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March 2020

Sun, Mar 29, 2020 – Sat, Dec 31, 2050
Weekly USCF-Rated Online Tournaments by DMV Chess
US Chess TLA — Virginia
USCF rated

January 2026

Sat, Jan 3, 2026 – Thu, Dec 31, 2026
2026 Classical League
US Chess TLA — New Hampshire
Sun, Jan 11, 2026 – Sun, Dec 6, 2026
2026 ICEA Chess Scholastic @ Irvine
US Chess TLA — California
USCF rated

February 2026

Sat, Feb 28, 2026 – Sat, Oct 31, 2026
RCI Online Chess 2026
US Chess TLA — New Jersey

March 2026

Thu, Mar 5, 2026 – Thu, Dec 3, 2026
Madison County Monthly Quads
US Chess TLA — Illinois
USCF rated

May 2026

Sat, May 2, 2026 – Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Buffalo Chess Association Open Swiss
US Chess TLA — New York
Sat, May 2, 2026 – Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Buffalo Chess Association Open Swiss
US Chess TLA — New York

August 2026

Mon, Aug 31, 2026 – Mon, May 31, 2027
Alec's Chess Club - Weekly Homeschool Tournaments
US Chess TLA — North Carolina
USCF rated

September 2026

Sun, Sep 13, 2026 – Mon, Dec 14, 2026
Beachwood Sunday Classes - Championship Challenge Fall 2026
US Chess TLA — Ohio
Sun, Sep 20, 2026 – Sun, Dec 13, 2026
LAKEWOOD SUNDAY CLASSES - CHAMPIONSHIP CHALLENGE FALL 2026
US Chess TLA — Ohio
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 – Sat, May 29, 2027
Alec's Chess Club - Monthly Online Saturday Tournaments
US Chess TLA — North Carolina
USCF rated
Sun, Sep 27, 2026 – Sun, Dec 20, 2026
Rizal Center Chess Tournament
US Chess TLA — Illinois

