Event Series 35th Richard Abrams Memorial

35th Richard Abrams Memorial

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

The Pittsburgh Chess Club is proud to host our 35th Richard Abrams Memorial. Schedule and Location Tournament Rounds: Tuesdays, 6:30PM EST, November 7 - December 12, 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
Event Series Open House

Open House

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

The Pittsburgh Chess Club invites the community to it's open house to meet our members, play a game of chess, and to learn more about the Club. Stop by the club on the first Monday of the month between 6pm-8pm. For more information, contact us via email or phone.

Free

Fall Advanced Beginner 107 Lessons – General Section

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

Solving short problems, improving endgame skills, ability to visualize ahead, and analyze positions. Discussion of strategic principles and an introduction to commonly played openings along with the ideas behind them are the main topics in this class. Carefully selected positions are introduced, and students are prompted to work through the tactics in class. Our advanced …

Fall Advanced Beginner 107 Lessons – General Section Read More »

Free
Event Series Summer Beginner 101 General

Fall Beginner 101 – General Section

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

Our Beginner class will provide the student with a better idea of what to aim for when they play. Basic goals, fundamental concepts, simple tactics and techniques are the focus. Carefully selected positions are introduced, and students are prompted to work through the tactics in class. Our beginner classes are free for members who are …

Fall Beginner 101 – General Section Read More »

Free

Sunday Afternoon Junior Club Hours (Junior Members Only)

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

Drop by the club Sunday afternoon for some chess with other members, checking out books from our library, or a good place to study. Please note that this time is reserved for only Junior Members. Also, members under 13 years old should be accompanied by their parent/guardian unless otherwise approved by club management.

Fall Advanced Beginner 107 Lessons – Junior Section

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

Solving short problems, improving endgame skills, ability to visualize ahead, and analyze positions. Discussion of strategic principles and an introduction to commonly played openings along with the ideas behind them are the main topics in this class. Carefully selected positions are introduced, and students are prompted to work through the tactics in class. Our advanced …

Fall Advanced Beginner 107 Lessons – Junior Section Read More »

Free
Event Series Summer Beginner 101 Junior

Fall Beginner 101 – Junior Section

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

Our Beginner class will provide the student with a better idea of what to aim for when they play. Basic goals, fundamental concepts, simple tactics and techniques are the focus. Carefully selected positions are introduced, and students are prompted to work through the tactics in class. Our beginner classes are free for members who are …

Fall Beginner 101 – Junior Section Read More »

Free

October Quick Quads

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

Join us for our October Quick Quads.   Schedule and Location Tournament Rounds: Starting Tuesday, 6:30PM, October 17, 2023 Location: The Pittsburgh Chess Club, 5869 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Capacity: There is a maximum capacity of 32 players. It is recommended to register early. Parking: There are many places to park around Squirrel Hill, …

October Quick Quads Read More »

$32 – $45
Event Series Fred Sorensen Memorial

25th Fred Sorensen Memorial

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

The Pittsburgh Chess Club is proud to host our 25th Fred Sorensen Memorial. Schedule and Location Tournament Rounds: Tuesdays, 6:30PM EST, September 5 - October 10, 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
Scroll to Top