Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, Chess Zone offers a wide range of exciting opportunities to get you into a great game. Experience the thrill of competition with our exciting tournaments, including blitz, action, and rapid formats.

We also offer weekly rated and unrated games, catering to all skill levels. And if you emerge victorious, you can even win cash prizes.

So come join our welcoming chess community and engage in friendly matches,  sharpen your skills, and make lasting connections with fellow chess enthusiasts.

CHESS ZONE SEPTEMBER RAPID G/15+10

Six rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated.

Three sections:
CHAMPIONSHIP (1600+): Open to rated 1600 and above. 1st – $200 2nd – $100 Top Under 1800 – $50
RESERVE (U1600): Open to rated between 1000 and 1599. 1st – $150 2nd – $75 Top Under 1300 – $50
BOOSTER (U1000): Open to rated under 1000 and unrated. 1st – $120 2nd – $60 Top Under 700– $30
One”special” Top Senior (age 50+) prize awarded: $35.

Prizes based on 50 entrants. Unrated players eligible only for place prizes.

Higher of regular and quick rating will be used for tournament section, pairing and prizes. All players’ official ratings will be used per the USCF rating supplement for the tournament month. Players may play up if rating within 100 points of the section requirement; please add note when registering. Players may request not to be paired against immediate family members for first 4 rounds.

Time Control: G/15; inc. 10; USCF quick rated.
Entry Fee: $35.00 if pre-registered; $40.00 at the site. The field is limited to the first 50 registrants.
Schedule: On-site registration ends at 9:40 am. All players, including pre-registrants, please check in by 9:45 am; please call/text if going to be late.
Rounds: 10:00 am, 11:15 am, 1:00 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:45 pm
1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit two. Must request 1/2-point byes before close of registration. 0-point byes available at any time for any round

CHESS ZONE BUGHOUSE TOURNAMENT

5 rounds, Swiss System, unrated bughouse.

Each round consists of a best 2 of 3 games. Each game is 5 minutes per side. Teams will be paired using normal swiss system rules. Pairings for round 1 randomly assigned. Each player must register individually. Please specify partner name upon registation; player will be assigned a partner if not specified before round 1.

Prizes (per team): 1st Place – $100; 2nd Place – $80; 3rd Place – $60; 4th Place – $40. Based on 30 registrations.
Time Control: G/5+0
Entry Fee: $20.00 if pre-registered; $25.00 at the site. The field is limited to the first 50 registrants.
Schedule: On-site registration ends at 9:45 AM.
Rounds: 10 AM; next rounds ASAP
1/2-Pt. Byes: A team may request one 1/2 point bye. Zero-point byes allowed at any time

CHESS ZONE PHIL TAYLOR CLASSIC BATTLE G/75+30

Three rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated

SECTIONS: Up to 7 sections, 8-players each. Sections based on ratings, highest to lowest.
PRIZES (per section): 1st — $107 2nd — $53;
One”special” Top Senior (age 50+) prize awarded: $40.

All players’ official ratings will be used per the USCF rating supplement for the tournament month. Section will be assigned based on player’s rating. TD may adjust #of sections and # players per section as needed. Late entries allowed at TD discretion. Prizes based on 8 players per section.

Time Control: G/75; inc. 30; USCF rated.
Entry Fee: $40.00 if pre-registered; $45.00 at the site. The field is limited to the first 56 registrants.
Schedule: Pre-registration ends at 9:00 am; on-site registration closes at 9:45 am. All players, including pre-registrants, please check in by 9:45 am; please call/text if going to be late.
Rounds: 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, 5:30 pm
1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit one. Must request 1/2-point byes before close of registration. 0-point byes available at any time for any round.

CHESS ZONE MANIC MONDAY BLITZ G/5+2

Seven rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated (blitz rated)

Place Prizes: 1st Place – $120; 2nd Place – $60; 3rd Place – $40; 4th Place – $20
Class Prizes: Top: 1600-1799 – $20; Top 1000-1599 – $20; Top under 1000: $20

Higher of USCF standard and blitz ratings will be used for pairings and prizes. All players’ official ratings will be used per the USCF rating supplement for the tournament month. Prizes based on 30 registrations. Class prizes based on ratings as described above. Unrated players eligible only for place prizes. Based on turnout, format may change to 8-double rounds at TD discretion.

Time Control: G/5; inc. 2; USCF blitz rated.
Entry Fee: $20.00 if pre-registered; $25.00 at the site. The field is limited to the first 50 registrants.
Schedule: Pre-registration closes at 7:00 pm. On-site registration ends at 7:20 pm. All players, including pre-registrants, must check in by 7:20 pm to play in round 1; please call/text if going to be late.
Rounds: Round 1 starts at 7:30 PM; rounds 2-7 immediately after. Last round should start at approximately 9:30 PM.
1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit three. Must request 1/2-point byes before round 1 begins. 0-point byes available at any time for any round.