October 2026

Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Afternoon Action - At Club!
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/25 d5 · 3-SS, G/25 d5
Dual rated (regular + quick)$25; Non-MCC Member: Additiona…
Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 6:30 PM
FIRST FRIDAY CHESS SOCIAL
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM
FRIDAY FIDE RAPID - At Club!
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/15 +10 · 4-SS, G/15 +10
Quick rated$35; Non-MCC Member: Additiona…
Fri, Oct 2, 2026 – Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Marshall PREMIER FIDE OPEN - At Club!
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/90 +30 · 5-SS, G/90 +30
USCF ratedFIDE ratedRegular rated$100; Members only
Fri, Oct 2, 2026 – Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Marshall PREMIER FIDE U2000 - At Club!
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/90 +30 · 5-SS, G/90 +30
Regular ratedU2000$75; Members only
Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:15 PM
FRIDAY NIGHT RATED CHESS
Seattle Chess Club · Seattle, WA
Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Billerica October 2026 Swiss
Round 1 of 4 · weekly series, Fri, Oct 2, 2026 – Fri, Oct 23, 2026
Billerica Chess Club · Billerica, MA · Classical [G/90; d5] · 4 Rounds, Swiss
USCF ratedRegular ratedOpen / U1700$0
Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:45 PM
Rated Friday Night Blitz
Boylston Chess Foundation · Boston, MA · G/5 d0 · 6SS
USCF ratedBlitz rated$10, $15 for non-BCF members
Fri, Oct 2, 2026
GEORGIA CHESS FRIDAY KNIGHT FACE OFF
Round 9 of 9 · weekly series, Fri, Aug 7, 2026 – Fri, Oct 2, 2026
US Chess TLA — Georgia
USCF rated
Fri, Oct 2, 2026
NPCC 2026 Annual Membership Drive
Round 4 of 5 · weekly series, Fri, Sep 11, 2026 – Fri, Oct 9, 2026
US Chess TLA — Pennsylvania
Fri, Oct 2, 2026
Queens Chess Club Championship
Round 3 of 6 · weekly series, Fri, Sep 18, 2026 – Fri, Oct 23, 2026
Queens Chess Club · Floral Park, NY · 6-SS, G/90;d5
Regular rated$30.
Fri, Oct 2, 2026
La Palma Chess Club Fall26 Divisional
Round 2 of 3 · weekly series, Fri, Sep 25, 2026 – Fri, Oct 9, 2026
US Chess TLA — California
USCF rated
Fri, Oct 2, 2026
Charles Village Chess Weekly Rapid Quads
US Chess TLA — Maryland
USCF rated
Fri, Oct 2, 2026
Fort Bend Chess Club Friday night opens
US Chess TLA — Texas
Fri, Oct 2, 2026
US Chess Club weekly rated tournaments !!!
US Chess TLA — Texas
USCF ratedBlitz rated
Fri, Oct 2, 2026
ACC BLITZ
Arlington Chess Club
USCF ratedBlitz rated
Fri, Oct 2, 2026
Friday Night Quads
Saint Louis Chess Club · Saint Louis, MO · Chess Club Open Tournaments
Fri, Oct 2, 2026 – Sun, Oct 4, 2026
2026 Charlotte Fall Open
Charlotte Chess Center · Charlotte, NC · Open
USCF ratedFIDE ratedRatings 1000+
Fri, Oct 2, 2026
43rd Annual Reno Western States Open
FIDE Rated Events — Nevada
USCF ratedFIDE ratedRegular rated
Fri, Oct 2, 2026
11th RedBandit Chess Classic
Round 1 of 5 · weekly series, Fri, Oct 2, 2026 – Fri, Oct 30, 2026
US Chess TLA — Connecticut
Fri, Oct 2, 2026
FRIDAY NIGHT FIDE RAPID
US Chess TLA — New York
USCF ratedFIDE rated
Fri, Oct 2, 2026
Brooklyn Chess Fridays USCF 1300+ Rating
US Chess TLA — New York
USCF rated
Fri, Oct 2, 2026
Friday Checkmate Challenge
US Chess TLA — Texas
Fri, Oct 2, 2026
USCF 1-Round G90 at Chess4Life Bellevue
US Chess TLA — Washington
USCF rated
Fri, Oct 2, 2026
Friday Action Quads - North
Charlotte Chess Center · Charlotte, NC · Youth Only
All Ratings
Fri, Oct 2, 2026
Friday Action Quads - South
Charlotte Chess Center · Charlotte, NC · Youth Only
USCF ratedAll Ratings
Fri, Oct 2, 2026 – Sun, Oct 4, 2026
$2,000 October Championship - FIDE/USCF
US Chess TLA — Texas
USCF rated
Fri, Oct 2, 2026
2026 October BAC Real FIDE Championship
FIDE Rated Events — California
FIDE ratedRegular ratedMX / AB / U1600
Fri, Oct 2, 2026
2026 October Poison Pawns
FIDE Rated Events — Texas
FIDE ratedRegular ratedChampionship / Challenger
Fri, Oct 2, 2026
Friday Blitz
Chicago Chess Center · Chicago, IL
USCF ratedBlitz rated
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 9:00 AM
2026 Michigan Women's Championship & Men's Side Event
Michigan Chess Association
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 9:00 AM
U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club!
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/25 d5 · 3-SS, G/25 d5
Dual rated (regular + quick)U2000$35; Members only
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Morning Masters - At Club!
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/25 d5 · 3-SS, G/25 d5
Dual rated (regular + quick)$35; Non-MCC Member: Additiona…
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 10:00 AM
October Quads
Boylston Chess Foundation · Boston, MA · G/65 d10 · 3RR
USCF ratedRegular ratedGroups of 4 by rating$20, $35 for non-BCF members, …
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Casual Chess
Piermont Chess Club · Piermont, NY
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 10:30 AM
Saturday Club Meeting
Chittenden County Chess Club · South Burlington, VT
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
M & B Chess Camps
US Chess TLA — Arizona
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Antelope Valley Chess Club Monthly Tournament (January 7, 2023)
US Chess TLA — California
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
10/3 - Saint Petersburg Swiss Chess Tournament G40; d5.
US Chess TLA — Florida
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Beginner's Open
US Chess TLA — Illinois
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
SCC - National Chess Day Early Celebration - SCHOLASTIC (K-12)
US Chess TLA — Indiana
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
SCC - National Chess Day Early Celebration - OPEN (ADULTS & KIDS)
US Chess TLA — Indiana
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Emporia Extravaganza!!
US Chess TLA — Kansas
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Triple B Chess 3-Round Swiss/Quad G/30;D10
US Chess TLA — Missouri
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
ICA Open Championship (1800+)
US Chess TLA — New Jersey
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
CKQ Piscatway Rapids
US Chess TLA — New Jersey
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
ICA Glen Rock Quads
US Chess TLA — New Jersey
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Dragon Knight CC Saturday Afternoon Scholastic Quads (Morrisville)
US Chess TLA — North Carolina
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Dragon Knight CC Saturday Morning Scholastic Quads (Morrisville)
US Chess TLA — North Carolina
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Dragon Knight Chess Saturday Scholastic Pizza Quads (Holly Springs)
US Chess TLA — North Carolina
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Dragon Knight CC Saturday Scholastic Pizza Quads (Morrisville)
US Chess TLA — North Carolina
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Dragon Knight Chess Saturday Scholastic Pizza Quads (Holly Springs)
US Chess TLA — North Carolina
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Dragon Knight CC Saturday Scholastic Pizza Quads (Morrisville)
US Chess TLA — North Carolina
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Dragon Knight CC Saturday Morning Blitz
US Chess TLA — North Carolina
USCF ratedBlitz rated
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Dragon Knight CC Saturday Afternoon Blitz
US Chess TLA — North Carolina
USCF ratedBlitz rated
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Dragon Knight CC Saturday Morning Scholastic Quads (Morrisville)
US Chess TLA — North Carolina
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Dragon Knight CC Saturday Scholastic Pizza Quads (Morrisville)
US Chess TLA — North Carolina
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Sooner Chess Club 2nd annual Pumpkin Pawn Smash
US Chess TLA — Oklahoma
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Frisco Beginner Swiss
US Chess TLA — Texas
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Irving Blitz
US Chess TLA — Texas
Blitz rated
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
SOUTH FLORIDA GRAND PRIX
Boca Raton Chess Club · Boca Raton, FL
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Saturday Rated Games
Saint Louis Chess Club · Saint Louis, MO · Chess Club Open Tournaments
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Saturday Night Blitz
Saint Louis Chess Club · Saint Louis, MO · Saturday Night Blitz
Blitz rated
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Arlington Chess Club Open #95
Arlington Chess Club · Arlington, TX
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 – Sun, Oct 4, 2026
Northern Open
Minnesota State Chess Association
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Hales Corners Challenge XXXIX
Wisconsin Chess Association
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Phoenix Monthly Scholastic
Southwest Chess - Arizona (community calendar)
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
1st Connecticut River Valley Open
US Chess TLA — Massachusetts
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 – Sun, Oct 4, 2026
24th McClain Memorial Tournament
Mechanics' Institute Chess Club · San Francisco, CA
USCF ratedFIDE rated2000 / Over / U1600
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
24th Red River Shootout
US Chess TLA — Oklahoma
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
RiseNShine Quads - Oct 3rd
Southwest Chess - Arizona (community calendar)
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Fall 2026/2027 Gold Country Scholastic Chess Tournament
US Chess TLA — California
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Red River Shoot Out 24
US Chess TLA — Texas
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Holly Heisman Memorial Tournament
US Chess TLA — Pennsylvania
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Bismarck October Swiss
US Chess TLA — North Dakota
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
2nd Annual October Open
US Chess TLA — Texas
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
AGCA October Scholastic & Open Tour #1
US Chess TLA — Texas
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Waco October 3 Swiss
US Chess TLA — Texas
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
FMCA Quads Oct/3
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
SVC + AoPS | 2026 Scholastic K-12 Chess Championship | Oct 3rd, 2026
US Chess TLA — California
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
CHESS ZONE OCTOBER MELEE G/30+5
US Chess TLA — Georgia
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
4th annual CORPORATE CHESS CHALLENGE by Indy Chess
US Chess TLA — Indiana
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Pumpkin Pawn Push #181
US Chess TLA — New York
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 – Sat, Apr 24, 2027
USCF 3-Round G60 at Bellevue Chess4Life
US Chess TLA — Washington
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
First Moves Scrimmage - South
Charlotte Chess Center · Charlotte, NC · Youth Only
Unrated
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Rated Scholastic - North
Charlotte Chess Center · Charlotte, NC · Youth Only
Ratings <1500
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Hartford County Championship (East Hartford)
Connecticut State Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Hartford County Championship; $1,000+ in Prizes!
US Chess TLA — Connecticut
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
New Hampshire Blitz Championship
US Chess TLA — New Hampshire
Blitz rated
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
2026 October Wilson Chess FIDE Plus Score #14
FIDE Rated Events — Illinois
USCF ratedFIDE ratedRegular ratedMajor / Reserve
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
2026 Linden-McKinley Fall Scholastic
FIDE Rated Events — Ohio
USCF ratedFIDE ratedRegular rated
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
OSCA and CMC - 1st FIDE Quads
FIDE Rated Events — Rhode Island
FIDE ratedQuick ratedQuad A / Quad B / Quad C / Quad D / Quad E / Quad F / Quad G / Quad H / Quad I / Quad J / Quad K / Quad L / Quad M / Quad N / Quad O
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Beginners Open #148
Chicago Chess Center · Chicago, IL
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Saturday Swiss #89
Chicago Chess Center · Chicago, IL
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
ACC Quick-rated G/24 Swiss
Austin Chess Club · Austin, TX · 24 minutes, 5 second delay per move · Four round Swiss system tournament
USCF ratedQuick rated15.00
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 9:00 AM
RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club!
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/25 d5 · 3-SS, G/25 d5
Dual rated (regular + quick)$25; Non-MCC Member: Additiona…
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Morning U1600 - At Club!
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/25 d5 · 3-SS, G/25 d5
Dual rated (regular + quick)U1600$35; Non-MCC Member: Additiona…
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 10:00 AM
4th Annual Tomorrow Fund Charity Chess Tournament (Smithfield, RI) – Still Collecting Donations
Ocean State Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
Adult Knight Class
Round 4 of 6 · weekly series, Sun, Sep 13, 2026 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
Adult Knight Class
Round 3 of 5 · weekly series, Sun, Sep 20, 2026 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
Adult Knight Class
Round 2 of 4 · weekly series, Sun, Sep 27, 2026 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
1st State OPEN Championship/Spiegel Cup Qualifier
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
Unity Chess Sunday Weekly
US Chess TLA — Arizona
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
SCHOLASTIC SUNDAY by Indy Chess
US Chess TLA — Indiana
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
Rockville Chess Club: Sunday Ladders
US Chess TLA — Maryland
USCF rated
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
SCHOLASTIC QUADS TOURNAMENT (October) - HOSTED BY ALPHA MINDS ACADEMY
US Chess TLA — New Jersey
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
Dragon Knight Free Sunday Morning Blitz
US Chess TLA — North Carolina
USCF ratedBlitz rated
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
$100 OCTOBER QUADS (Check out our new prizes)
US Chess TLA — Pennsylvania
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
Irving Swiss
US Chess TLA — Texas
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
Bellaire Swiss
US Chess TLA — Texas
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
Frisco Swiss
US Chess TLA — Texas
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
Plano Challenger Swiss
US Chess TLA — Texas
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
2nd Annual Eastern Scholastic Championship
US Chess TLA — Virginia
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
DMV Autumn Action Tournament
US Chess TLA — Virginia
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
