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August 2026

Fri, Aug 21, 2026 – Mon, Aug 24, 2026
2026 CEK Summer Clinic : Aug 10- 14, Aug 17-21, Aug 24-27
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Sat, Aug 22, 2026 · 9:30 AM
Tornado #149
Boylston Chess Foundation · Boston, MA · G/60 d5 · 4SS
USCF ratedDual rated (regular + quick)Open / U1800$20, $35 for non-BCF members
Sat, Aug 22, 2026
FMCA
US Chess TLA — Massachusetts
Sun, Aug 23, 2026
FMCA Scholastics 8/23
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Mon, Aug 24, 2026 · 7:15 PM
NCC 261
Round 4 of 4 · weekly series, Mon, Aug 3, 2026 – Mon, Aug 24, 2026
Newburyport Chess Club · Newburyport, MA · g75 +30 · 4-Rd Swiss
USCF ratedRegular rated$20, unless otherwise stated
Tue, Aug 25, 2026 · 7:15 PM
August Tuesday Night Swiss (OTB)
Round 4 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Aug 4, 2026 – Tue, Aug 25, 2026
Boylston Chess Foundation · Boston, MA · G/90 + 5 · 4SS (One game each Tuesday night in August)
USCF ratedRegular ratedOpen / U1910 / U1510$25, $40 for non-BCF members; …
Wed, Aug 26, 2026 · 6:45 PM
Wachusett CC Wednesday Night (USCF rated)
Wachusett Chess Club · Fitchburg, MA
Wed, Aug 26, 2026 · 7:30 PM
MCC - 2026-08
Round 4 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Aug 5, 2026 – Wed, Aug 26, 2026
MetroWest Chess Club · Framingham, MA · Classical [G/90; d5] · 4 Rounds, Swiss
USCF ratedRegular ratedOpen / U1700$40 ($32 members)
Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Billerica August 2026 Swiss
Round 4 of 4 · weekly series, Fri, Aug 7, 2026 – Fri, Aug 28, 2026
Billerica Chess Club · Billerica, MA · Classical [G/90; d5] · 4 Rounds, Swiss
USCF ratedRegular ratedOpen / U1700$0
Sun, Aug 30, 2026
RSM Unrated K-12 Chess Tournament
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Mon, Aug 31, 2026 · 7:15 PM
NCC 262
Round 1 of 5 · weekly series, Mon, Aug 31, 2026 – Mon, Sep 28, 2026
Newburyport Chess Club · Newburyport, MA · g75 +30 · 4-Rd Swiss
USCF ratedRegular rated$20, unless otherwise stated

