Schedule & Tournament Info

WESTCHESTER CHESS CLUB PROGRAM, WINTER-SPRING 2022


The Club opens at 7:30 PM and must close at 10:00 PM on Thursdays.

Games begin at 7:45 or 8:00 PM (to be announced). The program is subject to adjustments, depending on attendance. All tournaments are USCF rated. WCC members: no entry fee, except Championship,

non-members $15-. Championship (WCC members only) entry fee: $20.

Championship Trophies and Cash Prizes to be announced after 2nd or 3rd Round, dependent on turn-out.

WCC membership yearly dues: Students $30, Adults $60.

Clock note: Those using digital clock, set the time given with 5 sec. delay. Those using analog clock, add 5 min.

to time given (example: G40: digital – set 40 minutes + 5 sec. per move; analog – set 45 minutes time).

OUR CLUB RULES, READ CAREFULLY:

  • Those unable to play a round of any Tournament must notify the opponent and TDs no later than Tuesday noon prior to Thursday's game, else be forfeited. Such games must be made up on the next makeup Thursday or any time (outside the Club) before the next Round.

  • Requested Tournament BYEs: a player will be allowed to take one (1/2) bye.

  • All Tournaments: be in Club at 7:30 pm. Clocks must start at pre-announced time.

  • Please email intent to play in a Tournament to Alan Kuras, Cc.Ken Liu, no later than one week before a Tournament.

  • Absolutely no food in the building is allowed. Drinking water is OK, no coffee, juice etc. please. Leave the area in order, as you found it.

  • Due to the continuing Covid-19, attendance at any Thursday is limited to 30 players; a vaccination record to be presented to TD, face masks must be on during entire stay in the Church building.


6 Jan. 4 rounds January Swiss, G/45;d5 (G/50 analog), First Round


13 Jan. January Swiss G/45;d5 , Second Round

20 Jan. January Swiss, make-ups Round 1 and 2. Open night, friendly games. WCC Board meeting

27 Jan. January Swiss G/45;d5 , Third Round


3 Feb. January Swiss G/45;d5 Fourth Round

10 Feb. January Swiss, make-ups Round 3 and 4. Open night, friendly games


17 Feb. Double Quads, G/25;d5 (G30 analog), same opponent, two games, as White & Black, First Round

24 Feb. Double Quads, G/25;d5, Second Round

3 Mar. Double Quads, make-ups Round 1 and 2. Open night, friendly games

10 Mar. Double Quads, G/25;d5, Third Round


17 Mar. Double Quads, make-ups Round 3. Open night, friendly games


24 Mar. Speed Chess. WCC Championship final registration


31 Mar. 6 rounds WCC Championship, G/55;d5 (G/60 analog), First Round


7 Apr. WCC Championship, G/55;d5, Second Round


14 Apr. Club closed – Easter and Passover week

21 Apr. WCC Championship make-ups. Open night, friendly games


28 Apr. WCC Championship, G/55;d5, Third Round


5 May WCC Championship, G/55;d5, Fourth Round


12 May WCC Championship make-ups. Open night, friendly games


19 May WCC Championship, G/55;d5, Fifth Round


26 May WCC Championship, G/55;d5, Sixth Round


2 June Championship make-ups. Open night, friendly games


9 June WCC Championship Awards Ceremony. A Lecture & Simul might follow – to be announced


16 June Quads, G/25;d5, (G/30 analog), First Round and Second Round

23 June Quads, G/25;d5, Third Round. Make-ups Round 1 and 2


30 June Quads, Final make-ups

SUMMER SCHEDULE shall be posted on our website in June