Sunday Rated Games
Saint Louis Chess Club · Saint Louis, MO · Sunday Rated Games
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
Weatherford Sunday Blitz 65
Arlington Chess Club · Arlington, TX
USCF ratedBlitz rated
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
Oct. Wilson Chess Scholastic #20
US Chess TLA — Illinois
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
2nd Exton Autumn Open
US Chess TLA — Pennsylvania
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
Dragon Knight Chess World Animal Day Grand Prix
US Chess TLA — North Carolina
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
SOUTHPARK QUADS
US Chess TLA — Ohio
USCF rated
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
FCC Classical G60 Tournament Oct 4
US Chess TLA — Texas
USCF rated
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club!
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY
$20; Non-MCC Member: Additiona…
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
U1000 Sundays
Charlotte Chess Center · Charlotte, NC · Youth Only
USCF ratedRatings <1000
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
Sunday Afternoon Classical
Charlotte Chess Center · Charlotte, NC · Open
USCF ratedFIDE ratedRatings 800+
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
Sunday Action Quads
Charlotte Chess Center · Charlotte, NC · Youth Only
All Ratings
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
Unity Sunday Weekly - October 04 2026
Southwest Chess - Arizona (community calendar)
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
Unity Weekly Blitz - October 04 2026
Southwest Chess - Arizona (community calendar)
USCF ratedBlitz rated
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
Adult Knight Class
Round 1 of 3 · weekly series, Sun, Oct 4, 2026 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
Ridgefield U1200 October Open
US Chess TLA — Connecticut
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
CHESS IN MILLBURN QUADS (Oct. 4)
US Chess TLA — New Jersey
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
2026 October Wilson Chess FIDE Plus Score #15
FIDE Rated Events — Illinois
USCF ratedFIDE ratedRegular ratedMajor / Reserve
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
Sunday Casual (FREE PLAY)
Chicago Chess Center · Chicago, IL
Mon, Oct 5, 2026 · 6:00 PM
OSCA Weekly: Newport Chess Club (Newport, RI) – Monday’s
Ocean State Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Mon, Oct 5, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Adult Casual Play
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
Mon, Oct 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM
OSCA Weekly – Rhode Island Chess Club “Beers & Boards” on Mondays (Warwick, R.I.) – Free Casual Chess Event
Ocean State Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Mon, Oct 5, 2026 · 7:15 PM
NCC 263
Round 1 of 4 · weekly series, Mon, Oct 5, 2026 – Mon, Oct 26, 2026
Newburyport Chess Club · Newburyport, MA · g75 +30 · 4-Rd Swiss
USCF ratedRegular rated$20, unless otherwise stated
Mon, Oct 5, 2026
Chess Gorilla Monday Night League
Round 10 of 12 · weekly series, Mon, Aug 3, 2026 – Mon, Oct 19, 2026
US Chess TLA — New York
Mon, Oct 5, 2026
OMCC Mondays Classic #12
Round 4 of 5 · weekly series, Mon, Sep 14, 2026 – Mon, Oct 12, 2026
US Chess TLA — Maryland
USCF rated
Mon, Oct 5, 2026
MSJE 2026 Qiufen Monday Night Marathon
Round 4 of 7 · weekly series, Mon, Sep 14, 2026 – Mon, Oct 26, 2026
US Chess TLA — California
USCF rated
Mon, Oct 5, 2026
SGVCC 2026 Club Championship
Round 4 of 7 · weekly series, Mon, Sep 14, 2026 – Mon, Oct 26, 2026
US Chess TLA — California
Mon, Oct 5, 2026
THE 2026 BERGEN COUNTY OPEN
Round 3 of 5 · weekly series, Mon, Sep 21, 2026 – Mon, Oct 19, 2026
US Chess TLA — New Jersey
Mon, Oct 5, 2026
Discover Chess Club Academy "Monday Night Raw"
US Chess TLA — California
Mon, Oct 5, 2026
Monday Month Long Swiss
US Chess TLA — Illinois
USCF rated
Mon, Oct 5, 2026
Downriver Chess - Monday Night Club Play
US Chess TLA — Louisiana
USCF rated
Mon, Oct 5, 2026
Online Hound Opening
US Chess TLA — Louisiana
Mon, Oct 5, 2026
Online Hound House Event
US Chess TLA — Louisiana
Mon, Oct 5, 2026
CHESS CARDINALS MONDAY GAMBIT (G/25;d5, 3 Rounds)
US Chess TLA — Missouri
USCF rated
Mon, Oct 5, 2026
Charlotte Chess Center Friday Action Quads - North
US Chess TLA — North Carolina
USCF rated
Mon, Oct 5, 2026
Monday Weekly G90
US Chess TLA — Tennessee
Mon, Oct 5, 2026
Quick Quad Mondays at Urban Tandoor in October 2026
Round 1 of 4 · weekly series, Mon, Oct 5, 2026 – Mon, Oct 26, 2026
Colorado State Chess Association (statewide calendar) · G/24;+5 · Round Robin
USCF ratedQuick ratedMultiple Quads every Monday in October 2026$5 Entry. Please bring cash. M…
Mon, Oct 5, 2026
1st Azeri Chess Academy Open
FIDE Rated Events — Texas
USCF ratedFIDE ratedRegular rated
Mon, Oct 5, 2026
Arena of Doom K-12 U1250 Rapid (Online Tournament)
US Chess TLA — Florida
Mon, Oct 5, 2026
Monday Action Quads
Charlotte Chess Center · Charlotte, NC · Youth Only
All Ratings
Mon, Oct 5, 2026
Monday Adult Casual
Charlotte Chess Center · Charlotte, NC · Social
All Ratings
Mon, Oct 5, 2026
Monday Slow | Round 1
Chicago Chess Center · Chicago, IL
Mon, Oct 5, 2026
20th Annual Knights CC Championship
Round 1 of 4 · weekly series, Mon, Oct 5, 2026 – Mon, Oct 26, 2026
Knights Chess Club · Keene, NH · G/90;+10 · 4 rounds
Regular rated$5 (non KCC members), $4 (memb…
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 · 2:30 PM
Newport Library Chess Club (Newport, RI) – 1st & 3rd Tuesday’s
Ocean State Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM
2026 Genesee County CC Championship
Round 3 of 6 · weekly series, Tue, Sep 22, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
Michigan Chess Association
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Tuesday Night Tournaments
Queen City Chess NH · Manchester, NH · G/15;+5 rapid (odd months) or classical league
$10 non-members, free for Gran…
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 · 6:30 PM
38th Richard Abrams Memorial
Pittsburgh Chess Club · Pittsburgh, PA
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 · 7:15 PM
Denver Chess Club – DCC October Tuesdays 2026: Membership Appreciation
Round 1 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
Colorado State Chess Association (statewide calendar) · G/70, d/10 (70 minutes each player with 10 second delay before each move) · Swiss
USCF ratedRegular ratedPremier (1700+ or Unrated). Winners in the U1900 section from the prior 2 months may enter premier section. Otherwise / rated players less than 1700 will only be allowed to play in the other sections. U1900 or unrated U1500 or unratedDCC Members get 50% off the no…
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 · 7:15 PM
October Tuesday Night Swiss (OTB)
Round 1 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
Boylston Chess Foundation · Boston, MA · G/90 + 5 · 4SS (One game each Tuesday night in October)
USCF ratedRegular ratedOpen / U1910 / U1510$25, $40 for non-BCF members; …
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 · 7:15 PM
DBrew Blitz October 2026 - 18+
Michigan Chess Association
Blitz rated
Tue, Oct 6, 2026
2026 Fall Tuesday Night Marathon
Round 6 of 7 · weekly series, Tue, Sep 1, 2026 – Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Mechanics' Institute Chess Club · San Francisco, CA
Tue, Oct 6, 2026
Portland Chess Club Championship
Round 2 of 5 · weekly series, Tue, Sep 29, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
Portland Chess Club · Portland, OR
Tue, Oct 6, 2026
Eastern Sierra Fall Chess Championship
Round 2 of 7 · weekly series, Tue, Sep 29, 2026 – Tue, Nov 10, 2026
US Chess TLA — California
USCF rated
Tue, Oct 6, 2026
Tuesdays G45 Chess Tournament by Temecula Chess Club
US Chess TLA — California
Tue, Oct 6, 2026
Discover Chess Club Academy "Tuesday Tour de Force"
US Chess TLA — California
USCF rated
Tue, Oct 6, 2026
Western IL Chess Club Rapid Play Tuesdays
US Chess TLA — Illinois
USCF rated
Tue, Oct 6, 2026
TUESDAY CHESS NIGHT (3ss, 25+5) by Indy Chess
US Chess TLA — Indiana
Tue, Oct 6, 2026
Downriver Chess - Tuesday Night Club Play
US Chess TLA — Louisiana
Tue, Oct 6, 2026
Tuesday Knighter OPEN
US Chess TLA — Minnesota
Tue, Oct 6, 2026
NNvChess Action
US Chess TLA — Nevada
USCF rated
Tue, Oct 6, 2026
Northern Nevada Weekly Rapid
US Chess TLA — Nevada
USCF rated
Tue, Oct 6, 2026
October Monthly Classical at the YMCA
Round 1 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
US Chess TLA — New Hampshire
Tue, Oct 6, 2026
Tuesday Blitz Grand Prix - Chess Max Academy West VIllage
US Chess TLA — New York
Blitz rated
Tue, Oct 6, 2026
East Market Tuesday Night Chess
US Chess TLA — Ohio
Blitz rated
Tue, Oct 6, 2026
Parma Quads
US Chess TLA — Ohio
Tue, Oct 6, 2026
Frisco Quick
US Chess TLA — Texas
Tue, Oct 6, 2026
DECEMBER TUESDAY NIGHT SWISS
US Chess TLA — Texas
USCF rated
Tue, Oct 6, 2026
4 ROUND SWISS
Round 1 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
Santa Monica Bay Chess Club · West Los Angeles, CA
Tue, Oct 6, 2026
Oktoberfest
Round 1 of 5 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Nov 3, 2026
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF rated
Tue, Oct 6, 2026
Tuesday Night USCF Tournament
Southwest Chess - Arizona (community calendar)
USCF rated
Tue, Oct 6, 2026
KID CITY CHESS CLUB
US Chess TLA — Indiana
Tue, Oct 6, 2026
Vera Menchik Tournament
Round 1 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
US Chess TLA — California
Tue, Oct 6, 2026
The Next Move: A Scholastic Chess Roadmap for Players and Parents - At Club!
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY
$0; Members only
Tue, Oct 6, 2026
Ding Liren Tournament
Round 1 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
US Chess TLA — California
Tue, Oct 6, 2026
Tuesday Rapid — October 6, 2026
US Chess TLA — North Carolina
Tue, Oct 6, 2026
October-Tuesday Night Rated
Round 1 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
US Chess TLA — Nevada
Tue, Oct 6, 2026
Adult Class - At Club!
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY
$25; Non-MCC Member: Additiona…
Tue, Oct 6, 2026
Tuesday Night Action
Charlotte Chess Center · Charlotte, NC · Open
USCF ratedFIDE ratedRatings 1000+
Tue, Oct 6, 2026
October Tuesday Nite Swiss
Round 1 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
US Chess TLA — Texas
USCF rated
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 · 6:45 PM
Wachusett CC Wednesday Night (USCF rated)
Wachusett Chess Club · Fitchburg, MA
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM
HCC Oct Wednesday Classical (Oct 7, 14, 21, 28)
Round 1 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
USCF rated
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM
WEEKLY U2200 - At Club!
Round 1 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/90 +30 · 6-SS, G/90 +30
USCF ratedFIDE ratedRegular ratedU2200$50; Members only
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM
WEEKLY U1600 - At Club!
Round 1 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/90 +30 · 6-SS, G/90 +30
Regular ratedU1600$40; Members only
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Wednesday Casual Chess
Seattle Chess Club · Seattle, WA
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 · 7:30 PM
MCC - 2026-10
Round 1 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Oct 28, 2026
MetroWest Chess Club · Framingham, MA · Classical [G/90; d5] · 4 Rounds, Swiss
USCF ratedRegular ratedOpen / U1700$40 ($32 members)
Wed, Oct 7, 2026
2026 Chaturanga Chess Club Championship
Round 6 of 6 · weekly series, Wed, Sep 2, 2026 – Wed, Oct 7, 2026
US Chess TLA — Pennsylvania
Wed, Oct 7, 2026
Fall Classic
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Wed, Oct 7, 2026
ChessPalace Wednesday Knights
US Chess TLA — California
USCF rated
Wed, Oct 7, 2026
THE CHESS RUN WEDNESDAYS !!
US Chess TLA — California
USCF rated
Wed, Oct 7, 2026
Weekly Cafe Blitz
US Chess TLA — California
Blitz rated
Wed, Oct 7, 2026
Gainesville: Wednesday Night Rapid G/20
US Chess TLA — Florida
Quick rated
Wed, Oct 7, 2026
Wednesday Casual Night & Unrated Blitz
US Chess TLA — Minnesota
Blitz rated
Wed, Oct 7, 2026
Community Chess Club of Rochester Wednesday Night chess!
US Chess TLA — New York
USCF rated
Wed, Oct 7, 2026
Wednesday U1000 USCF Rated Tournament
US Chess TLA — New York
USCF rated
Wed, Oct 7, 2026
Charlotte Chess Center Under 800 Wednesdays
US Chess TLA — North Carolina
USCF rated
Wed, Oct 7, 2026
Madison Area Chess Club - Halloween Gambit 2026
Round 1 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Oct 28, 2026
US Chess TLA — Wisconsin
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Fri, Oct 23, 2026
2026 U.S. Chess Championships
Saint Louis Chess Club · Saint Louis, MO · Invitational Events
Wed, Oct 7, 2026
McMinnville Double Quads Blitz Tournament
US Chess TLA — Oregon
USCF ratedBlitz rated
Wed, Oct 7, 2026
Pygmalion Tournament
Southwest Chess - Arizona (community calendar)
Wed, Oct 7, 2026
HCC October Wednesdays Tournament (10/7, 14, 21, 28) (Prizes: $200+)
Round 1 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Oct 28, 2026
US Chess TLA — Connecticut
Wed, Oct 7, 2026
2026 Spence Club Championship
Round 1 of 5 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Nov 4, 2026
US Chess TLA — Nebraska
Wed, Oct 7, 2026
Asheville Quick Tournament October 7 2026
US Chess TLA — North Carolina
USCF rated
Wed, Oct 7, 2026
Fall Chess Guild & Ladder Tournament
Round 1 of 6 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Nov 11, 2026
US Chess TLA — Ohio
Blitz rated
Wed, Oct 7, 2026
Wednesday Action Quads
Charlotte Chess Center · Charlotte, NC · Open
USCF ratedFIDE ratedAll Ratings
Wed, Oct 7, 2026
U800 Wednesdays
Charlotte Chess Center · Charlotte, NC · Youth Only
Ratings <800
Wed, Oct 7, 2026
Wednesday Quads
Chicago Chess Center · Chicago, IL
USCF rated
Thu, Oct 8, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Casual Chess Night
JP Chess Foundation · Boston, MA
Thu, Oct 8, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Adult Casual Play
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
Thu, Oct 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM
THURSDAY OPEN - At Club
Round 2 of 5 · weekly series, Thu, Oct 1, 2026 – Thu, Oct 29, 2026
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/90 +30 · 6-SS, G/90 +30
Regular rated$50; Members only
Thu, Oct 8, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Thursday Club Night
Greater Worcester Chess Club · Worcester, MA
Thu, Oct 8, 2026
Thursday night at Gias Pizzeria
Round 6 of 6 · weekly series, Thu, Sep 3, 2026 – Thu, Oct 8, 2026
US Chess TLA — Illinois
Thu, Oct 8, 2026
MARSHALL THURSDAY FIDE OPEN
Round 3 of 6 · weekly series, Thu, Sep 24, 2026 – Thu, Oct 29, 2026
US Chess TLA — New York
FIDE rated
Thu, Oct 8, 2026
Superior Grand Prix Fall Season Quick Quads
Round 2 of 12 · weekly series, Thu, Oct 1, 2026 – Thu, Dec 17, 2026
US Chess TLA — Colorado
Thu, Oct 8, 2026
Balanced Rook Blitz (USCF Rated)
Round 2 of 5 · weekly series, Thu, Oct 1, 2026 – Thu, Oct 29, 2026
Colorado State Chess Association (statewide calendar) · G/5;+3 · Swiss
