WESTCHESTER CHESS CLUB PROGRAM - SUMMER 2026
GENERAL NOTES
See FAQs for Club and tournament rules.
The door opens on Thursdays at 7:30pm; games start at 8:00pm. Door closes at 10:30pm.
Those using analog clocks, add 5 minutes to G/ time announced. Digital clocks are highly recommended. Know how to set your clock.
Requested byes may be granted by the Tournament Director.
Bottled water is the only food or beverage permitted in the church. The kitchen is strictly off limits.
Access to smaller upstairs rooms only as defined by the Tournament Director.
Parents are asked to supervise the players under 13 years of age. Normal childhood behavior may not be appropriate Chess Club or church behavior.
Please keep noise to an absolute minimum while games are being played. Players may discuss their games in the smaller rooms.
Leave the play area and the building as you found it. Do not leave ANYTHING behind. Neither the Club or the Trinity Lutheran Church is responsible for lost items.
SCHEDULE OF GAMES
11 June Spring Swiss - Four Rounds G/65;d5” (G/70 analog clock). First Round
18 June Spring Swiss G/65;d5”. Second Round
25 June Spring Swiss G/65;d5”. Third Round
2 July Spring Swiss G/65;d5”. Fourth Round
9 July Double Swiss: G/25;d5, same opponent, two games as White & Black: First/Second Rounds
16 July Double Swiss: Third/Fourth Rounds
23 July Double Swiss: Fifth/Sixth Rounds
30 July Double Swiss: Seventh/Eighth Rounds
6 Aug Speed Chess: G/5 in groups of up to 10 players; add 1 min. for every 100 lower rating & for Unrated
13 Aug Summer Swiss G/65;d5: First Round
20 Aug Summer Swiss: Second Round
27 Aug Summer Swiss: Third Round
3 Sept Summer Swiss: Fourth Round
FALL schedule shall be posted on our website in September