunday Beginner - Online Rated 4-SS, G/10 +5 Entry fee: $10; Non-MCC Member: Additional $5 fee. USCF online rated. Chess.com account and Zoom required to play. USCF ratings will be used for pairings and prizes. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200 USCF. Registrants will be emailed instructions on how to join the tournament shortly after registration closes. Prizes: ($100 b/20): $75-25. (Prizes sent via PayPal only.) Rounds: Begin at 10am & continue ASAP. No byes available. | G/10 +5 | none |
Oct 20 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club | G/25 d5 | none |
Oct 20 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club | none | |
Oct 22 | 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 24 | Afternoon G50s - At Club! 2-SS, G/45 d5 Entry fee: $10; 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: $15 to each player with a score of 2.0. Special monthly prize of $50 to the player with the most total points over the month. Rounds: 2PM and 4PM One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | G/45 d5 | none |
Oct 24 | WESLEY HELLNER ACTION - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
Oct 25 | $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 |
Oct 26 | SATURDAY G/50 OPEN- At Club! | G/45 d5 | none |
Oct 26 | Morning Masters - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
Oct 27 | Sunday Beginner- Online Rated! 4-SS, G/10 +5 Entry fee: $10; Non-MCC Member: Additional $5 fee. USCF online rated. Chess.com account and Zoom required to play. USCF ratings will be used for pairings and prizes. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200 USCF. Registrants will be emailed instructions on how to join the tournament shortly after registration closes. Prizes: ($100 b/20): $75-25. (Prizes sent via PayPal only.) Rounds: Begin at 10am & continue ASAP. No byes available. | G/10 +5 | none |
Oct 27 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
Oct 27 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
Oct 27 | Sunday Quads - At Club! | G/60; d10 | none |
Oct 29 | 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 | GM School Intermediate Class - Online! | none | |
Oct 31 | Afternoon G50s - At Club! 2-SS, G/45 d5 Entry fee: $10; 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: $15 to each player with a score of 2.0. Special monthly prize of $50 to the player with the most total points over the month. Rounds: 2PM and 4PM One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | G/45 d5 | none |
Oct 31 | WESLEY HELLNER ACTION - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
Oct 28, Nov 4, 11, 18, 25 | IM Silas Lund Complex Endgames - Online! Entry fee: $100; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Complex endgames are endgames with at least 2 pieces, with elements of the middlegame, and where difficult decisions still need to be made in terms of exchanges and pawn advances, before the position settles into something more familiar in terms of basic or technical endgames. We analyze games from participants, if submitted. Hand in at least 3 days before the day of class. Otherwise, we will analyze interesting endgames from chess history. This is a online class! 6-7pm for 5 mondays | none | |
Oct 29 | GM Alex Fishbein Lecture and Book Signing - At Club! Entry fee: $0; Members only "Alex brings you the best of Nimzovichâs My System, erasing all misconceptions. As a newcomer to the game, you will feel blessed to learn pure, unmistakable strategies, while if you are an old chap like me, you will appreciate the fresh clarity, helping you re-evaluate your personal chess philosophy." â From the Foreword by GM Vassilios Kotronias 7-10pm Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
Nov 1 | Marshall Chess Camps - At Club! Entry fee: $130; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the strategic world of chess? Whether you are a beginner or advanced player, if you are looking to refine your skills, our Chess Classes are designed for players of all ages and backgrounds! For more information, click here For full schedule, click here Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
Nov 5 | Marshall Chess Camps - At Club! Entry fee: $130; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the strategic world of chess? Whether you are a beginner or advanced player, if you are looking to refine your skills, our Chess Classes are designed for players of all ages and backgrounds! For more information, click here For full schedule, click here Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
Nov 11 | Marshall Chess Camps - At Club! Entry fee: $130; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the strategic world of chess? Whether you are a beginner or advanced player, if you are looking to refine your skills, our Chess Classes are designed for players of all ages and backgrounds! For more information, click here For full schedule, click here Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
Dec 26 | Marshall Chess Camps - At Club! Entry fee: $130; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the strategic world of chess? Whether you are a beginner or advanced player, if you are looking to refine your skills, our Chess Classes are designed for players of all ages and backgrounds! For more information, click here For full schedule, click here Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
Dec 27 | Marshall Chess Camps - At Club! Entry fee: $130; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the strategic world of chess? Whether you are a beginner or advanced player, if you are looking to refine your skills, our Chess Classes are designed for players of all ages and backgrounds! For more information, click here For full schedule, click here Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