USCF ratedBlitz ratedNew USCF rated blitz tournament every Thursday evening. We will have 2 sections when we have at least 12 registered players. 1 section if less than 12 players registered by 6:55pm. Casual chess also available free of charge for those who prefer to play social unrated games.$5 Entry. Please bring cash. M…
Thu, Oct 8, 2026
University of Pittsburgh Thursday Night 8-2 Blitz
US Chess TLA — Pennsylvania
Blitz rated
Thu, Oct 8, 2026
National Chess Day Celebration + Pizza
Cincinnati Chess Club · Cincinnati, OH
Free
Thu, Oct 8, 2026
SAI KRISHNA OPEN - ROUND 3
San Diego Chess Club · San Diego, CA
Thu, Oct 8, 2026
2026 Grandmaster Chess Center Fall Norm Invitational
FIDE Rated Events — Washington
USCF ratedFIDE ratedQuick ratedIM A / IM B
Thu, Oct 8, 2026
FCS Online Blitz-04 — October 8, 2026
US Chess TLA — North Carolina
USCF ratedBlitz rated
Thu, Oct 8, 2026
WS Chess Rapid October 2026
US Chess TLA — North Carolina
Thu, Oct 8, 2026
Acton Fall Quads #6
US Chess TLA — Ohio
Thu, Oct 8, 2026
THURSDAY ACTION - At Club!
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/25 d5 · 4-SS, G/25 d5
Dual rated (regular + quick)$35; Members only
Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Afternoon Action - At Club!
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/25 d5 · 3-SS, G/25 d5
Dual rated (regular + quick)$25; Non-MCC Member: Additiona…
Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM
$700 FIDE BLITZ - At Club!
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/3 +2 · 9-SS, G/3 +2
Blitz rated$35; Non-MCC Member: Additiona…
Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:15 PM
FRIDAY NIGHT RATED CHESS
Seattle Chess Club · Seattle, WA
Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Billerica October 2026 Swiss
Round 2 of 4 · weekly series, Fri, Oct 2, 2026 – Fri, Oct 23, 2026
Billerica Chess Club · Billerica, MA · Classical [G/90; d5] · 4 Rounds, Swiss
USCF ratedRegular ratedOpen / U1700$0
Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:45 PM
Unrated Friday Night Blitz
Boylston Chess Foundation · Boston, MA · G/5 d0 · 6SS
Not rated$10, $15 for non-BCF members
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
NPCC 2026 Annual Membership Drive
Round 5 of 5 · weekly series, Fri, Sep 11, 2026 – Fri, Oct 9, 2026
US Chess TLA — Pennsylvania
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
Queens Chess Club Championship
Round 4 of 6 · weekly series, Fri, Sep 18, 2026 – Fri, Oct 23, 2026
Queens Chess Club · Floral Park, NY · 6-SS, G/90;d5
Regular rated$30.
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
La Palma Chess Club Fall26 Divisional
Round 3 of 3 · weekly series, Fri, Sep 25, 2026 – Fri, Oct 9, 2026
US Chess TLA — California
USCF rated
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
11th RedBandit Chess Classic
Round 2 of 5 · weekly series, Fri, Oct 2, 2026 – Fri, Oct 30, 2026
US Chess TLA — Connecticut
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
New Orleans Chess House Second Fridays Blitz Social
US Chess TLA — Louisiana
Blitz rated
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
ECE #145 – Friday Night Tournament
US Chess TLA — Pennsylvania
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
2026 US Championship
FIDE Rated Events — Missouri
FIDE ratedQuick rated
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
2026 US Women's Championship
FIDE Rated Events — Missouri
FIDE ratedQuick rated
Fri, Oct 9, 2026 – Sat, Oct 10, 2026
2026 Princeton National Chess Day Open
FIDE Rated Events — New Jersey
USCF ratedFIDE ratedRegular ratedPremier / U2100 / Blitz
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
5th Skyline Open
FIDE Rated Events — Virginia
USCF ratedFIDE ratedRegular ratedU2000
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
MARSHALL $700 FIDE BLITZ
US Chess TLA — New York
USCF ratedFIDE ratedBlitz rated
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
ROCKVILLE CHESS CLUB: RAPID TOURNAMENT
US Chess TLA — Maryland
USCF rated
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
34th Annual Midwest Class Championship - Premier
FIDE Rated Events — Illinois
USCF ratedFIDE ratedRegular rated
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
34th Annual Midwest Class Championship - 1800-2099
FIDE Rated Events — Illinois
FIDE ratedRegular rated
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
Friday Action Quads - North
Charlotte Chess Center · Charlotte, NC · Youth Only
All Ratings
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
Friday Action Quads - South
Charlotte Chess Center · Charlotte, NC · Youth Only
All Ratings
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
2026 TCC DFW Fall FIDE
FIDE Rated Events — Texas
USCF ratedFIDE ratedRegular ratedChampionship / U1800
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
2026 AGCA FIDE Fall Open - 1700-2099
FIDE Rated Events — Texas
USCF ratedFIDE ratedRegular rated
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
2026 AGCA FIDE Fall Open - 2100 and Over
FIDE Rated Events — Texas
FIDE ratedRegular rated
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
2026 Grandmaster Chess Center Fall FIDE Swiss
FIDE Rated Events — Washington
FIDE ratedRegular rated
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
Friday Blitz
Chicago Chess Center · Chicago, IL
Blitz rated
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Quarterly Quad – October 2026
Idaho Chess Network (statewide calendar)
USCF ratedconfirmation_number $20.00
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 9:00 AM
U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club!
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/25 d5 · 3-SS, G/25 d5
Dual rated (regular + quick)U2000$35; Members only
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Morning Masters - At Club!
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/25 d5 · 3-SS, G/25 d5
Dual rated (regular + quick)$35; Non-MCC Member: Additiona…
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 9:30 AM
National Chess Day Open
Boylston Chess Foundation · Boston, MA
$20, $35 for non-BCF members
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 10:30 AM
Saturday Club Meeting
Chittenden County Chess Club · South Burlington, VT
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 11:00 AM
HCC Oct Game-in-45 Challenge Prizes $600 b/24; 70% Gtd
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Pick Your Poison: Rapid or Blitz Tournament
Piermont Chess Club · Piermont, NY
Blitz rated
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
CEK USCF rated tournament series
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Junior Joust by Temecula Chess Club
US Chess TLA — California
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
2026 ICEA Chess @ West LA
US Chess TLA — California
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
10/10 - Open and Scholastic Saint Petersburg Swiss Chess tournament G40; d5
US Chess TLA — Florida
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
October Chess Challenge
US Chess TLA — Florida
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Ultimate Gladiator Colosseum
US Chess TLA — Florida
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Ultimate Gladiator Scholarship Tournament U1050 Grades 4-9
US Chess TLA — Florida
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
CCCA - October Chess Tournament / League
US Chess TLA — Georgia
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Smyrna October Quick Tournament
US Chess TLA — Georgia
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
13th annual Midwest Class Blitz Championship
US Chess TLA — Illinois
USCF ratedBlitz rated
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
9th Louisburg Open
US Chess TLA — Kansas
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Lexington Second Saturday Tournament
US Chess TLA — Kentucky
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Elizabethtown Fall Open
US Chess TLA — Kentucky
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 – Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Lafayette Open 2026
US Chess TLA — Louisiana
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
OMCC’s Team Chess Challenge: The Clash of the 4 Horsemen
US Chess TLA — Maryland
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
South Jersey Fall Open
US Chess TLA — New Jersey
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
6th East Side Open
US Chess TLA — Ohio
Not rated
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Tunnelvision XLIX
US Chess TLA — South Carolina
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
3rd Annual Central Capital Scholastic Championship
US Chess TLA — Virginia
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
McNair October Scholastic
US Chess TLA — Virginia
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
2026 Mechanics' Institute Monthly Quads - Oct
Mechanics' Institute Chess Club · San Francisco, CA
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
2026 Mechanics' Institute Monthly Scholastic Swiss - Oct
Mechanics' Institute Chess Club · San Francisco, CA
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
ICA Glen Rock Quads
US Chess TLA — New Jersey
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
CKQ Piscatway Rapids
US Chess TLA — New Jersey
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Free Rochester Scholastic Tournament
Minnesota State Chess Association
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 – Sun, Oct 11, 2026
CHINOOK OPEN | GREAT FALLS
Montana Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 – Sun, Oct 11, 2026
National Chess Day Portland Fall Open
Portland Chess Club · Portland, OR
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 – Sun, Oct 11, 2026
2026 Wyoming Open and Wyoming State Championship
US Chess TLA — Wyoming
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
IHOP Stetson Hills Saturday Evening Quick Quads
Colorado State Chess Association (statewide calendar) · G/24;+5 · Round Robin
Quick ratedMultiple quick rated quads (groups of 4 players) with the possibility of a 6-person swiss at the bottom if total number of players is not divisible by 4. General adjustments may be made / unrated players will be placed into groups / at TD’s discretion. TD will make best attempt to assess unrated players’ current skill level (based on regular rating / online rating / etc.) / place players into whichever group is deemed most appropriate.$5 Entry. Please bring cash. M…
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
2026 Michigan Bottom Half Class
FIDE Rated Events — Michigan
FIDE ratedRegular rated
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
2026 US Armed Forces Open Blitz
FIDE Rated Events — New Jersey
FIDE ratedBlitz rated
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
2026 USAFO Veterans Open
FIDE Rated Events — New Jersey
FIDE ratedRegular rated
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
67th Annual U.S. Armed Forces Open Chess Championship
FIDE Rated Events — New Jersey
USCF ratedFIDE ratedRegular rated
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
SACA October 2026 Swiss
Southwest Chess - Arizona (community calendar)
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
2026 Kennebunk Open
US Chess TLA — Maine
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
50th NH Amateur Championship
US Chess TLA — New Hampshire
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Piermont Chess: Pick Your Poison Tournament Series! Oct 10
US Chess TLA — New York
Blitz rated
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
6th LBCA Open
US Chess TLA — Pennsylvania
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Caveman October Quads, $80/Quad
US Chess TLA — Illinois
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Rock Bridge High School Swiss VI
US Chess TLA — Missouri
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Basking Ridge K-12 Swiss
US Chess TLA — New Jersey
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Texas State Girls Championship 2026
US Chess TLA — Texas
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Many Springs 161
US Chess TLA — Texas
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
FMCA Quads. Oct/10
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
CHESS ZONE OCTOBER ACTION G/60+5
US Chess TLA — Georgia
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
2026 Rapid Championship - At Club!
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G15 +10 · 7-SS, G15 +10
USCF ratedQuick rated$75; Members only
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
National Chess Day
Hampton Roads Chess Association · Virginia Beach, VA
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
5th Chess4Smiles Open
US Chess TLA — California
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Every Saturday, Lehigh Valley Chess Super Quads: ST TIMOTHY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 140 S OTT ST, ALLENTOWN, PA 18104, ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026
US Chess TLA — Pennsylvania
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
ACA Fall Scholastic 2026
US Chess TLA — Texas
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
First Moves Scrimmage - North
Charlotte Chess Center · Charlotte, NC · Youth Only
Unrated
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Reverse Angle
Charlotte Chess Center · Charlotte, NC · Open
FIDE ratedAll Ratings
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Cumberland County Fall Open
Tennessee Chess Association
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Beginners Open #149
Chicago Chess Center · Chicago, IL
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Saturday Swiss #90
Chicago Chess Center · Chicago, IL
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
ACC Standard G/90 Swiss
Round 1 of 4 · weekly series, Sat, Oct 10, 2026 – Sat, Oct 31, 2026
Austin Chess Club · Austin, TX · 90 minutes, 30 second increment per move · Four round Swiss system tournament
USCF rated20.00
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Knight Club K-12 Fall Scholastic
Arlington Chess Club · Arlington, TX
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Autumn Adult Weekend
Seattle Chess Club · Seattle, WA
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
t Clement Christian Academy Scholastic
Tennessee Chess Association
Sun, Oct 11, 2026 · 9:00 AM
RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club!
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/25 d5 · 3-SS, G/25 d5
Dual rated (regular + quick)$25; Non-MCC Member: Additiona…
Sun, Oct 11, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Morning U1600 - At Club!
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/25 d5 · 3-SS, G/25 d5
Dual rated (regular + quick)U1600$35; Non-MCC Member: Additiona…
Sun, Oct 11, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Sunday Scholastic Lessons
Boylston Chess Foundation · Boston, MA
$320 for 8 weeks
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Adult Knight Class
Round 5 of 6 · weekly series, Sun, Sep 13, 2026 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Adult Knight Class
