Club Tournaments

Fred Sorensen, hard at work directing yet another PCC tournament, in February of 1962.

Fred Sorensen, hard at work directing yet another PCC tournament, in February of 1962.

Upcoming Tournaments

23rd William M. Byland Memorial

The Pittsburgh Chess Club 5869 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA

The Pittsburgh Chess Club is proud to host our 23rd William M. Byland Memorial. Schedule and Location Tournament Rounds: Tuesdays, 6:30PM EST, May 9 - June 13, 2023. Location: The Pittsburgh Chess Club, 5869 Forbes Ave., 2nd Fl, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Tournament Format Prizes Eligibility Byes Tournament Rules Fair Play Contact Registration Advance Entries

$40 – $55

Quads in the Park VIII

This is our 8th Quads in the Park tournament. This event will be USCF rated at an outdoor venue. Please note there is limited space -- enter early!   Schedule | Format | Prizes | Eligibility | Byes Rules | Fair Play | Contact | Registration Details | Advance Entries Schedule and Location Check-in: 10:30AM …

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$40 – $50

June Quick Quads

The Pittsburgh Chess Club 5869 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA

Join us for our June Quick Quads.   Schedule and Location Tournament Rounds: Starting Tuesday, 6:30PM, June 20, 2023Location: The Pittsburgh Chess Club, 5869 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217Capacity: There is a maximum capacity of 32 players. It is recommended to register early.Parking: There are many places to park around Squirrel Hill, all within short …

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$32 – $40

52nd Fred Thompson Memorial

Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh 5738 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

We are proud to host our 52nd Fred Thompson Memorial tournament.   Schedule | Format | Prizes | Eligibility | Byes Rules | Fair Play | Contact | Registration Details | Advance Entries Schedule and Location On-Site Registration: 8am - 8:45amRounds times, all sections: 9am | 11am | 2pm | 4pm.Awards Ceremony: Shortly after the …

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$20 – $35

June Blitz

The Pittsburgh Chess Club 5869 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA

Join us for some Blitz!   Schedule and Location Tournament Rounds: Starting Tuesday, 6:30PM, June 27, 2023Location: The Pittsburgh Chess Club, 5869 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217Capacity: There is a maximum capacity of 32 players. It is recommended to register early.Parking: There are many places to park around Squirrel Hill, all within short walking distance …

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$32 – $40

26th Robert P. Smith Memorial

The Pittsburgh Chess Club 5869 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA

The Pittsburgh Chess Club is proud to host our 26th Robert P. Smith Memorial. Schedule and Location Tournament Rounds: Tuesdays, 6:30PM EST, July 11 - August 15, 2023. Location: The Pittsburgh Chess Club, 5869 Forbes Ave., 2nd Fl, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Tournament Format Prizes Eligibility Byes Tournament Rules Fair Play Contact Registration Advance Entries

$40 – $55

2023 July Free-for-Members

The Pittsburgh Chess Club 5869 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA

This tournament serves as a token of our appreciation to our members for their support. We have waived advance registration entry fees for members.   Schedule | Format | Prizes | Eligibility | Byes Rules | Fair Play | Contact | Registration Details | Advance Entries Schedule and Location On-Site Registration: 8am - 8:45amRounds times, …

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Free

Quads in the Park IX

This is our 9th Quads in the Park tournament. This event will be USCF rated at an outdoor venue. Please note there is limited space -- enter early!   Schedule | Format | Prizes | Eligibility | Byes Rules | Fair Play | Contact | Registration Details | Advance Entries Schedule and Location Check-in: 10:30AM …

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$40 – $50

26th Robert P. Smith Memorial

The Pittsburgh Chess Club 5869 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA

The Pittsburgh Chess Club is proud to host our 26th Robert P. Smith Memorial. Schedule and Location Tournament Rounds: Tuesdays, 6:30PM EST, July 11 - August 15, 2023. Location: The Pittsburgh Chess Club, 5869 Forbes Ave., 2nd Fl, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Tournament Format Prizes Eligibility Byes Tournament Rules Fair Play Contact Registration Advance Entries

$40 – $55

International Chess Day

International Chess Day is celebrated annually on July 20th, the day the International Chess Federation was founded, in 1924. The idea to celebrate this day as the international chess day was proposed by UNESCO, and it has been celebrated as such since 1966, after it was established by FIDE

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