September 2026

Tue, Sep 1, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Early 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, Sep 1, 2026
Boston Metropolitan Chess League (team signup)
Boylston Chess Foundation · Boston, MA · G/45 + 5 · Team League. Each match consists of two games against the same opponent (one with each color) on at least four boards. Home teams have Black in Game 1 and White in Game 2.
Dual rated (regular + quick)Two divisions based on team strength: Championship / Reserve divisions$50 per team. Teams may add pl…
Wed, Sep 2, 2026 · 6:45 PM
Wachusett CC Wednesday Night (USCF rated)
Wachusett Chess Club · Fitchburg, MA
Wed, Sep 2, 2026 · 7:30 PM
MCC - 2026-09
Round 1 of 5 · weekly series, Wed, Sep 2, 2026 – Wed, Sep 30, 2026
MetroWest Chess Club · Framingham, MA · Classical [G/90; d5] · 5 Rounds, Swiss
USCF ratedRegular ratedOpen / U1700$50 ($40 members)
Wed, Sep 2, 2026
9/11 Memorial
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 – Mon, Sep 7, 2026
85th New England Open
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Sat, Sep 5, 2026
New England Open Scholastic Under 300 and Under 600
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Mon, Sep 7, 2026 · 7:15 PM
NCC 262
Round 2 of 5 · weekly series, Mon, Aug 31, 2026 – Mon, Sep 28, 2026
Newburyport Chess Club · Newburyport, MA · g75 +30 · 4-Rd Swiss
USCF ratedRegular rated$20, unless otherwise stated
Wed, Sep 9, 2026 · 6:45 PM
Wachusett CC Wednesday Night (USCF rated)
Wachusett Chess Club · Fitchburg, MA
Wed, Sep 9, 2026 · 7:30 PM
MCC - 2026-09
Round 2 of 5 · weekly series, Wed, Sep 2, 2026 – Wed, Sep 30, 2026
MetroWest Chess Club · Framingham, MA · Classical [G/90; d5] · 5 Rounds, Swiss
USCF ratedRegular ratedOpen / U1700$50 ($40 members)
Sat, Sep 12, 2026
Massachusetts Chess Olympiad
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Sun, Sep 13, 2026
Boston Queens Series - Event 1 The Start
Boylston Chess Foundation · Boston, MA · G/3 +2 · Simultaneous exhibition and Blitz 6SS (accel-dbl)
Not rated$20
Sun, Sep 13, 2026
Adult Knight Class
Round 1 of 6 · weekly series, Sun, Sep 13, 2026 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Sun, Sep 13, 2026
Boston Queens Series 2026-2027
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Mon, Sep 14, 2026 · 7:15 PM
NCC 262
Round 3 of 5 · weekly series, Mon, Aug 31, 2026 – Mon, Sep 28, 2026
Newburyport Chess Club · Newburyport, MA · g75 +30 · 4-Rd Swiss
USCF ratedRegular rated$20, unless otherwise stated
Wed, Sep 16, 2026 · 6:45 PM
Wachusett CC Wednesday Night (USCF rated)
Wachusett Chess Club · Fitchburg, MA
Wed, Sep 16, 2026 · 7:30 PM
MCC - 2026-09
Round 3 of 5 · weekly series, Wed, Sep 2, 2026 – Wed, Sep 30, 2026
MetroWest Chess Club · Framingham, MA · Classical [G/90; d5] · 5 Rounds, Swiss
USCF ratedRegular ratedOpen / U1700$50 ($40 members)
Sat, Sep 19, 2026
18th W.M.C.A. FREE
US Chess TLA — Massachusetts
Sat, Sep 19, 2026
First JP Chess Open
US Chess TLA — Massachusetts
Sun, Sep 20, 2026
Adult Knight Class
Round 2 of 6 · weekly series, Sun, Sep 13, 2026 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Sun, Sep 20, 2026
FMCA Scholastic Championship
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Mon, Sep 21, 2026 · 7:15 PM
NCC 262
Round 4 of 5 · weekly series, Mon, Aug 31, 2026 – Mon, Sep 28, 2026
Newburyport Chess Club · Newburyport, MA · g75 +30 · 4-Rd Swiss
USCF ratedRegular rated$20, unless otherwise stated
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 · 6:45 PM
Wachusett CC Wednesday Night (USCF rated)
Wachusett Chess Club · Fitchburg, MA
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 · 7:30 PM
MCC - 2026-09
Round 4 of 5 · weekly series, Wed, Sep 2, 2026 – Wed, Sep 30, 2026
MetroWest Chess Club · Framingham, MA · Classical [G/90; d5] · 5 Rounds, Swiss
USCF ratedRegular ratedOpen / U1700$50 ($40 members)
Sat, Sep 26, 2026
CEK USCF rated tournament series
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
USCF rated
Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 2:00 PM
September 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, Sep 27, 2026
Adult Knight Class
Round 3 of 6 · weekly series, Sun, Sep 13, 2026 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Mon, Sep 28, 2026 · 7:15 PM
NCC 262
Round 5 of 5 · weekly series, Mon, Aug 31, 2026 – Mon, Sep 28, 2026
Newburyport Chess Club · Newburyport, MA · g75 +30 · 4-Rd Swiss
USCF ratedRegular rated$20, unless otherwise stated
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 · 6:45 PM
Wachusett CC Wednesday Night (USCF rated)
Wachusett Chess Club · Fitchburg, MA
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 · 7:30 PM
MCC - 2026-09
Round 5 of 5 · weekly series, Wed, Sep 2, 2026 – Wed, Sep 30, 2026
MetroWest Chess Club · Framingham, MA · Classical [G/90; d5] · 5 Rounds, Swiss
USCF ratedRegular ratedOpen / U1700$50 ($40 members)

October 2026

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
1st State OPEN Championship/Spiegel Cup Qualifier
Massachusetts 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
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 · 6:45 PM
Wachusett CC Wednesday Night (USCF rated)
Wachusett Chess Club · Fitchburg, MA
Wed, Oct 7, 2026
Fall Classic
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Wed, Oct 7, 2026
MCC - 2026-10
Round 1 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
CEK USCF rated tournament series
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
USCF rated
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)
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
Wed, Oct 14, 2026 · 6:45 PM
Wachusett CC Wednesday Night (USCF rated)
Wachusett Chess Club · Fitchburg, MA
Wed, Oct 14, 2026
MCC - 2026-10
Round 2 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
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)
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
Wed, Oct 21, 2026
MCC - 2026-10
Round 3 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Sun, Oct 25, 2026
91st Greater Boston Open
US Chess TLA — Massachusetts
USCF rated
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
Wed, Oct 28, 2026
MCC - 2026-10
Round 4 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)