Round 4 of 5 · weekly series, Sun, Sep 20, 2026 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Adult Knight Class
Round 3 of 4 · weekly series, Sun, Sep 27, 2026 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Adult Knight Class
Round 2 of 3 · weekly series, Sun, Oct 4, 2026 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Boca Raton Scholastic Chess Tournament
US Chess TLA — Florida
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
The Butch Mosby Chess Classic 2
US Chess TLA — Kentucky
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
2026 Fall East Market Tournaments
US Chess TLA — Ohio
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Weatherford Sunday Blitz 66
Arlington Chess Club · Arlington, TX
USCF ratedBlitz rated
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
12th Annual New York State Magnus High School and Junior High Chess League: October 11th
US Chess TLA — New York
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Morning Quads ECE-146
US Chess TLA — Pennsylvania
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Whole Day Quads ECE-148
US Chess TLA — Pennsylvania
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Afternoon Quads ECE-147
US Chess TLA — Pennsylvania
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
2nd Annual MVP Chess K-12 Championship
US Chess TLA — Virginia
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
2026 Fremont Scholastic Championship
US Chess TLA — California
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Simultaneous Exhibitions at 2026 Fremont Chess Festival
US Chess TLA — California
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Master vs Challengers Match
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
CHESS ZONE OCTOBER RATED SCHOLASTIC
US Chess TLA — Georgia
USCF rated
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
DCA Somerset Open QUADS October 11th, 2026
US Chess TLA — New Jersey
USCF rated
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club!
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY
$20; Non-MCC Member: Additiona…
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
2026 Blitz Championship - At Club!
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G3 +2 · 9-SS, G3 +2
USCF ratedBlitz rated$75; Members only
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
SDCC OCTOBER SCHOLASTIC
San Diego Chess Club · San Diego, CA
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Walter Browne Memorial Tournament
Mechanics' Institute Chess Club · San Francisco, CA
USCF rated
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Unity Sunday Weekly - October 11 2026
Southwest Chess - Arizona (community calendar)
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Unity Weekly Blitz - October 11 2026
Southwest Chess - Arizona (community calendar)
Blitz rated
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Mohar National Chess Day Tournament
US Chess TLA — Georgia
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
CHESS IN MILLBURN QUADS (Oct. 11)
US Chess TLA — New Jersey
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
U1000 Sundays
Charlotte Chess Center · Charlotte, NC · Youth Only
Ratings <1000
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Sunday Afternoon Classical
Charlotte Chess Center · Charlotte, NC · Open
Ratings 800+
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Dragon Knight Chess I Love Yarn Day Grand Prix
US Chess TLA — North Carolina
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Sunday Action Quads
Charlotte Chess Center · Charlotte, NC · Youth Only
All Ratings
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Sunday Casual (FREE PLAY)
Chicago Chess Center · Chicago, IL
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Autumn Adult Weekend
Seattle Chess Club · Seattle, WA
Mon, Oct 12, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Columbus Day Action - At Club!
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/25 d5 · 6-SS, G/25 d5
Dual rated (regular + quick)$50; Non-MCC Member: Additiona…
Mon, Oct 12, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Adult Casual Play
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
Mon, Oct 12, 2026 · 7:15 PM
NCC 263
Round 2 of 4 · weekly series, Mon, Oct 5, 2026 – Mon, Oct 26, 2026
Newburyport Chess Club · Newburyport, MA · g75 +30 · 4-Rd Swiss
USCF ratedRegular rated$20, unless otherwise stated
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
Chess Gorilla Monday Night League
Round 11 of 12 · weekly series, Mon, Aug 3, 2026 – Mon, Oct 19, 2026
US Chess TLA — New York
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
OMCC Mondays Classic #12
Round 5 of 5 · weekly series, Mon, Sep 14, 2026 – Mon, Oct 12, 2026
US Chess TLA — Maryland
USCF rated
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
MSJE 2026 Qiufen Monday Night Marathon
Round 5 of 7 · weekly series, Mon, Sep 14, 2026 – Mon, Oct 26, 2026
US Chess TLA — California
USCF rated
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
SGVCC 2026 Club Championship
Round 5 of 7 · weekly series, Mon, Sep 14, 2026 – Mon, Oct 26, 2026
US Chess TLA — California
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
THE 2026 BERGEN COUNTY OPEN
Round 4 of 5 · weekly series, Mon, Sep 21, 2026 – Mon, Oct 19, 2026
US Chess TLA — New Jersey
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
Quick Quad Mondays at Urban Tandoor in October 2026
Round 2 of 4 · weekly series, Mon, Oct 5, 2026 – Mon, Oct 26, 2026
Colorado State Chess Association (statewide calendar) · G/24;+5 · Round Robin
USCF ratedQuick ratedMultiple Quads every Monday in October 2026$5 Entry. Please bring cash. M…
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
20th Annual Knights CC Championship
Round 2 of 4 · weekly series, Mon, Oct 5, 2026 – Mon, Oct 26, 2026
Knights Chess Club · Keene, NH · G/90;+10 · 4 rounds
Regular rated$5 (non KCC members), $4 (memb…
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
2026 Chess Day on Decatur
FIDE Rated Events — Louisiana
FIDE ratedRegular rated
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
Monday Action Quads
Charlotte Chess Center · Charlotte, NC · Youth Only
All Ratings
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
Monday Adult Casual
Charlotte Chess Center · Charlotte, NC · Social
All Ratings
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
Monday Slow | Round 2
Chicago Chess Center · Chicago, IL
Tue, Oct 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM
2026 Genesee County CC Championship
Round 4 of 6 · weekly series, Tue, Sep 22, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
Michigan Chess Association
Tue, Oct 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Tuesday Night Tournaments
Queen City Chess NH · Manchester, NH · G/15;+5 rapid (odd months) or classical league
$10 non-members, free for Gran…
Tue, Oct 13, 2026 · 6:30 PM
38th Richard Abrams Memorial
Pittsburgh Chess Club · Pittsburgh, PA
Tue, Oct 13, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Mid-Autumn Six-Week Swiss Online
Boylston Chess Foundation · Boston, MA · G/60 + 10 sec · 6SS or Double Quad, 1 lichess game per Tuesday night
USCF ratedDual rated (regular + quick)Quads / Small Swiss$40, $25 for BCF members
Tue, Oct 13, 2026 · 7:15 PM
Denver Chess Club – DCC October Tuesdays 2026: Membership Appreciation
Round 2 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
Colorado State Chess Association (statewide calendar) · G/70, d/10 (70 minutes each player with 10 second delay before each move) · Swiss
USCF ratedRegular ratedPremier (1700+ or Unrated). Winners in the U1900 section from the prior 2 months may enter premier section. Otherwise / rated players less than 1700 will only be allowed to play in the other sections. U1900 or unrated U1500 or unratedDCC Members get 50% off the no…
Tue, Oct 13, 2026 · 7:15 PM
October Tuesday Night Swiss (OTB)
Round 2 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
Boylston Chess Foundation · Boston, MA · G/90 + 5 · 4SS (One game each Tuesday night in October)
USCF ratedRegular ratedOpen / U1910 / U1510$25, $40 for non-BCF members; …
Tue, Oct 13, 2026
2026 Fall Tuesday Night Marathon
Round 7 of 7 · weekly series, Tue, Sep 1, 2026 – Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Mechanics' Institute Chess Club · San Francisco, CA
Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Portland Chess Club Championship
Round 3 of 5 · weekly series, Tue, Sep 29, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
Portland Chess Club · Portland, OR
Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Eastern Sierra Fall Chess Championship
Round 3 of 7 · weekly series, Tue, Sep 29, 2026 – Tue, Nov 10, 2026
US Chess TLA — California
USCF rated
Tue, Oct 13, 2026
October Monthly Classical at the YMCA
Round 2 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
US Chess TLA — New Hampshire
Tue, Oct 13, 2026
4 ROUND SWISS
Round 2 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
Santa Monica Bay Chess Club · West Los Angeles, CA
Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Oktoberfest
Round 2 of 5 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Nov 3, 2026
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF rated
Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Vera Menchik Tournament
Round 2 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
US Chess TLA — California
Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Ding Liren Tournament
Round 2 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
US Chess TLA — California
Tue, Oct 13, 2026
October-Tuesday Night Rated
Round 2 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
US Chess TLA — Nevada
Tue, Oct 13, 2026
October Tuesday Nite Swiss
Round 2 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
US Chess TLA — Texas
USCF rated
Tue, Oct 13, 2026
LDCC Rapid
US Chess TLA — Indiana
Tue, Oct 13, 2026
2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month -- Rated Games
US Chess TLA — Kentucky
USCF rated
Tue, Oct 13, 2026
GAME VAULT CHESS CHAMPIONS
US Chess TLA — Texas
Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Adult Class - At Club!
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY
$25; Non-MCC Member: Additiona…
Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Tuesday Night Action
Charlotte Chess Center · Charlotte, NC · Open
Ratings 1000+
Wed, Oct 14, 2026 · 6:45 PM
Wachusett CC Wednesday Night (USCF rated)
Wachusett Chess Club · Fitchburg, MA
Wed, Oct 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM
HCC Oct Wednesday Classical (Oct 7, 14, 21, 28)
Round 2 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
USCF rated
Wed, Oct 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM
WEEKLY U2200 - At Club!
Round 2 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/90 +30 · 6-SS, G/90 +30
USCF ratedFIDE ratedRegular ratedU2200$50; Members only
Wed, Oct 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM
WEEKLY U1600 - At Club!
Round 2 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/90 +30 · 6-SS, G/90 +30
Regular ratedU1600$40; Members only
Wed, Oct 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Wednesday Casual Chess
Seattle Chess Club · Seattle, WA
Wed, Oct 14, 2026 · 7:30 PM
MCC - 2026-10
Round 2 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Oct 28, 2026
MetroWest Chess Club · Framingham, MA · Classical [G/90; d5] · 4 Rounds, Swiss
USCF ratedRegular ratedOpen / U1700$40 ($32 members)
Wed, Oct 14, 2026 · 7:30 PM
BCF Annual Meeting
Boylston Chess Foundation · Boston, MA
Wed, Oct 14, 2026
Madison Area Chess Club - Halloween Gambit 2026
Round 2 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Oct 28, 2026
US Chess TLA — Wisconsin
Wed, Oct 14, 2026
HCC October Wednesdays Tournament (10/7, 14, 21, 28) (Prizes: $200+)
Round 2 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Oct 28, 2026
US Chess TLA — Connecticut
Wed, Oct 14, 2026
2026 Spence Club Championship
Round 2 of 5 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Nov 4, 2026
US Chess TLA — Nebraska
Wed, Oct 14, 2026
Fall Chess Guild & Ladder Tournament
Round 2 of 6 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Nov 11, 2026
US Chess TLA — Ohio
Blitz rated
Wed, Oct 14, 2026
Pygmalion Tournament
Southwest Chess - Arizona (community calendar)
Wed, Oct 14, 2026
Wednesday Action Quads
Charlotte Chess Center · Charlotte, NC · Open
FIDE ratedAll Ratings
Wed, Oct 14, 2026
Wednesday Quads
Chicago Chess Center · Chicago, IL
Thu, Oct 15, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Casual Chess Night
JP Chess Foundation · Boston, MA
Thu, Oct 15, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Adult Casual Play
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
Thu, Oct 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM
THURSDAY OPEN - At Club
Round 3 of 5 · weekly series, Thu, Oct 1, 2026 – Thu, Oct 29, 2026
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/90 +30 · 6-SS, G/90 +30
Regular rated$50; Members only
Thu, Oct 15, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Thursday Club Night
Greater Worcester Chess Club · Worcester, MA
Thu, Oct 15, 2026
MARSHALL THURSDAY FIDE OPEN
Round 4 of 6 · weekly series, Thu, Sep 24, 2026 – Thu, Oct 29, 2026
US Chess TLA — New York
FIDE rated
Thu, Oct 15, 2026
Superior Grand Prix Fall Season Quick Quads
Round 3 of 12 · weekly series, Thu, Oct 1, 2026 – Thu, Dec 17, 2026
US Chess TLA — Colorado
Thu, Oct 15, 2026
Balanced Rook Blitz (USCF Rated)
Round 3 of 5 · weekly series, Thu, Oct 1, 2026 – Thu, Oct 29, 2026
Colorado State Chess Association (statewide calendar) · G/5;+3 · Swiss
USCF ratedBlitz ratedNew USCF rated blitz tournament every Thursday evening. We will have 2 sections when we have at least 12 registered players. 1 section if less than 12 players registered by 6:55pm. Casual chess also available free of charge for those who prefer to play social unrated games.$5 Entry. Please bring cash. M…
Thu, Oct 15, 2026
Kings Island Qualifier Quads
Cincinnati Chess Club · Cincinnati, OH
$40
Thu, Oct 15, 2026
SAI KRISHNA OPEN - ROUND 4
San Diego Chess Club · San Diego, CA
Thu, Oct 15, 2026
University of Pittsburgh Thursday Night 30-5 Regular
Round 1 of 2 · weekly series, Thu, Oct 15, 2026 – Thu, Oct 22, 2026
US Chess TLA — Pennsylvania
Thu, Oct 15, 2026
THURSDAY ACTION - At Club!
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/25 d5 · 4-SS, G/25 d5
Dual rated (regular + quick)$35; Members only
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Afternoon Action - At Club!
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/25 d5 · 3-SS, G/25 d5
Dual rated (regular + quick)$25; Non-MCC Member: Additiona…
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM
FRIDAY FIDE RAPID - At Club!
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/15 +10 · 4-SS, G/15 +10
Quick rated$35; Non-MCC Member: Additiona…
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM
MONTHLY FIDE U2400 & U1800 - At Club!
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/90 +30 · 5-SS, G/90 +30
USCF ratedFIDE ratedRegular ratedU1800$75; Members only
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:15 PM
FRIDAY NIGHT RATED CHESS
Seattle Chess Club · Seattle, WA