Dec 30 | Marshall Chess Camps - At Club! Entry fee: $130; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the strategic world of chess? Whether you are a beginner or advanced player, if you are looking to refine your skills, our Chess Classes are designed for players of all ages and backgrounds! For more information, click here For full schedule, click here Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
Dec 31 | Marshall Chess Camps - At Club! Entry fee: $130; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the strategic world of chess? Whether you are a beginner or advanced player, if you are looking to refine your skills, our Chess Classes are designed for players of all ages and backgrounds! For more information, click here For full schedule, click here Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
Nov 15, 16, 17 | Mona Karff Memorial /Marshall Women's Championship - At Club! 5-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $100; Non-MCC Member: Additional $50 fee. FIDE Rated. Only open to female players with a current published rating 1500+; NO exceptions. First 3 places free entry MCC Championship, 4th - 6th place eligible for paid entry into MCC Championship (all after tiebreaks). Must be a club member to qualify.The title of 2024 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 15, 16, 17 | Marshall Senior Championship - At Club! 5-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $75; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. 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). Must be a club member to qualify. GM entry fee reimbursed upon completion of the tournament 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 22, 23, 24 | 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, Top U2000 Free Entry into MCC Championship; 4th - 8th place are eligible for paid entry into MCC Championship (all after tiebreaks) 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 12, 13, 14, 15 | 108th Edward Lasker Memorial/ MCC Championship - At Club! 7-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $100; Members only Club members rated 2100+ USCF or FIDE, GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs, FMs & Qualifiers from the Marshall Women, Senior and Amateur Championships. Escalating entry fee, GM entry fee refunded upon completion of the tournament. Entry Fee: $100 - now through Nov. 26; $125 - Nov. 27 - Dec. 3; $150 - Dec. 4 - Dec. 11; No day-of registrations. $10,000 GTD Prizes: $5000-2500-1000-500, U2300 USCF: $500, U2100 USCF: $500. Title of "2024 Marshall Chess Club Champion" goes to the winner of the tournament. The title will be determined by a blitz playoff in the case of a tie. Rounds: 7 pm Thursday, 1 pm and 6:30 pm Friday, 12:00 pm, 5:30 pm Saturday and 10:30 and 4 pm Sunday. Max two byes; request at entry Registration closes 2 hours prior to the start of the event. | G/90 +30 | none |
Nov 19 | Kyla Zhao Author Talk / Book Signing - At Club! Entry fee: $0; Members only Chess is more popular now than ever according to outlets ranging from The Washington Post to PBS. Demand for chess clubs continues to rise in schools across the country. Kyla Zhao's 'MAY THE BEST PLAYER WIN' taps into this excitement and brings young readers love for the game to the page. Join us for a special evening of chess and literature with Kyla Zhao. 7:00 - 9:00 pm Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none |
Date | Event | Time | Lowest section |
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Sep 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23 | WEEKLY U2200 - At Club | G/90 +30 | U2200 |
Sep 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23 | WEEKLY U1600 - At Club | G/90 +30 | U1600 |
Sep 23, 30, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 | Marshall FIDE Monday - At Club | G/90 +30 | none |
Sep 23, 30, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 | Marshall Monday U1800 - At Club | G/90 +30 | U1800 |
Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7 | THURSDAY OPEN - At Club | G/90 +30 | none |
Oct 18, 19, 20 | MONTHLY FIDE U2400 & U1800 - At Club 5-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $75; Members only FIDE Rated. Open to players rated below 2400 USCF. Rating floor for U2400 section is 1700. U2400 ($1125 b/30): $500-200-125; U2100: $150; U1900: $150 U1800 ($1125 b/30): $500-200-125; U1600: $150; U1400: $150 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. | G/90 +30 | U1800 |
Oct 19 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
Oct 19 | Morning Masters - At Club | G/25 d5 | none |
Oct 20 | Sunday Beginner - Online Rated 4-SS, G/10 +5 Entry fee: $10; Non-MCC Member: Additional $5 fee. USCF online rated. Chess.com account and Zoom required to play. USCF ratings will be used for pairings and prizes. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200 USCF. Registrants will be emailed instructions on how to join the tournament shortly after registration closes. Prizes: ($100 b/20): $75-25. (Prizes sent via PayPal only.) Rounds: Begin at 10am & continue ASAP. No byes available. | G/10 +5 | none |
Oct 20 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club | G/25 d5 | none |
Oct 24 | Afternoon G50s - At Club! 2-SS, G/45 d5 Entry fee: $10; 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: $15 to each player with a score of 2.0. Special monthly prize of $50 to the player with the most total points over the month. Rounds: 2PM and 4PM One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | G/45 d5 | none |
Oct 24 | WESLEY HELLNER ACTION - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
Oct 25 | WOMEN & GIRLS' OPEN - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
Oct 25 | $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 |