CHESS ZONE OCTOBER ACTION G/60+5

Four rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated

Three sections:
CHAMPIONSHIP (1600+): Open to USCF rated 1600 and above. 1st — $250 2nd — $125 Top Under 1800 — $50
RESERVE (U1600): Open to USCF rated between 1000 and 1599. 1st — $160 2nd — $80 Top Under 1300 — $50
BOOSTER (U1000): Open to USCF rated under 1000 and unrated. 1st — $130 2nd — $65 Top U700/Unrated — $50
One””special”” Top Senior (age 50+) prize awarded: $40.

All players’ official ratings will be used per the USCF rating supplement for the tournament month. Section will be assigned based on player’s rating. Players may play up if rating within 100 points of the section requirement. Sections may be combined at TD discretion. Prizes based on 50 registrations. Class prizes based on ratings as described above. Unrated players eligible only for place prizes.

Time Control: G/60; inc. 5; USCF dual rated (regular and quick rated).
Entry Fee: $40.00 if pre-registered; $45.00 at the site. The field is limited to the first 50 registrants.
Schedule: On-site registration ends at 9:40 am. All players, including pre-registrants, please check in by 9:45 am; please call/text if going to be late.
Rounds: 10:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:30 pm, 6:00 pm.
1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit two. Must request 1/2-point byes before round 1 begins. 0-point byes available at any time for any round.

CHESS ZONE MANIC MONDAY BLITZ G/5+2

Seven rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated (blitz rated)

Place Prizes: 1st Place – $120; 2nd Place – $60; 3rd Place – $40; 4th Place – $20
Class Prizes: Top: 1600-1799 – $20; Top 1000-1599 – $20; Top under 1000: $20

Higher of USCF standard and blitz ratings will be used for pairings and prizes. All players’ official ratings will be used per the USCF rating supplement for the tournament month. Prizes based on 30 registrations. Class prizes based on ratings as described above. Unrated players eligible only for place prizes. Based on turnout, format may change to 8-double rounds at TD discretion.

Time Control: G/5; inc. 2; USCF blitz rated.
Entry Fee: $20.00 if pre-registered; $25.00 at the site. The field is limited to the first 50 registrants.
Schedule: Pre-registration closes at 7:00 pm. On-site registration ends at 7:20 pm. All players, including pre-registrants, must check in by 7:20 pm to play in round 1; please call/text if going to be late.
Rounds: Round 1 starts at 7:30 PM; rounds 2-7 immediately after. Last round should start at approximately 9:30 PM.
1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit three. Must request 1/2-point byes before round 1 begins. 0-point byes available at any time for any round.

CHESS ZONE MANIC MONDAY BLITZ G/5+2

Seven rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated (blitz rated)

Place Prizes: 1st Place – $120; 2nd Place – $60; 3rd Place – $40; 4th Place – $20
Class Prizes: Top: 1600-1799 – $20; Top 1000-1599 – $20; Top under 1000: $20

Higher of USCF standard and blitz ratings will be used for pairings and prizes. All players’ official ratings will be used per the USCF rating supplement for the tournament month. Prizes based on 30 registrations. Class prizes based on ratings as described above. Unrated players eligible only for place prizes. Based on turnout, format may change to 8-double rounds at TD discretion.

Time Control: G/5; inc. 2; USCF blitz rated.
Entry Fee: $20.00 if pre-registered; $25.00 at the site. The field is limited to the first 50 registrants.
Schedule: Pre-registration closes at 7:00 pm. On-site registration ends at 7:20 pm. All players, including pre-registrants, must check in by 7:20 pm to play in round 1; please call/text if going to be late.
Rounds: Round 1 starts at 7:30 PM; rounds 2-7 immediately after. Last round should start at approximately 9:30 PM.
1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit three. Must request 1/2-point byes before round 1 begins. 0-point byes available at any time for any round.

CHESS ZONE MELEE G/30+5

Five rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated
Designed for scholastic, but open to all!

SECTIONS:
1000+: Open to players USCF rated 1000 or above. 1st Place – $120; 2nd Place – $60; 3rd Place – $30;
U1000: Open to players USCF rated under 1000. 1st Place – $120; 2nd Place – $60; 3rd Place – $30; Top Unrated – $30

Time Control: G/25; inc. 5; USCF dual rated (regular and quick).
Entry Fee: $35.00 if pre-registered; $40.00 at the site. The field is limited to the first 50 registrants.
Schedule: On-site registration ends at 9:40 am. All players, including pre-registrants, please check in by 9:45 am; please call/text if going to be late.
Rounds: 10:00 am, 11:15 am, 1:00 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:30 pm
1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit two. Must request 1/2-point byes before round 1 begins. 0-point byes available at any time for any round.