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Billerica October 2026 Swiss
Round 3 of 4 · weekly series, Fri, Oct 2, 2026 – Fri, Oct 23, 2026
Billerica Chess Club · Billerica, MA · Classical [G/90; d5] · 4 Rounds, Swiss
USCF ratedRegular ratedOpen / U1700$0
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:45 PM
Bughouse
Boylston Chess Foundation · Boston, MA · G/5 d0 · 5SS
Blitz rated$10, $15 for non-BCF members
Fri, Oct 16, 2026
Queens Chess Club Championship
Round 5 of 6 · weekly series, Fri, Sep 18, 2026 – Fri, Oct 23, 2026
Queens Chess Club · Floral Park, NY · 6-SS, G/90;d5
Regular rated$30.
Fri, Oct 16, 2026
11th RedBandit Chess Classic
Round 3 of 5 · weekly series, Fri, Oct 2, 2026 – Fri, Oct 30, 2026
US Chess TLA — Connecticut
Fri, Oct 16, 2026
Queens Social at the New Orleans Chess House
US Chess TLA — Louisiana
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Eastern Class Tournament - Continental Chess Association
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
USCF rated
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Eastern Class Championships (Windsor Locks)
Connecticut State Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Fri, Oct 16, 2026
2026 San Diego Open
FIDE Rated Events — California
FIDE ratedRegular ratedElite / U2200
Fri, Oct 16, 2026
4th Gulf Coast October Open
FIDE Rated Events — Florida
FIDE ratedRegular ratedPremier / U2050
Fri, Oct 16, 2026
2026 South Carolina State Championship
FIDE Rated Events — South Carolina
USCF ratedFIDE ratedRegular rated
Fri, Oct 16, 2026
2026 South Dakota Governor's Cup
FIDE Rated Events — South Dakota
USCF ratedFIDE ratedRegular rated
Fri, Oct 16, 2026
FRIDAY NIGHT FIDE RAPID
US Chess TLA — New York
USCF ratedFIDE rated
Fri, Oct 16, 2026
34th Annual Eastern Class Championships
FIDE Rated Events — Connecticut
USCF ratedFIDE ratedRegular ratedMaster / Expert / Class A
Fri, Oct 16, 2026
2026 Thad Rogers Georgia Class Championships
FIDE Rated Events — Georgia
USCF ratedFIDE ratedRegular ratedMaster / Experts / Class A
Fri, Oct 16, 2026
Friday Blitz
Chicago Chess Center · Chicago, IL
Blitz rated
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 8:00 AM
CANTON CHESS TOURNAMENT October 2026
Michigan Chess Association
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 9:00 AM
U2000 MORNING ACTION - At Club!
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/25 d5 · 3-SS, G/25 d5
Dual rated (regular + quick)U2000$35; Members only
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Morning Masters - At Club!
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/25 d5 · 3-SS, G/25 d5
Dual rated (regular + quick)$35; Non-MCC Member: Additiona…
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 9:30 AM
$15 open
Boylston Chess Foundation · Boston, MA · G/60 d5 · 4SS
USCF ratedDual rated (regular + quick)Open / U1800$15
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Casual Chess
Piermont Chess Club · Piermont, NY
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 10:30 AM
Saturday Club Meeting
Chittenden County Chess Club · South Burlington, VT
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
ACC Standard G/90 Swiss
Round 2 of 4 · weekly series, Sat, Oct 10, 2026 – Sat, Oct 31, 2026
Austin Chess Club · Austin, TX · 90 minutes, 30 second increment per move · Four round Swiss system tournament
USCF rated20.00
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
10/17 - Quad chess tournament G40; d5
US Chess TLA — Florida
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
KnightLogic Fall Chess Tournament 2026 – Jacksonville FL, Saturday Oct 17
US Chess TLA — Florida
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026
2026 Thad Rogers GA Class Scholastic Championships
US Chess TLA — Georgia
FIDE rated
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
2026 THAD ROGERS GEORGIA MEMORIAL CLASS Blitz Tournament
US Chess TLA — Georgia
Blitz rated
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
WKU Topper October
US Chess TLA — Kentucky
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
ACC Saturday Action-Plus
Arlington Chess Club
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Arlington October Scholastic
Arlington Chess Club · Arlington, TX
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
ICA Glen Rock Quads
US Chess TLA — New Jersey
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
CKQ Piscatway Rapids
US Chess TLA — New Jersey
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
2026 WI State G/60 Championship
Wisconsin Chess Association
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
PALS Colo Springs October Chess Tournament
Colorado State Chess Association (statewide calendar) · G/30 · Swiss
Dual rated (regular + quick)Unrated Sections: K-5 / 6th-12th PALS Colo Springs October 17 Chess Tournament Registration:Unrated Sections: K-5, and 6th…
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Rising Star October Grand Prix
Southwest Chess - Arizona (community calendar)
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Prescott Blitz #28
Southwest Chess - Arizona (community calendar)
USCF ratedBlitz rated
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Little Monsters Chess Tournament
Southwest Chess - Arizona (community calendar)
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Phoenix Saturday Action
Southwest Chess - Arizona (community calendar)
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
4th Benson Memorial Tournament
Mechanics' Institute Chess Club · San Francisco, CA
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
IHOP Stetson Hills Saturday Evening Quick Quads
Colorado State Chess Association (statewide calendar) · G/24;+5 · Round Robin
Quick ratedMultiple quick rated quads (groups of 4 players) with the possibility of a 6-person swiss at the bottom if total number of players is not divisible by 4. General adjustments may be made / unrated players will be placed into groups / at TD’s discretion. TD will make best attempt to assess unrated players’ current skill level (based on regular rating / online rating / etc.) / place players into whichever group is deemed most appropriate.$5 Entry. Please bring cash. M…
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
CCC FIDE Saturdays 10
FIDE Rated Events — North Carolina
FIDE ratedRegular ratedTop / U1700
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
2026 Washington Women's Championship - Polgar Championship
FIDE Rated Events — Washington
FIDE ratedRegular rated
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026
2026 Washington Challengers Cup
FIDE Rated Events — Washington
FIDE ratedRegular ratedGukesh Open / Pragg U1800 / Blitz
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Chess A2Z Open
Portland Chess Club · Portland, OR
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
QUADZILLA V
US Chess TLA — Oklahoma
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
2026-27 Cincinnati Scholastic Chess Series Event #1
US Chess TLA — Ohio
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Grupology October Rapid Scholastic Tournament
US Chess TLA — California
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
OctoSpassky
US Chess TLA — Kansas
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
2026 Mississippi State Championship
US Chess TLA — Mississippi
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
FMCA Quads Oct /17
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Sit & Go ChessKiddo Tournament — October 17, 2026 | 1:00 PM | Princeton, NJ
US Chess TLA — New Jersey
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Herndon Chess Tournament 10/17
US Chess TLA — Virginia
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
RiseNShine Cash Sectional Swiss - Oct 17th
Southwest Chess - Arizona (community calendar)
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Chess Day at the Mall
US Chess TLA — Ohio
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Costume Blitz Arena and Musical Chess
US Chess TLA — Virginia
Blitz rated
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Let there be Light 19 Evening
FIDE Rated Events — Iowa
FIDE ratedRegular rated
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Let there be Light 19 Afternoon
FIDE Rated Events — Iowa
FIDE ratedRegular rated
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
2026 NW Fall Classic
FIDE Rated Events — Ohio
USCF ratedFIDE ratedRegular rated
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
2026 Texas Collegiate Super Finals
FIDE Rated Events — Texas
FIDE rated
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Beginners Open #150
Chicago Chess Center · Chicago, IL
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Saturday Swiss #91
Chicago Chess Center · Chicago, IL
Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · 9:00 AM
RATED BEGINNER OPEN - At Club!
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/25 d5 · 3-SS, G/25 d5
Dual rated (regular + quick)$25; Non-MCC Member: Additiona…
Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Morning U1600 - At Club!
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/25 d5 · 3-SS, G/25 d5
Dual rated (regular + quick)U1600$35; Non-MCC Member: Additiona…
Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · 9:45 AM
Annual JET USA Chess Tournament
Michigan Chess Association
Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · 2:00 PM
October Scholastics
Boylston Chess Foundation · Boston, MA · G/30 d5 · 4SS
USCF ratedDual rated (regular + quick)Championship / U1000 / U500$20, $25 for non-BCF members, …
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Adult Knight Class
Round 6 of 6 · weekly series, Sun, Sep 13, 2026 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Adult Knight Class
Round 5 of 5 · weekly series, Sun, Sep 20, 2026 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Adult Knight Class
Round 4 of 4 · weekly series, Sun, Sep 27, 2026 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Adult Knight Class
Round 3 of 3 · weekly series, Sun, Oct 4, 2026 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Hoosier Chess Circuit - Third Sunday Every Month
US Chess TLA — Indiana
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
3 Tables Chess Tournament (Oct 2026)
US Chess TLA — Indiana
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Rockville Fall Action Tournament
US Chess TLA — Maryland
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
The Charm City CC 10 Anniversary Open
US Chess TLA — Maryland
USCF rated
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Rockville Fall Scholastic Championship
US Chess TLA — Maryland
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Weatherford Sunday Blitz 67
Arlington Chess Club · Arlington, TX
USCF ratedBlitz rated
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Sunday Quads
Portland Chess Club · Portland, OR
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Jewish Community Center Chess Classic
US Chess TLA — Kentucky
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
2026 October CKQ Super Sunday FIDE - Championship (2000-2399)
FIDE Rated Events — New Jersey
FIDE ratedRegular rated
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
2026 October CKQ Super Sunday FIDE - Intermediate (U2000)
FIDE Rated Events — New Jersey
FIDE ratedRegular rated
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
2026 Mechanics' Institute Full Day Quads - Oct
Mechanics' Institute Chess Club · San Francisco, CA
USCF rated
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
♟️ Sunday Chess - Oct. Cincinnati Tournament
US Chess TLA — Ohio
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
65th Annual Pittsburgh Chess League : Round 2.
US Chess TLA — Pennsylvania
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
DCA Somerset Scholastic (K-8 Grades) October 18th, 2026
US Chess TLA — New Jersey
USCF rated
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
CKQ Super Sunday (new date)
US Chess TLA — New Jersey
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
SUNDAY JUNIOR CLASS - At Club!
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY
$20; Non-MCC Member: Additiona…
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Unity Sunday Weekly - October 18 2026
Southwest Chess - Arizona (community calendar)
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Unity Weekly Blitz - October 18 2026
Southwest Chess - Arizona (community calendar)
Blitz rated
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
2026 FEMChess All-Girls Scholastic Chess Tournament
US Chess TLA — California
USCF rated
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Lightning Square Quads-Oct 2026
US Chess TLA — California
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
FCA U1200 Championship
US Chess TLA — New Jersey
USCF rated
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
CHESS IN MILLBURN QUADS
US Chess TLA — New Jersey
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Glen Allen Chess League - October Quads
US Chess TLA — Virginia
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Lurie Children's Hospital Fundraiser Event
Chicago Chess Center · Chicago, IL
Mon, Oct 19, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Adult Casual Play
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
Mon, Oct 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Marshall FIDE Monday - At Club!
Round 1 of 2 · weekly series, Mon, Oct 19, 2026 – Mon, Oct 26, 2026
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/90 +30 · 6-SS, G/90 +30
USCF ratedFIDE ratedRegular rated$50; Members only
Mon, Oct 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Marshall Monday U1800 - At Club!
Round 1 of 2 · weekly series, Mon, Oct 19, 2026 – Mon, Oct 26, 2026
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/90 +30 · 6-SS, G/90 +30
Regular ratedU1800$40; Non-MCC Member: Additiona…
Mon, Oct 19, 2026 · 7:15 PM
NCC 263
Round 3 of 4 · weekly series, Mon, Oct 5, 2026 – Mon, Oct 26, 2026
Newburyport Chess Club · Newburyport, MA · g75 +30 · 4-Rd Swiss
USCF ratedRegular rated$20, unless otherwise stated
Mon, Oct 19, 2026
Chess Gorilla Monday Night League
Round 12 of 12 · weekly series, Mon, Aug 3, 2026 – Mon, Oct 19, 2026
US Chess TLA — New York
Mon, Oct 19, 2026
MSJE 2026 Qiufen Monday Night Marathon
Round 6 of 7 · weekly series, Mon, Sep 14, 2026 – Mon, Oct 26, 2026
US Chess TLA — California
USCF rated
Mon, Oct 19, 2026
SGVCC 2026 Club Championship
Round 6 of 7 · weekly series, Mon, Sep 14, 2026 – Mon, Oct 26, 2026
US Chess TLA — California
Mon, Oct 19, 2026
THE 2026 BERGEN COUNTY OPEN
Round 5 of 5 · weekly series, Mon, Sep 21, 2026 – Mon, Oct 19, 2026
US Chess TLA — New Jersey
Mon, Oct 19, 2026
Quick Quad Mondays at Urban Tandoor in October 2026
Round 3 of 4 · weekly series, Mon, Oct 5, 2026 – Mon, Oct 26, 2026
Colorado State Chess Association (statewide calendar) · G/24;+5 · Round Robin
USCF ratedQuick ratedMultiple Quads every Monday in October 2026$5 Entry. Please bring cash. M…
Mon, Oct 19, 2026
20th Annual Knights CC Championship
Round 3 of 4 · weekly series, Mon, Oct 5, 2026 – Mon, Oct 26, 2026
Knights Chess Club · Keene, NH · G/90;+10 · 4 rounds
Regular rated$5 (non KCC members), $4 (memb…
Mon, Oct 19, 2026
Megalodon
FIDE Rated Events — Idaho