November 2026

Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Boston Queens Series - Event 2
Boylston Chess Foundation · Boston, MA
Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · 7:15 PM
NCC 264
Round 1 of 3 · weekly series, Mon, Nov 2, 2026 – Mon, Nov 16, 2026
Newburyport Chess Club · Newburyport, MA · g75 +30 · 3-Rd Swiss
USCF ratedRegular rated$20, unless otherwise stated
Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · 7:15 PM
NCC 266
Round 1 of 7 · weekly series, Mon, Nov 2, 2026 – Mon, Dec 14, 2026
Newburyport Chess Club · Newburyport, MA · Either g75 +30 or g40 +10 · 7-Rd RR or DRR ("Choose Your Own Championship")
USCF ratedRegular rated$20, unless otherwise stated
Wed, Nov 4, 2026
MCC - 2026-11
Round 1 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Nov 4, 2026 – Wed, Nov 25, 2026
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Sun, Nov 8, 2026
Fall Scholastic Individual-Team Chess Championship. NEW Format! Teams are welcome!
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · 7:15 PM
NCC 264
Round 2 of 3 · weekly series, Mon, Nov 2, 2026 – Mon, Nov 16, 2026
Newburyport Chess Club · Newburyport, MA · g75 +30 · 3-Rd Swiss
USCF ratedRegular rated$20, unless otherwise stated
Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · 7:15 PM
NCC 266
Round 2 of 7 · weekly series, Mon, Nov 2, 2026 – Mon, Dec 14, 2026
Newburyport Chess Club · Newburyport, MA · Either g75 +30 or g40 +10 · 7-Rd RR or DRR ("Choose Your Own Championship")
USCF ratedRegular rated$20, unless otherwise stated
Wed, Nov 11, 2026
MCC - 2026-11
Round 2 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Nov 4, 2026 – Wed, Nov 25, 2026
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Sat, Nov 14, 2026
CEK USCF rated tournament series
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
USCF rated
Sat, Nov 14, 2026
John A. Curdo 95th Anniversary Memorial Rapid
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 7:15 PM
NCC 264
Round 3 of 3 · weekly series, Mon, Nov 2, 2026 – Mon, Nov 16, 2026
Newburyport Chess Club · Newburyport, MA · g75 +30 · 3-Rd Swiss
USCF ratedRegular rated$20, unless otherwise stated
Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 7:15 PM
NCC 266
Round 3 of 7 · weekly series, Mon, Nov 2, 2026 – Mon, Dec 14, 2026
Newburyport Chess Club · Newburyport, MA · Either g75 +30 or g40 +10 · 7-Rd RR or DRR ("Choose Your Own Championship")
USCF ratedRegular rated$20, unless otherwise stated
Wed, Nov 18, 2026
MCC - 2026-11
Round 3 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Nov 4, 2026 – Wed, Nov 25, 2026
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Sun, Nov 22, 2026
2nd State OPEN Championship/Spiegel Cup Qualifier
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Mon, Nov 23, 2026 · 7:15 PM
NCC 266
Round 4 of 7 · weekly series, Mon, Nov 2, 2026 – Mon, Dec 14, 2026
Newburyport Chess Club · Newburyport, MA · Either g75 +30 or g40 +10 · 7-Rd RR or DRR ("Choose Your Own Championship")
USCF ratedRegular rated$20, unless otherwise stated
Wed, Nov 25, 2026
MCC - 2026-11
Round 4 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Nov 4, 2026 – Wed, Nov 25, 2026
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Mon, Nov 30, 2026 · 7:15 PM
NCC 266
Round 5 of 7 · weekly series, Mon, Nov 2, 2026 – Mon, Dec 14, 2026
Newburyport Chess Club · Newburyport, MA · Either g75 +30 or g40 +10 · 7-Rd RR or DRR ("Choose Your Own Championship")
USCF ratedRegular rated$20, unless otherwise stated
Mon, Nov 30, 2026 · 7:15 PM
NCC 265
Round 1 of 3 · weekly series, Mon, Nov 30, 2026 – Mon, Dec 14, 2026
Newburyport Chess Club · Newburyport, MA · g75 +30 · 3-Rd Swiss
USCF ratedRegular rated$20, unless otherwise stated