All players’ official ratings will be used per the USCF rating supplement for the tournament month. Higher of USCF regular and quick rating will be used sections, pairings and prizes. Players may play up if rating within 100 points of the section requirement.. Prizes based on 30 registrations.”

CHESS ZONE MANIC MONDAY BLITZ G/5+2

Seven rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated (blitz rated)

Place Prizes: 1st Place – $120; 2nd Place – $60; 3rd Place – $40; 4th Place – $20
Class Prizes: Top: 1600-1799 – $20; Top 1000-1599 – $20; Top under 1000: $20

Higher of USCF standard and blitz ratings will be used for pairings and prizes. All players’ official ratings will be used per the USCF rating supplement for the tournament month. Prizes based on 30 registrations. Class prizes based on ratings as described above. Unrated players eligible only for place prizes. Based on turnout, format may change to 8-double rounds at TD discretion.

Time Control: G/5; inc. 2; USCF blitz rated.
Entry Fee: $20.00 if pre-registered; $25.00 at the site. The field is limited to the first 50 registrants.
Schedule: Pre-registration closes at 7:00 pm. On-site registration ends at 7:20 pm. All players, including pre-registrants, must check in by 7:20 pm to play in round 1; please call/text if going to be late.
Rounds: Round 1 starts at 7:30 PM; rounds 2-7 immediately after. Last round should start at approximately 9:30 PM.
1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit three. Must request 1/2-point byes before round 1 begins. 0-point byes available at any time for any round.

CHESS ZONE PHIL TAYLOR CLASSIC BATTLE G/75+30

Three rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated

SECTIONS: Up to 7 sections, 8-players each. Sections based on ratings, highest to lowest.
PRIZES (per section): 1st — $107 2nd — $53;
One”special” Top Senior (age 50+) prize awarded: $40.

All players’ official ratings will be used per the USCF rating supplement for the tournament month. Section will be assigned based on player’s rating. TD may adjust #of sections and # players per section as needed. Late entries allowed at TD discretion. Prizes based on 8 players per section.

Time Control: G/75; inc. 30; USCF rated.
Entry Fee: $40.00 if pre-registered; $45.00 at the site. The field is limited to the first 56 registrants.
Schedule: Pre-registration ends at 9:00 am; on-site registration closes at 9:45 am. All players, including pre-registrants, please check in by 9:45 am; please call/text if going to be late.
Rounds: 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, 5:30 pm
1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit one. Must request 1/2-point byes before close of registration. 0-point byes available at any time for any round.

CHESS ZONE MANIC MONDAY BLITZ G/5+2

Seven rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated (blitz rated)

Place Prizes: 1st Place – $120; 2nd Place – $60; 3rd Place – $40; 4th Place – $20
Class Prizes: Top: 1600-1799 – $20; Top 1000-1599 – $20; Top under 1000: $20

Higher of USCF standard and blitz ratings will be used for pairings and prizes. All players’ official ratings will be used per the USCF rating supplement for the tournament month. Prizes based on 30 registrations. Class prizes based on ratings as described above. Unrated players eligible only for place prizes. Based on turnout, format may change to 8-double rounds at TD discretion.

Time Control: G/5; inc. 2; USCF blitz rated.
Entry Fee: $20.00 if pre-registered; $25.00 at the site. The field is limited to the first 50 registrants.
Schedule: Pre-registration closes at 7:00 pm. On-site registration ends at 7:20 pm. All players, including pre-registrants, must check in by 7:20 pm to play in round 1; please call/text if going to be late.
Rounds: Round 1 starts at 7:30 PM; rounds 2-7 immediately after. Last round should start at approximately 9:30 PM.
1/2-Pt. Byes: Available, limit three. Must request 1/2-point byes before round 1 begins. 0-point byes available at any time for any round.

RATED GAME OF THE WEEK

September 26th 

October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st

Tuesday nights with a time control of 1 hour with a 5-second increment
(G60+5) The first 50 that sign up will be able to play. Game starts at 7:30 PM USCF Membership is required. Please arrive at 7:00 PM if you need assistance.

TO PLAY Please register in advance before 7 PM. This is the only
method to guarantee your spot.
On-site registrations are allowed, provided slots are available. Please
arrive at 7:00 PM to register on-site

Free play Thursday

Every Thursday night from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. All ages welcome! Play and chat with other players at your leisure. We also have special activities such as…

Every week – play vs. a rated coach! A rated USCF chess
coach will be available from 7 PM to 9 PM to play a simul.

Free Blitz Tournament

FREE ENTRY

Time control: G/5+2 inc.

Games start at 7:00 PM ending at approximately 9:00 PM.

4 rounds, double Swiss system , 8 games per player – play each opponent twice
– one game with each color

Sign in at the front desk • No USCF membership required