FIDE ratedRegular rated
Mon, Oct 19, 2026
Monday Slow | Round 3
Chicago Chess Center · Chicago, IL
Tue, Oct 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM
2026 Genesee County CC Championship
Round 5 of 6 · weekly series, Tue, Sep 22, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
Michigan Chess Association
Tue, Oct 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Tuesday Night Tournaments
Queen City Chess NH · Manchester, NH · G/15;+5 rapid (odd months) or classical league
$10 non-members, free for Gran…
Tue, Oct 20, 2026 · 6:30 PM
38th Richard Abrams Memorial
Pittsburgh Chess Club · Pittsburgh, PA
Tue, Oct 20, 2026 · 7:15 PM
Denver Chess Club – DCC October Tuesdays 2026: Membership Appreciation
Round 3 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
Colorado State Chess Association (statewide calendar) · G/70, d/10 (70 minutes each player with 10 second delay before each move) · Swiss
USCF ratedRegular ratedPremier (1700+ or Unrated). Winners in the U1900 section from the prior 2 months may enter premier section. Otherwise / rated players less than 1700 will only be allowed to play in the other sections. U1900 or unrated U1500 or unratedDCC Members get 50% off the no…
Tue, Oct 20, 2026 · 7:15 PM
October Tuesday Night Swiss (OTB)
Round 3 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
Boylston Chess Foundation · Boston, MA · G/90 + 5 · 4SS (One game each Tuesday night in October)
USCF ratedRegular ratedOpen / U1910 / U1510$25, $40 for non-BCF members; …
Tue, Oct 20, 2026
Portland Chess Club Championship
Round 4 of 5 · weekly series, Tue, Sep 29, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
Portland Chess Club · Portland, OR
Tue, Oct 20, 2026
Eastern Sierra Fall Chess Championship
Round 4 of 7 · weekly series, Tue, Sep 29, 2026 – Tue, Nov 10, 2026
US Chess TLA — California
USCF rated
Tue, Oct 20, 2026
October Monthly Classical at the YMCA
Round 3 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
US Chess TLA — New Hampshire
Tue, Oct 20, 2026
4 ROUND SWISS
Round 3 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
Santa Monica Bay Chess Club · West Los Angeles, CA
Tue, Oct 20, 2026
Oktoberfest
Round 3 of 5 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Nov 3, 2026
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF rated
Tue, Oct 20, 2026
Vera Menchik Tournament
Round 3 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
US Chess TLA — California
Tue, Oct 20, 2026
Ding Liren Tournament
Round 3 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
US Chess TLA — California
Tue, Oct 20, 2026
October-Tuesday Night Rated
Round 3 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
US Chess TLA — Nevada
Tue, Oct 20, 2026
October Tuesday Nite Swiss
Round 3 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
US Chess TLA — Texas
USCF rated
Tue, Oct 20, 2026
M & B Chess Academy's Complete Chess Program (CCP)
US Chess TLA — Arizona
USCF rated
Tue, Oct 20, 2026
2026 Fast Fall Blitz
Mechanics' Institute Chess Club · San Francisco, CA
USCF ratedFIDE ratedBlitz rated1800 / Over / U1800
Tue, Oct 20, 2026
Adult Class - At Club!
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY
$25; Non-MCC Member: Additiona…
Tue, Oct 20, 2026
MARSHALL MASTERS - At Club!
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/25 d5 · 4-SS, G/25 d5
USCF ratedFIDE ratedDual rated (regular + quick)$40; Non-MCC Member: Additiona…
Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · 6:00 PM
OSCA Monthly – Providence Gambit Chess Club (Providence, RI) – 3rd Wednesday Every Month
Ocean State Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · 6:45 PM
Wachusett CC Wednesday Night (USCF rated)
Wachusett Chess Club · Fitchburg, MA
Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM
HCC Oct Wednesday Classical (Oct 7, 14, 21, 28)
Round 3 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
USCF rated
Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM
WEEKLY U2200 - At Club!
Round 3 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/90 +30 · 6-SS, G/90 +30
USCF ratedFIDE ratedRegular ratedU2200$50; Members only
Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM
WEEKLY U1600 - At Club!
Round 3 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/90 +30 · 6-SS, G/90 +30
Regular ratedU1600$40; Members only
Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Wednesday Casual Chess
Seattle Chess Club · Seattle, WA
Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · 7:30 PM
MCC - 2026-10
Round 3 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Oct 28, 2026
MetroWest Chess Club · Framingham, MA · Classical [G/90; d5] · 4 Rounds, Swiss
USCF ratedRegular ratedOpen / U1700$40 ($32 members)
Wed, Oct 21, 2026
Madison Area Chess Club - Halloween Gambit 2026
Round 3 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Oct 28, 2026
US Chess TLA — Wisconsin
Wed, Oct 21, 2026
HCC October Wednesdays Tournament (10/7, 14, 21, 28) (Prizes: $200+)
Round 3 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Oct 28, 2026
US Chess TLA — Connecticut
Wed, Oct 21, 2026
2026 Spence Club Championship
Round 3 of 5 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Nov 4, 2026
US Chess TLA — Nebraska
Wed, Oct 21, 2026
Fall Chess Guild & Ladder Tournament
Round 3 of 6 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Nov 11, 2026
US Chess TLA — Ohio
Blitz rated
Wed, Oct 21, 2026
Astin Rapid Chess Tournament
US Chess TLA — Texas
Wed, Oct 21, 2026
Wednesday Daytime Quads
Portland Chess Club · Portland, OR
Wed, Oct 21, 2026
CCC Wednesday Action Quads 204
FIDE Rated Events — North Carolina
FIDE ratedQuick ratedA / B / C / D / E / F / G
Wed, Oct 21, 2026
2026 October MyNovelty GM Norm Invitational
FIDE Rated Events — California
FIDE ratedQuick rated
Wed, Oct 21, 2026
2026 October MyNovelty IM Norm Invitational
FIDE Rated Events — California
FIDE ratedQuick rated
Wed, Oct 21, 2026
Wednesday Quads
Chicago Chess Center · Chicago, IL
Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM
THURSDAY OPEN - At Club
Round 4 of 5 · weekly series, Thu, Oct 1, 2026 – Thu, Oct 29, 2026
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/90 +30 · 6-SS, G/90 +30
Regular rated$50; Members only
Thu, Oct 22, 2026
MARSHALL THURSDAY FIDE OPEN
Round 5 of 6 · weekly series, Thu, Sep 24, 2026 – Thu, Oct 29, 2026
US Chess TLA — New York
FIDE rated
Thu, Oct 22, 2026
Superior Grand Prix Fall Season Quick Quads
Round 4 of 12 · weekly series, Thu, Oct 1, 2026 – Thu, Dec 17, 2026
US Chess TLA — Colorado
Thu, Oct 22, 2026
Balanced Rook Blitz (USCF Rated)
Round 4 of 5 · weekly series, Thu, Oct 1, 2026 – Thu, Oct 29, 2026
Colorado State Chess Association (statewide calendar) · G/5;+3 · Swiss
USCF ratedBlitz ratedNew USCF rated blitz tournament every Thursday evening. We will have 2 sections when we have at least 12 registered players. 1 section if less than 12 players registered by 6:55pm. Casual chess also available free of charge for those who prefer to play social unrated games.$5 Entry. Please bring cash. M…
Thu, Oct 22, 2026
University of Pittsburgh Thursday Night 30-5 Regular
Round 2 of 2 · weekly series, Thu, Oct 15, 2026 – Thu, Oct 22, 2026
US Chess TLA — Pennsylvania
Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Billerica October 2026 Swiss
Round 4 of 4 · weekly series, Fri, Oct 2, 2026 – Fri, Oct 23, 2026
Billerica Chess Club · Billerica, MA · Classical [G/90; d5] · 4 Rounds, Swiss
USCF ratedRegular ratedOpen / U1700$0
Fri, Oct 23, 2026
Queens Chess Club Championship
Round 6 of 6 · weekly series, Fri, Sep 18, 2026 – Fri, Oct 23, 2026
Queens Chess Club · Floral Park, NY · 6-SS, G/90;d5
Regular rated$30.
Fri, Oct 23, 2026
11th RedBandit Chess Classic
Round 4 of 5 · weekly series, Fri, Oct 2, 2026 – Fri, Oct 30, 2026
US Chess TLA — Connecticut
Sat, Oct 24, 2026
ACC Standard G/90 Swiss
Round 3 of 4 · weekly series, Sat, Oct 10, 2026 – Sat, Oct 31, 2026
Austin Chess Club · Austin, TX · 90 minutes, 30 second increment per move · Four round Swiss system tournament
USCF rated20.00
Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Marshall FIDE Monday - At Club!
Round 2 of 2 · weekly series, Mon, Oct 19, 2026 – Mon, Oct 26, 2026
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/90 +30 · 6-SS, G/90 +30
USCF ratedFIDE ratedRegular rated$50; Members only
Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Marshall Monday U1800 - At Club!
Round 2 of 2 · weekly series, Mon, Oct 19, 2026 – Mon, Oct 26, 2026
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/90 +30 · 6-SS, G/90 +30
Regular ratedU1800$40; Non-MCC Member: Additiona…
Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · 7:15 PM
NCC 263
Round 4 of 4 · weekly series, Mon, Oct 5, 2026 – Mon, Oct 26, 2026
Newburyport Chess Club · Newburyport, MA · g75 +30 · 4-Rd Swiss
USCF ratedRegular rated$20, unless otherwise stated
Mon, Oct 26, 2026
MSJE 2026 Qiufen Monday Night Marathon
Round 7 of 7 · weekly series, Mon, Sep 14, 2026 – Mon, Oct 26, 2026
US Chess TLA — California
USCF rated
Mon, Oct 26, 2026
SGVCC 2026 Club Championship
Round 7 of 7 · weekly series, Mon, Sep 14, 2026 – Mon, Oct 26, 2026
US Chess TLA — California
Mon, Oct 26, 2026
Quick Quad Mondays at Urban Tandoor in October 2026
Round 4 of 4 · weekly series, Mon, Oct 5, 2026 – Mon, Oct 26, 2026
Colorado State Chess Association (statewide calendar) · G/24;+5 · Round Robin
USCF ratedQuick ratedMultiple Quads every Monday in October 2026$5 Entry. Please bring cash. M…
Mon, Oct 26, 2026
20th Annual Knights CC Championship
Round 4 of 4 · weekly series, Mon, Oct 5, 2026 – Mon, Oct 26, 2026
Knights Chess Club · Keene, NH · G/90;+10 · 4 rounds
Regular rated$5 (non KCC members), $4 (memb…
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 6:00 PM
2026 Genesee County CC Championship
Round 6 of 6 · weekly series, Tue, Sep 22, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
Michigan Chess Association
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 7:15 PM
Denver Chess Club – DCC October Tuesdays 2026: Membership Appreciation
Round 4 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
Colorado State Chess Association (statewide calendar) · G/70, d/10 (70 minutes each player with 10 second delay before each move) · Swiss
USCF ratedRegular ratedPremier (1700+ or Unrated). Winners in the U1900 section from the prior 2 months may enter premier section. Otherwise / rated players less than 1700 will only be allowed to play in the other sections. U1900 or unrated U1500 or unratedDCC Members get 50% off the no…
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 7:15 PM
October Tuesday Night Swiss (OTB)
Round 4 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
Boylston Chess Foundation · Boston, MA · G/90 + 5 · 4SS (One game each Tuesday night in October)
USCF ratedRegular ratedOpen / U1910 / U1510$25, $40 for non-BCF members; …
Tue, Oct 27, 2026
Portland Chess Club Championship
Round 5 of 5 · weekly series, Tue, Sep 29, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
Portland Chess Club · Portland, OR
Tue, Oct 27, 2026
Eastern Sierra Fall Chess Championship
Round 5 of 7 · weekly series, Tue, Sep 29, 2026 – Tue, Nov 10, 2026
US Chess TLA — California
USCF rated
Tue, Oct 27, 2026
October Monthly Classical at the YMCA
Round 4 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
US Chess TLA — New Hampshire
Tue, Oct 27, 2026
4 ROUND SWISS
Round 4 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
Santa Monica Bay Chess Club · West Los Angeles, CA
Tue, Oct 27, 2026
Oktoberfest
Round 4 of 5 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Nov 3, 2026
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF rated
Tue, Oct 27, 2026
Vera Menchik Tournament
Round 4 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
US Chess TLA — California
Tue, Oct 27, 2026
Ding Liren Tournament
Round 4 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
US Chess TLA — California
Tue, Oct 27, 2026
October-Tuesday Night Rated
Round 4 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
US Chess TLA — Nevada
Tue, Oct 27, 2026
October Tuesday Nite Swiss
Round 4 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Oct 27, 2026
US Chess TLA — Texas
USCF rated
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM
HCC Oct Wednesday Classical (Oct 7, 14, 21, 28)
Round 4 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
USCF rated
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM
WEEKLY U2200 - At Club!
Round 4 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/90 +30 · 6-SS, G/90 +30
USCF ratedFIDE ratedRegular ratedU2200$50; Members only
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM
WEEKLY U1600 - At Club!
Round 4 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/90 +30 · 6-SS, G/90 +30
Regular ratedU1600$40; Members only
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 7:30 PM
MCC - 2026-10
Round 4 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Oct 28, 2026
MetroWest Chess Club · Framingham, MA · Classical [G/90; d5] · 4 Rounds, Swiss
USCF ratedRegular ratedOpen / U1700$40 ($32 members)
Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Madison Area Chess Club - Halloween Gambit 2026
Round 4 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Oct 28, 2026
US Chess TLA — Wisconsin
Wed, Oct 28, 2026
HCC October Wednesdays Tournament (10/7, 14, 21, 28) (Prizes: $200+)
Round 4 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Oct 28, 2026
US Chess TLA — Connecticut
Wed, Oct 28, 2026
2026 Spence Club Championship
Round 4 of 5 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Nov 4, 2026
US Chess TLA — Nebraska
Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Fall Chess Guild & Ladder Tournament
Round 4 of 6 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Nov 11, 2026
US Chess TLA — Ohio
Blitz rated
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM
THURSDAY OPEN - At Club
Round 5 of 5 · weekly series, Thu, Oct 1, 2026 – Thu, Oct 29, 2026
Marshall Chess Club · New York, NY · G/90 +30 · 6-SS, G/90 +30
Regular rated$50; Members only
Thu, Oct 29, 2026
MARSHALL THURSDAY FIDE OPEN
Round 6 of 6 · weekly series, Thu, Sep 24, 2026 – Thu, Oct 29, 2026
US Chess TLA — New York
FIDE rated
Thu, Oct 29, 2026
Superior Grand Prix Fall Season Quick Quads
Round 5 of 12 · weekly series, Thu, Oct 1, 2026 – Thu, Dec 17, 2026
US Chess TLA — Colorado
Thu, Oct 29, 2026
Balanced Rook Blitz (USCF Rated)
Round 5 of 5 · weekly series, Thu, Oct 1, 2026 – Thu, Oct 29, 2026
Colorado State Chess Association (statewide calendar) · G/5;+3 · Swiss
USCF ratedBlitz ratedNew USCF rated blitz tournament every Thursday evening. We will have 2 sections when we have at least 12 registered players. 1 section if less than 12 players registered by 6:55pm. Casual chess also available free of charge for those who prefer to play social unrated games.$5 Entry. Please bring cash. M…
Fri, Oct 30, 2026
11th RedBandit Chess Classic
Round 5 of 5 · weekly series, Fri, Oct 2, 2026 – Fri, Oct 30, 2026
US Chess TLA — Connecticut
Sat, Oct 31, 2026
ACC Standard G/90 Swiss
Round 4 of 4 · weekly series, Sat, Oct 10, 2026 – Sat, Oct 31, 2026
Austin Chess Club · Austin, TX · 90 minutes, 30 second increment per move · Four round Swiss system tournament
USCF rated20.00