Oct 26 | Adults Only Tournament - At Club! | G/60 d10 | U1600 |
Oct 26 | SATURDAY G/50 OPEN- At Club! | G/45 d5 | none |
Oct 26 | U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club! | G/25 d5 | U2000 |
Oct 26 | Morning Masters - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
Oct 27 | Sunday Beginner- Online Rated! 4-SS, G/10 +5 Entry fee: $10; Non-MCC Member: Additional $5 fee. USCF online rated. Chess.com account and Zoom required to play. USCF ratings will be used for pairings and prizes. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200 USCF. Registrants will be emailed instructions on how to join the tournament shortly after registration closes. Prizes: ($100 b/20): $75-25. (Prizes sent via PayPal only.) Rounds: Begin at 10am & continue ASAP. No byes available. | G/10 +5 | none |
Oct 27 | RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
Oct 27 | Sunday Quads - At Club! | G/60; d10 | none |
Oct 30, Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec 4 | WEEKLY U2200 - At Club! | G/90 +30 | U2200 |
Oct 30, Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec 4 | WEEKLY U1600 - At Club! | G/90 +30 | U1600 |
Oct 31 | Afternoon G50s - At Club! 2-SS, G/45 d5 Entry fee: $10; 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: $15 to each player with a score of 2.0. Special monthly prize of $50 to the player with the most total points over the month. Rounds: 2PM and 4PM One bye, request at entry Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | G/45 d5 | none |
Oct 31 | WESLEY HELLNER ACTION - At Club! | G/25 d5 | none |
Nov 15, 16, 17 | Mona Karff Memorial /Marshall Women's Championship - At Club! 5-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $100; Non-MCC Member: Additional $50 fee. FIDE Rated. Only open to female players with a current published rating 1500+; NO exceptions. First 3 places free entry MCC Championship, 4th - 6th place eligible for paid entry into MCC Championship (all after tiebreaks). Must be a club member to qualify.The title of 2024 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 15, 16, 17 | Marshall Senior Championship - At Club! 5-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $75; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. 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). Must be a club member to qualify. GM entry fee reimbursed upon completion of the tournament 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 22, 23, 24 | 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, Top U2000 Free Entry into MCC Championship; 4th - 8th place are eligible for paid entry into MCC Championship (all after tiebreaks) 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 12, 13, 14, 15 | 108th Edward Lasker Memorial/ MCC Championship - At Club! 7-SS, G/90 +30 Entry fee: $100; Members only Club members rated 2100+ USCF or FIDE, GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs, FMs & Qualifiers from the Marshall Women, Senior and Amateur Championships. Escalating entry fee, GM entry fee refunded upon completion of the tournament. Entry Fee: $100 - now through Nov. 26; $125 - Nov. 27 - Dec. 3; $150 - Dec. 4 - Dec. 11; No day-of registrations. $10,000 GTD Prizes: $5000-2500-1000-500, U2300 USCF: $500, U2100 USCF: $500. Title of "2024 Marshall Chess Club Champion" goes to the winner of the tournament. The title will be determined by a blitz playoff in the case of a tie. Rounds: 7 pm Thursday, 1 pm and 6:30 pm Friday, 12:00 pm, 5:30 pm Saturday and 10:30 and 4 pm Sunday. Max two byes; request at entry Registration closes 2 hours prior to the start of the event. | G/90 +30 | none |
Date | Event | Time | Lowest section |
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Oct 20 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club | none | |
Oct 22 | GM Djurabek Khamrakulov 1000-1400 Fall Class - At Club! Entry fee: $30; Non-MCC Member: Additional $5 fee. Join Club Champion, GM Djurabek Khamrakulov, for a course tailored to your skill level. In this class, you'll get personal, focused, and hands-on instruction designed to take your game to the next level. Classes are best experienced cumulatively, but can be joined on a per-session basis The class is held from 4:45-5:45 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | U1000 | |
Oct 22 | GM Djurabek Khamrakulov 1400-1800 Fall Class - At Club! Entry fee: $45; Non-MCC Member: Additional $5 fee. Join Club Champion, GM Djurabek Khamrakulov, for a course tailored to your skill level. In this class, you'll get personal, focused, and hands-on instruction designed to take your game to the next level. Classes are best experienced cumulatively, but can be joined on a per-session basis The class is held from 6:00-7:30 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | U1400 | |
Oct 22 | GM Djurabek Khamrakulov 1800+ Fall Class - At Club! Entry fee: $50; Non-MCC Member: Additional $5 fee. Join Club Champion, GM Djurabek Khamrakulov, for a course tailored to your skill level. In this class, you'll get personal, focused, and hands-on instruction designed to take your game to the next level. Classes are best experienced cumulatively, but can be joined on a per-session basis The class is held from 7:45-9:45 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | U1800 | |
Oct 22 | 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 | SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club! | none | |
Oct 28, Nov 4, 11, 18, 25 | IM Silas Lund Complex Endgames - Online! Entry fee: $100; Non-MCC Member: Additional $25 fee. Complex endgames are endgames with at least 2 pieces, with elements of the middlegame, and where difficult decisions still need to be made in terms of exchanges and pawn advances, before the position settles into something more familiar in terms of basic or technical endgames. We analyze games from participants, if submitted. Hand in at least 3 days before the day of class. Otherwise, we will analyze interesting endgames from chess history. This is a online class! 6-7pm for 5 mondays | none | |
