WESTCHESTER CHESS CLUB PROGRAM - WINTER/SPRING 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
2 Apr. Club closed for Passover and Easter Thursday
9 Apr. Quick Quads - Three rounds in one night G/15;d5. Championship registration
16 Apr. WCC CHAMPIONSHIP - Six Rounds G/65;d5” (G/70 analog). First Round
23 Apr. WCC CHAMPIONSHIP G/65;d5”. Second Round
30 Apr. WCC CHAMPIONSHIP G/65;d5”. Third Round
7 May WCC CHAMPIONSHIP G/65;d5”. Fourth Round
14 May WCC CHAMPIONSHIP G/65;d5”. Fifth Round
21 May WCC CHAMPIONSHIP G/65;d5”. Sixth Round
28 May Open night, friendly games or event to be announced
4 June WCC CHAMPIONSHIP Awards ceremony; planned Lecture/Simul by Club Champion - to be announced
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
SUMMER schedule shall be posted on our website in June