November 2026

Tue, Nov 3, 2026
Eastern Sierra Fall Chess Championship
Round 6 of 7 · weekly series, Tue, Sep 29, 2026 – Tue, Nov 10, 2026
US Chess TLA — California
USCF rated
Tue, Nov 3, 2026
Oktoberfest
Round 5 of 5 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Nov 3, 2026
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF rated
Wed, Nov 4, 2026
2026 Spence Club Championship
Round 5 of 5 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Nov 4, 2026
US Chess TLA — Nebraska
Wed, Nov 4, 2026
Fall Chess Guild & Ladder Tournament
Round 5 of 6 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Nov 11, 2026
US Chess TLA — Ohio
Blitz rated
Thu, Nov 5, 2026
Superior Grand Prix Fall Season Quick Quads
Round 6 of 12 · weekly series, Thu, Oct 1, 2026 – Thu, Dec 17, 2026
US Chess TLA — Colorado
Tue, Nov 10, 2026
Eastern Sierra Fall Chess Championship
Round 7 of 7 · weekly series, Tue, Sep 29, 2026 – Tue, Nov 10, 2026
US Chess TLA — California
USCF rated
Wed, Nov 11, 2026
Fall Chess Guild & Ladder Tournament
Round 6 of 6 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Nov 11, 2026
US Chess TLA — Ohio
Blitz rated
Thu, Nov 12, 2026
Superior Grand Prix Fall Season Quick Quads
Round 7 of 12 · weekly series, Thu, Oct 1, 2026 – Thu, Dec 17, 2026
US Chess TLA — Colorado
Thu, Nov 19, 2026
Superior Grand Prix Fall Season Quick Quads
Round 8 of 12 · weekly series, Thu, Oct 1, 2026 – Thu, Dec 17, 2026
US Chess TLA — Colorado
Thu, Nov 26, 2026
Superior Grand Prix Fall Season Quick Quads
Round 9 of 12 · weekly series, Thu, Oct 1, 2026 – Thu, Dec 17, 2026
US Chess TLA — Colorado

December 2026

Thu, Dec 3, 2026
Superior Grand Prix Fall Season Quick Quads
Round 10 of 12 · weekly series, Thu, Oct 1, 2026 – Thu, Dec 17, 2026
US Chess TLA — Colorado
Thu, Dec 10, 2026
Superior Grand Prix Fall Season Quick Quads
Round 11 of 12 · weekly series, Thu, Oct 1, 2026 – Thu, Dec 17, 2026
US Chess TLA — Colorado
Thu, Dec 17, 2026
Superior Grand Prix Fall Season Quick Quads
Round 12 of 12 · weekly series, Thu, Oct 1, 2026 – Thu, Dec 17, 2026
US Chess TLA — Colorado