Membership Types

Based on age group. Payment options for monthly, annual, and trial.

Monthly Yearly
Ages 17 & under

Junior

$5.50*$ 65
  • Accelerate your chess improvement
  • Meet other chess enthusiasts
  • Access to resources
  • Regular playing opportunities
  • Fun and intellectually stimulating activities.
Ages 18-64

Regular

$8.50*$ 100
  • Accelerate your chess improvement
  • Meet other chess enthusiasts
  • Access to resources
  • Regular playing opportunities
  • Fun and intellectually stimulating activities.
Ages 65 & older

Senior

$7.25*$ 85
  • Accelerate your chess improvement
  • Meet other chess enthusiasts
  • Access to resources
  • Regular playing opportunities
  • Fun and intellectually stimulating activities.

* There is a $10 one-time setup fee when starting monthly dues.

All members receive the following benefits:

  • Personalized Membership card
  • Usage of our club room during open hours -- there’s always a Club Steward to play against
  • Access to our library, a huge number of books
  • Access to our WiFi
  • Digital subscription to our publication, En Passant
  • Access to our En Passant Archive (since 1944)
  • Access to our lecture video archive.
  • Discounted or exclusive invitations to all club activities, including:
    • Free classes for players rated U1000
    • Discounted classes for players rated U1800
    • Summer chess camps
    • Lectures by leading players and instructors
    • Discounted weekly tournaments
    • Simultaneous Exhibitions
    • 10% off our club merchandise
  • A chance to compete for the title of Club Champion
  • Shared learning and camaraderie with other chess players
  • Keeping the chess community thriving in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County

Trial Memberships

Not sure about yearly membership? We also offer a 3-month Trial Membership for $30/individual. Dues can be transferred to any new yearly membership.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact us with any questions

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