December 2026

Wed, Dec 2, 2026
MCC - 2026-12
Round 1 of 5 · weekly series, Wed, Dec 2, 2026 – Wed, Dec 30, 2026
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Wed, Dec 2, 2026
Year End Open
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Mon, Dec 7, 2026 · 7:15 PM
NCC 266
Round 6 of 7 · weekly series, Mon, Nov 2, 2026 – Mon, Dec 14, 2026
Newburyport Chess Club · Newburyport, MA · Either g75 +30 or g40 +10 · 7-Rd RR or DRR ("Choose Your Own Championship")
USCF ratedRegular rated$20, unless otherwise stated
Mon, Dec 7, 2026 · 7:15 PM
NCC 265
Round 2 of 3 · weekly series, Mon, Nov 30, 2026 – Mon, Dec 14, 2026
Newburyport Chess Club · Newburyport, MA · g75 +30 · 3-Rd Swiss
USCF ratedRegular rated$20, unless otherwise stated
Mon, Dec 7, 2026
Harry Nelson Pillsbury Memorial
US Chess TLA — Massachusetts
USCF rated
Wed, Dec 9, 2026
MCC - 2026-12
Round 2 of 5 · weekly series, Wed, Dec 2, 2026 – Wed, Dec 30, 2026
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Sat, Dec 12, 2026
CEK USCF rated tournament series
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
USCF rated
Mon, Dec 14, 2026 · 7:15 PM
NCC 266
Round 7 of 7 · weekly series, Mon, Nov 2, 2026 – Mon, Dec 14, 2026
Newburyport Chess Club · Newburyport, MA · Either g75 +30 or g40 +10 · 7-Rd RR or DRR ("Choose Your Own Championship")
USCF ratedRegular rated$20, unless otherwise stated
Mon, Dec 14, 2026 · 7:15 PM
NCC 265
Round 3 of 3 · weekly series, Mon, Nov 30, 2026 – Mon, Dec 14, 2026
Newburyport Chess Club · Newburyport, MA · g75 +30 · 3-Rd Swiss
USCF ratedRegular rated$20, unless otherwise stated
Wed, Dec 16, 2026
MCC - 2026-12
Round 3 of 5 · weekly series, Wed, Dec 2, 2026 – Wed, Dec 30, 2026
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Wed, Dec 23, 2026
MCC - 2026-12
Round 4 of 5 · weekly series, Wed, Dec 2, 2026 – Wed, Dec 30, 2026
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Wed, Dec 30, 2026
MCC - 2026-12
Round 5 of 5 · weekly series, Wed, Dec 2, 2026 – Wed, Dec 30, 2026
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)

January 2027

Fri, Jan 8, 2027 – Sun, Jan 10, 2027
15th annual Boston Chess Congress
US Chess TLA — Massachusetts
USCF rated
Sat, Jan 16, 2027
CEK USCF rated tournament series
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
USCF rated
Sun, Jan 17, 2027
Boston Queens Series - Event 3
Boylston Chess Foundation · Boston, MA

February 2027

Sat, Feb 13, 2027
CEK USCF rated tournament series
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
USCF rated

March 2027

Sun, Mar 7, 2027
Boston Queens Series - Event 4
Boylston Chess Foundation · Boston, MA
Sat, Mar 20, 2027
CEK USCF rated tournament series
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
USCF rated

April 2027

Sat, Apr 17, 2027
CEK USCF rated tournament series
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
USCF rated

May 2027

Sat, May 15, 2027
CEK USCF rated tournament series
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
USCF rated

June 2027

Sat, Jun 19, 2027
CEK USCF rated tournament series
Massachusetts Chess Association (statewide calendar)
USCF rated
Sun, Jun 27, 2027
The Ultimate Chess Cruise
Round 1 of 2 · weekly series, Sun, Jun 27, 2027 – Sun, Jul 4, 2027
US Chess TLA — Massachusetts

July 2027

Sun, Jul 4, 2027
The Ultimate Chess Cruise
Round 2 of 2 · weekly series, Sun, Jun 27, 2027 – Sun, Jul 4, 2027
US Chess TLA — Massachusetts

Clubs feeding this page

Billerica Chess Club
Billerica, MA · 1 upcoming event
Boylston Chess Foundation
Boston, MA · 9 upcoming events
MetroWest Chess Club
Framingham, MA · 2 upcoming events
Newburyport Chess Club
Newburyport, MA · 6 upcoming events
Wachusett Chess Club
Fitchburg, MA · 8 upcoming events