Oct 29 | GM Djurabek Khamrakulov 1000-1400 Fall Class - At Club! Entry fee: $30; Non-MCC Member: Additional $5 fee. Join Club Champion, GM Djurabek Khamrakulov, for a course tailored to your skill level. In this class, you'll get personal, focused, and hands-on instruction designed to take your game to the next level. Classes are best experienced cumulatively, but can be joined on a per-session basis The class is held from 4:45-5:45 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | U1000 | |
Oct 29 | GM Djurabek Khamrakulov 1400-1800 Fall Class - At Club! Entry fee: $45; Non-MCC Member: Additional $5 fee. Join Club Champion, GM Djurabek Khamrakulov, for a course tailored to your skill level. In this class, you'll get personal, focused, and hands-on instruction designed to take your game to the next level. Classes are best experienced cumulatively, but can be joined on a per-session basis The class is held from 6:00-7:30 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | U1400 | |
Oct 29 | GM Djurabek Khamrakulov 1800+ Fall Class - At Club! Entry fee: $50; Non-MCC Member: Additional $5 fee. Join Club Champion, GM Djurabek Khamrakulov, for a course tailored to your skill level. In this class, you'll get personal, focused, and hands-on instruction designed to take your game to the next level. Classes are best experienced cumulatively, but can be joined on a per-session basis The class is held from 7:45-9:45 pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | U1800 | |
Oct 29 | 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 | GM School Intermediate Class - Online! | none | |
Oct 29 | GM Alex Fishbein Lecture and Book Signing - At Club! Entry fee: $0; Members only "Alex brings you the best of Nimzovichâs My System, erasing all misconceptions. As a newcomer to the game, you will feel blessed to learn pure, unmistakable strategies, while if you are an old chap like me, you will appreciate the fresh clarity, helping you re-evaluate your personal chess philosophy." â From the Foreword by GM Vassilios Kotronias 7-10pm Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
Nov 1 | Marshall Chess Camps - At Club! Entry fee: $130; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the strategic world of chess? Whether you are a beginner or advanced player, if you are looking to refine your skills, our Chess Classes are designed for players of all ages and backgrounds! For more information, click here For full schedule, click here Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
Nov 5 | Marshall Chess Camps - At Club! Entry fee: $130; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the strategic world of chess? Whether you are a beginner or advanced player, if you are looking to refine your skills, our Chess Classes are designed for players of all ages and backgrounds! For more information, click here For full schedule, click here Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
Nov 11 | Marshall Chess Camps - At Club! Entry fee: $130; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the strategic world of chess? Whether you are a beginner or advanced player, if you are looking to refine your skills, our Chess Classes are designed for players of all ages and backgrounds! For more information, click here For full schedule, click here Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
Nov 19 | Kyla Zhao Author Talk / Book Signing - At Club! Entry fee: $0; Members only Chess is more popular now than ever according to outlets ranging from The Washington Post to PBS. Demand for chess clubs continues to rise in schools across the country. Kyla Zhao's 'MAY THE BEST PLAYER WIN' taps into this excitement and brings young readers love for the game to the page. Join us for a special evening of chess and literature with Kyla Zhao. 7:00 - 9:00 pm Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
Dec 26 | Marshall Chess Camps - At Club! Entry fee: $130; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the strategic world of chess? Whether you are a beginner or advanced player, if you are looking to refine your skills, our Chess Classes are designed for players of all ages and backgrounds! For more information, click here For full schedule, click here Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
Dec 27 | Marshall Chess Camps - At Club! Entry fee: $130; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the strategic world of chess? Whether you are a beginner or advanced player, if you are looking to refine your skills, our Chess Classes are designed for players of all ages and backgrounds! For more information, click here For full schedule, click here Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
Dec 30 | Marshall Chess Camps - At Club! Entry fee: $130; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the strategic world of chess? Whether you are a beginner or advanced player, if you are looking to refine your skills, our Chess Classes are designed for players of all ages and backgrounds! For more information, click here For full schedule, click here Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none | |
Dec 31 | Marshall Chess Camps - At Club! Entry fee: $130; Non-MCC Member: Additional $15 fee. Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the strategic world of chess? Whether you are a beginner or advanced player, if you are looking to refine your skills, our Chess Classes are designed for players of all ages and backgrounds! For more information, click here For full schedule, click here Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. | none |