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Jerry Meyers Steps Down from the PCC Board of Directors

By The_Knight_Manager | July 1, 2021
Jerry Meyers

Jerry Meyers has stepped down from the Pittsburgh Chess Club Board of Directors. We would like to thank him for his service as Scholastic Director and Board Member over the course of these past few decades. His contributions helped the Club maintain a successful program with Pittsburgh Public Schools as well as maintain the annual […]

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Last Week to Lock-in Current Membership Pricing Before July 9th!

By The_Knight_Manager | July 1, 2021

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New Club Space and July Open House

By The_Knight_Manager | July 1, 2021

The PCC has been contributing to chess in Allegheny County for at least 78 years. During that time, the club has had locations within the Downtown YMCA and the Wightman School Community Building. However, recent world events have led us to seek a new home. In April, the Board of Directors voted to accept a […]

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Newly Elected Board Members

By The_Knight_Manager | October 27, 2020

Congratulations to our newly elected PCC Board members: Edward Dean, Izzy Isaacson, Steve O’Connor, and Finn Overlie!

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Membership Changes

By The_Knight_Manager | October 12, 2020

Due to the extraordinary times we live in today, the Club has (for a trial period) changed its membership pricing to a “Pay What You Want” format. Minimum dues for Regular Memberships have been reduced to $20/yr, Junior and Senior Memberships are now $15/yr., and Associates are now $3/yr. All members will receive the following […]

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE BY-LAWS of the PITTSBURGH CHESS CLUB

By The_Knight_Manager | August 19, 2020

Please find a link below to proposed amendments to the Pittsburgh Chess Club By-Laws. The Board of Directors intends to vote on these amendments at the next Board meeting, September 9, 2020 at 7:45 p.m.. Any Club member shall have the right to attend such a meeting and to speak for or against any of […]

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Paul Cantalupo to fill-in vacant Board seat

By The_Knight_Manager | August 18, 2020

Congratulations to Paul Cantalupo, who was voted in on Tuesday to serve in one of the vacant Board seats until the annual election.

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Melih Özbek resigns from the Board of Directors

By The_Knight_Manager | August 10, 2020

Due to other pressing priorities, Melih Özbek could no longer contribute to the Board and has resigned.  Melih is still contributing as Special Events Manager, reporting to the CEO.

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Shane Barrett resigns from the Board of Directors

By The_Knight_Manager | August 10, 2020

Due to a busy work schedule, Shane could no longer contribute to the Board and has resigned. This leaves vacant the Secretary role, which I am performing (for the time being) as Acting Secretary.

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COVID-19 Update

By The_Knight_Manager | March 30, 2020

Dear Friends: Due to the extended business closure mandate and stay-at-home orders from local authorities, we are cancelling the April Blitz (scheduled for April 15), postponing the Golden Triangle Open (scheduled for April 18th), and postponing the April Lecture (scheduled for April 29). The Board will meet in early May to reassess any new information […]

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